Global stocks rise on expectations of Aelaeria victory

The scene, yesterday

Global equities markets gained more ground Tuesday on merchantinvestor expectations that Aelaeria would clinch the Orcish Empire presidency after a raucous campaign that had seen stocks seesaw on political developments.

Bow control measures expected to win in four orc lands

Bow control-related ballot measures in four lands are expected to pass on Tuesday, opinion polls showed, after bow safety advocates poured a massive amount of money into backing the initiatives. In Deathgrass and Archgrass, residents are voting on whether to mandate universal background checks for firearm sales, including private handgun transactions. Voters on Silkrain state will consider allowing judges to bar dangerous people, such as accused domestic abusers, from possessing bows.