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The Longclaws (Lore)
11 years ago
Who are the Longclaws?
The Longclaws is a Praetorian Blood Bowl team managed by an Ork named Guts Grissom. Guts Grissom bought the team from the low-ranking leagues and managed to make them into a somewhat popular team today. The team is characterized by their quick, agile plays and brutal savagery on the field, but their preference for little armor to weigh them down leaves them somewhat vulnerable. They also hire themselves out as mercenaries during the off-season for extra gold, making them somewhat popular with the sellsword crowd. But what keeps the fans coming back is the occasional flashy play that some of the louder and younger members pull off.
#1 - Karben
Karben is the poster-boy of the Longclaws, known for his daring and flashy plays. He also serves as the team's captain. He's quick, agile and more than willing to get his claws dirty in a scrap for the ball. Because of his agility and flashiness, he's proven massively popular with the fans who line up for the chance to see Karben pull off a spectacular dive over the defenders into the end zone. Humility isn't one of his strong points, however, and his complacency can land him in over his head. Straight-up fights aren't his thing, instead relying on his speed to hit-and-run where he can.
#2 - Avengar the Dark
Some players are good. And some players are great. But if you're looking for a player so good opponents quit after seeing him, the options are limited. Thankfully, Avengar the Dark is still playing the field, taking heads and making everyone else look more than a little skill-less. His blazing speed and combat technique makes him hard to touch and harder to knock down. After years of determined death-dealing, his reputation is at its apex and a fund has been created by terrified opponents to pay for an astronomic reward for any player who can kill him.
#3 - The Smoker (Second from right in this image)
Most Blood Bowl players laugh at a spellcaster on the pitch. But most Blood Bowl players haven't met The Smoker. The Smoker got his name through his use of smoke bombs on the pitch, obscuring foes (much to the annoyance of fans) and taking them down. Word from his surviving victims is the last thing they see before getting knocked out is the whites of his eyes through the skull he wears. Rare is the time when he lets an opponent through unharmed, but it isn't rare to see him throw a smoke bomb as a distraction. Regardless, he is equal parts hated and feared.
#4 - Magica Tcharnia (Far left in this image)
A former illusionist, Magic Tcharnia is a showman and the embodiment of the Praetorian dream. At the start of his career, he was only an entertainer in the stands. His job was to taunt opposing fans by throwing the occasional fire-ball in the direction of the opposition. However, he put so much effort into his work he was hired by Guts Grissom and is now a Blood Bowl star. He's currently on course to beat the record of most opponents incinerated in a season. And good luck to him.
#5 - Maldner
The heaviest of hitters, Maldner is a Balrog that's constantly itching for a fight. Built like a mountain and hits like an avalanche, he is a feared foe on the pitch. When Maldner starts heading down the pitch, opposing players tend to get out of the way, lest they end up becoming suddenly two-dimensional. All that strength comes at the cost of ball skills. Not that it matters when he's got you pinned on the ground and beating your head like a bongo drum.
#6 - Lancof (Second from left in this image)
Speed, speed and more speed. Lancof takes showmanship to a whole new level, charging in and firing up the crowd with his blink-and-you'll-miss-it moves. While not as tough as most, he's certainly the quickest and nimblest lineman, able to run rings around his opponents and slip out of even the most tenacious defender's reach. But his speed does come at the expense of some protection, leaving him to rely on his own natural endurance to weather the worst of beatings, leaving him with quite a few scars for his trouble. Scars he wears as badges proving just how tough he is.
#7 - Rastere
The youngest member of the Longclaws, Rastere has made a name for himself by turning up in every match wearing a skull. Initially he was ridiculed for it, until he very quickly racked up his KO count and it became his trademark. Where there's a fight, Rastere is there, using his berserker-like strength to beat the opponent to a pulp and move on to the next one. He notably refuses to back down from a fight until the foe is down, often sticking in a fight even when outmatched and managing to hold his own.
