Heart of Darkness
Week 8

Heart of Darkness

Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek • April 22, 2025 • Shadowmane Hunters
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41°
Temperature

Event Details

Total Players 8
Week 8
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Weather Conditions

Temperature 41°F
Wind Speed 3 MPH

Faction Battle

Shadowmane Hunters
Shadowmane Hunters
MVP: Malachi Vazquez
MPO 937.7
MA1 930.0
Blood Moon Acolytes
Blood Moon Acolytes
MVP: Leif Smith
MA3 888.0
MA40 840.0
MA4 792.5
Shadowmane Hunters won this event's faction battle!
Heart of Darkness

Episode Recap

The finale of Chains of the Chupacabra arrived under a cold, clear desert sky at Bingham Creek—a setting fit for the “Heart of Darkness.” On April 22, eight challengers dared the B‑Pool’s untamed fairways, each bite of the morning air promising high drama. 🥏❄️ Tension crackled like storm static as Malachi Vazquez stalked his MPO crown to the last breath, clinching victory with a birdie on 18—his disc carving through the twilight as if summoned by the rising blood moon itself.

The MPO division was a test of survival in this crucible of dust and steel. Malachi Vazquez prowled the front line with a steely –8, battling back after faltering early with Britain Best on the treacherous third. But it was Malachi’s steady march through holes 10–18 that chained the fate of the round: a late-round hot streak on 8–10 and the final birdie that sealed his reign. Baylor Sandberg fought stoically at –5, the only soul to wrest a birdie from the jaws of infamous hole 3—a feat not seen since the Chupacabra’s last unlucky snack run. Britain Best surged at the wire, storming home with three straight birdies (16–18) to snatch third at –4. Each set a personal best, blooding the soil for battles yet to come. 🩸🔥

In MA1, Craig Bennett dominated from first drive to last, posting –5 and conquering Bingham Creek with unflinching precision. There were no mutinies nor stumbles, just a masterclass in resolve: steady front-nines, then a three‑hole blaze across 9–11, as if seeking to appease gods older than the game itself—maybe even the Chupacabra lurking beyond the scrub. His personal best raised the specter of a new order among the league’s elite. 📈⛓️

The desert winds whispered a new champion in MA3 as Leif Smith captured his maiden title at –2. Leading wire‑to‑wire, Smith’s lone birdie on the unforgiving ninth was like spotting a Chupacabra in daylight—rare and unsettling to the field. No contender dipped below par, cementing Smith’s rapid rise and teasing the untapped ferocity within him. 🏆🌵

MA40 was a test of nerves and patience, with Corey Mecham rising above the sand at +2. Mecham’s round was forged in discipline: the sole birdie on hole 10 shining through a par-laden gauntlet. A mid-round bogey prowled close, but he regrouped like an old jungle hunter, putting the rest of the division under his dusty heel and etching his best score on Bingham Creek. 📊💪

MA4 shook with early tremors before Ryan Hartley steadied the ship and claimed victory at +4. Though Dan Langford surged first, Hartley took the reins by the second, then extended his lead on the fifth. The real test came—double bogey on seven, only to rebound with a birdie on eight, each shot echoing the silent question: Who among you has the will to face the creature in the shadows? Langford’s cold streak at mid-round gave Hartley the daylight he needed, with Dan clinging just outside the prizes as runner-up. 🎯⚔️

Across the event, greatness howled through the wild. Malachi Vazquez not only set a new personal best but delivered a 965-rated round, outpacing his rating by thirty—fire in the veins, blood on the chain. Others fought uphill: Baylor Sandberg and Ryan Hartley found the sands shifting beneath their feet, shooting far below their usual pace. Throughout, birdies stood as solitary sentinels—Baylor on 3, Malachi on 5, Leif on 9, Corey on 10, Britain on 13, Dan on 4. Personal bests blossomed across divisions, the desert yielding fresh champions and new legend. 🏅🧰

With every basket, the “Heart of Darkness” drew the league further into the Chupacabra’s lair. Malachi’s clutch finish felt less like sport and more like prophecy—an omen sharpened for the endgame. “You call that a hazard? Try playing a round while the Chupacabra stalks you from the shadows,” as I’ve always warned; and today, the shadows seemed just a little darker, the wind a little colder. 🌑🐾

