“"Welcome sportsfriends and blood lickers to CabalVision :CrunchZone: , this is your commentator Quengin Tonic from the impressive Infinity Pit! Today The Lords of the Silent Death welcome the Coven of the Mirrored Hall in their tunnel system. Although their tunnels are more of the huge cavern variety. The Mirrored Hall has taken temporary residency in one of the more spacious caverns but every rat I asked was that only an Ogre on warpstone would think that big mirror cabinet could actually fit in there."
"The Lords of the Silent Death sustained some heavy bruises in their last game against the Bigwood Tree Shmashaz. They are missing an assassin and gutter runner in Nightlord Nurgrin and Nightmaster Vasquee respectively."
Calthor - Today at 11:37 AM
"Why is it so atmospherically humid here in these tunnels? It is dripping and stinking."
"Yes, Khor here, too, but I'm not getting paid enough for jobs like these, where we have to get into these nasty places. This place is normally quite dry, but when I visit, they have to put the sprinklers on..."
Teppich - Today at 11:39 AM
"Indeed Khor, from the marvelous sparkling ceiling - that isn't warpstone, I think - a constant dribble fills the pitch. I just hope those aren't the lavatories."
"But with three arms that doesn't keep the Tzaangor Gahr-Gahr from catching the kick right from the air."
"Do Galaad, the Herald gives Nightmaster Crittskik a ringing head and thus an outtime. The Coven solidifies their position centre pitch"(edited)
Calthor - Today at 11:43 AM
"Indeed, a tight and solid start for the Coven. But the stars have come out today for LSD. See that big Ogre there, that's Borg'th - and Skreet on the other side. Sure, they've both been slapped silly already and are on their backs, but they could be difference makers."
"The Coven move forward and to the side, not willing to waste any time!"
Teppich - Today at 11:44 AM
"Might be they also want to get away from the rats on the lower end. Running rats don't bite!"
Calthor - Today at 11:45 AM
"Strategic repositioning by Gnawnagar, running to the back. With his tail between his legs, I think."(edited)
Teppich - Today at 11:46 AM
"The LSD are giving them the upper flank and are awaiting their moment to strike. But without obstructing players I don't see how they can stop the Coven from scoring."
"Oh come on now! Ref, this is a bloody sport, don't be such a wuss. After one little boot to a ratstail Bokrug is sent to the bench."
Calthor - Today at 11:47 AM
"Well, I do spot a skaven seer there on the sidelines, perhaps - with that white muzzle? Oh, indeed, that's a lightning bolt!"
Teppich - Today at 11:48 AM
"And now we now what that dripple was for! The Nighlords and masters knew their seer would be far more effective in a humid cave!"(edited)
Calthor - Today at 11:49 AM
"And with calculated precision, the Eshin masters strike, and look, just in the blink of an eye, they've got that ball in hands. The Coven will need to react to this very quickly, or LSD will run away with it as we have seen them do countless times!"
Teppich - Today at 11:50 AM
"A lonely familiar isn't going to stop them in their tracks."
"But before the LSD can even move the ball into the opponent's half Nightlord Azhiskikk gets swarmed by players from the Coven."
"The big Changeling, today a bit out of its withs, stands looming next to him."(edited)
Calthor - Today at 11:52 AM
"Perhaps the tentacles of Do Galaad would be helpful here, but no! They are pushed away from reach, and there the Coven coach is swearing on the sidelines."
Teppich - Today at 11:54 AM
"Grishnar the Brave goes hard on the Tzaangor Neron. He's on the brink of change for a second but the Coven's Apothecary has a good day."
Calthor - Today at 11:54 AM
"Revenge comes quickly, mind you, as Grishnar the Brave gets 'forgiven'."
Teppich - Today at 11:55 AM
"That fractured leg is certainly a lesson earned."
"The second quarter of the game is dominated by wearing down the other team with blunt force."
"Here comes Vol'arath though wriggling through the LSD's splayed players and putting some pressure on the ball."
Calthor - Today at 11:58 AM
"Too late. LSD decides to run it in, and the squeeks here in the stadium are deafening. I guess they like what they are seeing?"
Teppich - Today at 12:00 PM
"I've heard rumors of decreasing numbers of assassinations directly following LSD wins, so it might just be the rats feel safe again."
Calthor - Today at 12:00 PM
'I thought it was an increase after wins, citing the very same reason of safety?"
Teppich - Today at 12:01 PM
"Well, to be precise, it was a decrease of unlicensed assassinations, not the grand total."
"There are still two turns of the clock to be played of the first half. The ball is kicked short, this might give the Lords an edge. Best secure it quick else it's gonna be rat claws all over that ball in a split second."
"Neron rushes up the lower half. The only receiver in range almost stumbles reaching for that extra yard but holds out barely."
Calthor - Today at 12:03 PM
"Secure? Hah, security is an illusion when you're dealing with those pests! But this seems solid... for the moment."
Teppich - Today at 12:04 PM
"This dream is quickly cut short by a blitz from Sneekis the Dragon. Neron goes to the floor."
"And gets the boot from Edward Clumsysnake! Not so sleek though, the ref constitutes another example for his lame decision making."
Calthor - Today at 12:05 PM
"But this ref is a rat, so, you know, no consequences here..."
Teppich - Today at 12:06 PM
"Off the whistle goes again!"
Calthor - Today at 12:06 PM
"Nasty injury to Skreet, his personal medic will have to take care of that one!"
