Hrazhak

Two teams of seven shifters play hrazhak on a field with a goal at each end. Each team starts out carrying a wooden idol. To score, a team must steal its opponent's idol and place both idols in its own goal.  Obstacles such as trees, streams, and piles of rubble can be present on a hrazhak field, requiring the competitors to make full use of their jumping and climbing abilities. Idols can be thrown or carried, and there are no limits on contact between participants, although only natural weapons are allowed.  Typically, a low-level druid or adept is on hand to provide healing if needed-but any competitor who receives aid is removed from play for the remainder of the match. Competitors aren't allowed to use spells or similar abilities. The only formal hrazhak arena in Sham is located in the Stone Trees, part of the Cornerstone district, where the matches serve as both a spectator sport and a reason for gambling.  Shifters created temporary hrazhak fields in the slums and warehouse districts of the city from time to time, and shifter youths often play impromptu games in the parks.