#8 - Darric
Darric is a tough fighter who specializes in stealing the ball and passing it on. He's also very hard to put down for good, springing back up nearly every time. But despite being a loud tower of muscle, he's not dumb. He picks and chooses his fights, primarily targeting whoever has the ball before running interference on those who would try to take it back. But such prowess and eagerness to fight results in sub-par ball skills. Not that Darric minds, he sees his KO/kill count as his main prize.
#9 - Lorti
Lorti may not be the oldest, but he's been playing Blood Bowl the longest. As such, he has an almost sixth sense for where he needs to be on the pitch and just whose jaw he needs to break. While not as good at interception as Darric, he is quicker and more capable with the ball, able to make the snap decision whether he should pass or run for the end zone without hesitation. He also tends to tutor the younger players on how the game should be played. Like where best to kick someone in a fight.
#10 - Eindi (Left in this image)
'It's not a foul if you don't get caught!' is Eindi's stance. Stomping a downed foe, tripping, even wrestling the foe to the ground and pounding on them... All accidents, I swear! And yet, this makes him one of the most popular (or hated depending on who you support) players on the team. And for those cases when the referee does see? He's more than generous with his 'donations' to the Referee Retirement Fund. And if all else fails, there's his percussive 'persuasion' technique... Side effects may include referee's teeth in his fists.
#11 - Ghansan (Right in this image)
Eindi's brother, Ghansan takes the opposite approach to playing Blood Bowl. He still gets into scraps, but when a foe is down, they're down. But that doesn't make Ghansan any less dangerous. He is able to leap into a brawl, steal the ball from the opposing team and slip out again to pass it to the quicker team members almost flawlessly. And when he is needed for a straight-up fight, he can hold his own rather well, using his quick reactions to his advantage to bring them down. He might be for cleaner playing on the field, but he still leaves a lot of broken noses in his wake.
#12 - Linat
The team's second reciever, Linat isn't as flashy as Karben is. He focusses on quick reactions and even quicker feet to duck and weave through the opposing lines to get the ball where it needs to be: the end zone. Often, he can be found hanging back behind the rest of the Longclaws scanning for weak spots and making a vreak for them the moment the ball is headed his way. But that isn't to say he's boring either, fans love placing side bets on just which player on the opposing team he's going to drop-kick his way through to score.
#13 - Donsan (No image yet)
When it comes to the Hail Mary, nobody lands them as well as Donsan. Though primarily a defensive player, he is known for being able to get the ball and deliver it straight into waiting hands in the opposition's half. And for when the opponents do get past the Longclaws defensive line, he's there to put them back on the ground and start the counterattack. Some have even started calling him 'The Deadly Keeper' for his high KO/kill count, making sure to punish the opposing team for pushing too far ahead on the pitch.
#14 - Meudem (No image yet)
Meudem relishes a challenging fight, but the average player on the pitch doesn't provide enough challenge to him. Instead, Meudem focusses on taking down the big foes. Balrogs, Ents, Demons, you name it. He loves testing himself against the biggest foes, often going out of his way to target them on the pitch and providing fans a show of just how he takes them down. While he can get in over his head sometimes, fans love seeing him clambering all over a big guy and beating them into submission.
#15 - Jezite (No image yet)
Jezite embodies the idea of first one in and last one out. He prides himself on being able to dive into a fight and be the last one standing at the end. However his dedication to a fight has left his ball skills somewhat lacking, often fumbling or not matching the speed of other interceptors on the field. But that's not what makes him popular. What makes him popular is the pile of bodies he leaves in his wake.
#16 - Rhuit (No image yet)
Rhuit is the newest addition to the team, but by no means the youngest. Scouted from another Praetorian team, Rhuit doesn't quite mesh with the team dynamics as of yet, but that suits everyone just fine. Rhuit is a quick, savage brawler who slips between defenders and targets the weak link in the chain, clearing a path for the others to do their thing. He's hard to keep down as well, but unlike others, he can still handle the ball well enough to be a decent support to have when the foes put up a good fight.
