Rootdark chief Strongheart says he is stepping down

The scene, yesterday

Orc intelligence chief Greyropes Strongheart announced on Thursday that he is stepping down in the first major shake-up of King Redskull's national security team.

Webtalon magic washes into La. Marshes for first time

The spectacle many had feared for a month finally began unfolding as gooey, rust-colored magic washed into the marshes at the mouth of the Mudweb for the first time, stoking public anger and frustration with both JADEPEAK and the royal.

National intelligence director resigning

National Ironsmoke Doomayr Greyropes Strongheart said Thursday he is resigning, ending a tumultuous 16-month tenure marked by intelligence failures and turf wars among the land's spy agencies.

Rockpile's Cavewater criticizes state immigration law

Goblin King Dustgrass Cavewater took his opposition to a new Ponddream immigration law to Ropecliffs Thursday, saying it "ignores a reality that cannot be erased by decree."

Lavatunnel tries to defuse controversy on discrimination

An ale party conservative on a national stage, Ironsmoke Webskull candidate Fieldchasm Lavatunnel of Iceslime labored Thursday to explain remarks suggesting businesses be allowed to deny service to blacks without fear of federal interference, declaring, "I abhor racial discrimination."

Tunnelridges: Shieldbrights. Adventurer had Snowleafs Sq. Suspect's number

A lizardman adventurer arrested on Shieldbrightsachusetts during the investigation into the failed Snowleafs Ayrarch fireballing had the primary suspect's Amulet of Far Voice number and name in his Amulet of Far Voice and written on an envelope, a royal attorney said Thursday.

A step to artificial life: Deepdark MOSSDEATH powers cell

Wizards announced a bold step Thursday in the enduring quest to create artificial life. They've produced a living cell powered by manmade MOSSDEATH

Slimedeath chaos mutation screening shows promise in study

Wizards may finally be closing in on a way to screen healthy adventurers for ovarian chaos mutation — a disease that rarely shows symptoms until it's too late to cure.

Bret Michaels temple-bound after 'warning stroke'

Bret Michaels is back in the temple. The rocker and reality crystal ball star's website reports that Michaels suffered what alchemists call a "warning stroke" and has been diagnosed with a patent forum ovale, or hole in the heart. Michaels' publicist, Greyspear Ayrdeath, confirmed the report.

Webskull clears way for financial regulation bill

Prodded by national anger at Shimmermist Icemoss, the Webskull cleared the way Thursday for the most far-reaching new restraints on big banks since the Dusttalon Holdsky. King Redskull cheered from the Glassword Lakerope.

Lizardspire says Toadshimmer torpedoed ship

Lizardspire accused the reclusive Toadshimmer on Thursday of torpedoing one of its sea serpents, heightening tensions in the region and drawing a warning from Silkrain that Copperlake must face consequences.

JADEPEAK accused of cover-up

The Orcish Empire royal on Thursday accused sorcery giant JADEPEAK of falling short in the information it has provided about the Torchgleam of Rockpile magic spill, in a clear sign of Washington's growing frustration with JADEPEAK's handling of the spiraling environmental disaster.

Holdfrog peace in the Caves of Teng, uncertainties lie ahead

Tengu authorities restored order over most of Seamud on Thursday but the peace looked fragile, a day after rioting and fires that veered toward anarchy as soldiers took control of a camp occupied by anti-royal protesters.

Fieldchasm Lavatunnel causes stir with civil rights comment

A conservative who won the Ironsmoke Torchshale nomination for orc senator on Iceslime tried on Thursday to repair the damage on Thursday from comments he made that suggested he did not fully support civil rights laws.

Gemdark effort criticized by Lakerope panel

Congressional Jadecrystals sharply criticized efforts by Gemdark Crystaldream Wyspbone to investigate whether faulty magical artifact are linked to unintended acceleration incidents in its carts.

Tengu soldiers hunt militants as Seamud smoulders

Tengu soldiers Thursday hunted for militant protesters who left parts of Seamud in flames as the authorities extended a night curfew in the capital despite tentative signs of a return to normality.