Sword Ball

Sword Ball is a sport that was invented in Orum by a group of Orcs and a handful of adventurers who were bored and looking for something to do aside from adventuring. The game is relatively violent but good sportsmanship is appreciated. There are five members per team; a goalie, two defensive linemen and two offensive linemen. Defensive linemen are given clubs to use for the game while offensive linemen receive no equipment. The goalie is also given a club but can only use it within the boundaries set by the lines in the arena.

## Team positions

### Goalie

The Goalie (Goal Keeper) may strike other players with his lance and attempt to block shots aimed at his goal. He must stay within 30ft of his goal, however, limiting his mobility against multiple opponents. The Goalie may throw the ball to other players outside of his boundary. Sometimes the Goalie may have a shield but this is not always the case and depends on the agreements made by each team's Captain before the game begins. For the purposes of interceptions, blocking passes and other such interference the Goalie's reach is extended by 5ft.

### Defensive Linemen

Defensive linemen are given warhammers to beat down other players and can, much like the Goalie, attempt to interfere with another team's shot. They cannot enter the other team's zone (the line that cuts the field in half) but can approach the line and throw the ball to other players. Additionally defensive linemen may knock other players from their mounts and can steal the ball from other players if they are able to do so. The defensive lineman also has the added bonus of having a longer reaching weapon which can be used to strike the ball while still mounted.

### Offensive Linemen

Offensive linemen are armed with clubs and may attempt to knock other players off their mounts or steal the ball. Unlike the goalie, however, they may not enter a goalie's zone (they must be thirty feet away from the goal or further). Additionally an offensive lineman may not interfere with another player's shot at the goal and must hope their teammates manage to prevent the shot. They may also throw the ball to one another but not to any of their defensive linemen or their own goalie.

### Team Captain

The Team Captain is responsible for any pre-match negotiations (such as the use of shields) as well as the financial upkeep and scheduling games for the team to play in. A team captain may be of any position from the team; linemen or goalie. The team captain **must** be a player on the team. The team captain is always outfitted with a banner mounted in their armor or on their horse. Other than this, the team captain gains no special treatment.

## Rules

### Armor

Armor must be chainmail, leather armor or hide armor. These armors are provided to those whom lack them before the game. Characters may also forgo armor entirely.

### Ball Possession and Handling

All players except the Goalie must be mounted on a Sword Beak to handle the Ball.

A character may still interfere with a shot (at disadvantage) if not mounted with a scoring shot

### Magic

The use of magic in Sword Ball is strictly prohibited. Bardic inspiration may still be used as well as Ki points, however.

### Starting Positioning

All offensive linemen start 5ft apart on a line drawn down the center of the field.

All defensive linemen start 60ft away from the starting line (towards their respective goals).

The goalie must stay within 30ft of his goal.