Timeline

DR = Dalelands Reckoning

1252 DR (Year of the Empty Goblet)

Vine-blight destroys grape crop--no wine!

1253 DR (Year of Beckoning Death)

Plague year in Cormyr, Sembia, and the Vast

1254 DR (Year of Silent Steel)

Rising power of thieves' guilds results in many assassinations
Corwin Freas, former Lord of Turmish, is assassinated

1257 DR (Year of the Killing Wave)

Tidal wave strikes Calimshan.

1259 DR (Year of the Vigilant Fist)

1260 DR (Year of the Broken Blade)

Battle of Lapendrar: Halacar of Aglarond launches an invasion of Thay, advancing along the Lapendrar. The Red Wizards destroy his army
Many peace treaties signed this year

1261 DR (Year of Bright Dreams)

Manshoon claims his seat on the Zhent council. He then founds the secret organization of the Zhentarim
Halacar of Aglarond dies of poisoning; his sister Ilione, an accomplished sorcerer, becomes queen
Azoun III assumes the throne of Cormyr.

1262 DR (Year of the Black Wind)

Killing storm raised by a Calishite mage.
Guild Wars in Waterdeep

1263 DR (Year of the Tressym)

As foretold by Alaundo, these creatures became widespread.
Fzoul Chembryl steps forward in Zhentil Keep to take up the reins of authority of the Dark Shrine of Bane

1264 DR (Year of the Shattered Altar)

Widespread tomb-robbing and sacrilege.
The druid Voolad Espiral, with the help of dark trees and other monsters, sacks Thruldar, an Estagundan community on the edge of the Lluirwood. Marchwardens and local halflings slay Voolad and contain his spirit inside the ruins with magic

1267 DR (Year of the Groaning Cart)

A bountiful harvest year.

1269 DR (Year of the Moat)

The half-orc bandit lord Thaurog builds Thaurog's Keep on the site of what is now Nesmé.
Joadath noted as being lord of Shadowdale.
Magisters founded in Waterdeep.
Salamber declared Regent of Cormyr.
Zhentil Keep grants Yûlash its independence. Though officially a free city, it is still quite secure in the grip of Zhentil Keep.
The joint forces from many cities of the Moonsea rebuild the defenses of the Citadel of the Raven

1273 DR (Year of the Wagon)

1275 DR (Year of the Blade)

1276 DR (Year of the Crumbling Keep)

1279 DR (Year of the Snarling Dragon)

Rhigaerd II assumes the throne of Cormyr from his regent uncle, Salamber.
Human kingdom of Thar established.
The gray dwarves of Underspires wage a five-decade-long war with their surface kin. 1280 DR (Year of the Manticore)

1281 DR (Year of the Cold Soul)

1282 DR (Year of Many Mists)

1285 DR (Year of the Blacksnake)

1286 DR (Year of the Rock)

1288 DR (Year of the Roaring Horn)

1290 DR (Year of the Whelm)

A Cult of the Dragon cell near Luskan destroys itself when the dragons and dracolich involved with the cell do battle over treasure
The zulkirs of Thay launch an invasion of Mulhorand that ravages Murghôm and the northern districts of that land.
Durpar and Estagund make a second, joint attempt to clear Valdorn of monsters. The march into Veldorn territory lasts only 3 days
A lich calling itself Sammaster appears in the Desertsmouth Mountains and begins gathering humanoids, undead, and dragons into an army
An adventuring company of paladins, the Company of Twelve, attack Sammaster's stronghold. Nine are killed, but the lich's physical form is destroyed. Survivors confirm that this indeed was Sammaster First-Speaker.
Dragonspear Castle falls.
The famed warrior Elfrin builds and fortifies a small keep along the High Road west of present-day Kheldell. He then proclaims himself ruler and "king" of all lands within a day's ride of his holding.
Throgh, son of Thaurog, is slain by human adventurers out of Waterdeep. They in turn are attacked by wyverns, which thereafter claim Thaurog's Keep for their lair.
Massacre on Watcher's Knoll of Tyrists by Joadath.
Noble families of Yûlash begin a bitter quarrel amongst themselves for the lordship of the city
The dwarven city of Ironfang emerges from its self-imposed exile.

1294 DR (Year of the Deep Moon)

1297 DR (Year of the Singing Skull)

1298 DR (Year of Pointed Bone)

1300 DR (Year of the Starfall)

Aumry and Syluné become lord and lady of Shadowdale.
Joadath of Shadowdale dies.
Lhestyn, the Masked Lady, infiltrates the Shadow Thieves guild and exposes it. Within the span of one bloody week, the Shadow Thieves of Waterdeep are either dead or fleeing

1301 DR (Year of the Trumpet)

Sponsored by merchant interests in Waterdeep and Neverwinter, a mercenary army rides against orc-ridden Illusk.
A cult of Tiamat becomes active in Unther.

1302 DR (Year of the Broken Helm)

Illusk is retaken and rebuilt with aid from Neverwinter, then renamed Luskan. Duergar under Illusk retreat to the Underdark.

