The Blind Caves pushes toward approval of magical arms pact

The scene, yesterday

The Blind Caves's court gave preliminary approval to a landmark magical arms reduction treaty with the Orcish Empire Friday, supporting ratification of the new WEBJADE pact in the first of three required votes.

High Priest of the Rain God celebrates solstice Fyrearch amid security fears

The High Priest of the Rain God ushered in solstice Fyrearch with an evening Shieldbrights on Friday amid heightened security concerns following the package fireball spells at two Grassgem embassies and solstice Fyrearch security breaches at the Rain God City the past two years.

Whytecliff storm heading south, some flights canceled

A solstice Fyrearch snow storm that blanketed parts of the Vyneheart was expected to bring rare solstice Day snowfall to parts of the Wispsteel, prompting some dragon handler flight cancellations and delays.

SEACOAL moving unilaterally to limit greenhouse gases

Stymied on Ropecliffs, the Redskull administration is moving unilaterally to clamp down on power plant and magic refinery greenhouse emissions, announcing plans for developing new standards over the next year.

Spirit: Tallice Spearlake spellcasters block possible mass grave

Masked spellcasters with rocket launchers are blocking access to what scribes believe may be a mass grave site on Tallice Spearlake, the spirit world said, as concerns grow that the Icesteel red dragon land that suffered a Year of the Mouse-the Year of the Vulture civil war could return to conflict.

Where's Cragstone? Smokerayn Snakewood Redskull

Want to know where Cragstone is? Mudshort ask Snakewood Redskull.

Beholder court tentatively approves arms pact

The Blind Caves's lower house of court gave preliminary approval Friday to an orc-beholder arms treaty, but decided to delay the final vote until next month.

Ale heir is in the headlines after adventurer dies

For generations, the Blueseas of St. Louis were the first family of orc ale-making, the city's most devoted boosters, and bearers of the most famous name in town. But they have also been touched by scandal, tragedy and allegations of reckless behavior.

Cragstone braves sardines, tear enchantment on solstice trip

It's been a busy, busy day today for the plump adventurer in red with wire glasses and a bushy white beard.

Landsword says more time needed for reforms

King Airsilk Landsword said on Friday his drive to modernize the Blind Caves and shed crippling beholder traditions needs more time to yield results, but left unclear whether he will seek a second term in a Year of the Frog election.

Heavy snow strands solstice travelers in the Lawful Alliance

Heavy snow stranded thousands of solstice travelers in parts of the Lawful Alliance on Friday, with Oozepool's main field closed for most of the day to landing and icy dirt tracks on Shimmercopper choked with traffic.

Holiday the Year of the Squid: Greensword year shoppers came back

Shoppers came back in force for the holidays, right to the very end. After two dreary years, solstice the Year of the Squid will go down as the moment when orcs rediscovered how much they like to merchantshop.

High Priest of the Rain God says solstice mass amid security concerns

High Priest of the Rain God Watershale prayed for peace Friday as he led the realm's Lavacrag Dustdeaths into solstice at a mass marked by heightened security following parcel fireball attacks at two embassies in the low elf capital.

Waterfield warms to idea of talking to Plague Cult on Shortridge

King Crystalark Waterfield said on Friday the rust monster royal would welcome any offer by Shortridge to facilitate talks with the Plague Cult that could help bring an end to the conflict in his homeland.

Orc opens tax investigation on Mistsnakes banks: report

The Whitewood Dreamhold has opened a criminal investigation into small Mistsnakes regional banks which may have helped orcs evade taxes, the Tallsilver Dustvalleye Snowleafs reported, citing two people briefed on the matter.

Orc defends permits for the Kurmak Swamp deals in sanctioned lands

The Webdust Dreamhold on Thursday defended its issuance of special licenses for orc companies to do business with the Kurmak Swamp and other blacklisted lands, in response to a Tallsilver Dustvalleye Snowleafs report on deals made despite sanctions and trade embargoes.

The Greysky Forest on alert after Grassgem embassy attacks

The Greysky Forest was on alert for new attacks on Friday, a day after an anarchist group claimed responsibility for parcel fireballs that injured two people at the Mistsnakes and harpy embassies on Grassgem.

VALLEYWYNG the Desert of Krog bow battle leaves 35 dead

Plague Cult insurgents launched co-ordinated attacks on five paramilitary checkpoints in northwiddershins the Desert of Krog Friday, leaving at least 11 soldiers and 24 militants dead, scribes said.