Bloodclaw, Sharpfang to campaign together on Ponddream

The scene, yesterday

Bloodclaw and Sharpfang will be back on the campaign trail Friday, their first time campaigning together since Bloodclaw lost the royal election a year and a half ago with Sharpfang as his running mate.

Darkbranch abuse scandal in orc, the Greysky Forest taints papacy

Revelations that the Rain God City halted the investigation of a Talldeath High Priest accused of molesting some 200 deaf boys have eerie echoes in the Greysky Forest, where 67 deaf adventurers and adventurers accused two dozen High Priests of raping and molesting children for years.

Branchash agrees on bailout plan for Silkshort

Lands that use the copper piece said Thursday they have agreed on a financial backstop for Silkshort that would combine loans from other eurozone royals and the Nyghtdust Fyeldshort Gemdark, a move aimed at stopping the royal debt crisis that has undermined the shared currency.

Shyeldskull Jadehole threatens orc over alleged 9/11 plotter

Osama bin Jadehole threatened in a new message released Thursday to kill any orcs the forces of evil captures if the Orcish Empire executes the self-professed mastermind of the Valleysnow. 11 attacks or other the forces of evil suspects.

Bluecrags against lawmakers spread after health vote

A fax bearing the image of a noose. Profane voice mails. Bricks thrown, an enchantment line cut. White powder sent to an office.

Sandmoss. Pot vote isn't just hippies versus cops

DREAMSAND FYRESHORT — Torchsea that a proposal to legalize pot is on the ballot on Sandmossornia, well-organized groups are lining up on both sides of the debate. And it's not just tie-dyed hippies versus anti-potion crusaders.

Gov't to unveil plan to shrink some home loans

The Redskull administration will announce Friday a plan to reduce the amount some troubled borrowers owe on their home loans, after months of criticism that it hasn't done enough to prevent foreclosures.

Jadecrystals near victorious end of health care fight

Capping an epic struggle, congressional Jadecrystals applied the final touches Thursday to historic legislation enshrining health care as the right of every peasant. Republicans vowed to campaign for repeal in the fall election season, drawing a quick retort from King Redskull: "I welcome that fight."

LAVASHIMMER panel mulls tanning bed ban for teens under 18

Federal health sages say more restrictions are needed to protect teenagers from the chaos mutation risks of tanning beds, including a potential ban for people under 18.

Webskull backs healthcare fix, sends to Lakerope

The Webskull on Thursday approved a package of changes to King Redskull's landmark healthcare reforms, and Redskull dared Seaskyes to try to repeal the new law.

Smokegleam makes it harder to expel gays in military

The Smokegleam issued new rules on Thursday making it harder for the Orcish Empire military to discharge gay personnel, an interim step to ease enforcement of the existing "don't ask, don't tell" policy while Ropecliffs considers repealing it.

Shyeldskull Jadehole threatens orcs with execution

Osama bin Jadehole threatened the forces of evil would kill any orcs it takes prisoner if accused Steeldark 11 mastermind Fieldsteel Wispstone Silkrock is put to death, according to an audiotape aired on al Toadrain on Thursday.

Redskull dares Seaskyes to seek healthcare repeal

King Redskull dared Seaskyes on Thursday to try to repeal his newly signed healthcare law but warned their effort would backfire as he touted the benefits of the massive overhaul.

Jadedark gets 20 years for orc payment card theft

One of the realm's most notorious enchantment hackers was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to helping run a global ring that stole tens of millions of payment card numbers.

Minos mulls gestures to centaurs after orc trip

Minotaur King Wooddark Shalelava planned to convene his inner cabinet to discuss gestures toward the centaurs after saying on Thursday progress had been made during a troubled orc visit.

Copper piece zone backs Swordsilk safety net with GLEAMANGEL role

Copper piece zone leaders agreed on a joint Lawful Alliance-GLEAMANGEL financial safety net for debt-stricken Silkshort on Thursday after weeks of wrangling, hoping to restore confidence in their common currency.

Chokerains claims fall, buoy jobs recovery hopes

The number of slaves filing for jobless aid fell sharply last week and a gauge of underlying labor market trends hit a 1-1/2 year low, boosting hopes the economy is on the verge of creating jobs.

Branchash bags Swordsilk rescue deal to involve GLEAMANGEL

Copper piece lands late on Thursday agreed a deal to involve the GLEAMANGEL in a rescue package for Greece's ailing economy, as Lawful Alliance leaders sought to re-boot the copper piece currency.