Whispering Isles G.I.L. Report: Week 9 – Curses and Claws
The "Milk-Curse" of Magna Marta has spread to the docks. This week, the Mist Haven Mariners debuted their new, horrifying "Cursed Marauder" forms, while the Fire-Smokers continued their relentless hunt for the Trident Trophy.
Feature Game: The Scavengers vs. The Tribesmen
Mist Haven Mariners (0-9) vs. Azatar Tribe (6-4)
Venue: The Mist-Docks
The Narrative: The Mariners took the field looking "alive but wrong." Gone were the clean industrial uniforms, replaced by the Alpha Curse Werewolves and Canyon Scavenger Ghouls.
The Play: The Azatar Tribe didn't know how to handle the Mariners' new MA 8 speed. However, the Mariners' curse is still fresh—while their Stitched Giants (Flesh Golems) held the line with Stand Firm, a crucial "Milk-Fog" moment (or perhaps just bad luck) allowed the Tribe to slip through. The Mariners killed a Tribe lineman and used Raise the Dead to create a new Zombie mid-game, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Final Score: Azatar Tribe 21, Mariners 14.
Round-Robin Results: The 9-0 Legend Continues
Bluebonnet Volcanous Fire-Smokers (9-0) vs. Blackwood Ravens (2-7-1): The Ravens tried to use their Talon-Kin Leap to jump over the lava, but Oni-Toro swatted them out of the air. Zhurong "The Smoker" stood unfazed by the Great Horned Bubo, throwing three touchdowns to maintain the perfect record. Final: 35-7.
Swan Knights (9-0) vs. Durell Rotters (1-9-1): The Knights continued their "White-Out" dominance. The Rotters are now officially the bottom-feeders of the league, unable to even touch the Knights' pristine armor. Final: 42-0.
Bengali Water Tigers (9-0) vs. Goat Tribe (2-8): The Goats' winning streak ended abruptly. The Tigers' "Water-Form" defense made the Goats' physical strength irrelevant. Final: 31-0.
Black Rock Spire Juggernauts (9-0) vs. Moon Elves (1-8): The Juggernauts' Iron Hard Skin proved immune to the Elves' silver blades. They ground the "Glass Cannons" into the obsidian dirt of the Spire. Final: 28-0.
Shadowborne Specters (8-1) vs. Silverton Razorbacks (0-10): The Specters haunted the Boar-Pits, securing an easy win to keep their rank. Final: 35-0.
Stone Goliaths (9-0): WEEK 9 BYE. The Goliaths earn their automatic win and remain a mountain of a threat.
Official Week 9 Standings
| Rank | Team Name | Record | Status |
| 1-5 | Fire-Smokers | 9-0 | God-Tier |
| 1-5 | Juggernauts | 9-0 | Unstoppable |
| 1-5 | Water Tigers | 9-0 | Undefeated |
| 1-5 | Swan Knights | 9-0 | Undefeated |
| 1-5 | Stone Goliaths | 9-0 | Undefeated (Bye Win) |
| 6 | Shadowborne Specters | 8-1 | Secure |
| 7 | Azatar Tribe | 7-4 | Secure |
| 8 | Goat Tribe | 2-8 | Bubble |
| 9-13 | The Field | < 2 Wins | Cursed & Rotten |
Product Identity & Legal
The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The "Trident Trophy" League Shield, all team logos, and original character art. The world of Zimrala, The Tygerian Isles, The Whispering Isles Island Chain, and the Gridiron League. The "Hedge Wizard of the Shreveport Cabin," the "Royal Cartographer" archetype, and "Captain Hedges." The Ether Dragons, Tiger Force Shadow Saga, and Emperor Rajah. The Trident Trophy, Ink of Anticipation, Compass of Lost Things, Parchment of Echoes, Scope of the True Meridian, Rod of Infinite Spanning, and Plumb of Gravity’s Anchor. Open Game Content: The game mechanics, including the use of OpenD6 (D6 System) attributes and skill checks, are utilized under the terms of the Open Game License (OGL) v1.0a. © 2025 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
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