Jim: Welcome, sports fans, to the first official Pitchside Report. Bob: This month, we’re moving the spotlight downwards a little, towards a diminutive but in-demand Star Player of no small renown. See what I did there?
Jim: If my heart could beat, it would surely be hammering in anticipation!
Bob: Let’s pass the ball to Alyssa, our surprisingly competent Elven pitchside reporter, for more.
Jim: How very gracious of you, Bob. Ever tactful…
Alyssa: Some players have a career so unusual they become stars for their story as much as their abilities. Such is the case with Skrull Halfheight. As a Dwarf gifted with an unusual prowess for throwing the ball, he was an ill fit for Dwarf teams since, well... the receiving Dwarfs struggled to catch his perfect spiral passes.
When his career was cut short prematurely, he was resurrected via foul necromancy to play once again, this time with a slightly more forgiving team dynamic. They’re still mostly just zombies and skeletons, after all.
As you can see, he’s still short, and he’s still trying to pass that ball. If you can afford to hire him, you’ll find him a spectacular thrower with a twist, possessed of a solid Armour Value of 9+, a decent Movement Allowance of 6, and a unique special rule that all-but guarantees he’ll nail that crucial touchdown throw.
When you combine his special rule with Accurate, Nerves of Steel, Pass, and Sure Hands, Skrull can single-handedly serve as a lynchpin to a game-winning passing strategy. Not afraid to mix it up on the Line of Scrimmage, he can reliably get the ball out despite heavy opposition breathing down what’s left of his neck. All you need to worry about is how you’re going to catch the ball once he tosses it.
Thick Skull and Regeneration will ensure he stays in the game so you don’t waste his hiring fees. Any and every Sylvanian Spotlight and Worlds Edge Superleague team would do well to save up the 150,000 GP they need to Induce him.
Now back to our illustrious announcers, Jim and Bob!
Jim: Thanks for that, Alyssa!
Bob: Wow. I guess some Dwarfs are good for more than standing around and smashing faces.
Jim: If it takes crossing the threshold of death to unlock his potential, I’d say the trade was worth it, wouldn’t you, Bob?
Bob: You’re biased, Jim. I actually prefer Dwarfs when they smash faces, anyway.
Jim: You would, Bob. It would seem there’s a chill wind on the air today… Is that an apparition I see? Maybe next month we’ll get a better look at this one!
Watch out for more news about when you can get your hands on Skrull Halfheight. You’ll find his full profile in Blood Bowl – The Official Rules, available on its own and in the Second Season Edition boxed set. Need a team for Skrull to play on? The Wolfenberg Crypt-Stealers would love to have him on their side.
Check back in January for the next exciting instalment of Pitchside Report! Keep winnin’ and grinnin’ until then.