SABERHAVEN NEWS February 28, 2001


    The games have experienced an influx of new power,
both from the realms of Terra Dyne, and outside
worlds.  These new powers are making an impression,
and forcing the now experienced fighters to adapt.
Along with this influx comes a higher demand for
contingency support.  While the established groups are
taking on some new members, many new competitors are
left out to fend for themselves.  There is an effort
being made by some of these new warriors, including a
new contingency being formed by Alex Dulak.  So far,
there has been scant response towards formation of a
new contingency from the competitors, with only
Aristri Blacklighter showing interest in this new
group.


    The Temple of Fistus seems to have taken a closer interest in the 
battles in the arena. Several known gladiators have been seen around the 
temple and rumors about a temple sponsored contingency are flying about.


    Anashi, a half dragon contender allied with the Hydra's Heads has 
been summoned to the city guards for questioning about a fight outside 
the citywalls which claimed the lives of 12 guards.
    Whynn, the speaker of the Hydra's named the accusation 'lies and 
fantasies, 
no doubt invented by our opponents who are jealous of our success.'


    The Breathtaker strikes again, this time in elftown,
attacking an apprentice mage.  The young elf managed
to scare off this menace, and is working now in
cooperation with the lord mayor and city guards to
apprehend this fiend.  No other comments have been
released at this time, but sources expect that a
manhunt will ensue this breaking news.


    The Arena suffered a small blow when a group of
Umber Hulks interrupted a fight between two
competitors.  The fighters had to put aside their
match to dispose of the interference, nullifying all
bets.  The new activist group for the "Better Arena"
is suspected, but no members have been contacted as of
yet.  The "Better Arena" wanted monsters and group
fights to liven up the Arena, but no real acceptance
for this radical idea has grown.  Many competitors
have not given their views on the subject, though they
are the deciding class.  It is expected that the
"Better Arena"  will soon start working to gain the
support of the fighters.


    Capital taxes have been instituted after long
deliberation.  Citizen representation had earlier set
out on a month long campaign, led by Lord Willhert.
Though these taxes will help to make up for gambling
losses, it is expected that the tax will not last for
long.  The mayor is looking for other options to make
up for the lost revenue.


    A fire raged through orctown yesterday, the result of
a dispute between two merchants.  Three other stalls
burned down, and it was feared that the fires would
spread further, destroying many businesses and homes.
The fires were eventually quenched by a radical storm,
but the creator of this obviously magical intervention
has not come forward.  The merchants are still in
hiding, and a reward has been offered for their
capture.  For more information, see Gharalld, a shop
owner in eastern orctown.


    Even with the closure of the Flying dragon casino illegal 
gambling continues to increase.

    An absolute record has been noted during the preparations for the 
group fight between the Disciples of the Stormhawk and the Hydra's 
Heads. It is said that if the Lord Mayor had not forbidden gambling 
the revenues of this fight alone could have exeeded all taxes for an 
entire year.