The 8th week closes the Chains of the Chupacabra, crowning survivors across five divisions beneath a blood moon sky. Standings settle, payouts ring, and eight rivals walk away forged anew by trial—marked by personal bests and the roar of near-mythic swings. The story, however, has only just begun: the true master behind the Chupacabra stirs, and the next chapter will demand every ounce of courage that desert souls can muster. Until then, remember: disc golf isn’t just a game—it’s a battle for your very soul. The Chupacabra is always watching. 🩸🥏

Narrator Archetype: The Grizzled Veteran
Xibalba, the Crimson Prophet
Narrated by
Xibalba, the Crimson Prophet
Chupacabra Cult Leader and Former Disc Golf Champion
A gruff, world-weary tone tinged with cryptic intensity, reflecting a veteran who has faced both the sport's greatest challenges and the fearsome Chupacabra.
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MPO Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 400 350 510 280 220 235 435 320 280 215 390 540 390 580 200 535 255 325 6460
Tee Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 2.67 3.33 4.67 3.00 2.67 2.67 3.00 2.33 2.33 2.67 2.67 3.33 2.67 3.33 3.33 3.00 2.33 2.33 52.33
Score 3 3 5 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 50
+/– Par + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -8
Course: Bingham Creek - A-Pool Layout
Round Summary

From the sun-baked tee pads at Bingham Creek, Malachi Vazquez seized early control with a lead swap on hole 2, then rebounded from a bogey on 3 to claim the lone birdie at 5. A scorching three-hole run (8–10) and another streak at 14–16 fueled his drive. His clutch birdie on 18 sealed a –8 Personal Best (965, +30 over rating 📈) and the MPO crown. Even the tumbleweeds whispered of the Chupacabra’s breath 🥏

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 948 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 948 rating
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Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 400 350 510 280 220 235 435 320 280 215 390 540 390 580 200 535 255 325 6460
Tee Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 2.67 3.33 4.67 3.00 2.67 2.67 3.00 2.33 2.33 2.67 2.67 3.33 2.67 3.33 3.33 3.00 2.33 2.33 52.33
Score 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 2 3 53
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -5
Course: Bingham Creek - A-Pool Layout
Round Summary

First par: Baylor Sandberg carved a -5 personal best amid Bingham Creek’s raw expanse, carding six birdies under the desert sun and landing in 2nd place—just shy of cash by a stroke. 🔥🥏
On the grueling par‑4 third, she was the lone birdie, bucking the +0.8 hole average under what felt like the Chupacabra’s breath sweeping the fairway. Despite a 930 round rating vs her 957, she showed grit befitting a cosmic battleground. 🌞🌠

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 930 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 930 rating
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Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 400 350 510 280 220 235 435 320 280 215 390 540 390 580 200 535 255 325 6460
Tee Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 2.67 3.33 4.67 3.00 2.67 2.67 3.00 2.33 2.33 2.67 2.67 3.33 2.67 3.33 3.33 3.00 2.33 2.33 52.33
Score 2 4 6 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 4 3 2 2 54
+/– Par -1 + 1 + 2 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -4
Course: Bingham Creek - A-Pool Layout
Round Summary

Britain Best seized early momentum with a lead on hole 1 but stumbled into the desert breeze on hole 3. A lone birdie on 13 stood out as the only spark in the Shadowmane Hunters, as if the Chupacabra’s blessing whispered across the arid fairway 🥏.

Despite a round rating 17 points below his 935, Britain Best ignited holes 16–18 with three straight birdies, sealing a -4 personal best at Bingham Creek. He claims 3rd place in MPO under the blazing Utah sun 🌞🔥

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 928 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 928 rating
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MA1 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 400 350 510 280 220 235 435 320 280 215 390 540 390 580 200 535 255 325 6460
Tee Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main Main Main Main Long Main Main Main
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 2.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 53.00
Score 2 3 5 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 2 4 3 4 2 3 3 4 53
+/– Par -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -5
Course: Bingham Creek - A-Pool Layout
Round Summary

Under Bingham Creek’s relentless sun 🌞, Craig Bennett carved out a -5 to claim solo gold in MA1. Eight birdies fueled a scorching hot streak that hit 3 straight holes, propelling him to a 930 round rating—eight points above his 922 average 📈. A sly gust on Hole 7 felt like the Chupacabra’s breath steering his disc true, sealing a new personal best and crowning a season finale that felt more cosmic trial than friendly match.

