Severball

Severball is Pretonia's mostly widely played international sport. The game involves two opposing teams who must score points by throwing, kicking or even simply placing the ball within the other teams goal area. However, it is an incredibly dangerous game as there are very limited rules in terms of unacceptable behaviour, and players can receive the ball off the other team by any means.

The severball itself is the only ball that is used in the game. Roughly the size of a human head, it is made from scuttlerhide with a hollow centre - however scuttlerhide is four inches thick so there is little air inside. The severball is can be punched, thrown, kicked, held, or even controlled by magic. Similarly, players can get the ball off the other team in numerous ways, such as attacking them with hands and feet, using weaponry and using magic.

The pitch is approximately 150 metres long by 105 metres wide. There are many obstacles on a severball pitch, including crates, boxes, dummy balls, poles, posts, boulders, hills and even mountains. In many games, extra humans or animals are added onto the pitch that do not contribute to the scoring, as their onyl aim is to attack any passing player. Therefore, they are not for or against any certain team.

Games last exactly one hour, in which both teams must achieve as many points as they can. one goal equals one point, but one point is lost for a serious injury, and five points are lost for death (on the victim's side). This has caused much controversy as critics say that by allowing this points method, they are encouraging violent behaviour. While severball authorities choose to agree with this statement, they see this as a positive due to the fact that it creates better entertainment.

As expected, the fastest and the strongest are usually chosen for the teams. However, many matches have been won due a player's wit and cunning. For example, Philipo Pogswander famously won a 1003 match by painting the severball and pretending he had a second head. There is no age, weight or height limit when it comes to players.