-25400 DR 1 circa Forgotten Realms 1realms2 Evermeet: Island of Elves Fleeing the destruction of the island kingdom of Tintageer on their home world of Faerie, a small circle of gold elves led by the young prince Durothil, cast a true Seeking and gate to Toril. The refugees name their new home Faerûn, the One Land. Integrating into the native wood elf communities, the descendants of the gold elves of Tintageer become known as sun elves, while the descendants of the sole silver elf refugee, Sharlario Moonflower, become known as moon elves. The Sundering -24000 DR 1 circa 7 Forgotten Realms 1realms2 Evermeet: Island of Elves Hundreds of High Magi gathered in the heartland of Faerûn at the Gathering Place. Ignoring the lesson learned from the destruction of Tintageer centuries earlier, the High Magi cast a spell designed to create a glorious elven homeland. As the Day of Birthing dawned, the spell reached its apex. Faerûn, the one land, is sundered apart by the unbridled force of the spell. As a result, hundred of cities are washed away, thousands of elves lie dead, and the face of Abeir-Toril is changed forever. The name Faerûn, no longer the One Land, is given to largest continent. The Tree of Souls is given to the elves. -23900 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms High Forest 1realms2 [TSR1165] The forest community of Sharlarion, survived the Sundering nearly complete. These fortunate elves increased their number and spread into the surrounding forest, hills, and lowlands. Soon the elvish kingdom of Aryvandaar (Present Day: High Forest) was established. Evermeet: Island of Elves -20000 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] By this time, the elven realms of Eiellûr, Orishaar, Syòrpiir, and Thearnytaar are established in the forests around the Lake of Steam. To the south lies long-established Illythiir and to the north and west are Aryvandaar and Illefarn. -17800 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR9561] Establishment of the great elvish settlements of Keltormir (Present Day: Forest of Tethyr which spanned all of Tethyr, Amn, Erlkazar, and Calimshan) by moon and green elves, seeking peace and simple lives away from the strife of the other elven realms. -17600 DR circa 7 Forgotten Realms 1realms2 Evermeet: Island of Elves [177380000 p.51] The echoes of the Sundering millennia past ripple forward through the mists of time. Surrounded by vast expanses of water the island of Evermeet, thought to be a piece of Arvandor and a bridge between worlds, breaks the surface of the Trackless Sea. Blessed by the goddess Angharradh, verdant forests and wildlife soon flourish across the island. Corellon Larethian wards Evermeet against Lloth, Malar, and the other powers of the anti-Seldarine. -14000 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Tribal barbarian clans of humans roam Keltormir. -12000 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9561] The Crown Wars of the elves begin. -11700 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms6 [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Human clans settle in the clearings and meadows created by the dragon fires around Keltormir. -11200 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9561] The elf realms of Eiellûr, Orishaar, Syòrpiir, and Thearnytaar around the Lake of Steam are by this time all destroyed by Ilythiir. The Ilythiiri dark elves move on toward Keltormir. -11000 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms3 [177380000 p.113] [885780000 p.8, 11] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] [TSR9589] [TSR1165] Taark Shanat the Crusader, and his eight sons, lead a great exodus of dwarves out of Bhaerynden to a new kingdom in the west. These emigrants eventually become known as shield dwarves and establish the great empire of Shanatar beneat the lands of Amn, Tethyr, Calimshan, and the Lake of Steam. The Dark Disaster -10500 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Miyeritar is engulphed in killing storms, which reduce this entire forest and realm into barren wastelands in three months. While no proof could ever be found, many believe the High Mages of Aryvandaar inflicted the Dark Disaster on Miyeritar. The Fourth Crown War -10450 DR circa Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Ilythiir's seething counter-attack to avenge Miyeritar sees their open use of the corrupt powers of Ghaunadar and other dark, evil gods for the first time. The Stone and Claw Campaigns -10270 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] The withdrawal of Keltormir's forces to close and defend its own borders pitted the forces of Aryvandaar and Ilythiir against each other. They soon closed ranks and fought incessantly for two centuries. Battles raged across the giant-infested mountains and wemic-claimed plains north of Keltormir. Descent of the Drow -10000 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR9561] Corellon's magic, as directed through his priests and High Mages, transforms the dark elves, whether the corrupt Ilythiiri or others, into the drow. Whether by magic or by the weaknesses that banish them from the sunlit lans, all drow retreat within two month's passing into the Underdark. -9600 DR 1 Forgotten Realms 1realms4 [177380000 p.113] [WTC11836] [TSR11509] Guallidurth, ancient city of the drow, is founded. Rise of the first drow civilization in the Underdark. -9000 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms High Forest 1realms2 [177380000] [TSR1165] [WTC11836] The Fifth Crown War ends with the utter defeat of the Vyshaan and the dissolution of Aryvandaar. Much of the High Forest is abandoned for an age, leaving the forest open so the gods might restore its peace. -8600 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Evereska founded in secret by surviving clans of Eiellûr, Miyeritar, and Orishaar as an elven haven in the woods east of Aryvandaar. Keltormir's Fall -8500 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR9561] Due to fire-sundered and otherwise ravaged homelands, Keltormir dissolves into three separate forests: The Wyrmwood, Darthiir Wood (Present Day: Forest of Mir), and the Forest of Tethir. The Great Arrival -7800 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] The noble djinni lord Calim arrives in Faerûn followed by the Djen, an entourage of genies and their human and halfling slaves. The djinni lord quickly seizes all the lands south and west of the Marching Mountains and founds the Calim Empire on the present-day site of Calimport. The Dragon Wars -7790 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] A flight of dragons destroys the city of Calimport. This initiates a century of war between Calim and the genies against the dragons. By its end, every dragon in the Marching Mountains dies at the hands and magics of the genies. The genies' magic rebuilds Calimport within a year of its initial destruction. -7690 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Calim negotiates the borders of his empire with the elves and dwarves and finally claims the lands south of the River Agis and east to the western slopes of the present-day Alimir Mountains. Calim continues warring with the giants and dragons of the Marching Mountains. -6800 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] An efreeti named Memnon arrives in Faerûn ahead of the Army of Fire and founds the country of Memnonnar north of the River Agis. Era of SkyFire -6500 DR -6100 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] Memnon and Calim bring their forces to bear one against the other in twenty-two cataclysmic battles over the next four centuries. The high magic of the elves forcibly disembodies Calim and Memnon and binds their elemental essences to the sky and earth, respectively. The ongoing struggles of the two noble genies create the Calim Desert. -6060 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Humans and dwarves oust the last genies of Calim's realm. Calimport and Keltar are rebuilt and the surrounding lands become the human nation of Coramshan. The alliance between the humans and dwarves quickly founders however, because the rulers of Coramshan soon turn to the worship of evil gods. Third Age of Shanatar -5960 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms3 [177380000 p.114] [885780000 p.18] [WTC11836] [TSR1159a p.21] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] The dwarves of Shanatar claim the surface lands north of the Marching Mountains as their own, establishing the kingdom of High Shanatar. -5800 DR Forgotten Realms Vilhon Reach Calimshan 1realms20 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] The nation of Jhaamdath is born when human settlements north of the Chondalwood unit under the Dath Dynasty and its greatest psionic warrior, Jhaam. Jhaamdath eventually meets Coramshan near the Lake of Steam, and the two empires struggle for centuries over control of this area. -5005 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan Vilhon Reach 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Coramshan and Jhaamdath declare a truce, and both nations abandon their claims to the Lake of Steam. -5005 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.114] [TSR9589] Coramshan and Mir unite under the Bakkal and Murabir Ukhar IV to form the Calimshan Empire, which claims all lands south of the Wurlur (present-day River Ith) and west of the Iltkazar Mountains. -4700 DR NR circa circa Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Nobles of Sharrven who seek to restrict the ambitious Siluvanedenn found the kingdom of Eaerlann among the ruins of Aryvandaar. The Dark Court Slaughter -4400 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Drow and duergar attack and destroy Elven Court and Sarphil beginning at the start of the year on Midwinter Night. Within days, Elven Court is in ruins and Sarphil is occupied by the drow and duergar. The Dark Court Slaughter claims the lives of many clan leaders of Elven Court and both the Coronals of Rystall Wood and Jhyrennstar. -3900 DR NR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [885780000 p.18] [WTC11836] The dwarven realm of Delzoun, known as the Northkingdom, is established beneath what is now known as the Silver Marches. -3859 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1147 p.5] Citizens of the Narrow Sea fishing villages of Fenwick, Gers, Gilan, Gustaf, Moran, Nauseef, and Janick combine for mutual protection, forming the Alliance of Seventon. The Netheril Year (NY) calendar is created to celebrate the union. -3830 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1165] The Eaerlanni elves initiate a formal dialogue with humans of Netheril and begin instructing promising Netherese students in the Art. Netheril's first arcanist is Therion of Gers. -3655 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000 p.97] [WTC11836] Orcs pour forth from the Spine of the World, but the elves of Illefarn and Eaerlann turn them back with help from the fledgling Netherese Empire and the Rengarth barbarians. The tribal lands of the Rengarth are absorbed into Netheril, although the barbarians remain largely autonomous. This event was mistakenly dated -3605 in WTC11836, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting p.268 -3533 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril Savage Frontier 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1165] The nether scrolls are discovered amid the ruins of Aryvandaar. The Netherese abandon the magic they learned from the Eaerlanni in favor of the scrolls' greater power. -3520 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Elves of the North begin aiding in the escapes of gnomish slaves from their Netherese captors, helping them move south and east across the Realms. -3419 DR NR Forgotten Realms Netheril Northdark 1realms4 [177380000] [WTC11836] The Netherese approach the dwarves of Delzoun at Ascore to conduct trade. After three years of deliberation, they set up a trade route known as the Lowroad through the safest and most heavily patrolled sections of the Underdark. -3095 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] One set of the Nether Scrolls is stolen by elves of Cormanthyr and secreted away by the High Mages of that realm. -3000 DR NR circa Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] Hunting clans and fishing villages on the Sword Coast North unite under a single leader, displacing the local Ice Hunter tribes. These humans of Ruathym call their new community Illusk. -2954 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] Ioulaum creates the enclave of Xinlenal, Netheril's first floating city. The empire splits into Low and High Netheril. TSR1147 The Winds of Netheril p.77 lists 866 NY or -2993 DR as the date of this enclave's founding -2637 DR Forgotten Realms Chult 1realms0 [965660000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The avatar of Ubtao, the Father of Dinosaurs, founds the great city of Mezro. -2600 DR circa Forgotten Realms 1 1realms3 [177380000 p.115] [885780000 p.18] [TSR9561] [TSR1159a p.22] [WTC11836] The last known dwarves of High Shanatar fall on the northern slopes of the Sulduskoon River in battle against the Tavihr Dynasty of Calimshan. The dwarves seal the last known surface entrance to Deep