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 930 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 930 rating
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MA40 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 335 350 510 280 220 235 435 200 280 215 390 540 390 580 130 535 255 325 6205
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 60.00
Score 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 4 4 3 5 2 4 3 3 60
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 -1 +2
Course: Bingham Creek - B-Pool Layout
Round Summary

As the season finale blazed under the Utah sun, Corey Mecham wrestled his +2 tally into a solo victory at Bingham Creek, channeling that arid breeze as if it were the Chupacabra’s breath fueling every throw. Navigating rugged fairways and the sidelong shade of scrub brush, his steady play kept rivals at bay. He conjured three birdies, none more dramatic than the lone par-3 conquest on hole 10—a cosmic trial overcome with a 🔥 flourish. A personal best on the opening tee set the tone, and his 840-round rating soared 10 points above his norm. 🥏

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 840 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 840 rating
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MA3 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 335 350 510 280 220 235 435 200 280 215 390 540 390 580 130 535 255 325 6205
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 56.00
Score 3 3 5 3 3 2 4 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 4 3 4 56
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -2
Course: Bingham Creek - B-Pool Layout
Round Summary

At Bingham Creek’s sun-drenched expanse, Leif Smith carved a -2 for sole MA3 glory, edging out a personal best and matching his 889 standard with an 888 round rating. His five birdies shimmered under desert skies, climaxing at Hole 9 where he alone defied par—like the Chupacabra’s breath guiding the disc 🎯. With that lone birdie, Leif turned a routine layout into a testament of precision and resolve 🥏.

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 888 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 888 rating
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MA4 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 335 350 510 280 220 235 435 200 280 215 390 540 390 580 130 535 255 325 6205
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 4.00 4.00 5.00 2.50 3.50 3.00 5.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.50 4.50 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 5 3 5 3 3 2 5 2 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 62
+/– Par + 2 + 1 -1 + 2 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 +4
Course: Bingham Creek - B-Pool Layout
Round Summary

After a tough start, Ryan Hartley seized the lead by hole 2 and again at 5, navigating Bingham Creek’s sunbaked fairways with three birdies 🔥. A two-over stumble on the legendary Hole 7 was met with a clutch birdie on 8—proof that even the high desert breeze, like the Chupacabra’s breath, couldn’t shake his resolve. Finishing +4 to win against a field of two, his 816-rated round fell 35 points shy of his 851 rating 📊.

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 840 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 840 rating
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Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 335 350 510 280 220 235 435 200 280 215 390 540 390 580 130 535 255 325 6205
Target White White White White White White White White White White White White White Blue White White White White
Pool Avg 4.00 4.00 5.00 2.50 3.50 3.00 5.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.50 4.50 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 3 5 5 2 4 4 5 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 2 4 3 3 66
+/– Par + 2 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 +8
Course: Bingham Creek - B-Pool Layout
Round Summary

Dan Langford seized the lead off 1, charging into the Heart of Darkness with a 769 round rating (up +1 from his 768)📈. A lone birdie on hole 4—like the Chupacabra’s blessing—cut through the desert sun🌞.

A bogey at 6 and a three‑hole chill ended at 7, leaving him at +8 in 2nd place in MA4—right on the bubble, just outside the cash line🥏. It was a gritty showing on Bingham Creek’s unforgiving terrain.

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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 722 rating
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 722 rating
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Season Story Chapters

The Trailer
Episode 1
Forsaken Temple
Mar 4, 2025
Complete
Episode 2
Bloodmoon Hunt
Mar 11, 2025
Complete
Episode 4
Forbidden Archives
Mar 25, 2025
Complete
Episode 6
Labyrinth of Shadows
Apr 8, 2025
Complete
Episode 7
Altar of Bones
Apr 15, 2025
Complete
Episode 8
Heart of Darkness
Apr 22, 2025
Complete
Episode 3
Sacrificial Grounds
Mar 18, 2025
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Episode 5
River of Blood
Apr 1, 2025
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Victorious Faction

Shadowmane Hunters

Shadowmane Hunters

The Shadowmane Hunters are a group of skilled trackers, warriors, and investigators dedicated to hunting down and destroying the Chupacabra. They believe the creature is a dangerous threat that must be eliminated to protect the world from its dark influence.

