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The Grand Tournament: What, who and when?......

With the 2nd Grand Tournament starting soon we had a talk with some of the people behind it, organizers and participants in some of the entertainment.......

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Where would you hide an elephant? - The Ball of the Season......

Snacks, drinks, fancy dresses, an air of magic and splendor, and some gossipy questions. The Dalaran Ball.......

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Knight assaulted by flying turtle!......

In a rather bizarre event Tuesday night, a Knight standing vigil in Cathedral Square was hit by what turned out to be a turtle in its shell. ......

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No Honeyed words from the Lord High Chanceller. Talking bear......

Monday meeting at The Royal Court put down bearriers for citizenship of talking bear.......

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How many statues does Stormwind actually have? the number ma......

I always had the impression Stormwind has a lot of statues, I decided to check them out!......

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Stormwind Open Air Concert this Friday!......

This Friday renowned bard and musician Baldemar Sweet-Stonebridge is hosting the first of hopefully many to come - Free concerts in Stormwind.......

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Betrayal within the Alliance? The case of the mysterious let......

A letter delivered by courier Thursday night results in a wild goose chase from dusty archives to the beautiful Highlands.......

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Gnome killed by unknown knife thrower!......

Did this gnome pull one too many pranks?......

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The Culinary Academy opens restaurant......

This weekend will see the opening of the Culinary Academy's new restaurant......

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Undead, Yes! Unperson, No!......

Tuesday saw one of the first ever protest marches in Dalaran. The contrast with Stormwind was palpable.......

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Oh Sandy, oooh Sandy......

Sandy, can't you see I'm in misery? // We made a start, now we're apart // There's nothing left for me......

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The Queen and Pandaren thingy......

Original headline: The Queen Tiffin Ellerian Memorial Foundation.......

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Belly Busters: Yumplings, yum on over!......

Two Pandaren sisters. One food-stand. A big menu and one hungry Kul Tiran's opinion.......

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Reign of terror finally at an end......

What do you get if you cross an arrested corrupt government agent and a murderous conspirator? Director Lysandre of the SI:7......

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The Lion's Roar editorial status......

A short status over the last eight months, and a teaser for the future.......

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The Royal Court: A Primer......

Whether you think nobility of Stormwind and the Royal Court are busy-bodies who meddle in your affairs, or you enjoy the game of politics - then sooner or later you may find yourself facing the task of approaching the court for one reason or another. Here is how to do that......

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Bartenson Events: Unique experiences for you and your friend......

Stormwind, and the alliance as a whole has a lot of people doing a lot of stuff. From poetry events, to murder-walks, to plays and balls. But what if you want something personal and unique?......

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Redridge manor burglarised late Saturday night......

In a somewhat spectacular heist the manor house of owner, founder and Editor in Chief of The Lion's Roar Newspaper was broken into late Saturday night.......

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The Long Fight - Azeroth Grand Prix......

Two mountains, one fight. The world will tremble, or my patience will.......

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You get a fine, you get a fine, you get a fine, and you get ......

Once in awhile a completely ordinary event, for Stormwind anyway, can make you ponder the bigger questions.......

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The floating city opens up!......

As part of a new policy to attract more visitors to the magic city, Dalaran has started a new tradition. Tuesday markets.......

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The Order Custodian: "We are guardians and protectors of the......

Order Custodian, what are they really about? and why should you join them?......

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"Welcome Back and Let us get to work"......

"Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Anonymous Royal Advisor to King Varian Wrynn......

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Short news: Succubus killed by Illidari // The Nocturne open......

Not all news are created equal, sometimes they are just small tiny bits - this is a compilation of such smaller news.......

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My Sunday in Dalaran - or "Please don't eat me!"......

Sunday a relatively dull ceremony intended to propel Director Moonblaze of the Kirin Tor Intelligence into arch-magedom (is that a word? it is now!) went horribly wrong when unknown assailants crashed the party.......

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The Royal Court awards five people with honourable orders!......

Monday saw the end of the political court year an apointment of a secretary and the award of serveral ribbons.......

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Another crowd pleaser from The Midnight Theatre......

The Midnight Theatre has done it again, a crowd-pleaser of a play and a record breaking audience size! We are of course talking about "Puuru's Predicament"......

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Succubus loose, city terrorised!......

