Giblot (Realm)/Giblot Headball League

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Embossed Giblot Emblem.png The Giblot Headball League

Origins of the League

The Giblot Headball League(GHL) was formed shortly after the death of the founder of Headball, Revan. The founding of the GHL only one day after Revan's untimely death was highlighted as a cruel act, but done in such an unashamedly evil manner that all parties agreed Revan would have done exactly the same thing himself!

The ceremony was only a small one and an honourary Headball game was played in Revan's honour, using the head of one of Revan's former scribes - and thus the Official Giblot Headball League was born!

Evolution of the Sport

When the idea of Headball originally came about there was only one style of play. However after it's explosion in popularity several different forms and styles have also come into existence. We feel that it is our duty to nurture these new developments within the sport for the greater good of Headball. Details of the different incarnations of Headball can be found here: Headball.

The Campaign to have Headball Recognised as an Official Sport

Although Revan had violently pushed headball into the public eye before his death, it had not garnered the widespread love and support it receives today. At the time the Giblot peasantry regarded Headball warily and indeed, it even drew some protests from the Giblot noblility for the danger and violence involved in playing the sport. For a time then, Headball was only widely recognised in the Giblot military where the supplies of heads came in thick and fast and there was always spare time for a game or two.

Things began to change when Revans brother, Sera picked up where he left off, promoting Headball in his late brothers memory. This started to catch the public eye as interest soared amongst the nobles of Giblot. The peasantry, seeing the intense interest from the nobles also gave the game a try and they too fell in love with the sport of Headball and thus, Headball got immensely popular.

Although at first Headball was yet to be Officially recognised as the Official Sport of Giblot, it was de facto recognised as such. This was due to the organisation of the The First Official Headball Tournament by then Grand Justiciar, Dulthalos. More news of the tournament can be found here: Headball Tournaments. Although it was hoped that such high profile interest in Headball would eventually lead to Headball as an Official Sport, this did not happen for a long time

Eventually, Headball finally got the recognition it deserved after the weak Republican Government of Giblot was overthrown. It has since finally received recognition as the Official Sport of Giblot after Sadi SaDiablo included it on the new Statute of Giblot Law. Bravo Old Man!

Current Projects/Campaigns

At this moment in time there are four projects/Campaigns currently being undertaken by the GHL. Read on for more information:

  • Campaign to have Headball Recognised as Giblots Official National Sport
    • Once Headball achieves this status it will give the peoples of Giblot something be proud of, and something to be a part of. Something unique that belongs to them. We shall not rest until Headball gets the recognition that it deserves! DONE!
  • Project Arena
    • Currently there is only one Headball Arena in the entire realm of Giblot. In the future the GHL would like to expand outwards to other frontiers of the realm. Not only would this increase realm enjoyment and knowledge of Headball it would also help keep unruly regions under control by: A) Giving them something to do and B) Employing the strong and fearless headball players as oppressive militias when required. This will allow the authorities to spread out their militia forces more thinly whilst still being able to retain the same level of authority. It is hoped that this dedication to the realm shown by the GHL will help in our campaigns.
  • Expansion across the Continent
    • This project is currently suspended and in it's earlier development stages. Talk of expanding the sport of Headball across to all the far reaching corners of the Colonies is resoundingly premature. This project will not resume in its progress until Headball has become the Premiere sport of Giblot!
  • Implementation of Headball in the Sport of Rugby
    • A report is to be compiled and sent to the GHL committee on how best to bring 'Headby' to life at a later date. Research is also pending on how to transform the heads into the correct shape for this possible new game. The most recent experiments have been wonderfully bloody, yet sadly, costly failures. Luckily we embezzle Government Funds! The show must go on!

Lobbying for Headball

In order to get Headball Officially recognised in Giblot it requires the support and influence of the Giblot Citizenry. We urge you, no, ORDER YOU to go complain and whine to your local government officials! No, we don't care that Headball has already been Officially recognised!

Safety Notice

We ask all of our supporters to take note of the fact that the GHL will not be held responsible for any misfortunes or injuries that befall you as a result of supporting us.

Although we plug violence to get our points across we feel that if you are seriously wounded during your defence of Headball then you probably weren't worth our time anyway. Feel free to visit us so we can laugh at your misfortune!


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