Darkside Cowboys
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Conference | NFC |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Owner | Prince Derren ar-lolovia |
| Head Coach | Luxen Tuentir |
| Cheerleading Squad | Shadows |
| Home Stadium | The Darkside Cavern |
| Capacity | c. 90,000 |
| Surface | Astrogranite |
History
The team becomes known to the outside world when the Pinkfoot Panthers visit them in 2422 IC for a game and do not return. [1a]
They are later admitted to the NFC in 2438 IC using small tied Troglodytes as balls which only adds to their mystique for fans. [1a]
They win their first Blood Bowl in 2461 IC defeating the Chaos All Stars after turning their entire front row into slugs but in 2473 are nearly disbanded after a 19 day match against the Kishago Werebears. They manage to rebuild under Jeremiah Kool and win Blood Bowl XXI during which Kool set his passing record. Kool himself would retire in 2487 and was replaced by Hubris Rakarth. [1a]
The Cowboys were once again Blood Bowl finalists in 2488 IC this time facing the Reikland Reavers and by half-time the score was tied at 1-1. As the half time show began, the Reaverettes emerged for the half-time show but the Shadows did not and after a search it appeared that they had run off with Nikk Threehorn and apparently the entire NAF treasury. Although the game continued and the Cowboys went on to win 3-2, the entire future of Blood Bowl looked uncertain. [3a]
However, as other major teams merged or even folded completely, the Cowboys went from strength to strength with their academy programme enabling them to not only field their first team in the ongoing Elven Kingdoms league but also other squads in smaller tournaments. It was noted by a few that by the end of 2488, all of the absent Shadows had returned home to a very comfortable retirement. [3b]
Notable Players
Miniatures
Hubris Rakarth
Roxanna Darknail
Sources
- 1: Fanatic Magazine Issue 7
- 1a: Darkside Cowboys, pg. 14-15
- 2: Forgeworld Webstore
- 3: Blood Bowl Official Rules