Teppich - Today at 12:07 PM
"That amounts to six players out for the Lords now. They are going to get outnumbered in the second half as well."
Calthor - Today at 12:08 PM
"But what does it matter, when you can do things like that? Explain our listeners what happened there, because I can scarcely believe it..."
Teppich - Today at 12:08 PM
"But it might not matter! Even with so many rats down they manage to get a hold of the ball, toss it to Nightmaster Skirshakk and off he goes for the TOUCHDOOOOWN! 0-2 Lords!"
"I've got to admit I couldn't quite make out what happened in the LSD half of the pitch there, I just saw slippery rats whooshing about and then coming out with the ball!"
Calthor - Today at 12:09 PM
"Half-time. Look at that, the Silent Orchestra is playing over there in the corner to the fans!"
Teppich - Today at 12:10 PM
"Always nice to, ehm, hear them."
Calthor - Today at 12:10 PM
"I believe the rats can hear them. Higher pitch, or something. I'm sure it's nice to hear. I guess."
Teppich - Today at 12:11 PM
"It would be much nicer if the fans would squeek silently too."
Calthor - Today at 12:12 PM
"Looks like the sprinklers are off now. They served their purpose, after all... It will be dry now soon!"
Teppich - Today at 12:14 PM
"The Tzeentch team kicks the ball and the rats are off to the races again. It lands rather far in rat territory and thus will be kept out of reach of those many arms reaching for it for a while. The LSD are contending for some ground on the upper flank but where the play is gonna go next is everybody's guess."
Calthor - Today at 12:15 PM
"Well, they only need a tiny hole to squeeze through, especially those Nightmasters."
Teppich - Today at 12:16 PM
"They go for the score, the ball is brought up, a quick pass and off goes Skirshakk."
Calthor - Today at 12:16 PM
"Case in point, Nightmaster Skirshakk, he runs right through! But, what happens there, is that a trip wire?"
"Ah, Tzeentch, well played..."
Teppich - Today at 12:18 PM
"Skirshakk leaves the pitch, as does Azhiskikk a little while later. They might not look like much but those familiars pack a punch once you're on eyelevel with them."
Calthor - Today at 12:19 PM
"Do Galaad looking to keep Gnawnagar in range of his tentacles, wise move."
Teppich - Today at 12:21 PM
"Now it's Tzeentch moving the ball for a change. A handoff to Nyeradh by Vol'arth followed by a pass to the familiar Hagar-Ryon. The little lotleg is off and out of reach of even the fastest rat."
Calthor - Today at 12:21 PM
"Perhaps there is still hope for a comeback!"
Teppich - Today at 12:21 PM
"Maybe this is where the dwindling numbers of the Lords come to hurt them after all."
Calthor - Today at 12:22 PM
"The familiar looks around for a moment with that eye-stalk, and then gently runs it in. Well done, little... thingy...!"
Teppich - Today at 12:23 PM
"Wary of quick scoring attempts the Coven of the Mirrored Hall hang back their defense a couple of yards. This will make it hard for them to turn the game into a tie though."
Calthor - Today at 12:24 PM
"Could be too defensive, considering the situation. The rats sense weakness, and there's blood on the pitch!"
Teppich - Today at 12:25 PM
"The last quarter on the clock has begun as Gahr-Gahr the Tzangoor goes out with broken ribs. Let's all hope for him they won't grow back the way they were."
Calthor - Today at 12:26 PM
"Do Galaad feels inspired and returns the rib favour to a rat."
Teppich - Today at 12:26 PM
"That was Thanaz the Darkflame beneath his fist if I recall that squeek correctly."
"The little familar Hagar-Ryon is back at it again!"
Calthor - Today at 12:27 PM
"Indeed - what a marvelous flight arc that was!"
"Gnawnagar wants nothing of it, and puts the familiar down for a little rest."
Teppich - Today at 12:27 PM
"With Nightmaster Gnawnagar it seems to have met its match indeed."
"The Coven don't have much time left to score and the fast Nightmaster is one of the hardest players to pin down playing in the league right now."(edited)
Calthor - Today at 12:29 PM
"All he needs to do, is keep the ball away from the hands of the Coven, and with the clock winding down, he doesn't even need to do it for very long... Although he's practically on his own at this point!"
Teppich - Today at 12:31 PM
"A daring play! Gnawnagar sprints to the middle line and punts the ball downfield out of reach of all the Coven's players but the Changeling Bael, the Harbinger, who doesn't appear to be in a passing mood today."
"If the menace from the Mirrored Hall want to tie this match their best option is a long bomb by Nyeradh."
"But even then a Gnawnagar could intercept. It doesn't come this far though, Nyerahd flunks the pickup."
Calthor - Today at 12:33 PM
"There's still time. Not a lot, but there's time."(edited)
Teppich - Today at 12:36 PM
"Gnawnagar wants to interfere with the ballhandling but goes down. Nyerahd rushes forward picking up the ball running in these last few seconds of the game. He comes to a halt transfering the speed into the throw ... but too much! He overshoots the intended receiver, the ball scatters to the ground and GAME, the ref whistles twice. It remains at a 1-2 for the Lords of the Silent Death here in their home stadium the Infinity pit."
Calthor - Today at 12:38 PM
"Indeed, the rats do what the rats do best, and scurry away laughing and squeeking."
Teppich - Today at 12:39 PM
"This win will do wonders for the Enshin economy."
Calthor - Today at 12:40 PM
"Now time to get out of here, the Silent Chorus is beginning again..."”