Marmot Ball

Marmot Ball is a sport enjoyed throughout the Eastern Kingdoms that involves punting a marmot-shaped ball between two narrowly spaced posts. The game can be played by two teams of multiple players, with three on the field for offense, and two for defense.



Rules

 * A kicker sets up their ball on one of five markers at varying distances, the closest being worth 1 point, and the farthest 5.
 * Two defenders guard the kicker, and two tacklers position themselves in front of the defender.
 * When the official gives the signal to begin the round, the tacklers attempt to get to the kicker and prevent the ball from being kicked.
 * The kicker, if well protected, attempts to kick the ball into a set of field goals.
 * A skirmish consists of five rounds per team, while a game consists of ten, with a half time after five.

In Game

 * Players line up according to the rules above.
 * When the referee starts the round, tacklers and defenders /roll 100 - the highest roll wins.
 * If a defender wins, the tackler is defeated, if the tackler wins, they advance to the kicker, and both /roll 100
 * If the tackler wins, they sack the kicker; if the kicker wins, they take a shot.
 * If both tacklers win their rolls against the defenders, the highest attempts to sack the kicker first.



Known Marmot Ball Teams

 * Westridge Chevrons
 * Dalaran Destroyers
 * Trias Bleuskins
 * The Old College Tries'
 * Cassbury Dogs
 * Greymane Mastiffs
 * Westfall Cowboys
 * Crestfall Crewmates
 * Boralus Brigadiers