Onion Ball

[Wyrda]

A note is pinned in several different towns

Onionball is back! A league is being started and all who wish to join are free to do so. Everyone is excepted from first timers to seasoned pro's. I hope to hold the first tournament on ((sunday, feb 18 )), in greenbriar. Before the tournament, we will all meet in the tavern, to discuss rules and just have fun. Drinks will be on the house, all you can drink! but only those participating will be able to drink.

The prize for the winner depends on the size of the tournament. Every person who wishes to play will be required to pay a 1 silver entrance fee. All money will go to the winner of the tournament. If 20 people come that's 20 silvers! If their is less than 8 silvers in the pot, i will double whetever amount is there. (If you cannot afford it but wish to play, contact me, everyone that wishes to play will be able to and we can arrange something).



"Onionball - The best game in Gobiath

”Once upon a time there were three halflings, each a farmer. Two of the halflings, man by the name of Frado and Erno were cabbage farmers and each one took his pride in growing the best and largest cabbage. And so it came, that these two halflings couldn't stand each other. In between the cabbage fields of Frano and Erno lay the onion field of the halflingwoman Sanya, who's onions grew rather well, of which she didn't make a big deal. In fact the onions grew so well that they spread into the adjacent cabbage fields, which of course made Frado and Erno nearly mad. But they both liked Sanya very much, so they didn't say anything to her. They unplugged the onions from the ground and threw them over the field of Sanya onto the cabbage field of the rival. In the evening the onion smelling feet would tell, who had gotten the most onions and had therefore lost.”

History: The origins of Onionball are unclear. Perhaps it was the fore runner of 'Tomato' fighting some warriors use today. Whatever the history, it was the only 'sport' in Gobiath. It is well-known that the original field used to be in Trolls Bane, until it was replaced by the Arena. A second field was made in Greenbriar due to Halfling's unusual love for the game, as well as the plentiful supply of Onions. Today, the only field is found in Greenbriar.

The Field: Looks like a 'lazy' figure eight. The players stand within the grassy parts of each circle, but do not cross the 'muddy' outlines. One player to a circle. A Referee stands toward the middle.

The Ball: A Smelly Onion.

The Rules:
1) A player (A) begins with the ball and prepares to throws the Onion.

2) The other player (B) begins to walk around randomly within his/her circle. Standing still will automatically give the throwing player (A) a point.

3) Player 'A' throws the Onion trying to put it in front of player 'B' so player 'B' walks onto or touches it.

3) If Player 'B' walks onto or touches it, player 'A' gets a point. If not, it misses. The referee determines a point or miss.

4) Whether point or miss, player 'B' now gets the Onion and prepares to throw it while player 'A' begins to walk randomly to avoid it, and the game continues as written above.

5) The game continues until one player reaches 3 points first and wins. Historically, it has been 10 points, but this makes for longer games. The choice is up to the referee " (Dusty Bottoms of Greenbriar).


So come and have fun! Master this exciting sport and win some money! Are you good enough to be the best? Sign up below.

-Merrily Ferly

[AlexRose]

I'm in. I hope Fooser enters, I'm yet to face the master.

~William Elderberry~

[Wyrda]

I myself will enter as well. Come on people! Where is your spirit? Don't you believe that you can win?
-Merri

[AlexRose]

Pfft, have you even ever played Onionball before, Merri?

~William Elderberry~

[Wyrda]

Ah, well no. But i have good reflexes and a good arm. I believe that i can do well.
-Merri

[AlexRose]

As do I... but I also have experiance.

~William Elderberry~

[Wyrda]

frowns as he places the note on the board.

Hopefully it is not just me and you! We need to recruit people!
-Merri

[HolyKnight]

someone walks up to the board examines the post and looks over joyed at the thought of a "sport" quickly writes a note and posts it on the wall

I hereby, donate my one silver to play this wonderful smelly game. The rules sound simple enough I hope there will be a trophy of some sort that I can show off to Kaila. By the way Merri, nobody will stand a chance agianst us if we dance like we did in the Tavern.

May Zhambra bring many friendships to our fair game,

Eli Travinus

[Wyrda]

smiles as he read the post, and puts up his own

Eli, i think you are correct on that. As for a trophy, i will see what i can do.

sighs as he walks away, "that's three!" he thinks, "i sure do hope more will join...."

[AlexRose]

Oh wait, there's an entrance fee. Nevermind. I play onionball for leisure, not for gambling.

~William Elderberry~

[Kaila Galathil Travinus]

I'll join and donate a silver, does this mean I get to throw an onion at Eli, uh, I mean in front of Eli?
grins mischieviously with a sparkle to her eyes

Oh.......does this mean he throws at me also?
frowns while sighing, then looks in her storage trying to find some clothes that she can throw away after being hit by so many onions


Kaila Galathil

[HolyKnight]

I would lke to express a concern, I believe there is going to be a revolt on the same dy of the onionball game in Greenbriar I motion to rescedule the event for the safety and the hopes that more will participate.

[Wyrda]

We will reschedule it for the ((next sunday)) then.
-Merri