Shanatar. -2550 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Ulutiu, a minor sea deity, exiles himself to the Astral Plane. His ice necklace sinks, creating the Great Glacier. -2488 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Empire of the Imaskari (Artificers) in Raurin is destroyed. -2381 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] Beholders plague Jhaamdathan and Calishite colonies around the Alimir Mountains. -2381 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [WTC11836] [TSR9561 p.40] The bakkal is assassinated and the Tavihr dynasty of Calimshan ends. The Erehnir Dynasty comes to power. -2135 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The god Re found the city of Skuld and gives it the name "City of Shadows", which soon becomes the capital of a new nation called Mulhorand. -2103 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [177380000] [885780000 p.92] [WTC11836] A horde of orcs from the Spine of the World, led by giants and their ogre generals, crushes the human civilization of Illusk despite aid from Netherese arcanists. -2087 DR Forgotten Realms Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The god Enlil finds pearls on the west coast of the Alamber. He builds Unthalass the City of Gems, which becomes the capital of a new nation called Unther. -1967 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Unther and Mulhorand clash at the River of Swords beginning the First Mulhorand-Unther War. Rashemi, Raumviran, Sossrim, and Nar tribesfolk are employed as mercenaries by both sides. -1961 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The god kings of Mulhorand and Unther agree on a common border--the River of Swords. -1900 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The Caltazar Hills come under regular attack from the beholder nations around and beneath the Lake of Steam. -1838 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] The great red wyrm, Ylveraasahlisar the Rose Dragon, conquers and rules Calimshan. -1726 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561 p.40] Ylveraasahlisar the Rose Dragon is slain by the Cajaan noble family. The Cajaans feud amongst themselves over the next eighteen years, continually fighting and scheming for the throne of Calimshan. -1700 DR Forgotten Realms Tethyr Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Calishite nobles begin hunting elves in the northern forests for sport. -1570 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Zazesspur, a simple fishing town, becomes a fortified city and center of the Emir of Tethyr's rule. -1428 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] Calimport falls with the death of Syl-Pasha Violir Cajaan IX, and beholders rule the ruined city of Calimport and its vassal empire. Qyraaptir the Bloodeye, a beholder-mage of frightening power, claims the Pasha's Throne. Beholders now rule all major settlements throughout Calimshan, Iltkazar and the Lake of Steam. -1402 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] Qyraaptir the Bloodeye and his beholder forces fall or flee before the Drakhon priests and their allied human soldiers. Calimport is the first city freed of beholder domination, and Calimshan is free of beholder rulers within three years, thanks to the rule of the Drakhon pashas. The beholders retreat to their strongholds beneath the Alimir Mountains or along the Lake of Steam. -1400 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The attacks on the Caltazar Hills by the beholder nations of the Lake of Steam end. -1088 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North 1realms1 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] First record of trading at the future site of Waterdeep. -1087 DR Forgotten Realms Thay Mulhorand Unther 1realms18 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR9274] The Thurgist Adept (wizard) Thayd leads a rebellion of mages against Mulhorand and Unther, seizing the northern provinces of both empires as his own territory. -1081 DR Forgotten Realms Thay Mulhorand Unther 1realms18 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR9274] Thayd and his conspirators are defeated. He is executed but prophesies that Mulhorand and Unther will decline. The Orcgate Wars -1076 DR -1069 DR Forgotten Realms 1 Thay Mulhorand Unther 1realms18 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The Orcgate opens in the southern portion of the Plateau of Thay. Renegade Mulhorandi wizards employ Imaskari portal magic to open planar gates to an orc world. Hundreds of thousands of orcs inundate the northern territories of both Mulhorand and Unther. Mulhorand hires Nar, Raumathari, Rashemi, and Sossrim mercenaries to fight the orc invaders. -1071 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The orc god Gruumsh kills the Mulhorandi deity Ra in the first known deicide. -1069 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The Orcgate is destroyed, and the invading orcs and their deities are defeated in the Priador. -900 DR circa Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Rise of Narfell and Raumathar. The Night Wars -790 DR -530 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] Drow raiders attack Calimshan and other surface powers of southern Faerûn. -734 DR Forgotten Realms Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Enlil decides to leave the Realms. His son Gilgeam becomes god-king of Unther. The First Untheric Empire comes to an end. -700 DR circa Forgotten Realms The Vast 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Rise of the Vastar, kingdom of orcs. Year of Creeping Thieves -680 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Calimshan begins to colonize the Lake of Steam. Year of Plentiful Wine -553 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The Shadow Plane discovered by Netherese wizards. Year of Meager Means -530 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] The Night Wars draw to a close, and the drow never again gain more than a remote toehold in the surface lands. In all, more than 75,000 humans and other beings are captured and enslaved by the drow during these conflicts. More than 150,000 others die fighting the dark elves, though nearly as many drow and duergar die during the wars as well. Year of Bold Pioneers -461 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril Anauroch 1realms31 [177380000] [965660000 p.111] [WTC11836] The phaerimm begin casting the spells that eventually lead to the creation of the Anauroch Desert and abandonment of Low Netheril. Year of Ancestral Voices -425 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] Netherese refugees refound Illusk and establish a magocracy of arcanists called the Grand Cabal to govern it. -400 DR circa Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Augathra the Mad travels the world. Year of Ashen Faces -395 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [177380000] Queen Laranla Fildaerae the Night Flame, ruler of Ardeep, is slain in orc raids. Her grandniece Imdalace succeeds her. Year of Shattered Walls -387 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan Tethyr 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561] Calishite-controlled Zazesspur is sacked in a surprise attack by Tethyrian barbarians. Two of the pasha's sons are slain and ten years of massive retaliations by the Calishites begin. The First Age of Tethyr begins. Zazessovertan falls to the united Tethyrian clan armies and is looted shortly before Zazesspur is sacked and burned. Year of Many Maws -354 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The first recorded clash between sharn and phaerimm occurs. Year of Many Maws -354 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril The North 1realms31 [177380000] The arcanist Melathlar flees Netheril and travels to Illusk. Fearing phaerimm assaults, he sacrifices his life to power a mighty work of the Art that raises the great stone Host Tower, walls, and powerful spellwards around this fledling settlement. Year of Dark Roads -351 DR NY Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] As the life-draining spells of the phaerimm rapidly despoil central Nethril, several Netherese arcanists abandon their demesnes and begin searching for a place to build a city in the Underdark, beneath the western wilderness. Year of Bold Poachers -349 DR NY Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast Netheril 1realms32 [177380000] [WTC11836] The Netherese wizard Saldrinar destroys Kisonraathiisar, the topaz dragon ruler of Westgate, and becomes the city's first human king. Fall of Netheril Year of Sundered Webs -339 DR NY 1 Forgotten Realms Netheril 1realms31 [177380000] [WTC11836] Karsus casts Karsus's avatar the only 12th-level spell known to exist. Karsus momentarily steals the powers of the goddess Mystryl but is unable to control the influx of power. The Weave fails and Netheril's floating cities plummet to the ground across Faerûn. Year of Eight Lightnings -288 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan Tethyr 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] Calimshan accedes independence to Tethyr and its people. Year of Foul Awakenings -286 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] Westgate falls during the course of a single night to a small army of elite mercentaries led by the vampire Orlak. Fall of Jhaamdath Year of Furious Waves -255 DR Forgotten Realms 1 Vilhon Reach 1realms20 [177380000 p.115] [965660000 p.94] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] The Twelve Cities of the Sword are smashed by a gargantuan tsunami raised by the elven High Mages of Nikerymath (present day Chondalwood). This event reshaped the coastline into the contours of the Vilhon Reach known in present day. Battle of the Purple Marches Year of High Thrones -212 DR Forgotten Realms Tethyr Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561] Myratma falls once again to Tethyrian barbarian clans. Darrom Ithal is crowned the King of Tethyr. -200 DR circa Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Candlekeep founded; Calendar of Harptos begun. -200 DR circa Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The humans who are to become the first of the Dalefolk cross the Dragon Reach to the southern region of Cormanthor. The Great Conflagration -160 DR -150 DR Forgotten Realms Narfell Raumathar 1realms15 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR9274] [TSR9235] Narfell and Raumathar begin their final war--a decade-long cataclysm that involves the summoning of demon lords and an avatar of Kossuth. At its conclusion, both Narfell and Raumathar lie in ruins. Year of the Starry Shroud -153 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] Proeskampalar, later renamed Procampur, is founded by dwarves and quickly becomes an important trading partner of Westgate. Year of Blooded Sunsets -137 DR Forgotten Realms Chult 1realms27 [TSR1085a] [TSR9563 p.81] [TSR9389 p.3] The Eshowe release the The Shadow Giant, a monstrous and ancient evil, and unleash it upon the city of Mezro. Though Mezro lay in ruins, the Tabaxi ultimately repel the lurking gloom. The Shadow Giant then turns on the Eshowe, nearly wiping them out in a genocidal rampage. The Tabaxi named the dark spirit, Eshowdow, or "Shadow of the Eshowe". Year of Silent Screams -133 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Great sea storms erupt along the Sword Coast. A tidal wave envelops the city of Velen in Tethyr, decimating its population. The Orc Marches Year of Terrible Anger -111 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] Orc hordes from the Spine of the World and the Ice Mountains ravage Illusk and Gauntlgrym in a series of attacks known as the Orc Marches. Year of the Black Unicorn -100 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest Northdark 1realms1 [177380000] [885780000 p.18] [885670000 p.5] [WTC11836] [TSR1165 p.36] The dwarven realm of Delzoun, the Northkingdom, falls to encroaching phaerimm and other dangers. The dwarves' surface citadels survive the attack and remain in dwarf hands. Year of Leather Shields -75 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Witches of Rashemen choose the first Iron Lord of that nation The Hin Ghostwars -68 DR -65 DR Forgotten Realms Luiren 1realms0 [179290000] [WTC11836] In response to the evil acts of Desva and the ghostwise halflings, The Strongheart and Lightfoot Tribes unite against the Ghostwise Tribe and begin exterminating its members. Almost all ghostwise hin are either slain or driven out of the Lluirwood. Fall of Asram Year of Slowing Sands -33 DR Forgotten Realms Anauroch 1realms22 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1147 p.117] Asram falls victim to a plague sent by Talona, from which there are no survivors. TSR1147 p.117 incorrectly lists 306 DR as the date of the plague. Year of Sunrise 1 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR1085a] The Standing Stone is raised by the elves of Cormanthyr and the Dalefolk. Year of Sunrise 1 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 Dalereckoning calendar begins. Year of Dreams 10 DR Forgotten Realms Anauroch 1realms22 [177380000] [WTC11836] The Netheril region becomes known as the Great Desert of Anauroch. Year of the Fallen Fury 20 