The Longclaws is a Praetorian Blood Bowl team managed by an Ork named Guts Grissom. Guts Grissom bought the team from the low-ranking leagues and managed to make them into a somewhat popular team today. The team is characterized by their quick, agile plays and brutal savagery on the field, but their preference for little armor to weigh them down leaves them somewhat vulnerable. They also hire themselves out as mercenaries during the off-season for extra gold, making them somewhat popular with the sellsword crowd. But what keeps the fans coming back is the occasional flashy play that some of the louder and younger members pull off.
#1 - Karben
Karben is the poster-boy of the Longclaws, known for his daring and flashy plays. He also serves as the team's captain. He's quick, agile and more than willing to get his claws dirty in a scrap for the ball. Because of his agility and flashiness, he's proven massively popular with the fans who line up for the chance to see Karben pull off a spectacular dive over the defenders into the end zone. Humility isn't one of his strong points, however, and his complacency can land him in over his head. Straight-up fights aren't his thing, instead relying on his speed to hit-and-run where he can.
#2 - Avengar the Dark
Some players are good. And some players are great. But if you're looking for a player so good opponents quit after seeing him, the options are limited. Thankfully, Avengar the Dark is still playing the field, taking heads and making everyone else look more than a little skill-less. His blazing speed and combat technique makes him hard to touch and harder to knock down. After years of determined death-dealing, his reputation is at its apex and a fund has been created by terrified opponents to pay for an astronomic reward for any player who can kill him.
#3 - The Smoker (Second from right in this image)
Most Blood Bowl players laugh at a spellcaster on the pitch. But most Blood Bowl players haven't met The Smoker. The Smoker got his name through his use of smoke bombs on the pitch, obscuring foes (much to the annoyance of fans) and taking them down. Word from his surviving victims is the last thing they see before getting knocked out is the whites of his eyes through the skull he wears. Rare is the time when he lets an opponent through unharmed, but it isn't rare to see him throw a smoke bomb as a distraction. Regardless, he is equal parts hated and feared.
#4 - Magica Tcharnia (Far left in this image)
A former illusionist, Magic Tcharnia is a showman and the embodiment of the Praetorian dream. At the start of his career, he was only an entertainer in the stands. His job was to taunt opposing fans by throwing the occasional fire-ball in the direction of the opposition. However, he put so much effort into his work he was hired by Guts Grissom and is now a Blood Bowl star. He's currently on course to beat the record of most opponents incinerated in a season. And good luck to him.
#5 - Maldner
The heaviest of hitters, Maldner is a Balrog that's constantly itching for a fight. Built like a mountain and hits like an avalanche, he is a feared foe on the pitch. When Maldner starts heading down the pitch, opposing players tend to get out of the way, lest they end up becoming suddenly two-dimensional. All that strength comes at the cost of ball skills. Not that it matters when he's got you pinned on the ground and beating your head like a bongo drum.
#6 - Lancof (Second from left in this image)
Speed, speed and more speed. Lancof takes showmanship to a whole new level, charging in and firing up the crowd with his blink-and-you'll-miss-it moves. While not as tough as most, he's certainly the quickest and nimblest lineman, able to run rings around his opponents and slip out of even the most tenacious defender's reach. But his speed does come at the expense of some protection, leaving him to rely on his own natural endurance to weather the worst of beatings, leaving him with quite a few scars for his trouble. Scars he wears as badges proving just how tough he is.
#7 - Rastere
The youngest member of the Longclaws, Rastere has made a name for himself by turning up in every match wearing a skull. Initially he was ridiculed for it, until he very quickly racked up his KO count and it became his trademark. Where there's a fight, Rastere is there, using his berserker-like strength to beat the opponent to a pulp and move on to the next one. He notably refuses to back down from a fight until the foe is down, often sticking in a fight even when outmatched and managing to hold his own.