Stormwind has in the last week seen several assaults on its citizens. Some physical, some mental, all originating from – supposedly – uncontrolled demons.......

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An Era has ended. A goodbye to Captain Thodim......

"This city is changing, Hardhy. I don't know if it is for better or worse." - Captain Thodim......

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Puuru's Predicament......

"It's a comedy from the Midnight Theatre that pokes fun of everyone, so everyone will have fun. It's a good laugh on Saturday night, and a great way to say goodbye to troubles of this winter. "......

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Status. A year has passed......

Soon we say goodbye to a year, and a hello to a new one.......

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A time for giving!......

Stormwind, and the alliance, has in past, and recent times faught a lot. We have done so for good reasons, and perhaps for bad ones a few times as well. But there has been fighting. A lot of it. And there is always one group who looses and grows bigger with each fight.......

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Top 6 ways to survive the scourge invasion! Number 3 will su......

The scourge is upon us, ghouls and worse roaming the streets, few places are safe - here is top 6 tips on how to survive!......

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Short news Saturday 14. September......

Not all news are created equal, sometimes they are just small tiny bits - this is a compilation of such smaller news.......

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Stormwind plundered!......

The scourge and cultists are closing on Stormwind, Redridge and Duskwood under constant attacks and members of the Argent Dawn has taken to the streets of Stormwind.......

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The state of Business - Stormwind closing up!......

Business owners who had the option has long since packed up their stuff, boarded up their shops, put up the notices and left Stormwind for greener pastures, with a hope of some day returning when the streets are once more safe and things have returned somewhat to normal - whatever that is.......

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Kirin Tor and First Company take down Necromancer!......

Burning corpses? Necromancy in the Cathedral? Guards doing their job!? All three true? Read on for details!......

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Lifting the Mist, Part I......

To most people, whether from the mainlands or the islands, then Pandaria is a continent of myths, stories and, amazing picturesque nature and mythical creatures. In this article and a few upcoming ones we will try to shine some light on its history, its people and its culture.......

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A Cultural Pillar: Eugene Ross......

Actor, poet, play-writer, wordsmith, fan-favourite, cultural pillar of the community - yes it is a talk with Eugene Ross, about aspirations, the clay he was moulded from and the future.......

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Wolfsbane: Fashion trend or political agenda?......

"Have a sniff of this! body oil from Wolfsbane extract! Its the latest trend in Stormwind!" The words are not mine, but those of street peddler Jack Grain who has been making his rounds in Stormwind as of late. But buyer be were (yes its a pun) there is more to this than meets the eye........

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Creep it real!......

Hallow's End, and with that, The Day of the Dead is upon us. It is time for costumes and parties. ......

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King Anduin Wrynn abducted and missing!......

Persistent rumours said that the King had not been seen the last few days. By no one. Servants, aides, counsellors or diplomats alike knew nothing. Tonight it was confirmed. The King is missing, High Exarch Turalyon named regent.......

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It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere......

One of the mission statements of The Lion's Roar is to shine some light on people and places which falls a bit outside the norm, we find it is important to remind each other that while we should all be equal, then we are not all the same. This is an interview which reflects that not everyone lives in Stormwind, and not everyone cares about which local gang in Old Town is in control of the drug mar......

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Caring for the gnomes!......

Care can turn to embarassment, and sometimes the gnomespiracy is just not there, even if you are convinced of it.......

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Belly Busters: Golden Empire Noodles......

Saturday. Middle of the weekend, the highlight of the week for many, and a traditional day to eat out. So I did. And I regret it, well, I regret my choice of restaurant at least.......

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Does Cabbage Ron smell of rotten cabbages?......

Tonight, we saw something we rarely see in Stormwind. A large crowd of people without anyone hitting each other. Oh, and also a satirical play.......

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Theatre? at midnight? Madness? No. Cabbage Ron and the City ......

Satirical comedy about dangers and temptions in the Kingdom's capital. At least that is what the flier promises we get from The Midnight Theatre's new play.......

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Incompetence and too big an ego? Guards prove useless!......

Sunday the Lion's Roar had a visitor. A sweet young woman, barely out of her teens. She brought a copy of the paper, folded to show the picture we posted in our article about the serial-killer who has been named "The Decap-Killer". The woman - both on the picture and in our office is the daughter of the serial-killers first victim, Burne Atherton.......