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms1 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR1165] The human Calendar of Harptos adopts the elven holiday of Cinnaelos'Cor ("The Day of Corellon's Peace") and renames it Shieldmeet, celebrating it every four years since. Year of Many Runes 25 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Church of Deneir founded. Year of Opening Doors 26 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9531 p.75] Cormyr founded by Obarskyr family. Cormyr: A Novel Age of Shoon, Sixth Age of Calimshan Year of Shadowed Blades 27 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan Tethyr 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] King Amahl III succeeds his great-great-grandfather as ruler of Calimshan and Tethyr. After establishing another puppet regime on Tethyr's throne, Amahl III crowns himself Qysar ("emperor") Amahl Shoon III of the Shoon Imperium. Year of Dark Venom 37 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Five tidal waves strike Calimshan, destroying between a third and two-thirds of each of the five port cities of the nation. Year of the Thundering Horde 52 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p.7] [TSR1142a p.8] [TSR1085a] Illuskans begin farming the plateau above Deepwater Harbor, and for two and a half centuries their rule of the area is uncontested. WTC11836 p.269 mistakenly dates this event at -52 DR. Year of Clinging Death 75 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Plague racks the civilized lands (Calimshan, Lake of Steam, Vilhon Reach). Year of Clinging Death 75 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Alaundo the Seer arrives in Candlekeep. Fall of Anauria Year of Fallen Guards 111 DR Forgotten Realms Anauroch 1realms22 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR1147 p.16] Led by orc shaman Andegril the Wise, an orc horde attacks and conquers Anauria. Within decades the orcs must flee after the desert consumes their newly conquered lands. TSR1085a: Running the Realms is incorrect. It marks this date as c. 200 and lists Anauria as being destroyed by goblins. TSR1147 p.116 incorrectly lists 450 DR as the date Anauria is destroyed by the orc horde. Year of the Tusk 112 DR Forgotten Realms Cormyr Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR1085a] Cormyrean cartographers create the first recognized map of Cormyr, Cormanthor, and the Dalelands. Year of the Screeching Vole 163 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [TSR1085a] The Ring of Winter is last reported used on Faerûn in this year, when a village and a Cormyrean lord's estates are destroyed in massive icestorm during high summer Year of Scattered Stars 168 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p. 7] [WTC11836] A wizard of unknown ancestry calling himself Halaster Blackcloak builds a tower and fortified ramparts in the middle of the Deepwater Plateau, to the north and west of the burgeoning farms along the Harbor shore. Year of Scattered Stars 168 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Northdark 1realms4 [881620000 p. 7] [WTC11836] [TSR11348 p.6] Halaster Blackcloak explores the Underhalls of the Melairkyn and claims the delvings for himself. Year of Unkind Weapons 171 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] The elves of Cormanthyr complete a two-year long siege and running battle to destroy the sole surviving temple of Moander in the northern forest (at the site of modern Yûlash). The elves raze the temple after slaying all of Moander's priests. The Coronal and sixteen of Cormanthyr's High Mages cast the binding High Magic that banishes the Jawed God from the Realms until it is freed by a nonborn child. From this time forward, Moander remains a lurking evil trapped beneath the ruins of his final temple. Year of the Fanged Gauntlet 202 DR Forgotten Realms The Shaar Mulhorand Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Southern barbarians, the Arkaiuns from Eltabranar, invade Mulhorand and Unther and continue to raid cities and towns in both realms for the next two years. Year of the Hippogriff's Folly 241 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] In late autumn, the former and sole-surviving Prince of Athalantar Elminster Aumar enters the city of Cormanthor both to serve Mystra's will and return the kiira of House Alastrarra. Year of the Elfsands 244 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Evereska's existance is discovered by nonelves, though the secret is kept for centuries by the human tribes of the Greycloak Hills. Year of Somber Smiles 253 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [TSR1165] The panther Guenhwyvar is transformed into the unique figurine of wondrous power by Anders Beltgarden, a human wizard settler of Cormanthyr. The figurine is granted to the young bladesinger Josidiah Starym. Year of Soaring Stars 261 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] [TSR1085a] The elven city at the heart of Cormanthor becomes the unified city of Myth Drannor with the raising of a mythal. Year of the Delighted Dwarves 273 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] Three dwarf clans from Ammarindar and Citadel Felbarr migrate together to Myth Drannor. Year of Fallen Flagons 284 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] A great halfling migration hundreds strong arrives at Myth Drannor from Meiritin and Tethyr via the first open portals set up to bring folk to the city. Year of Freedom's Friends 324 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] The Harpers at Twilight are formed in secret deep in Elven Court woods by Dathlue Mistwinter, the Lady Steel, whose family crest (a silver harp between the horns of a crescent moon, encircled by stars on a black field) becomes the badge of the Harpers. Among the early members were elf, human, and half-elf warriors, rangers, druids, thieves, and mages (including Ruehar Oakstaff, Ioelena Audark, Lyari Pholont "the Shadesilk," and Elminster). Fall of Hlondath Year of the Closed Scroll 329 DR Anauroch Forgotten Realms 1realms22 [177380000 p.99] [WTC11836] Hlondath is abandoned when the encroachment of Anauroch begins to destroy its fields. Its inhabitants migrate east to the Moonsea and south into the Dalelands. 348 DR Year of the Dagger Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.3] Northkeep, the first truly civilized human settlement on the Dragons' Sea, is founded. Year of the Leaping Hare 376 DR NR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Savage Frontier [WTC11836] Ashar Tornamn of Valashar extends the borders of the Shoon Imperium to the High Moor. Year of the Leaping Hare 376 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr Calimshan 1realms10 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9561 p.44] [TSR1159a p.30] The Shoon Imperium extends Calimshan's borders to the High Moor. The army of Crown Prince Azoun I of Cormyr drives Shoon forces back through Amn, Tethyr, and Valashar before sacking Ithmong and returning home. TSR1159a p.30 incorrectly dates this event at 336 DR. TSR9561 p.44 incorrectly lists Azoun I as King, instead of Crown Prince. Year of Seven Stars 379 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] A septet of notable mages of the realm form an alliance and build the first school of wizardry open to all the races of Myth Drannor whose teachers were not exclusively elves. This group soon becomes known outside of the city as the Seven Wizards of Myth Drannor. Year of Dreaming Dragons 384 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] Silverymoon Ford, a lowly wood and rope bridge, is built across the River Rauvin. 400 DR Year of the Blue Shield Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.3] Evil, inhuman forces known collectively as the Dark Alliance, sweep out of Thar and destroy Northkeep. After a dark ritual is performed by over 40,000 humanoid priests, mages, and shamans, the city of Northkeep sinks beneath the purple waves of the Dragons' Sea. The neighboring settlement of Phlan is also sacked be the inhuman army. Year of Killing Ice 449 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Silvyr Ithal marches to Ithmong and takes the crown as the rightful King of Tethyr, sparking rebellion in Tethyr and Amn. Silvyr is killed in combat by Amahl Shoon VII. Year of the Corrie Fist 450 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9589] Prince Strohm of Tethyr avenges his father by slaying Amahl Shoon VII, marking the fall of the Shoon Imperium and ending the Age of Shoon. Year of the Winter Sphinx 480 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] Lyonarth, a white-furred androphinx, claims the crown of Westgate. Year of the Blighted Vine 482 DR Forgotten Realms Aglarond Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR9274] [TSR9235] The northern cities of Delthuntle and Laothkund declare independence from Unther. Realm of Three Crowns Year of Trials Arcane 523 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [881620000 p.8] [177380000] [885670000 p.6] [WTC11836] The rising power of orc hordes in the North leads to the Council of Axe and Arrow. There, the humans of Delimbiyran, the dwarves of Dardath, the elves of Ardeep Forest, the gnomes of Dolblunde, and displaced halflings from Mieritin collectively found the Tri-Crowned Kingdom of Phalorm. The aging Ulbaerag rejects an invitation to join the Realm of Three Crowns. Year of the Gored Griffon 574 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] Silverymoon rises to become a small trading post town. Year of the Lamia's Kiss 615 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 [881620000 p.8] [177380000] [885670000 p.6] [WTC11836] In response to Uthtower's call for aid, the lich Iniarv floods the land, drowning the armies of Uthtower, Phalorm, and the orcs to form the Mere of Dead Men. The orcs flee into the Sword Mountains, and Phalorm (The Fallen Kingdom as it came to be known) collapses when its Fair Folk abandon Faerûn for Evermeet. Ardeep remains an elven realm in name only. Year of the Lamia's Kiss 615 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] The Winter Sphinx of Westgate falls prey to the charms of the lamia Nessmara, who has assumed the guise of a gynosphinx, and they rule in tandem. Year of the Ensorceled King 616 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] A visiting wizard shatters the illusions guarding Westgate's lamia queen, and she and the androsphynx battle to the death. Year of the Bloodcrystals 627 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1165] Ecamane Truesilver and his nine apprentices arrive in Silverymoon. Claiming five goddesses (Eldath, Mielikki, Lurue, Mystra, and Sehanine) drew them here, the mages create a school of magic patterned on elven teachings. 640 DR Year of the Fanged Beast Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] First mining and trading encampments established at what will become Zhentil Keep. Year of the Hunting Ghosts 659 DR NR Forgotten Realms Silver Marches 1realms1 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] Known as the Year of Mage's Dawning in Silverymoon, 30 wizards from Myth Drannor and 20 wizards from elsewhere in the Realms migrate to the Gem of the North, and begin establishing its role as a sister city to Myth Drannor and a center of magical and mundane learning. Year of the Bloody Tusk 661 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] [TSR9558] Height of Myth Drannor's peace and prosperity. Year of the Telling Tome 668 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] Wizards begin mysteriously disappearing this year from Myth Drannor and all of Cormanthyr. The only clue is that all the visible gates throughout the city crackle ominously and flash blue lightning within their boundaries. (In truth, Halaster Blackcloak of Undermountain is abducting wizards at random and banishing them to the Underhalls.) Year of the Scarlet Sash 679 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9558] Hillsafar is nearly destroyed by an army of deepspawn-bred monsters emerging from the tangled, treacherous Beast Marches to the west. The Akh'Velahr reinforcements of Cormanthyr succeed in dispersing the beasts by the first snowfall of winter. A small garrison of troops remains stationed in Hillsafar for the protection of the northern forests and villages until Myth Drannor's Fall. Year of the Scarlet Sash 679 DR Forgotten Realms Unther Aglarond Thay 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Uther recognizes the League of Samathar. Unther never recovers from the long, costly campaign to retain the Wizards' Reach, and the Second Untheric Empire ends. Year of the Ominous Oracle 694 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] The Circle of Flames and the wizards of Windsong Tower begin spiriting magical items and tomes (including the Scrolls Ardentym and the Keryfaertel) to safety. Many end up in Ascalhorn and Silverymoon in the trusted hands of colleagues there (in the cases of wizards not moving there themselves), though some wizards take off with their secrets for parts unknown over the next twelve years. Year of Bound Evils 708 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] Three nycaloths escape their dimensional pocket prison that floated invisibly high above Cormanthyr. Their freedom depended on a "red dragon that never held malice or greed in its heart [flying] over the Coronal's throne." As Saeval Ammath and his adopted dragon-mount Garnet flew above Myth Drannor, they weakened the dimensional prison enough for the nycaloths to escape. Year of Bound Evils 708 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] High Mages and three battalions of Akh'Faer mages battle a resurgence of evil beasts and cultists of the fallen god Moander near the site of his fallen temple. While the cult is dispersed, numerous "lost spells" of Moander's clergy are recovered from the ruins by the elder priests and restored to use. Year of the Toppled Throne 710 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] Drow attacks in Cormyr claim the lives of three noble families of the realm; while believed dead, most of the nobles survive as slaves in the Underdark. Year of the Toppled Throne 710 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] A gate to the Abyss opens above the palace of Westgate, and a large host of tiefling warriors invades. The leader of the tieflings, Iyactu Xvim the Baneson, seizes the throne of Westgate. 