Nutball

Squirrels: 

Controlled by the DM as neutral hazards, not enemies. They escalate by phase:

Phase 1: Harmless

Phase 2: Grapples, tugs, messes with gear

Phase 3: Bite, scratch, steal

Phase 4: Full mayhem—minor spells, unnatural coordination

Nutball:

The ball must be carried, not thrown or magically moved.

Players must cross into the scoring ring while holding it.

Scoring:

3–5 points wins a match (customizable for pacing)

Team loses all points if they harm a squirrel

Strategy:

Athletics, Acrobatics, Animal Handling, and Insight all matter

Use tools like ball-carriers, blockers, and squirrel whisperers