The New Fire ceremony ushers in a new year. The sun rises on the year 12 Rabbit by the Mexica reckoning - and brings to an end the
nemontemi, the five useless days. The gods have chosen to spare us for yet another cycle.
The stars are clear - this will be a troublesome time for many, and a glorious one for others. The destinies of whole nations and peoples are at stake.
Orders are locked!
Anyway time to play ball.
In the 12 Rabbit Ballgame tournament!
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In last place, Tzintzuntzan (Curio) scored 47!
Pushing just ahead is Acalan-Tixchel (Titan) with 50!
Chactemal (Crimson) put up a modest show with 79!
Cholollan (Joe) performed respectably with 90!
Yax Mutal (Alma) gave a surprisingly good turnout of 115!
Kiche (Arch3r) formed a team together with their vassals, Iximche, and were among the most skilled teams and have earned hordes of rabid fans with 117!
And the winner is Tlaxcallan (Fred) with an impressive 124!
The next tournament will be hosted in Tizatlan, capital of Tlaxcallan.
Also in addition, Tayasal Itza (Monty) has elected to attend the championship but not play, instead contributing to the prize pool - but not for the winner, but the most popular player, which ended up being Kiche (Arch3r).
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Some unfortunate news also. Moose has decided to drop out of the game. He was the major power of Za'achila.