“…you really don’t have to do this.” “Are you kidding?! Two bronzes in a row, Orangin?! Keeping us in championship contention?! I have no choice but to—-good evening, I—yes, I’m doing outstanding, how are you?… Amazing. I’m calling to ask if you sell gluten-free donuts.” Clementin and Orangin, ever the dynamic duo, waited as theContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #9: Stargazing at the Accelerator”
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M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway
Mallard had been competing in top-level tournaments for long enough to keep their composure throughout the podium ceremony and press conferences, but on the roll back to their hotel room their emotions were fragile. They had come close to winning a race before, but this was the first time Mallard had truly felt the victoryContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway”
M1S4 Memo #7: Illusions at Misty Mountain
The checkered flag waved and Clementin crossed the line for the win. The O’s in the stands were louder than they had been in a long time, and nobody was happier than Clem. They immediately jumped over the wall and rolled over to their rowdy fans and celebrated like a youth athlete who had justContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #7: Illusions at Misty Mountain”
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 1
Sunday, December 11th, 12:00 Brace Isles Time (BIT) The Pond has been nothing but loud for the past month. The Green Ducks’ stadium sits on a plain perched between a mountainous forest to the north and the rocky ocean to its south. Every day, you could hear the fans inside The Pond cheering and stompingContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 1”
ML2022 Memo #4: Water Race
Six years ago, Rima had been a few lengths from earning their first medal. Something about the ebb and flow of the event had appealed to Rima when they volunteered to run it in ML2016. In ML2022, they were determined to try again. “I wasn’t expecting to be standing on the podium. I just wentContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #4: Water Race”
Top of the Meowntain
There are races where nothing happens, And there are turns where a season happens. Twenty racers will roll onto Felynia’s Mirage Meowntain circuit this weekend in the most competitive Marbula One season ever. It’s big enough news that the race will decide the season-long struggle between the Crazy Cat’s Eyes and the O’rangers. Even moreContinue reading “Top of the Meowntain”
In the Mo(mo)ment
This article was originally published in Marbles Today, a community-run newspaper created and edited by Project Marblearth contributor Pastelle. Saturday, August 7th, 7:18 Felyni Standard Time (FST) I arrived promptly at 1:08 pm outside a skybox in Felynia Coliseum, reserved for a private event. As my ticket was scanned for entry, I was given aContinue reading “In the Mo(mo)ment”
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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