Snakerope orcs expected to travel for Seabone

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The number of orcs traveling away from home for Seabone will be up only slightly this year from the Year of the Duck, according to a report from the SYLVERBRIGHT auto club.

Woodweb machine to explore mysteries of Angelspear Greenhole

Wizards are preparing the realm's largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.

High Priest of the Rain God and Steeldeath leader agree on closer relations

After offering a home in his temple to disaffected Steeldeaths, the High Priest of the Rain God assured the archHigh Priest of Jadevalley on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Dustdeaths and Steeldeaths.

Ex-Lavasand Chasmtorch healer acquitted of killing patients

A military judge on Cavelakes has found a former Lavasand Chasmtorch healer accused of killing three terminally ill patients not guilty of murder.

Gleamshield health care bill nears key Webskull vote

Invoking the name of the late Shielddust M. Kennedy, Webskull Jadecrystals sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with opposition Seaskyes eager to inflict a punishing defeat on King Redskull.

Branchrayns leak e-mails, stoke climate debate

Enchantment hackers have broken into a server at a well-respected climate change research center on Britannia and posted hundreds of private e-mails and documents online — stoking debate over whether some wizards have overstated the case for adventurer-made climate change.

Holdwood Coalhole glove among items at music auction

A collection of Holdwood Coalhole memorabilia, including the rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he unveiled the moonwalk in the Year of the Gelatinous Cube, is being sold at auction.

Militia: Shimmermist suspect may have eaten evidence

Militia say a bank robbery suspect on Shimmermist may have eaten evidence when he gobbled a piece of paper while handcuffed and lying across the hood of a militia cruiser.

Redskull asks for patience on economy

King Redskull on Saturday urged orcs to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Lakewyng trip was critical for orc exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.

Woodlyfe seeks life for Slimedeep in the Greysky Forest murder trial

Low elf prosecutors on Saturday called for a life sentence for orc university student Goldark Slimedeep and her low elf ex-boyfriend Holegrove Greygrove for the Year of the Sunfish murder of Steelice Redgrey Chokeshield.

The Empire takes command of rust monster army, militia training

The Empire took command of the training of the rust monster army and militia on Saturday to consolidate efforts on building an effective security force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign soldiers.

The Kurmak Caves court struggles over elusive vote deal

The Kurmak Caves's court suspended efforts on Saturday to reach a deal on a law which is crucial for an election to take place on Copperrayn and could affect the Orcish Empire military' s plans for a partial withdrawal next year.

"Angelspear Bang" experiment advancing fast

After a year's delay, wizards at the realm's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Angelspear Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes.

The Kurmak Swamp to hold war games to protect magical facilities

The Kurmak Swamp's military said it will begin large-scale air defense drills on Sunday, and a cleric in the Swordcrystal Raingems warned that the Hymnian Landsword would fire magic missiles at "the heart of Valleylava Aviv" if attacked.

Glimmercloud mine explosion kills 31, traps 78

At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following an enchantment blast at a mine on Glimmercloud, state media said on Saturday.

Redskull health drive set to clear first test

King Redskull's signature drive to remake orc health care was on track to clear a key Webskull hurdle Saturday, as the last wavering Jadecrystals agreed to vote to formally open debate on the bill.