202-27 Spike! Journal: Issue 15

Blood Bowl: Spike! Journal Issue 15

This issueÕsÊGuest Editor Meghera Lafes ventures out of the thick and
steaming rainforests of Lustria to bring you a Spike! Journal packed with
scrimmaging serpents and tropical touchdown gameplay. ThatÕsÊright, this
issue brings the Amazon team to your games of BloodÊBowl!

This journal covers the history, rules, and rosters of the Amazon team. As
well as stories of mysterious relics, acrobatic antics, and some truly
spectacular ritual sacrifice shows at half-time, you'll find all the fantastic
fun and essential commentary you've come to expect from Spike! Journal. As such,
this magazine is the perfect companion for any jungle-dwellingÊcoach.

This issue includes:

Warriors of Legend: background on the origins of Amazon teams in Blood Bowl,
and how they play on the pitch. Includes information on their team positions,
Star Players, and a team roster.

Famous Amazon Teams: descriptions and background on some of the more famous
Norse teams, including the Feathered Jaguars, Patraxi Pythons, Skywatch
Sentinels, and Great River Wardens.

Kara Temple Harpies Team Spotlight: an in-depth article focusing on the Kara
Temple Harpies, the most recent Amazon team to have taken the Blood Bowl pitch
by storm. Includes details of their history, team profile and colours, honours,
Spike! team rating, as well as the roster of their triumphant 2499Ð2500 squad,
and loadsÊmore.

Star PlayerÊÐ Estelle la Veneaux: a profile on the Baroness of the Bayou,
said by some to an embodiment of the Amazonian goddess RiggÊÐ and by others
to be a half-crazed Amazon covered in frogsÊÐ detailing her uncanny powers
and vengeful career.

Dirt from the Dugout: this time Mindy Piewhistle investigates the scandalous
rumours surrounding the Genaina Javelins and their new, beautifully-scaled
fashionÊbrand.

Star PlayerÊÐ Glotl Stop: a profile on this infamous Kroxigor Blocker,
known to many as the Primordial NightmareÊÐ or the Scaled Slasher. Though he
often has trouble distinguishing friend from foe on the pitch, that'sÊonly
added to the impressive body count Glotl'sÊracked up in his explosive
career.

Amazonian Temple Leagues: brand new rules and advice for running the
Amazonian Temple LeaguesÊÐ a variant on the standard Blood Bowl league
season, allowing players to compete in the Jungle BowlÊÐ open to all teams
with the usual budget of 1,000,000Êgold piecesÊÐ for the mysterious Jungle
Bowl Cup. Also includes unique tables for Sweltering Jungle Weather, Temple-City
Kick-off, Lustrian Locals, and the effects of Ancient Artefacts.

Overgrown Jungle Blood Bowl Pitch: includes rules for using the Overgrown
Jungle Blood Bowl Pitch in your games, including special rules for the Jungle
Floor and Torrential Downpour. These rules are also included with the Amazon
TeamÊÐ Double-sided Pitch and DugoutsÊSet.

Coffin Corner: Spike! Journal'sÊobi_tuaries column commemorating those
players who are no longer with us, whether trampled on the pitch, torn apart, or
possiblyÊeaten.

Chat with the Rat: ace Skaven reporter Hackspit Ôthe ScribblerÕ
Quillchewer meets with Klara Vytis, Groundswoman for the Obsidian Ocelots, to
discuss the many, many challenges of maintaining a game-ready Blood Bowl pitch
in the depths of the Lustrian jungle.

Amazon Balls: includes background and rules for two unique Amazon BallsÊÐ
the Crystal Skull Ball and the Snake-SwallowedÊBall.

Secrets of the Amazons: a detailed introduction to coaching Amazon teams.
Includes an overview of the strengths of their team, positions, tactics,
andÊmore.

Star PlayerÊÐ Boa Kon'ssstriktr: a profile on the ÔScheming SerpentÕ
himself, detailing how this mysterious and hypnotic Snakeman rose to prominence
by tripping up enemyÊteams.

Dungeon Bowl UpdateÊÐ Amazon Teams: provides a narrative and rules update
for players to use their Amazon team miniatures in games of DungeonÊBowl.

Mighty Blow!ÊÐ Jungle Fever: a look back on some of the tall tales from
the career of Bob Bifford. Includes a comic strip Bob Bifford reminiscing about
his time in Lustria.