Welcome to the Artois Crown Championship with Rattlecan Mckinley and Dork Alebeard

 

The Artois Crown Championship is the newest Blood Bowl League to join the Cabalvision Schedule. Formed at the tail end of the '25 season it comprises just three teams to start with. The newest duo of Blood Bowl Commentators, Rattlecan Mckinley and Dork Alebeard sit down to discuss the formation of the A.C.C. and what this means for fans of fantasy gridiorn.

Rattlecan Mckinley (RM): Good evening and welcome to this, our first sit down chat to discuss the exciting new league that has joined the prestigiuos ranks such as the Old World Classic, Blood Bowl Championship and Spike! Leagues.

I'm Rattlecan Mckinley, former lineman for the Decrepit Dead team of '98. A rough tackle by the captain of the Hamburger Horrors, Ganga Man, saw me leave the game. the Halfling Chef then used one of my thighbones for marrow in their mid-rush stew and I've been out of action ever since. But enough about me; let's meet my co-host, Dork Alebeard.

Dork Alebeard (DA): Well thanks for that kind introduction Rattlecan. It's as short as I am. Like you I'm an old hand at Blood Bowl, having played for a variety of teams over the years.

RM: An illustrious career, no doubt. We butted heads, figuritively and literally a few times on the pitch did we not?

DA: Certainly did. Always said it was a shame that your left leg ended up as Halfling stew, but it was mighty tasty, I'll tell you that. Well, I've got to say I'm really excited for this new season that's about to start, Rattlecan. What about you?

RM: I certainly am, Dork. It's been quite some time since we really dived in and followed Blood Bowl like we did back in the day and it's that nostalgia that's really driving home the feels for the upcoming games we get to watch. And as someone with no living tissue, getting those feels makes it all the more special.

But, we're coming to the end of this first get together. I understand the Halfling Hamburgers have now had their team kit delivered and will be taking to the pitch soon. Very much looking forward to seeing what these stunty guys get to do this new season.

DA: Really pumped as well, Rattlecan, especially for the new Bretonnian Team, the Couronne Crusaders. I can see that they are trying out some new team colours after the first kit arrived and looked a little off. they are going back to the classic red/blue mix, matching the grand army of Couronne.

Also, the Khemri Desert Scorpions are making their way to the stadium for the inaugural event but it is taking some time to get here. Who knows what colours they will be wearing, and then we have to wait for the fourth and final team to arrive. Any idea who that's going to be?

RM: Not got a clue Dork. I've heard it could be the Gouged Eye, or even the Sin City Renegades.

DA: Do we really want another human team in this first league? We should hope for perhaps a Dwarf or Elf team.

RM: I hear you, but whoever it is, they better hurry up and get here. 

DA: Well, that's us all done for now I guess. Tune in same time, same channel next week for another thrilling update from the ACC. It's a good night from me...

RM: ... and a good night from him.

RM/DA: Night folks!