Helms Deep Crowded, Horse Lords Demand Resolution

By Kurmazh the Atrocious
Rohan Weekly

ROHAN - Elodin, chairman of the Rohan Ranchers investment group and owner of the Rohan RoughRiders, is threatening to petition the King of Rohan to do something about the number of baseball clubs located in the area of Helms Deep. The RoughRiders ownership purchased the Palantir Stones at the beginning of the season and moved the team to Rohan with the promise that a new stadium would be built on the site of the Helms Deep fortress and that this facility would be solely for the use of the RoughRiders. The investment group was dissapointed to hear that two minor league teams were already located in the vicinity of Helms Deep.

The Dagorlad Disaster minor league affiliate, the Helms Deep Harriers, and the Misty Mountain Hops minor league club, the Helms Deep Huorns, also play in the vicinity. Elodin and his investment group argue that they took a risk by moving the Palantir club to the limited market of Rohan with the promise that they could increase the popularity of the sport among the Rohirrim if given the opportunity to field a franchise. Part of the deal was to build a ball park at Helm's Deep, and construction has begun on a complex that should be ready by next season. In the meantime, the RoughRiders have been playing in an old arena in downtown Helms Deep in the shadow of the great fortress. The Rohan Ranchers believe that having to share the venue with minor league teams is costing the team money.

Elodin has offered a forum for both the Misty Mountain and Dagorlad management to voice their response to his request in the hopes that the two will move their clubs and avoid the involvement of the King of Rohan. Elodin also stated that he and his fellow Ranchers are willing to wait until next season in order for the two minor league clubs to find a new venue.

There is some concern among local fans who have jumped aboard the RoughRider band wagon, some of which are also Harrier and Huorn fans, that this contreversy may affect the play of the RoughRiders and may hurt overall attendence at RoughRider games. They are also torn over the potential loss of their favorite minor league teams. "Wow, I really had a blast watching Harrier games last season, and I was ecstatic to hear we were getting a pro team this season, but I still love the Harriers, and it would be a real bummer if they left town over this," one fan was quoted as saying.

Some action groups among the fans have submitted research to the management of the RoughRiders showing that over the last month fan interest has actually increased for the RoughRiders despite the presence of the two minor league clubs. However, an attorney representing the RoughRiders was less than convinced, pointing out that it has, after all, only been one month of the RoughRiders first season.

When Rafur Rockback team captain of the RoughRiders was contacted to comment on the players perspective, the Dwarf refused to comment, grumbled and then walked away.

Please look for future updates on this developing story.

Posted at September 29, 2003 10:13 AM | more from Ravenhill