711 DR Year of Despairing Elves Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] Late in the autumn of this year, the Army of Darkness overruns the mining and trading encampments on the western Moonsea (the site that will become Zhentil Keep). Year of Despairing Elves 711 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] The Weeping War begins on the Feast of the Moon with the Northern Massacres campaign as the Army of Darkness engages many elf patrols and destroys many elf villages and clan enclaves. Year of the Lost Lance 712 DR Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9558] The Weeping War continues through the year, resulting in the deaths of many heroes and the collective Harpers at Twilight. There are four major campaigns this year, and Myth Drannor nearly falls prey to the Army of Darkness. Year of the Firedrake 713 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR9558] The Weeping War rages on, though the allies manage to eliminate Malimshaer and Gaulguth, two of the three nycaloths leading the Army of Darkness. While three major campaigns rocked the forest for much of the year, there is a tense peace from Greengrass to Midsummer's Night. During this time, many Myth Drannan natives emigrate either to sister cities outside of Cormanthor or to Semberholme and Tangled Vale settlements. Year of Doom 714 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Myth Drannor falls under siege by the Army of Darkness. Only two hundred elves and allies out of three thousand escape to tell of its passing. Year of the Dawn Rose 720 DR Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9558] The Gathering of the Gods at the Dancing Place signals the refounding of the Harpers at the request of some elves from Elven Court. In attendance are all 15 of the Harpers at Twilight who survived the previous decade, including Lady Alais Dree, Elminster Aumar, Khelben Arunsun (once the Nameless Chosen), and Meil "Darkhunter" Araeln. Year of the Splendid Stag 734 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] The reign of Iyactu Xvim comes to an abrupt end in Westgate as he is forced by a host of mercenaries to flee the city. 756 DR Year of the Leaning Post Forgotten Realms 1 Aglarond 1realms0 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Human fisherfolk, mostly from Chessenta and the Wizards' Reach, begin to settle Aglarond's northern coasts in numbers. Year of the the Gray Mists 796 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Merrydale becomes Daggerdale following vampiric infestation. Vampire of the Mists Year of the Black Fist 800 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Rise in the power of Bane in the Realms. Year of the Black Fist 800 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Drow influence in the now-Ashaba valley at its height. Year of the Leaping Lion 834 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Castle Greatstead (Grimstead) built on the borders of Shadowdale. Year of the Wondrous Sea 863 DR Forgotten Realms Chult 1realms27 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The Chultan city of Mezro disappears. Year of the Broken Branch 864 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Castle Grimstead destroyed by drow. Year of the Broken Branch 864 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR9561 p.181] Rysellan the Dark founds the Twisted Rune. One of the Rune's earliest lairs lies deep beneath Calimport in what was once an ancient drow temple. Year of the Curse 882 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest 1realms0 [177380000] [WTC11836] Demons and devils battle in the elven citadel Ascalhorn, later known as Hellgate Keep. Year of the Curse 882 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest 1realms1 [177380000] [WTC11836] Triumphant demons stream forth from Ascalhorn, bringing about the fall of Eaerlann. Dwarves allow human refugees to settle in the surface strongholds of Citadel Sundbarr. 882 DR NR Year of the Curse Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier High Forest 1realms3 [177380000] [885810000 p.126] [885780000 p.18] [TSR11509] The dwarven realm of Ammarindar is overrun by lingering horrors unleashed by the Netherese of Ascalhorn. Year of the Curse 882 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p.8] [TSR1085a] A great human warrior known as Nimoar the Reaver gathers an armed host and leads them in search of a new home. They come upon Bloodhand Hold and decide to seize it for their own, quickly vanquishing the Bloodhand tribe. The settlement is named Nimoar's Hold. Year of the Broken Branch 884 DR Forgotten Realms Sembia 1realms13 [TSR1085a] The elves destroy a large mercentary force in Sembia. Year of the Empty Hand 896 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Extensive poverty and famine from here to 900 DR. Year of the Thirsty Sword 900 DR Forgotten Realms Vilhon Reach 1realms20 [177380000 p.115] [TSR9520 p.10] [WTC11836] Civil war breaks out in Chondath. Year of the Thirsty Sword 900 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 [WTC11836] The Vault of Sages is built in Silverymoon. The Rotting War Year of the Queen's Tears 902 DR Forgotten Realms Vilhon Reach 1realms20 [WTC11836] [TSR9520 p.11] [TSR1085a] The bitter civil war in Chondath earns its title of The Rotting War. Necromantic magic decimates the battlefield on the Fields of Nun. Plague soon sweeps throughout the land. Chondath breaks up into a nation of loosely aligned city-states. Year of the Queen's Tears 902 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The Cult of the Dragon creates the first dracoliches. Year of the Plough 906 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Drow driven from the Twisted Tower. 906 DR Year of the Plough Forgotten Realms Cormyr Dalelands 1realms10 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] Cormyte agents seize the Ashaba valley and name it Shadowdale. Year of the Watching Raven 913 DR Forgotten Realms Sembia 1realms13 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Sembia founded under the Raven banner. Year of the Spouting Fish 922 DR 2 Forgotten Realms Mulhorand Thay 1realms18 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1121] [TSR1085a] The wizards of Thay rebel against Mulhorandi rule and sack the provincial capital at Delhumide. Red Wizards declare Thay independent of Mulhorand. Year of the Spouting Fish 922 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand 1realms0 [WTC11836] End of the Second Mulhorand Empire. Year of Flashing Eyes 929 DR Forgotten Realms Chessenta Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] Several Chessentan cities form an alliance under the leadership of the warlord Tchazzar and secede from Unther. The Alliance of Chessenta drives Unther back beyond the Riders to the Sky Mountains. First Trollwar Year of Fireslaughter 932 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000] [TSR1085a] Gangs of trolls begin attacking Nimoar's Hold with increasing regularity. In response, the aging Nimoar led his forces northward against the Everlasting Ones in what became known as the First Trollwar, burning miles of land bare in the process. Year of Fell Wizardry 934 DR Forgotten Realms Thay Rashemen 1realms18 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1121 p.4] [TSR9235] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] First Thayan invasion of Rashemen. The Red Wizards attempt to invade Rashemen through the Gorge of Gauros but are repelled. Year of the Turning Wheel 937 DR Forgotten Realms Thesk 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Thesk founded by the Alliance of the Cities of The Golden Way. Second Trollwar 940 DR 952 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p.9] [TSR1085a] For a dozen years, the defenders of Waterdeep battle gangs of trolls throughout the Dessarin River valley. Beginning with Amphail the Just, who reigned for a year, six warriors claim the mantle of War Lord of Waterdeep during this period, only to fall in never-ending battle with the trolls. Year of the Cold Claws 940 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Ashaba, first Lord of Shadowdale, merges with river. Year of the Haunting Harpy 974 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p.9] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Castle Waterdeep is completed and Laroun, Waterdeep's first female War Lord, takes residence therein. Year of the Bent Coin 975 DR Forgotten Realms Thesk 1realms0 [WTC11836] [[TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Telflamm established as a royal city-state. Telflamm annexes Nyth and Culmaster. Year of Slaying Spells 976 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand Thay 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [TSR1085a] [WTC11836] [TSR9274] A Mulhorandi invasion of Thay is repelled at the River Thazarim. Year of the Watching Helm 992 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Heralds of Fearûn created. TSR9390 p.23 incorrectly lists this event as occuring in 996 DR Year of the Awakening 1001 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Many ruins discovered and old magic and undead released. Year of the Dracorage 1018 DR Forgotten Realms Chessenta 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [TSR9274] King Tchazzar of Chessenta dies in battle against sahuagin. His body is never found, so his people assume that he has ascended to godhood. Year of the Dracorage 1018 DR Forgotten Realms 10 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Rage of Dragons in Faerûn and the Heartlands. Year of the Dracorage 1018 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Peleveran, south of Chessenta, destroyed in Rage of Dragons. Year of the Dracorage 1018 DR Forgotten Realms Calimshan 1realms6 [177380000 p.115] [WTC11836] [TSR9589] Sapphiraktar the Blue joins in the massive flights of dragons ravaging the Realms. He emerges from his normal Calim desert habitat and destroys much of Calimport and Keltar in Kythom and Flamerule. Year of the Sure Quarrel 1019 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Assassin wars in the South; many satraps killed by crossbow-weilding thieves. Year of Smoldering Spells 1020 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Thay develops much of its unique fire magic. Year of the Howling Axe 1021 DR Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Thay strikes against the Harpers. Harpers go underground. Year of the Wandering Wyvern 1022 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Refounding of the Harpers. Year of Warlords 1030 DR Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms0 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Zulkirs established as rulers of Thay. Year of Warlords 1030 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Aencar becomes warlord of Battledale. Year of the Nightmaidens 1032 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.10] [WTC11836] Raurlor proclaims the Empire of the North, but Ahghairon defied him, transforming the Warlord's blade into a viper that poisoned its wielder; Raurlor dies at the mage's feet, and Ahghairon becomes the first "Lord" of Waterdeep. Ahghairon determines that henceforth wisdom and not armed might will rule in the city, and the The Lords of Waterdeep are formed. Year of Spreading Spring 1038 DR Forgotten Realms Cold Lands Impiltur Thesk 1realms16 [DRAGON346 p.70] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The Great Glacier retreats from the lands of Damara, Vaasa, and upper Narfell; many folk from Impiltur and Thesk migrate north to the newly uncovered lands. Year of Spreading Spring 1038 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Aencar begins to unify the Dalelands, takes the title "Mantled King". Year of Singing Shards 1044 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Aencar the Mantled King dies. Dalelands split up into independent, though allied, communities. 