Orlango’s beach was perfect for a postcard — its sun-kissed sands and glittering waves, its cotton-white clouds in the sky which were trimmed with silver in daytime and gold in sunset, its seafoam which swirled in hypnotic eddies, round and round.
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The Tropical Collage
Our Marble Survival Season 2 competitors reflect on a hard-fought season post-elimination, all the way to the end.
ML2024 Memo #6: One Final Aurora
Marble League 2024 has come to an end. Two teams with no medals until the final event discuss their fortunes amongst themselves as the three final podium teams come to terms with standing atop the highest podium in marble sports.
ML2023 Memo #11: Lost Ways in the Marble Maze
Under the fluorescent lights of the Superhive’s changing rooms, Kinnowin’s gold medal shone like the sun. Their entire team had gathered to celebrate its acquisition before they’d even made it back to the athletes’ village. “It’s a nice little reclaim, isn’t it?” hummed Tangerin, watching it bob as Kinnowin held it proudly aloft. “Of what?Continue reading “ML2023 Memo #11: Lost Ways in the Marble Maze”
The Highest Glory – Part 3
This is Part 3 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1Link to Part 2 Monday, 15:30 BIT Snap, snap, snap, went Mandarin’s camera. The O’rangers were one of many following the formation of metallic marbles, marching through the Athletes’ Village and toward the Team Galactic building. “I mean, wow,” said Orangin at the sight. “Did CoachContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 3”
RetRollSpective – Purple Rockets
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Purple Rockets, the reigning champions of Marble ManiaX who entered Marble League Showdown 2022 as an expansion team. Read on toContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Purple Rockets”
RetRollSpective – Team Galactic
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re focusing on Team Galactic, the hosts of Marble League 2020 and third-place medalists of Marble League 2022. Let’s blast off and discover what this team isContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Team Galactic”
The Teams You’ll Miss in Marble League 2021 – Group B
This article focuses on the six teams in Group B that failed to qualify. For the article that focuses on the six teams in Group A that failed to qualify, click here. After months of waiting to see which teams would compete in the 2021 Marble League, we finally know the sixteen teams that haveContinue reading “The Teams You’ll Miss in Marble League 2021 – Group B”
Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 2
This is Part 2 of Nordique Whaler’s Offseason Moments series. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. For Part 4, click here. Tumbletown I planned to be in Tumbletown the next day, where the Raspberry Racers were hosting a Meet and Greet with the team. I bought these tickets in advance. IContinue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 2”
RetRollSpective – Solar Flares
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Solar Flares, a team that debuted in the Marble League 2021 Qualifiers. Read on to find out how this team has scorchedContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Solar Flares”
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