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Nine murders! Does the Decap-Killer have free reigns?!......

You thought the Stormwind Strangler was bad, but he has nothing on this guy. 9 corpses, 8 missing the heads. Settle in Stormwind, this is going to get grim.......

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Stormwind Strangler caught red-handed!......

Late Sunday evening, shortly before Midnight the Stormwind Strangler was caught in Old Town as he tried to assault a woman, his would-be third victim.......

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The Stormwind Strangler - serial killer on the loose......

Two murders in just over a week, young women of Stormwind, especially with an interest in fel magic are not safe.......

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Belly Busters: Shipwreck's Tavern......

Along the coast off of Tol Barad. Horde and Alliance mixed in a small inn, well, mostly Horde. Drinks and the best food I have had in a long long time. This seemed like a gem hidden in muck, yet, Mel and I was lucky enough to visit this amazing place.......

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'Vroom vroom experts'......

A series of five races, spaced out over four months. Reving engines, oil, exhaust smoke, beer and cheering audience of both faction.......

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'I have a dream, that one day, pets and owners alike will be......

Corporal Ford is on a quest, a quest which includes dogs, cold coffee, riots, bitters and harassment of local businesses. Corporal Ford's dream might very well turn into a nightmare for business owners.......

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One shot, one gone rogue, a few punished!......

Tonight, we have a few little news-bites from Echo Company. Help us, help you, help them. Confused? Read on.......

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A lone shooter?......

Late Wednesday night, officers of First Company, was fired upon and injured by a lone Kaldorei shooter. After a long chase through the city they caught up with the assailant, and a fierce fight ensued.......

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I'm not paying a damn copper for Ricky or his sister!......

Behind that somewhat strange headline lies a story about the every day heroes of Stormwind. The people who day in and day out are there to protect us. The City Watch. The Watchmen, the people you can rel.. the people you see around Stormwind doing their jo.. doing goo.. those people.......

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The four basic food groups: Sweat, Blood, Adrenaline and Exc......

Five people, four of them have just gotten done brawling and beating each other up. Id lie if I said the stench in the small room is not close to that of a zoo with four wild animals who just got done ravaging a carcass, a mix of sweat, blood, adrenaline and excitement fills my nostrils, and I once more doubt the wisdom in my career choice.......

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Secret society? or just really bad media spokesperson?......

Each week The Royal Court has a three to four hour long meeting in attendance of our beloved King. Meetings where important decisions are made and where the King is advised on matters of importance, well that is the sales pitch anyway. The facts are a little more muddy.......

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Bard and Newspaper Editor attacked on a Monday night!......

Monday night renowned Bard Kyndon and Editor in Chief of the Lion's Roar Mr. Frostcog, was threatened by a would-be-mugger near the Shady Lady. Only quick thinking from the Editor and fast feet from the Echo Company prevented the pair from losing their possessions.......

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Explosion rocks Stormwind and reveals mysterious time anomal......

Early this morning, or late last night - depending on perspective - a large and loud explosion was heard in the vicinity of the Stormwind harbour. Authorities have no comment at this time, but the Stormwind Sanitation Services are busy in the area, picking up pieces of paper.......

The Grand Tournament: What, who and when?....

Sunday 23 May 2021 BY Hardhy Lester / Editor IN Culture

With the 2nd Grand Tournament starting soon we had a talk with some of the people behind it, organizers and participants in some of the entertainment.......


Where would you hide an elephant? - The Ball of the Season....

Wednesday 19 May 2021 BY Hardhy Lester / Editor IN Culture

Snacks, drinks, fancy dresses, an air of magic and splendor, and some gossipy questions. The Dalaran Ball.......


Knight assaulted by flying turtle!....

Friday 14 May 2021 BY Hardhy Lester / Editor IN Other

In a rather bizarre event Tuesday night, a Knight standing vigil in Cathedral Square was hit by what turned out to be a turtle in its shell. ......


No Honeyed words from the Lord High Chanceller. Talking bear....

Tuesday 11 May 2021 BY Hardhy Lester / Editor IN Politics

Monday meeting at The Royal Court put down bearriers for citizenship of talking bear.......


How many statues does Stormwind actually have? the number ma....

Thursday 06 May 2021 BY Hardhy Lester / Editor IN Culture

I always had the impression Stormwind has a lot of statues, I decided to check them out!......