"In that moment, staring into the glowing red eyes of the Chupacabra, I realized that my destiny was forever intertwined with this magnificent beast."
Xibalba, the Crimson Prophet Ixchel, the Silver Huntress

Faction Leader

Ixchel, the Silver Huntress

Ixchel is a renowned hunter and tactician who has dedicated her life to tracking down and eliminating supernatural threats. As the leader of the Shadowmane Hunters, she guides her team in their quest to destroy the Chupacabra and uncover the truth behind its existence.

Members

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Divisions

MPO FPO MP40 MA1 MA2 MP50 MP60

This faction emerged victorious in Week 8, advancing their narrative in the ongoing conflict.

Performance (50%) Achievements (30%) Community (20%)

Victory points are calculated based on player performance relative to rating, special achievements like aces and CTPs, and community contributions. Pool multipliers are applied based on division ratings and demographics to ensure balanced competition.

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Craig Bennett #137109

Current Rating: 922
Performance: +8
Featured Champion
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Craig Bennett
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Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Averaged a 930 rating
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Wielding the power of Nue Slayer (#3), Craig demonstrated exceptional skill by playing +8 points above their rating in this epic clash.

Heart of Darkness

Previously

  1. Main plot developments:

    • The Shadowmane Hunters have uncovered Aztec temples and confronted the cunning Chupacabra, discovering its ritual connection to ancient ruins.
    • Blood Moon Acolytes, represented by Timothy Scholle and Afton Bodell, have infiltrated the forbidden archives beneath Bingham Creek, using supernatural powers to retrieve the Codex of Blood Prophecies.
    • The Chupacabra's intelligence and role in a looming apocalypse have been further confirmed, with key artifacts now in villainous hands.
    • The bag tags (notably, Penanggalan Devotee and Manananggal Bloodwitch) are tied to players' supernatural abilities and the unfolding prophecy.
    • The true purpose of the Chupacabra and the Blood Moon Acolytes' plan draws closer to revelation.

  2. Important character moments:

    • Timothy Scholle uses her Penanggalan form heroically (or villainously), demonstrating the extent of supernatural powers linked to the bag tags.
    • Afton Bodell successfully claims the Codex, marking a significant triumph for the Blood Moon Acolytes.
    • The Shadowmane Hunters—the heroes—are thwarted at a crucial moment, intensifying their rivalry.
    • Ixchel and her team arrive too late, raising emotional stakes and highlighting their vulnerability as the darkness spreads.

  3. Season arc/thematic progression:

    • The story has shifted from exploration and mystery into supernatural horror and high-stakes conflict.
    • Themes of ancient prophecy, the blurred line between game and ritual, and the corrupting lure of power have intensified.
    • The apocalyptic threat remains, driven by the acquisition of the Codex and the fulfillment of dark prophecies.
    • The bag tags’ significance is growing, hinting they are keys to controlling fate itself.

  4. Thematic elements tied to plot:

    • Ancient ruins/archives = the depth of history and hidden danger.
    • Supernatural powers = the price of forbidden knowledge, embodied by the blood magic giving powers to characters.
    • Prophecy/Codex = destiny vs. free will; players’ actions directly steer the ancient catastrophe.

  5. Subtle foreshadowing points:

    • The Codex’s prophecies hint at a true master pulling the Chupacabra’s strings.
    • The bag tags pulse with new power, suggesting they are evolving or converging in purpose.
    • The sealed archives may hold more than the Acolytes realize—perhaps a hidden threat or final clue.
    • The blood moon’s rise coincides with the heroes being outmaneuvered, pointing to a coming nightmare.
    • The town/tournament above is blissfully unaware, but darkness churns just below the surface.

  6. Compelling hooks for the end:

    • But as dawn breaks, the fate of Bingham Creek teeters on a knife’s edge—will the Hunters rally before apocalypse descends?
    • The prophecies have been claimed, but the cost has only begun to reveal itself.
    • With the Codex in their grasp, the Acolytes’ next move may plunge the disc golf world into chaos.
    • As the blood moon wanes, the true master steps into the light, and no one is safe.
    • The Hunters’ defeat is only the beginning—what lurks deeper within the labyrinth may yet turn the tide.

