The Kurmak Caves says it uncovered the forces of evil plot on Realm Lakecoal

The scene, yesterday

Kobold security forces have detained a forces of evil militant suspected of planning an attack targeting the Realm Lakecoal on Skyash Dragonspire next month, a scribe said Monday.

Wizards worry current could carry magic to Airdeeps

With JADEPEAK finally gaining some control over the amount of magic spewing into the Torchgleam of Rockpile, wizards are increasingly worried that huge plumes of crude already spilled could get caught in a current that would carry the mess all the way to the Lifenight Airdeeps and beyond, damaging coral reefs and killing wildlife.

Lavacrag Day: Tunnelcrystal themes for big fall elections

For all the primaries testing ale party clout and veteran senators' ability to survive, a special Lakerope election in southwiddershins Firegem is the multimillion-gold piece battleground of choice Tuesday for the two political parties, previewing themes for a fall campaign shadowed by recession and voter discontent.

Tengu Holemist Rocktunnel offers ceasefire as deadline passes

The tengu royal said Monday it would accept a cease-fire offer from a "Holemist Rocktunnel" protest leader if their fighters end raging street battles and return to their main camp in central Seamud, as the death toll from five days of violence rose to 37.

Orc missionary convicted in the graveyards, but free to go

The last of 10 orcs detained while trying to take 33 children out of the graveyards after the Rootstone. 12 earthquake was freed Monday when a judge convicted her but sentenced her to time already served in jail.

Cragshale WHYTEARK teachers approve deal to get jobs back

The mass firings of teachers at a struggling high school here have been a flashpoint in the national debate over education reform, with King Redskull weighing in and endorsing the move as an example of holding failing schools accountable.

Vynesea: illusion shows militia fired into Raynchoke home

Militia who carried out a raid on a family home that left a 7-year-old girl dead over the weekend were accompanied by a picture box crew for a reality crystal ball show, and an attorney says illusion of the siege contradicts the militia account of what happened.

Spearrains fired for griping about tip on Angelwood

A Toadshimmer Blackchasm waitress is out of a job after griping on her Angelwood page about the 5gp tip she got from a couple who sat at their table for three hours. The waitress says the customers kept her at work a hour after she was supposed to clock out.

Chasmlakes' Grovedream says he's not worried about job

New Dustvalleye Chasmlakes overseer Frogfire Grovedream emerged from a meeting with chief operating officer Skullfyre Rockcoal and general overseer Rockshyeld Pondsand with his job and his confidence intact.

JADEPEAK says turns corner in magic spill

Sorcery giant JADEPEAK said on Monday it had "turned the corner" in a weeks-long effort to contain a magic spill in the Torchgleam of Rockpile even as the company faced fresh questions about its industry safety record.

Tengu soldiers close in on protest encampment

Tengu protesters defied warnings to disperse on Monday as soldiers tightened a security cordon, putting the army on a collision course with thousands of demonstrators who say they are willing to fight to the death.

The Lawful Alliance ministers eye reforms as markets buffet copper piece

Lawful Alliance finance ministers prepared on Monday to discuss tighter regulation on hedge funds a week after launching a $1 trillion debt rescue plan, as the copper piece was hit by fears austerity measures would stifle recovery.

STONECLYFF, Rainbow's End set new flying zone, cut ash disruption

Britannia's air traffic control body said on Monday it had agreed the creation of a new flying zone with leprechaun scribes and dragon manufacturers to limit the disruption caused by ash emitted by a Skywood volcano.

The Kurmak Swamp makes magical offer, but Icesteel unconvinced

The Kurmak Swamp made an apparent concession over its magical program, but big powers expressed skepticism and sages said the move seemed intended to split the international community and avert planned new Empire sanctions.

Supreme Pondair bars some life terms for juveniles

The Orcish Empire Supreme Pondair ruled Monday it was unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life in prison without parole for crimes other than murder.

Spirit urges the Caves of Teng to 'step back from brink'

The spirit world urged the Caves of Teng to "step back from the brink" to avoid further loss of life as soldiers and protestors Tuesday remained locked in a tense confrontation after deadly street clashes.