Ringo’s diagnostics—via Berry—were clear; a four out of five—or eight out of ten, Diego reasoned—chance to win, and a one-in-fifty-five-thousand chance to lose their grip on the podium completely. They were under strict instructions to not even consider that as an option, though Diego’s mind drifted naturally to it anyway; what else in their life had such low odds, yet still happened?
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Marble League 2025: Sunset
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.
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”
Hearts Aflutter and Minds Abuzz
Fragmented rose-pink clouds decorated the orange-yellow sky. A thin morning haze hung over the city streets down below. The moon had disappeared beneath the horizon and the sun, burning the wispy edges of the clouds with its light, had emerged in its place.
The cycle of the heavens was beginning anew, and a new day was breaking over Buzznya.
A Farewell From Felynia
Friday, 10 September 2021, 1:49 PM Felynia Standard Time Fireworks are still setting off from the roof of Felynia Coliseum, dotting the dimming burnt sierra sky with pupils of color as I open my bag, searching for my press pass as I descend the stands towards the arena. A security officer, who I recognize asContinue reading “A Farewell From Felynia”
RetRollSpective – Savage Speeders
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 Savage Speeders, dual champions of both Marble Leagues 2016 and 2020 as well as Marbula One Seasons 1 and 4. Read onContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Savage Speeders”
The Race of Our Lives
Eleven racers can win the Marble League Championship for their team in the final event of ML2021. How are they training for what will be a career-defining race for each of them? Find out in the Project Marblearth Feature Article, The Race Of Our Lives.
RetRollSpective – O’rangers
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 cover the O’rangers, champions of Marble League 2017 and Marbula One Season 3, and arguably, the most popular marble sports team. Read on to findContinue reading “RetRollSpective – O’rangers”
Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 4
This is Part 4 of Nordique Whaler’s Offseason Moments series. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. For Part 3, click here. Amalanta Mellow Yellow. There was really only one moment that I could think of for this season. I’ll let Greg Woods quote the moment. “What happened there? Yellup is gone!”Continue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 4”
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