McCormick Mondays
May 05 - Jul 07, 2026
Current Holder
Chance Leavelle
Timber Requiem
The Axe Still Strikes Deep
Darkens with Every Claim Surrendered
Aspects refreshed Jun 19, 2026
The first Timber Requiem was carved from the very first stump at Pier Park - the original claim marker that began the Stumptown Settlement. When that first pioneer fell to a challenger, their axe was embedded in the stump, and the wood absorbed both the victory and the defeat, creating the first Requiem tag that now passes between worthy holders across all leagues.
The Timber Requiem absorbs territorial history - the wood literally darkens with each claim lost and lightens with each successful defense, making it a living record of territorial warfare. It detects approaching former holders with a faint warmth that radiates when someone who previously held the territory draws near. The tag can only transfer through legitimate challenge - it cannot be given away or traded, only taken through victory. It grows heavier during the competitive season and lighter in the off-season, reflecting the cyclical nature of territorial warfare.
Timber Requiem serves as a warning to challengers - holders have already lost and regained territory through the complete cycle of the land rush, making them dangerous opponents who understand the true cost of defeat and the genuine value of victory. They carry the settlement's memory and are tested by it.
Tag Details
Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
adjusts headset Chance Leavelle posted a 71 at 903 rating—that's -6 below his 909 ceiling and +3.6 over a field averaging 67.4, which lands him in the warm glow of competence tier. Solid work. Timber Requiem climbs from #9 to #4 in McCormick Mondays (five positions gained, zero lost), and the tag's side-quest momentum continues uninterrupted. The spinoff steals another week while the main series watches from the booth. Leavelle didn't blow anyone away—the math says he played it straight and the leaderboard rewarded it—but here's the thing about episode 7 in a river-baron narrative: sometimes you don't need a heroic crossing. You just need to keep your footing while others slip in the mud. The tag absorbs new territory. Roll credits for another week.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Timber Requiem enters the bonus level: McCormick Mondays. Chance Leavelle is the new protagonist carrying that heavy cedar. It’s not a reboot—just a side quest to pad the season arc. The tag absorbs new territory while the main series waits. Roll the intro music for the spinoff, I guess.