1065 DR Year of the Watching Wood Forgotten Realms Aglarond 1realms0 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The half-elf Brindor is elected as the first king of Aglarond. Year of the Tightening Fist 1074 DR Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms18 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1121 p.4] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] The zulkirs crush the last opposition to their rule over Thay. Battle of the Bones Year of Slaughter 1090 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] A horde of 200,000 goblins and orcs arises from the High Moors due to extreme drought and attempt an invasion of the North. The Battle of the Bones marks the spot of the great battle that destroys the horde. Year of Slaughter 1090 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Followers of Malar mount the Great Hunt. Year of the Dawndance 1095 DR Forgotten Realms Great Dale 1realms15 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The war-captain Imphras unites the major cities of the Easting Reach into the new nation of Impiltur. Year of the Gleaming Crown 1097 DR Forgotten Realms Impiltur 1realms19 [DRAGON346 p.70] [882927200 p.88] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Imphras the Great is crowned king of refounded Impiltur and establishes the Heltharn dynasty. Year of the Restless 1099 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] New trade routes forged. First modern contact with Kara-Tur and Zakhara. Year of the Dark Dawn 1104 DR Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms18 [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Szass Tam, future Zulkir of Thay, is born. Year of the Bloody Fields 1110 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] As prophesied, many battles were fought this year. Year of the Empty Scabbard 1116 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The Heralds break from the Harpers. 1117 DR Year of the Twelverule Forgotten Realms 1 Chessenta 1realms21 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] [TSR9235] Chessenta begins to break up into rival city-states. Year of the Scourge 1150 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.10] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] A great plague sweeps the Sword Coast, coupled with increased attacks by troll and orc tribes. Worship of Talona and Loviatar soars. Year of the Scourge 1150 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Waterdeep 1realms1 [881620000 p.10] [WTC11836] Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun the Elder, arrives in Waterdeep and builds Arunsun (later Blackstaff) Tower. Year of the Quiet Earth 1161 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Merith Strongbow, eldest of the Knights of Myth Drannor, is born. Year of Long Shadows 1164 DR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The pirate Immurk the Invincible raids a merchant-ship of Procampur, capturing the coronation crown of Cormyr's new king, Palaghard I. This marks the rise of piracy in the Inner Sea. The nations of the Inner Sea begin building their own warships, seeking to defend their merchant fleets and hunt the pirates in their own lairs. 1164 DR Year of Long Shadows Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] The farming community of Voonlar is settled. [TSR9474 p.21] incorrectly dates this event at c.700 DR Year of the Stalking Satyr 1179 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North 1realms1 [WTC11836] Malaugrym attack Arunsun Tower but are turned back by Khelben, Elminster, and an assortment of Waterdeep mages. Year of Sinking Sails 1180 DR Forgotten Realms Sembia 1realms13 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Sembia loses fleet in Pirate Isles. Year of the Tomb 1182 DR Forgotten Realms Calimport 1realms6 [TSR1085a] Cities of Calimshan recognize the rule of the pasha of Calimport. Year of the Tomb 1182 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The malaugrym are discovered in Faerûn. Year of the Tomb 1182 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Start of the Harpstar Wars. Battle of the Singing Sands 1194 DR Year of the Bloody Wave 1 Forgotten Realms Aglarond 1realms14 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR9235] [TSR1121] Aglarond repels the first invasion of the Red Wizards of Thay. Battle of Brokenheads Year of the Sundered Shield 1197 DR Forgotten Realms 1 Aglarond Thay 1realms14 [176650000] The Thayans attack Aglarond again and are driven back. Year of Embers 1201 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Death of Immursk the Pirate. The Battle of the Fallen Year of the Blazing Banners 1209 DR Forgotten Realms Impiltur Cormyr Sembia 1realms19 [882927200 p.89] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The plundering of the Urdogen's pirates is curtailed after a massive confrontation outside the Dragonisle by the combined forces of Sembia, Impiltur, and Cormyr. Prince Lashilmbrar led the Impilturan forces in the attack. Year of the Horn 1222 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The Harpstar Wars end with the destruction of the Harper King. Year of the Long Watch 1230 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Elf-maidens setting out for a pleasure outing are never seen again. This becomes the basis for the epic poem "The Long Watch". Year of the Weeping Wives 1232 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Destruction of Sessrendale by Archendale. Year of the Black Horde 1235 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North Calimshan Amn Tethyr 1realms1 [177380000 p.116] [881620000 p.10] [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The largest orc horde in history masses in the North and besieges countless settlements on its march south through Amn, Tethyr, and Calimshan. 1237 DR Year of the Grotto Forgotten Realms 1 Aglarond 1realms14 [176650000] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Aglarond and Thesk ally. Year of the Lost Lady 1241 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] A well-respected Tethyrian noblewoman is captured and slain by orcs. In her memory, orcs are wiped out throughout the South in a genocidal slaughter. Orcs call this the Year of Pushing Too Far. Year of the Yellow Rose 1242 DR Forgotten Realms Damara 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Monastery of the Yellow Rose founded. Year of the Yellow Rose 1242 DR Forgotten Realms Vilhon Reach 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR9520 p.12, 13] [TSR1085a] Anaglathos, a venerable blue dragon, arrives in Turmish and assumes control. Year of Pain 1245 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Loviatar worship gains great popularity. Most of the modern temples in the North are founded. Year of Burning Steel 1246 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] First recorded use of bombards by Lantan. Year of the Purple Basilisk 1247 DR Forgotten Realms Vilhon Reach 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9520 p.13] The paladin Corwin Freas, leading a band of adventurers, defeats Anaglathos. Corwin Freas is declared the new Lord of Turmish. Year of the Cockatrice 1248 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [TSR1085a] Verovan, last king of Westgate, dies. Year of the Cockatrice 1248 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.59] [TSR1085a] Guilds are formed in Waterdeep. The Lords of Waterdeep recognize the merchant gentry, marking the formal beginnings of the Waterdhavian nobility. Year of the Empty Goblet 1252 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Vine-blight destroys grape crop--no wine! Year of Beckoning Death 1253 DR Forgotten Realms Cormyr Sembia 1realms13 [TSR1085a] Plague year in Cormyr, Sembia, and the Vast. Year of Silent Steel 1254 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Rising power of thieves' guilds results in many assassinations. Year of the Killing Wave 1257 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Tidal wave strikes Calimshan. Year of the Broken Blade 1260 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Many peace treaties signed this year. 1261 DR Year of Bright Dreams Forgotten Realms Aglarond 1realms14 [176650000] [TSR1121] Halacar of Aglarond dies of poisoning; his sister Ilione, an accomplished sorcerer, becomes queen. The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [WTC11836] incorrectly dates this event at 1260 DR. 1261 DR Year of Bright Dreams Forgotten Realms Moonsea 2 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] Manshoon claims his seat on the Zhent council. He then founds the secret organization of the Zhentarim. Year of the Black Wind 1262 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Killing storm raised by a Calishite mage. Second Guild War Year of the Black Wind 1262 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.10] [TSR1085a] Six years of self-interested squabbling among Waterdeep's Guildmasters erupt into bloodshed. All but two of the city's Guildmasters die in the next few months. The two surviving Guildmasters agree to rule together as Lords Magister, although their continued bickering prevent any effective governance of the city. Year of the Tressym 1263 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] As foretold by Alaundo, these creatures became widespread. Year of the Shattered Altar 1264 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Widespread tomb-robbing and sacrilege. Year of the Groaning Cart 1267 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] A bountiful harvest year. Year of the Wagon 1273 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.11] [TSR1085a] Lord Baeron establishes the black-robed Magisters to maintain justice throughout Waterdeep. The Shadow Thieves are outlawed from the city. Year of the Wagon 1273 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Joadath noted as being lord of Shadowdale. 1276 DR Year of the Crumbling Keep Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.12] The joint forces from many cities of the Moonsea rebuild the defenses of the Citadel of the Raven. Year of the Manticore 1280 DR Forgotten Realms Thay Mulhorand 1realms18 [177380000] [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The zulkirs of Thay launch an invasion of Mulhorand that ravages Murghôm and the northern districts of that land. Sultim is nearly overrun. Year of the Roaring Horn 1288 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] Human kingdom of Thar established. Year of the Whelm 1290 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Dragonspear Castle falls. Year of the Singing Skull 1297 DR NR Forgotten Realms Northdark 1realms4 [TSR1085a] Son of Malice and Zaknafein Do'Urden, Drizzt of house Daermon Na'Shezbaeron is born in Menzoberranzan. Using the power of the birth of Drizzt, his mother Malice was able to create a spell capable of defeating House Devir. With this defeat House Do'Urden became Ninth House of Menzoberranzan. Homeland Year of the Singing Skull 1297 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Massacre on Watcher's Knoll of Tyrists by Joadath. Year of the Pointed Bone 1298 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.11] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Lhestyn, the "Masked Lady", infiltrates the outlawed Shadow Thieves and exposes their continuing activities. This act precipitated a bloody tenday of fighting between the guild and the City Watch that culminated in the death or flight of the guild's members. Year of the Starfall 1300 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Joadath of Shadowdale dies. Year of the Starfall 1300 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Aumry and Syluné become lord and lady of Shadowdale. Year of the Evening Sun 1303 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] Fall of the human kingdom of Thar. Moonsea War 1306 DR Year of Thunder Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.42, 45, 54] Hulburg and Sulasspryn are defeated by Mulmaster. Mulmaster is later vanquished by an alliance between Sembia, Phlan, Hillsfar, Melvaunt, and Zhentil Keep. Year of Thunder 1306 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Vangerdahast of Cormyr founds War Wizards. The Thunder Blessing 1306 DR Year of Thunder Forgotten Realms 1realms3 [WTC11836 p.10] The great dwarven god Moradin bestows a new blessing upon his people. Miraculously the birthrate of the dwarven race begins to soar. The new dwarven generation is commonly refered to as the thunder children. Nearly a fifth of dwarven births after the Thunder Blessing result in identicle or fraternal twins. Year of the Mace 1307 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR1031a p.18] Azoun IV of Cormyr born. Year of the Catacombs 1308 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Dungeon exploring comes into vogue. Year of the Catacombs 1308 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.11] [TSR1085a] Lord Baeron dies of fever, and Shilarn, his wife, immolates herself on his funeral pyre. Their daughter, Lhestyn, a Hidden Lord herself, becomes Open Lord of Waterdeep. Construction begins on the Palace of Waterdeep. Year of the Griffon 1312 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Darkhold seized by the Black Network as Manshoon slays its lich-queen. Year of the Griffon 1312 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Teziir founded on the Dragonmere. Year of the Griffon 1312 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.11] [TSR1085a] Durnan, a hidden Lord of Waterdeep, founds the Red Sashes as his personal agents. Year of the Shadowtop 1314 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The shadowtop tree flourishes this year. Year of the Shadowtop 1314 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.11] [TSR1085a] Lhestyn passes away. Piergeiron Paladinson becomes Open Lord of Waterdeep. Year of the Shadowtop 1314 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [TSR1085a] Rhigaerd II, King of Cormyr, defeats the border raiders. Year of the Gulagoar 1316 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] Teshendale becomes part of the Zhent lands. Year of the Wandering Wyrm 1317 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Great Plague of the Inner Sea, also called the Dragon Plague. Year of the Fallen Throne 1319 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The kingship of Sossal ends in bloodshed. 