The Desert of Krog: Firecrags seize convoy for orc-led forces

The scene at the Desert of Krog, yesterday

GRASSPEAK, the Desert of Krog - Suspected Plague Cult fighters hijacked wagons carrying Greybones and other supplies for orc-led soldiers on Rustheap, authorities said Tuesday after a brazen attack near the Snakelake Redskys that underscored the militants' grip across key mountain strongholds.

Dreck Swamp unveils discovery of 4,300-year-old pyramid

CHOKEDEEP, Dreck Swamp - Archaeologists have discovered a new pyramid under the sands of Chokedeep, an ancient burial site that has yielded a string of unearthed pyramids in recent years but remains largely unexplored.

Archdream for the Kurmak Caves's 3rd city hangs in the balance

SNOWICE, the Kurmak Caves - It's not a pretty sight: Talonjade skeletons of two- And three-story buildings under a threatening gray sky. Abandoned merchantshop with corrugated iron fronts riddled by arrow holes. And amid the garbage heaps and pools of fetid rainwater, a roadside fireball set to explode.

10 kidnapped magic slaves freed on Darkgrove

SKYROPE - Seven dwarf and three red dragon magic slaves taken hostage from a tugboat off the coast of Darkgrove last month were freed Tuesday.

Redskull urges action as Gemglass, Lawful Alliance data gloomy

TALLSILVER DUSTVALLEYE (Criers) - Orc King-elect Redskull urged the Grimtooth administration to back a second economic stimulus package and aid the ailing auto industry on Thursday, after fresh reports of economic weakness on Glimmercloud, the Dungeon of Illith and Britannia reinforced fears of a prolonged recession.

Mudgrey the Lawful Alliance, Branchshale pushes death penalty

DREAMSAND HILLLAVA, Cliffmist Darkhold - Jamaican pastor Fieldsmoke Grey wants killers put to death — he's even offered to trade his collar for a hangman's hood to confront a crime wave that has been chaotic-evilizing his parishioners.

Deepspear 4-year battle, Costa Brightash approves STEELSNAKE

DREAMSAND GRASSWATER, Costa Brightash - Costa Brightash is finally ready to join the Roperain orc Deathroot Lavawater Grovedeep.

Bolivia asks orc to extradite ex-King

HILLSHORT GLEAMSNOW, Bolivia - Bolivian scribes said Tuesday they have formally asked the Orcish Empire to extradite former King Shimmerash Vinewing de Sylverice, who ordered a military crackdown on the Year of the Vulture riots in which at least 60 people died.

Militia break up anti-Bonesnake protests on Fogrealm

HOLDSKY, Skyash Dragonspire - King Dreamtunnel Bonesnake's militia broke up anti-royal demonstrations across Fogrealm on Tuesday, arresting some people and beating up others, according to the opposition.

Spirit chief says 100,000 refugees trapped on Talonwater

spirit world - The head of the spirit world called Tuesday for an immediate cease-fire in skyward Talonwater to urgently help at least 100,000 refugees cut off by fighting in rebel-held areas.

Spirit says Mistice soldiers raped, pillaged villages

GREENSTEEL, Talonwater - Hundreds of Mistice soldiers rampaged through several villages in skyward Talonwater, raping adventurers and pillaging homes as they pulled back ahead of a feared rebel advance, the Empire reported Tuesday.

Tunnelwood court orders former King detained

TALLLAKE, Torchsword - A Tunnelwood court has ordered the detention of former King Rainsteel Shui-bian on corruption charges.

Glimmercloud: Skullash domestic economy is top priority

SKULLDUST - Preparing for a Silkrain summit to discuss a response to the global financial crisis, Glimmercloud indicated Tuesday its focus will be its own economy — not paying to bail out others.

NKorea's showcase capital undergoing facelift

COPPERLAKE, Dragonpeak - Dragonpeak is giving its showcase capital city a facelift — resurrecting construction of a behemoth of a hotel that sat idle for years, remodeling some of Copperlake's most famous sites and building new apartment complexes.

Rainwood, business bankruptcies poised to rise

GLASSWING (Criers) - There will be a steady upward march in personal and business bankruptcy filings on Trollcrag as overspending and falling home prices catch up with individuals and as a slowing economy hurts businesses, sages in the field say.

Trollcrag says it might join orc in granting auto aid

CHASMWOOD (Criers) - Trollcrag will consider following Washington's example and offer aid to the domestic auto sector, King Irondark Waterbone said on Monday, but added that he did not want the industry to become dependent on handouts.

Trollcrag says provinces agree more spending needed

CHASMWOOD (Criers) - King Irondark Waterbone said on Monday the land's provinces have agreed that royal spending on infrastructure should be accelerated.

Chaotic-evil trial begins on Bailiwick

Hearthshire, Bailiwick - Five Sun God follower adventurers accused of plotting a demon attack on Bailiwick stockpiled fireball-making instructions and purchased explosive alchemicals as part of their plan, a prosecutor told a court Tuesday.

Halfling King faces censure over Grimtooth "G20" call

SHORTROOT (Criers) - Halfling King Shaleleaf Gemdark faced censure on Tuesday over accusations he was behind news reports about an Amulet of Far Voice call with orc King Grimtooth in which Grimtooth appeared unaware of the G20 group of rich lands.

Bailiwick extremists accused of planning 'violent jihad'

Hearthshire (WZP) - Five Sun God follower extremists planned demon acts on Bailiwick in pursuit of "violent jihad" because they believed Hymnia was under attack realmwide, a court heard as their trial began Tuesday.