Tag Archives: Bumble

ML2023 Memo #4: The Weight of Victory

To lose the battle but win the war. It was an expression that Stinger had once heard, though they were long past remembering the context for it. As it had been explained to them, it meant to give away something of relatively minor importance but ultimately emerge the victor in a given conflict.  If defeatContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #4: The Weight of Victory”

M1S4 Memo #10: Three Stories Around the Square

Rapidly always loved to watch Speedy race. They’d always favored exhilarating sharp turns and aggressive chases, clawing for positions until the very end. Even after all this time, they still ran every race like it was their first – like they still had something to prove.  A lot had happened since that first race. BackContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #10: Three Stories Around the Square”

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”

The Highest Glory – Part 2

This is Part 2 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1 Sunday, 16:30 BIT Others keep telling Mallard, Captain of the Green Ducks, that they’ve worked as hard as they could in this Marble League. The athlete themself is unsure. They remember their medal-winning feats, like all those clean hits they took to grab theContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 2”

RetRollSpective – Hornets

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 Hornets, a team that made their debut in Marble League Showdown 2019 and went inactive in the spring of 2021. ReadContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Hornets”

RetRollSpective – Bumblebees

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 flying over to the Bumblebees, the champions of Hubelino Tournament Season 2 and hosts of Marble League 2023. Read on to find out how this team hasContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Bumblebees”

Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 3

This is Part 3 of Nordique Whaler’s Offseason Moments series. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. For Part 4, click here. Om Team Momo was given an opportunity to showcase their amazing dumplings when they hosted Momotorway this season. In the time since then, Momo’s Dumplings grew to an international favoriteContinue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 3”

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”