1320 DR Year of the Watching Cold Forgotten Realms Aglarond 1realms0 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1121] [TSR1085a] [TSR9235] Ilione, the last member of Aglarond's royal line, dies of plague. She leaves no child but names her apprentice, the Simbul, as her heir. Year of Chains 1321 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] The Harpers are reorganized. Twilight Hall founded in Berdusk. Year of Chains 1321 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 King Zaor of Evermeet is murdered. Evermeet: Island of Elves Year of Lurking Death 1322 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Monstrous attacks at a 50-year high. Year of Dreamwebs 1323 DR Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms18 [176650000] [WTC11836] The zulkir of enchantment leads an attempt to control the minds of influential people through their dreams. The efforts of the Red Wizards are eventually thwarted. Year of the Grimoire 1324 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Many old magical tomes were discovered this year, sparking a renewed interest in magic. Year of the Great Harvests 1325 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Beer and wine of this year are legendary. Year of the Adder 1328 DR NR Forgotten Realms Northdark 1realms4 Drizzt Do'Urden flees from his homeland of Menzoberranzan. Drizzt survives the next ten years of self imposed exile in the Underdark by embracing a more savage side of his psyche he calls 'The Hunter'. Exile Year of the Striking Falcon 1333 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Amnian Trade War. Founding of the Council of Six, unification of Amn. Year of the Snow Winds 1335 DR NR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [TSR1085a] The Evereska Charter claims the Greycloak Hills for the elves. Year of the Snow Winds 1335 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [TSR1085a] Rhigaerd II dies in the waning days of this year. Year of the Highmantle 1336 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR1031a p.18] Azoun IV takes the throne of Cormyr. Year of the Highmantle 1336 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] The Zhentarim conquer Daggerdale. Year of the Wandering Maiden 1337 DR Forgotten Realms The Vast 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Charles Oliver O'Kane becomes mayor of Ravens Bluff. Year of the Wanderer 1338 DR NR Forgotten Realms Northdark 1realms4 [TSR11509] Drizzt Do`Urden arrives in Blingdenstone where he befriends the svirfneblin Belwar Dissengulp. Drizzt and Belwar later team up with Clacker, a pech turned hook-horror by an evil wizard. Exile Year of the Wanderer 1338 DR Forgotten Realms The Vast 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Wandering Wyvern built in Sevenecho. Year of the Wanderer 1338 DR Forgotten Realms Impiltur 1realms19 [DRAGON346 p.71] [882927200 p.90] [TSR1085a] King Rilimbrar, Queen Ilbritha, Prince Verimlaun, and Crown Prince Imphras IV die in a mysterious fire at Filur. The infant Prince Soarimbrar the Younger, a descendant of Velimbrar, is crowned king but Imphras's wife Sambryl takes throne as Queen-Regent, moving the royal court to Lyrabar. Year of the Weeping Moon 1339 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Aumry slain; Jyordhan becomes lord of Shadowdale. Year of the Lion 1340 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 Drizzt Do'Urden begins his life on the surface. Sojourn Year of the Lion 1340 DR Forgotten Realms Sembia 1realms13 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Battle of the River Rising in Featherdale between the forces of Sembia and the Cult of the Dragon. 1340 DR Year of the Lion Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR9552 p.103] [TSR9238] Tyranthraxus, The Possessing Spirit, claims the Pool of Radiance. From the corrupted body of a bronze dragon, Tyranthraxus assumes control of the Ruins of Phlan, and rules from beneath Valjevo Castle until he is defeated by adventurers. Pool of Radiance Pool of Radiance [TSR9474 p.32] incorrectly dates this event at 1347 DR Year of the Gate 1341 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 Montolio Debrouchee, Mooshie to his friends, invites Drizzt Do'Urden into his grove. There he teaches the drow the common tongue and ways of a ranger in service to the goddess Mielikki. Mooshie dies peacefully in his sleep as the first snows of winter descend over the grove. Sojourn Year of Moonfall 1344 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms2 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Retreat of the elves from Cormanthor begins. Year of the Saddle 1345 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Plagues claim many among the Sword Coast port cities south of Baldur's Gate. Year of the Saddle 1345 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Jyordhan slain by Khelben Arunsun of Waterdeep. Time of No Lords (until 1348 DR) in Shadowdale. Year of the Saddle 1345 DR Forgotten Realms The Moonshaes 1realms0 The Lord of Murder, Bhaal, corrupts one of the Earthmother's Moonwells of the Moonshae Isles. From this Darkwell, Kazgaroth the Beast attempted to destroy the Earthmother and ruin the Moonshaes. Darkwalker on Moonshae Year of the Bloodbird 1346 DR Forgotten Realms The Moonshaes 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Bhaal's avatar, the "Ravager", is banished from Moonshae Islands. Tristan Kendrick becomes high king of Moonshaes. Black Wizards Darkwell Year of the Bloodbird 1346 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The Friendly Arm inn built. Year of the Bloodbird 1346 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Naval Battle of Lisen Sands. Year of the Bloodbird 1346 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] Selfaril becomes High Blade of Mulmaster. Year of the Bright Blade 1347 DR Forgotten Realms Vaasa 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Zhengyi the Witch-King rises to power. The Ten Black Days of Eleint Year of the Bright Blade 1347 DR Forgotten Realms Tethyr 1realms6 [WTC11836] [TSR9589] [TSR1085a] King Alemander IV and the rest of the Tethyrian royal family die during the conflagration that destroys Castle Tethyr. Crown Prince Alemander-the late Prince Rythan's younger brother and second son of King Alemander IV-and General Sharboneth die in the fires of their own making. From the 13th to the 22nd day of Eleint, hysteria grips Tethyr, causing the destruction of Tethyr's nobles, many castles and temples, and hundreds of innocent people with any ties to the royalty are also murdered. Year of the Bright Blade 1347 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 Drizzt Do'Urden arrives in Icewind Dale for the first time. Sojourn Year of the Spur 1348 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Khelben gives Pendent of Ashaba to Knights of Myth Drannor. Doust Sulwood chosen to be lord of Shadowdale. Year of the Morningstar 1350 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] Elminster retires to Shadowdale. 1350 DR Year of the Morningstar Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR9474 p.32] The evil god Bane, in an attempt to increase his own power, tries to draw a group of Moonsea cities into the nether regions. The Heroes of Phlan, whom vanquished Tyranthraxus a decade earlier, foil the plot and the cities are returned. The Warhammer of Tyr is stolen by Bane. Pools of Darkness Year of the Crown 1351 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Warlock's Crypt discovered. Year of the Crown 1351 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Plague in Baldur's Gate. 1352 DR Year of the Dragon Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] Barbarians of The Ride destroy a large Zhentarim caravan en route to Glister. Year of the Dragon 1352 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [TSR9531 p.96] [TSR1031b p.23] Gondegal raises an army of mercenaries and launches many raids within the kingdom. Gondegal is crowned "king" for eight days before The Purple Dragons, and the combined forces of neighboring kingdoms, scatter his forces. Gondegal flees Corymr. Year of the Arch 1353 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] Night Masks become secret rulers of Westgate. Year of the Arch 1353 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Randal Morn kills Malyk of Daggerdale. Year of the Arch 1353 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Doust Sulwood retires to Arabel. Mourngrym Amcathra becomes lord of Shadowdale. Year of the Bow 1354 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Prosperous harvest in the Realms. 1354 DR Year of the Bow Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR9474 p.54] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] Mulmaster's fleet is destroyed in a large navel battle with ships of Zhentil Keep. Year of the Bow 1354 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [TSR1085a] Maalthiir becomes ruler of Hillsfar. Year of the Bow 1354 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] House of the Lady (Temple of Tymora) established in Shadowdale. Year of the Harp 1355 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Retreat of the elves from Cormanthor reaches its peak. 1355 DR Year of the Harp Forgotten Realms 2 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.13] Zhentil Keep attacks its Moonsea allies and takes Citadel of the Raven as its own. 1355 DR Year of the Harp Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1120] [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.18] Civil war breaks out in Yûlash. Zhentil Keep and Hillsfar move troops to Yûlash. Year of the Harp 1355 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Shaerl Rowanmantle sent by Vangerdahast to Shadowdale. Shaerl and Mourngrym wed. Year of the Worm 1356 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Lashan of Scardale attempts to take over the Dalelands and fails. Year of the Worm 1356 DR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Cormyr seizes Tilverton. Year of the Worm 1356 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Lyran the Pretender attacks Shadowdale. 1356 DR Year of the Worm Forgotten Realms Moonsea Dalelands 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Flight of dragons over the Dalelands and the Moonsea. Year of the Worm 1356 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Death of Syluné of Shadowdale. Year of the Worm 1356 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea Thay 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Selfaril of Mulmaster and the tharchioness of Thay, known as the First Princess of Thay, exhange gifts. Year of the Worm 1356 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 3 1realms0 Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar kill the white dragon Icingdeath. The Crystal Shard Year of the Worm 1356 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 2 1realms1 [885670000 p.6] [WTC11836] [TSR9393 p.208] Bruenor Battlehammer slays the shadow dragon Shimmergloom, drives out its servant duergar, and proclaims himself the Eighth King of Mithral Hall. Streams of Silver Year of the Worm 1356 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] Artemis Entreri kidnaps Regis and flees to Calimport. Drizzt and the Companions of the Hall journey to Calimport, rescue Regis, and destroy Pasha Pook's guild. The Companions return to Mithral Hall, while Regis remains in Calimport to run the former Pasha's operation. The Halfling's Gem Year of the Prince 1357 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] King Virdin of Damara killed in battle with Zhengyi the Witch-King. Year of the Prince 1357 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9274] The Pharaoh of Mulhorand is assassinated by the cult of Step. Horustep III takes the throne of Mulhorand at age 11. Year of the Prince 1357 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] Aumark Lithyl unifies Ruathym. 