  7. Selection of most effective hook:

    • “With the Codex in their grasp, the Acolytes’ next move may plunge the disc golf world into chaos.” (This hook references the recent victory for the villains, the stakes for the league at large, and subtly warns of an imminent, possibly world-altering move, maintaining momentum and foreshadowing the coming climactic episodes.)

The Shadowmane Hunters have delved into the haunted archives beneath Bingham Creek, only to witness Timothy Scholle and Afton Bodell of the Blood Moon Acolytes claim the Codex of Blood Prophecies through spectral cunning and ritual mastery. As cryptic glyphs on the Penanggalan Devotee and Manananggal Bloodwitch bag tags have pulsed with newfound power, the ancient magics binding Chupacabra to apocalypse have grown dangerously close to fulfillment. Betrayed by secrets and outpaced in this spectral contest, Ixchel and her team have seen the shadows lengthen as night yields to a blood-soaked dawn. The league’s mythic journey has revealed the price of forbidden knowledge, entwining the fates of hunter and quarry ever tighter. Yet the Codex’s dire truths remain only half-unveiled, and with darkness rising, the Acolytes’ next move may plunge the disc golf world into chaos.

Xibalba, the Crimson Prophet
Story by
Xibalba, the Crimson Prophet
Chupacabra Cult Leader and Former Disc Golf Champion
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# Episode 8 – Heart of Darkness The dawn mist curled around the final basket, now transformed into an altar of carved glyphs. Ixchel stood before it, silver blade at her side, mist settling on her braid as if paying homage to the ancient stones. 🏆⚔️ Before venturing into the lair, the Hunters gathered by the ninth tee. Craig Bennett, cinching his **Nue Slayer** tag, scattered bioluminescent spores along the jungle edge. His hybrid night vision gleamed with purpose as he marked the hidden corridors where the Chupacabra slipped between forms. 🔍🥏 They slipped through a vine‑hung alcove into a cavern ringed with baskets repurposed as glowing glyph nodes. Gabriel monitored surging energies on his sensor while Malachi traced ritual patterns on the walls with a silent intensity. Each basket’s runes pulsed in time with distant growls. 🌲🥏 In the central chamber, a blood circle surrounded the largest “basket‑altar.” The Hunters charged as dark magic roiled. Ixchel flung herself into the ring, severing blood wards with a decisive strike, while Malachi disrupted glyph lines and Gabriel sealed energy leaks. ⚔️🎯 A sudden gust of wind swept through the cavern—as though the beast exhaled—sending flickers of torchlight dancing on the walls. In that heartbeat, Ixchel faced down Xibalba beneath a ring of glowing glyphs. Disc golf isn’t just a sport, kid. It’s a battle for your very soul, she thought, channeling every lesson into her final putt‑strike. 🥏💥 As the duel reached its peak, Craig’s spores illuminated hidden symbols across the floor. By following their soft glow, the Hunters realigned bag‑tag glyphs in a perfect circle. A shockwave of light banished the dark entity’s presence and forced it into retreat. 🌅🔮 Silence fell. The lair’s entrance sealed itself as ancient stones shifted into place. Ixchel held her blade aloft, scarred but resolute. The prophecy’s final verse echoed in her mind—threat banished, yet greater shadows linger. The Hunters emerged into sunrise, their victory marking an end and a beginning. 🌞✨ In the rising light, Xibalba’s distant voice carried on the breeze: “The greater hunt awaits.” And though the Chupacabra lay defeated, its master’s promise whispered of battles yet to come. 🌌🥏

Season Story Chapters

The Trailer
Episode 1
Forsaken Temple
Mar 4, 2025
Complete
Episode 2
Bloodmoon Hunt
Mar 11, 2025
Complete
Episode 4
Forbidden Archives
Mar 25, 2025
Complete
Episode 6
Labyrinth of Shadows
Apr 8, 2025
Complete
Episode 7
Altar of Bones
Apr 15, 2025
Complete
Episode 8
Heart of Darkness
Apr 22, 2025
Complete
Episode 3
Sacrificial Grounds
Mar 18, 2025
Register Now
Episode 5
River of Blood
Apr 1, 2025
Upcoming