#8 - Darric
Darric is a tough fighter who specializes in stealing the ball and passing it on. He's also very hard to put down for good, springing back up nearly every time. But despite being a loud tower of muscle, he's not dumb. He picks and chooses his fights, primarily targeting whoever has the ball before running interference on those who would try to take it back. But such prowess and eagerness to fight results in sub-par ball skills. Not that Darric minds, he sees his KO/kill count as his main prize.
#9 - Lorti
Lorti may not be the oldest, but he's been playing Blood Bowl the longest. As such, he has an almost sixth sense for where he needs to be on the pitch and just whose jaw he needs to break. While not as good at interception as Darric, he is quicker and more capable with the ball, able to make the snap decision whether he should pass or run for the end zone without hesitation. He also tends to tutor the younger players on how the game should be played. Like where best to kick someone in a fight.
#10 - Eindi (Left in this image)
'It's not a foul if you don't get caught!' is Eindi's stance. Stomping a downed foe, tripping, even wrestling the foe to the ground and pounding on them... All accidents, I swear! And yet, this makes him one of the most popular (or hated depending on who you support) players on the team. And for those cases when the referee does see? He's more than generous with his 'donations' to the Referee Retirement Fund. And if all else fails, there's his percussive 'persuasion' technique... Side effects may include referee's teeth in his fists.
#11 - Ghansan (Right in this image)
Eindi's brother, Ghansan takes the opposite approach to playing Blood Bowl. He still gets into scraps, but when a foe is down, they're down. But that doesn't make Ghansan any less dangerous. He is able to leap into a brawl, steal the ball from the opposing team and slip out again to pass it to the quicker team members almost flawlessly. And when he is needed for a straight-up fight, he can hold his own rather well, using his quick reactions to his advantage to bring them down. He might be for cleaner playing on the field, but he still leaves a lot of broken noses in his wake.
#12 - Linat
The team's second reciever, Linat isn't as flashy as Karben is. He focusses on quick reactions and even quicker feet to duck and weave through the opposing lines to get the ball where it needs to be: the end zone. Often, he can be found hanging back behind the rest of the Longclaws scanning for weak spots and making a vreak for them the moment the ball is headed his way. But that isn't to say he's boring either, fans love placing side bets on just which player on the opposing team he's going to drop-kick his way through to score.
#13 - Donsan (No image yet)
When it comes to the Hail Mary, nobody lands them as well as Donsan. Though primarily a defensive player, he is known for being able to get the ball and deliver it straight into waiting hands in the opposition's half. And for when the opponents do get past the Longclaws defensive line, he's there to put them back on the ground and start the counterattack. Some have even started calling him 'The Deadly Keeper' for his high KO/kill count, making sure to punish the opposing team for pushing too far ahead on the pitch.
#14 - Meudem (No image yet)
Meudem relishes a challenging fight, but the average player on the pitch doesn't provide enough challenge to him. Instead, Meudem focusses on taking down the big foes. Balrogs, Ents, Demons, you name it. He loves testing himself against the biggest foes, often going out of his way to target them on the pitch and providing fans a show of just how he takes them down. While he can get in over his head sometimes, fans love seeing him clambering all over a big guy and beating them into submission.
#15 - Jezite (No image yet)
Jezite embodies the idea of first one in and last one out. He prides himself on being able to dive into a fight and be the last one standing at the end. However his dedication to a fight has left his ball skills somewhat lacking, often fumbling or not matching the speed of other interceptors on the field. But that's not what makes him popular. What makes him popular is the pile of bodies he leaves in his wake.
#16 - Rhuit (No image yet)
Rhuit is the newest addition to the team, but by no means the youngest. Scouted from another Praetorian team, Rhuit doesn't quite mesh with the team dynamics as of yet, but that suits everyone just fine. Rhuit is a quick, savage brawler who slips between defenders and targets the weak link in the chain, clearing a path for the others to do their thing. He's hard to keep down as well, but unlike others, he can still handle the ball well enough to be a decent support to have when the foes put up a good fight.