1357 DR Year of the Prince Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Moander, god of corruption, is accidentally woken from a magical slumber deep beneath the ruins of Yûlash. He causes much devastation before being banished. Azure Bonds Year of the Prince 1357 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Shandril Shessair, barmaid from Highmoon, awakens her latent power of spellfire. Her powers are soon made known to evil organizations intent of gaining control of spellfire for themselves. As she and her husband Narm are chased around the Realms, Shandril destroys four dracoliches and inflicts heavy casualties to the Zhentarim, the Cult of the Dragon and the Red Wizards of Thay. At one point she even manages to slay Lord Manshoon himself (temporarily) and destroy a great deal of the Citadel of the Raven. Spellfire Crown of Fire Hand of Fire Year of the Prince 1357 DR NR Forgotten Realms 31 Savage Frontier 1realms4 Artemis Entreri, disguised as Regis, arrives at Mithral Hall. Artemis and Drizzt fight. Artemis is defeated and is left to die. The Legacy Year of the Prince 1357 DR NR Forgotten Realms 29 Northdark 1realms4 Artemis is rescued by Jarlaxle of the Bregan D'aerthe band of drow mercenaries and taken to Menzoberranazan. Drizzt and Cattie Brie enter Menzoberranzan. Artemis joins the two when escaping the drow city. Starless Night Year of the Prince 1357 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 1st-Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign Set Year of Shadows 1358 DR CR Forgotten Realms 10 Cormyr 1realms10 [TSR9552 p.25] Giogi Wyvernspur and Flattery Wyvernspur battle for control of the legendary family heirloom. The Wyvern's Spur The Time of Troubles Year of Shadows 1358 DR Forgotten Realms 9 1realms0 [WTC11836] Gods walk Toril. Dead magic and wild magic areas appear. Destruction of Bane, Bhaal, Gilgeam, Ibrandul, Myrkul, and other deities. Ascendancy of Cyric and Midnight (Mystra). Shadowdale Tantras Waterdeep Year of Shadows 1358 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 A large force of malaugrym enter the Realms hoping to take advantage of the Time of Troubles and eliminate Elminster and infiltrate Realmsian society in preparations for their killing and replacing many important personages in Faerûn. Most malaugrym were defeated but several escaped. Shadows of Doom Cloak of Shadows All Shadows Fled Year of Shadows 1358 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Moander returns to the Forgotten Vale and takes control of the settlement of Saurials, but is driven back into the Planes by Alias and friends. Finder Wyvernspur, The Nameless Bard, destroys Moander and becomes a demi-power. Song of the Saurials Battle of Keeper's Dale Year of Shadows 1358 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [TSR11509] House Baenre leads an army of drow, goblins, and kobolds out of Menzoberranzan to attack the dwarves of Mithral Hall. The dwarves are aided by svirfneblin, local barbarians, troops from Nesme and Silverymoon; even the mysterious Harpells and Lady Alustriel herself. The drow are ultimately defeated and driven back to their homeland. Siege of Darkness Year of Shadows 1358 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [TSR1085a] Mourngrym and Shaerl of Shadowdale have a son, Scotti. Year of the Serpent 1359 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Zhengyi the Witch-King is destroyed. Year of the Serpent 1359 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] Damara united by Gareth Dragonsbane, who is soon crowned as its king. Year of the Serpent 1359 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Myrmeen Lhal, Lady of Arabel, confronts and exposes The Night Parade in Calimport. The Night Parade Year of the Serpent The Horde 1359 DR Forgotten Realms 3 [TSR1055] [WTC11836] [176650000] Horselords 1realms0 Yamun Khahan, unites the tribes of the Horse Barbarians and becomes Emperor of the Tuigan. Not content to be emperor of the steppe, Yamun's vast armies breech the Dragonwall and invade Shou-Lung. After months of fierce fighting, a truce is declared and Yamun turns his attention to the west. The Horde Year of the Serpent 1359 DR 2 Forgotten Realms Thay 1realms18 [176650000] [WTC11836] [TSR1121 p.6] The Tuigan Horde invades Thay. Although a small scouting force of Tuigans was defeated by Thayan magic, General Batu Min Ho proved a far worthier foe. Thousands of gnolls and the vaunted Griffon Legion are defeated at the mouth of Shar's Pass. Zulkir Szass Tam arranges a truce with the Tuigans and builds a great portal to transport them north to Rashemen. Dragonwall The Horde Year of the Serpent 1359 DR 1 Forgotten Realms Rashemen 1realms0 [176650000] Soon after arriving in Rashemen via a Thayan portal, the Tuigans besiege and destroy Citadel Rashemar, with the main force moving across the High Country to attack forces rallied by the Witches at the Lake of Tears. Pinned by the Thayan army south of Lake Mulsantir, the largest force of Rashemi berserkers is unable to support the Witches, who can only delay the immense horde. Dragonwall The Horde Year of the Turret 1360 DR 2 Forgotten Realms Rashemen 1realms0 [176650000] Winter snows hold the Thayan army in place, allowing the berserkers to move north again and attack the unsuspecting Tuigans in their camps. The Battle of the Lake of Tears forces the Horde to fall back. The Red Wizards part the waters of Ashane to allow the Tuigans to retreat. The Rashemi do not pursue. Dragonwall Windwalker The Horde Year of the Turret 1360 DR 1 Forgotten Realms Thesk 1realms0 [176650000] Having been defeated in Rashemen the previous winter, Yhamun Khahan turns his attention west, along the Golden Way. People of many nations rally to the cry of the Council of Thesk. Their combined forces defeat the Tuigans at Phsant. King Azoun IV defeats Yamun Khahan in individual combat. Crusade Year of the Turret 1360 DR Forgotten Realms Erlkazar 1realms0 At the behest of Talona, Castle Trinity begins its campaign of conquest. The Cleric Quintet Year of the Turret 1360 DR Anauroch Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Through the efforts of a Harper hero named Lander and the witch Ruha, the Harpers manage to put a good dent into the Zhentarim caravan operations in the Anauroch desert. The Parched Sea The First Banedeath 1361 DR Year of Maidens Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR1120 p. 21] [TSR1085a] [TSR9474 p.12] The First Banedeath begins as a holy war in Zhentil Keep. The Banedeath was an inquisition launched by Cyric through his agent Xeno Mirrormane. Xeno led the followers of Cyric through the dark, twisted streets of Zhentil Keep in an attempt to cleanse the city of all Banite worship. The Banites were given two choices: worship Cyric or explain to him in person why he was not worthy of worship. Discovery of the New World Year of Maidens 1361 DR Forgotten Realms Maztica 3realms1 [WTC11836] [TSR1159b p.60] Cordell and the Golden Legion discover The New World, Maztica. The native city of Ulatos is taken over by Amnian forces, and Helmsport is founded. Ironhelm Viperhand Year of Maidens 1361 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 The Harper Assassin plagues the North. Danilo Thann and Arilyn Moonblade discover that the assassin is really the gold elf Kymil Nimesin. Danilo becomes a Harper. Elfshadow Year of the Helm 1362 DR Forgotten Realms Maztica 3realms1 [WTC11836] [TSR1159b p.60] Helmsport is declared capital of New Amn. The clergy of Helm in the South declare that the year marks the beginning of blessed works for the faithful. Feathered Dragon Year of the Helm 1362 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms18 Maligor, Zulkir of Alteration, of the Red Wizards of Thay attempts to wrest control of the nation from the Council of Zulkirs. His plan might have worked was it not for the intervention of Harper agents and the lich, Szass Tam, Zulkir of Necromancy. Red Magic Year of the Helm 1362 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 The Edificant Library is destroyed. Construction of its replacement, the cathedral Sprit Soaring begins. The Cleric Quintet Year of the Wyvern 1363 DR Forgotten Realms Chult 1realms27 [WTC11836] [TSR1085a] [TSR9389 p.11] The ancient city of Mezro reappears. The Ring of Winter is discovered within by Harper agent Artus Cimber. The Ring of Winter Year of the Wyvern 1363 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 [TSR1085a] The Way Inn destroyed by hordes from Dragonspear Castle. Year of the Wyvern 1363 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The Battle of Daggerford. Year of the Wyvern 1363 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Lord Cutter arrives in Iriaebor with Zhentish forces and begins her rule. Crypt of the Shadowking The Candlekeep Monks incorrectly date this event as occuring in 1357 DR Year of the Wave 1364 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [TSR1085a] The Way Inn is rebuilt. Year of the Wave 1364 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Caledan Caldorien is corrupted by evil and becomes a Shadowking; immediately releasing three shadevari on the Realms. Fortunately the shadevari were destroyed and Caledan emerged from the king's corpse, just barely alive. Curse of the Shadowmage The Candlekeep Monks incorrectly date this event as occuring in 1360 DR Year of the Wave 1364 DR NR Forgotten Realms 31 Savage Frontier 1realms1 Long feared dead, the barbarian Wulfgar is released from his imprisonment by the demon Errtu, and returned alive to the Realms. Drizzt and company banish Errtu back to the abyss once more. Passage to Dawn Year of the Wave 1364 DR NR Forgotten Realms 29 Savage Frontier 1realms1 Drizzt and companions start out toward The Spirit Soaring in hopes that the priest Cadderly can destroy Crenshinibon the Crystal Shard, once and for all. The Silent Blade Year of the Wave 1364 DR NR Forgotten Realms Sword Coast North 1realms1 Events in Waterdeep involve Khelben Arunsun, the Harpers, a green dragon, the Knights of the Shield, and the ancient power of the elfsong. Elfsong Year of the Sword 1365 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 The Spine of the World Year of the Sword 1365 DR Forgotten Realms The Moonshaes 1realms0 The god Talos acts to supplant the worship of the Earthmother of the Moonshaes with the gods of Faerûn. The legendary "Elf-Eater" is destroyed. Alicia Kendrick becomes high queen of the Moonshaes. Prophet of Moonshae The Coral Kingdom The Druid Queen Year of the Staff 1366 DR Forgotten Realms Moonsea Thay 1realms0 [TSR1085a] First Princess of Thay marries Selfaril of Mulmaster. Year of the Shield 1367 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Tethyr's Reclamation Wars begin. Year of the Shield 1367 DR Forgotten Realms Dragon Coast 1realms32 [WTC11836] Alias and Dragonbait defeat Victor Dhostar (The Faceless) and the Night Masks of Westgate. Masquerades Year of the Shield 1367 DR Forgotten Realms Chessenta 1realms0 [WTC11836] Aeron Morieth becomes the Stormwalker of Maerchwood. The Shadow Stone Year of the Shield 1367 DR Forgotten Realms Halruaa 1realms0 [WTC11836] Pryce Covington discovers his old friend murdered, then is mistaken for the great mage Darlington Blade. Pryce soon finds he is both investigator and murder suspect. Murder in Halruaa Year of the Shield 1367 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 2nd-Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting Year of the Banner 1368 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms0 [WTC11836] Hellgate Keep is destroyed. The Second Banedeath 1368 DR Year of the Banner Forgotten Realms 2 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR11627 p. 9] [TSR1120 p. 23] The Church of Cyric launches inquisitions in Yûlash, Darkhold, Teshwave, Zhentil Keep, and the Citadel of the Raven to cleanse the Zhent holdings of non-Cyricist priests. Prince of Lies Fall of Zhentil Keep 1368 DR Year of the Banner Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR11627 p. 9] [TSR1120 p. 25] In the last three days of the year, Fzoul Chembryl reads aloud from the True Life of Cyric, revealing the dark god's betrayal of his faithful at Zhentil Keep. Xeno Mirrormane, High Priest of Cyric, is struck by powerful divine fire from Mask. The flames devour Xeno, then proceeded to do likewise to the temple of Cyric. Fzoul subsequently flees the falling city to Teshwave as Cyric-summoned giants, dragons, and other monsters sack much of Zhentil Keep. Prince of Lies Year of the Banner 1368 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Atreus, a disfigured merchant, and his Ogre companion Yago, travel through the Utter East and into the Yehimal Mountains in search of the fabled land of Langdarma and a cure. Faces of Deception Year of the Banner 1368 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Baylee Arnvold discovers the Lost Library of Cormanthyr The Lost Library of Cormanthyr Year of the Banner 1368 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Walinda, priestess of Bane, attempts to restore the dead god Bane to life by retrieving the Hand of Bane, a lost artifact of evil. Ultimately, her plans are thwarted by Joel, the Rebel Bard, and the Hand of Bane is destroyed. Finder's Bane Year of the Banner 1368 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Iyactu Xvim, godson of Bane, attempts to deceive Lathander into rejoining Tymora and Beshaba back into Tyche. The kender Emilio Haversack is gated to Sigil. He joins Joel, the Rebel Bard, and his companions to thwart Xvim's plans. Tymora's Luck Year of the Banner 1368 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [177380000 p.42] [WTC11836] Sarevok, spawn of Bhaal, plots with the Iron Throne to start a war between Amn and Baldur's Gate. Scar of the Flaming Fists and Grand Duke Eltan of Baldur's Gate are slain. Another spawn of Bhaal, Abdel Adrian, confronts Sarevok--slaying him. Baldur's Gate, the computer game from Interplay, Game Manual p.68 incorrectly lists the game year as 1373 DR Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate Year of the Banner 1368 DR NR Forgotten Realms Waterdeep Sword Coast North 1realms1 [881620000 p.26] [881620000 p.12] [WTC11836] A fad for dream spheres sweeps the City of Splendors, appealing to the increasing ranks of those who dream of a better life but despair of ever achieving it. Waterdeep's nobility war with each other behind the shadows. Danilo Thann joins forces with Arilyn Moonblade to uncover the source of the conflict. Lord Thesp's son and heir, Oth Eltorchul, is left a babbling husk after dabling in the creation of the dream spheres. The Dream Spheres Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Sea of Swords Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms Tethyr 1realms6 [WTC11836] [TSR9589] The Reclamation Wars of Tethyr end with the coronation of Tethyr's Queen-Monarch Zaranda and King Haedrak III. Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] Randal Morn reclaims the throne of Daggerdale. 1369 DR Year of the Gauntlet Forgotten Realms 2 1realms0 [WTC11836] [TSR11627 p. 9] Iyactu Xvim, the demipower and son of Bane, frees himself from his prison under the ruins of Zhentil Keep, his acolytes raising his status to a lesser god. 1369 DR Year of the Gauntlet Forgotten Realms Moonsea 1 1realms11 [WTC11836] [TSR11627 p. 9] Fzoul Chembryl is temporarily possessed by Xvim, who sets Fzoul on the path to rule Xvim's church. Fzoul allies with the High Blade of Mulmaster in exchange for the whereabouts of the two Imperceptors of Bane in his city. Khelben and Fzoul meet in secret in Voonlar, where Khelben provides Fzoul with information about Lord Orgauth, and Fzoul vows to limit the Xvimlar's eastward expansion for 10,000 days. Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms Maztica 3realms1 [WTC11836] Trade between Faerûn and Maztica is hampered by attacks from sea creatures. Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The Seven Sisters join together to fight drow, red wizards, treacherous merchants, and Halaster Blackcloak himself. Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters Deepwater War Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms The Sword Coast 1realms1 [881620000 p.12] [WTC11836] Led by Iakhovas, denizens from under of the sea plague the Sword Coast, resulting in attacks on Waterdeep, Baldur's Gate, Calimport, and other random ports on the Outer Sea. Rising Tide Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR Forgotten Realms Dalelands 1realms12 [WTC11836] The cambion (half tanar'ri/half human) Vheod Runechild, escapes from the Abyss to Toril. Soon after he embarks on a quest to rid the dalelands of a powerful demon lord, the tanar'ri balor Chare'en. The Glass Prison Year of the Tankard 1370 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms3 The orc hordes of King Obould Many-Arrows swarm out of the underdark and lay siege to Mithral Hall. The Thousand Orcs The Lone Drow Year of the Tankard 1370 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] Trade between the sea folk of the Sea of Fallen Stars and ports along the Inner Sea increases sharply in the aftermath of a great undersea war. Year of the Tankard 1370 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] The Shaking Plague decimates Scardale. Year of the Tankard 1370 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836] War in southern Amn as ogre mages and their minions ally with the temple of Cyric. 1370 DR Year of the Tankard Forgotten Realms 3 1realms0 [WTC11836] Manshoon is slain by Fzoul and the Zhentarim purged of Manshoon's supporters, giving Fzoul control over most of the organization. The Manshoon Wars 1370 DR Year of the Tankard Forgotten Realms 2 1realms0 [WTC11836] Several clones of Manshoon awake at once and create havoc as each tries to claim the Zhent wizard's possessions and place. 1370 DR Year of the Tankard Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836] Fzoul Chembryl forges the Scepter of the Tyrant's Eye. Year of the Tankard 1370 DR Forgotten Realms Halruaa 1realms0 The Magehound Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR NR 2 Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms3 Orc chieftain Obould and his horde claim the mountainous region north of the Evermoors and west of the Moonwood as the Kingdom of Dark Arrows. The Two Swords League of the Silver Marches Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR NR 1 Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 [177380000] [885670000 p.7] [WTC11836, p.271] To counter the rise of Obould’s Kingdom of Dark Arrows and thwart future evils of the North, High Lady Alustriel of Silverymoon gathers the leaders of the region to council. From Old Delzoun, the Moonlands, and the Rauvin Vale came elf, human, and dwarf lords to seek answers to their common troubles. Out of that oft-stormy meeting came the High Lady's Alliance, a confederation of city-states known as the League of the Silver Marches. The Trial of Cyric the Mad 1371 DR Year of the Unstrung Harp Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Cyric is accused of innocence by reason of insanity, thereby failing in his divine duty to spread strife and discord. Cyric hears The True Life of Cyric and thus regains his sanity. A tribunal of greater deities find the Dark Sun guilty of his crimes, but allows him to keep his divine status. Crucible, The Trial of Cyric the Mad WTC88643 and 886430000 incorrectly dates this event at 1369 DR. The novel, "Crucible, The Trial of Cyric the Mad" page 359, clearly reveals that these events take place three years after "Prince of Lies." It is undisputed that "Prince of Lies" takes places in 1368 DR. You do the math. Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836, p.271] The Harpers divide into factions because of the departure of Khelben the Blackstaff, and these conflicts are only grudgingly held at bay by greater issues. Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836, p.113] Tilverton is formally absorbed into the nation of Cormyr. Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836, p.271] [953667200, p.33] Nalavatoryl the Devil Dragon leads an army of orcs and goblins and despoils much of Cormyr. The dragon and King Azoun IV slay each other in battle, leaving the infant heir Azoun V on Cormyr's throne. Death of the Dragon Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 [WTC11836, p.271] Evermeet, Island of Elves, is nearly destroyed by a sneak attack of rebel elves and drow. The twin spires of the Towers of the Sun and Moon are destroyed. Elvish High Magic is lost. The Tree of Souls is planted, and a new elven homeland is born. Evermeet, Island of Elves Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR Forgotten Realms Mulhorand Unther 1realms21 [177380000] [WTC11836] Mulhorand invades Unther, beginning the Third Mulhorand Empire. Year of the Unstrung Harp 1371 DR Forgotten Realms Halruaa 1realms0 The Floodgate 1372 DR Year of Wild Magic Forgotten Realms Moonsea 2 1realms11 Kern Desanea, son of Tarn and Shal (Heroes of Phlan), recovers the Warhammer of Tyr. For assisting with Kern's quest, the legendary undead Paladin Miltiades is restored to life by Tyr. Pool of Twilight 1372 DR Year of Wild Magic Forgotten Realms 1 1realms0 [WTC11836, p.265] On Midwinter night, the god Bane returns to Faerûn, bursting forth from the skin of Iyachtu Xvim. With his divinity restored Bane quickly gains the portfolio of fear, restoring him to a Greater Power Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR Anauroch Forgotten Realms 1realms22 [177380000 p.100] Thultanthar, the City of Shade, returns to the skies of Faerûn marking the return of the archwizards of Netheril. The Summoning Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR CR Forgotten Realms Cormyr 1realms10 [WTC11836, p.113] Tilverton suffers an attack of unknown origin in Mirtul. All that remains of the city is a dark, concave space filled with shadows and flitting regions of deeper darkness. The Siege Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier 1realms1 [WTC11836, p.113] Evereska, one of the last remaining elven strongholds in Faerûn, is besieged by hordes of phaerimm and their thralls. The Summoning The Siege Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [881620000 p.13] Khelben Arunsun leads an army from Waterdeep which becomes trapped within the Vale of Evereska. Laeral and Storm Silverhand lead a relief army against the thornbacks and their minions, battling armies of bugbears and lizardfolk thralls led by beholder and illithid generals. After months of war, the phaerimm are defeated. The Siege The Sorcerer Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR NR Forgotten Realms Savage Frontier The North 1realms1 [881620000 p.13] An uneasy alliance between Waterdeep and Shade falls apart, and it soon becomes clear that the Netherese shades are melting the High Ice of Anauroch, with no thought as to the consequences for the rest of Toril. Ultimately the plans of the Shadovar are disrupted by the theft of the Karsestone. Nevertheless, western Faerûn continues to be beset by drought. The Sorcerer Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR Forgotten Realms Halruaa 1realms0 [179290000] Akhlaur and Zalathorm, who owe their long lives to certain magic they created together in their youth, face off against one another. Zalathorm destroys the red gem around his neck that houses the last remaining portion of their life-extending magic, killing them both. Immediately afterward, the survivors of the battle, together with the Cabal--a group of elf spirits recently freed from another, larger gem--resurrect Zalathorm. The Wizardwar Year of Wild Magic 1372 DR Forgotten Realms 100 1realms0 3rd-Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign Sourcebook Rage of Dragons Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms1 The lich Sammaster incites the wyrms of Faerûn into a mindless rampage. Year of Rogue Dragons Trilogy Queen of the Depths Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms Impiltur 1realms19 Queen Sambryl grants an audience with the avariel maestro Taegan who informs the Regent-Queen and her ministers of a Cult of the Dragon cell in the city of Lyrabar and of a lair within the Grey Forest. Sambryl dispatches an army into the Grey Forest, which is routed when an allied Bronze Dragon betrays them and incites The Rage in the other allied dragons. The Rage Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms Vaasa Damara 1realms0 Sammaster raises an army of orcs and giants in Vaasa by pretending to be the Witch-King reborn. The army takes the Bloodstone gates and floods into Damara. King Gareth Dragonsbane leads an army against the monstrous army but falls when wizards working for the Cult of the Dragon betray him. Gareth’s soul is trapped on the shadow plane. The Rite Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Lord of Stormweather Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms0 Crimson Gold Rain of Fire Year of Rogue Dragons 1373 DR Forgotten Realms 1realms1 One of the larger rocks comprising the Tears of Selûne inexplicably moves much closer to Toril, causing a solar eclipse over much of Faerûn. This rogue tear remained motionless over Toril for nearly a day before plummeting again. As it entered the atmosphere, Selûne’s tear separated into five large chunks, each cutting a flaming path through the sky. Those chunks then broke apart into thousands of smaller pieces. This event, witnessed by tens of thousands, was seen as an ill omen by many. Twilight Falling Dawn of Night Midnight's Mask Year of the Lightning Storms 1374 DR NR 3 Forgotten Realms High Forest 1realms1 [177380000] Daemonfey attack Tower Reilloch in Evermeet and steal part of the Gatekeeper crystal. Upon combining the final piece of the artifact, Sarya Dlardrageth uses the Gatekeeper crystal to free the fey'ri imprisoned within the Nameless Dungeon. The daemonfey gather an army of orcs and ogres in the ruins of Myth Glaurach, which soon marches against the elven villages of the High Forest. A branch of the fey’ri army assaults Evereska but is repelled by reinforcements lead by Seiveril Miritar of Evermeet. Forsaken House Year of the Lightning Storms 1374 DR 2 Forgotten Realms High Forest 1realms1 [177380000] House Dlardrageth invades Myth Drannor, destroying the Temple of Lathander. There, with the aid of the archdevil Malkizid, the demonfey raise an army of demons, devils, and yugoloths beneath the boughs of fabled Cormanthyr. Sarya Dlardrageth forms an alliance with Maalthiir of Hillsfar and Borstag Duncastle of Sembia against the elven army. Farthest Reach Year of the Lightning Storms 1374 DR 1 Forgotten Realms Cormanthyr 1realms1 [953667200 p.28] The demonfey are defeated, resulting in the reclamation of Myth Drannor and the Elven Court, and the coronation of Ilsevele Miritar as coronal of Cormanthyr. Final Gate