1303 DR (Year of the Evening Sun)

Fall of the human kingdom of Thar
The Zhentilar force an army of ogres from Thar eastward, away from the Citadel of the Raven. The ogres soon overrun the unprepared city of Phlan

1305 DR (Year of the Creeping Fang)

1306 DR (Year of Thunder)

Moonsea War: Hulburg and Sulasspryn are defeated by Mulmaster. Mulmaster is later vanquished by an alliance between Sembia, Phlan, Hillsfar, Melvaunt, and Zhentil Keep
The Thunder Blessing: 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 referred to as the thunder children
Vangerdahast of Cormyr founds War Wizards.
The Dragon Run: An invasion of dragons and their armies sweeps down from Thar and besiege Phlan. Phlan's Moonsea allies, still recovering from the Moonsea War, are unable to come to their aid. The citizens of Phlan are quickly massacred and the city reduced to ruins.

1307 DR (Year of the Mace)

Azoun IV of Cormyr born
The Moonsea city of Sulasspryn suddenly and inexplicably collapses on itself, dropping into a large sinkhole. An entire city, and 7,500 people, were crushed in less than ten minutes. Sulasspryn was promptly abandoned for all time.
Algraetha the Enchantress slaughters the resident wyverns of Thaurog's Keep and rebuilds the settlement, which becomes known as Nesmé
Dungeon exploring comes into vogue.
Lhestyn becomes the Open Lord of Waterdeep. Construction begins on Lhestyn's (later Piergeiron's) Palace

1310 DR (Year of Storms)

A vast pirate fleet from the Nelanther attacks and conquers Luskan. The leaders of the pirate fleet (Taerl, Baram, Kurth, Suljack, and Rethnor) declare themselves the new rulers of the city, each taking the title of high captain.
The mage Arklem Greeth comes to Luskan and bypasses the ancient magical wards that Laeral Silverhand placed around the Host Tower of the Arcane. He forms the Brotherhood of the Arcane with the aid of the Old Ones--powerful liches who were once members of the legendary Grand Cabal of Illusk. Arklem names himself Archmage Arcane of the Brotherhood

1312 DR (Year of the Griffon)

Darkhold seized by the Black Network as Manshoon slays its lich-queen.
Teziir founded on the Dragonmere.
Red Sashes operating in Waterdeep.

1313 DR (Year of the Shattered Oak)

Valraxaxath, a black dragon dwelling in the Great Swamp, rises and terrorizes the countryside for four days and nights before vanishing again

1314 DR (Year of the Shadowtop)

The shadowtop tree flourishes this year.
Rhigaerd II, King of Cormyr, defeats the border raiders.
Piergeiron becomes the Unmasked Lord of Waterdeep.

1315 DR (Year of Spilled Blood)

War of the Returned Regent: Nanathlor Greysword, a native of Nimbral, becomes the green regent. He attempts to overthrow the rule of Pasuuk Rensha and free Loudwater, thus beginning the War of the Returned Regent.

1316 DR (Year of the Gulagoar)

Teshendale becomes part of the Zhent lands

1317 DR to 1323 DR

The Plague of Dragons: A plague sweeps through the Vilhon Reach. It became known as the Plague of Dragons in the area due to its visible effect of causing the skin to flake and the madness brought onto its victims.

1317 DR (Year of the Wandering Wyrm)

The first High Blade takes power in Mulmaster
Nanathlor Greysword becomes ruler of Loudwater after defeating Pasuuk Rensha and his followers at the battle of Tanglefork.
The Dragon Plague of the Inner Sea takes a huge toll in Unther.

1319 DR (Year of the Fallen Throne)

The kingship of Sossal ends in bloodshed

c. 1320 DR

As a result of the Thunder Blessing, the gold dwarves' burgeoning population, forces them to seek out new caverns to claim and settle across the South, upsetting the long held status quo of the southern Underdark

1320 DR (Year of the Watching Cold)

The Great Inner Sea Plague ravages the coast. The Thayans withdraw from the Wizards' Reach to escape the disease
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.
Akonhorus II becomes Pharaoh of Mulhorand.

1321 DR (Year of Chains)

King Zaor of Evermeet is murdered.
The Harpers are reorganized. Twilight Hall founded in Berdusk.
Darsson Spellmaker, later renowned for creating numerous spells, is born.

1322 DR (Year of Lurking Death)

Monstrous attacks at a 50-year high
Alasklerbanbastos, the Great Bone Wyrm, emerges from the Riders of the Sky and begins a summer-long reign of terror in Chessenta.
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.

1324 DR (Year of the Grimoire)

Many old magical tomes were discovered this year, sparking a renewed interest in magic
The Dragon Plague ends in Unther.

1325 DR (Year of the Great Harvests)

Beer and wine of this year are legendary
The Lord's Alliance is established.

1328 DR (Year of the Adder)

1331 DR (Year of the Leaping Dolphin)

Numerous high-ranking wizards among all the Guilds Arcane of Calimport, Almraiven, Volothamp, Memnon, and Keltar mysteriously abandon their homes and positions to depart on some mysterious mission within the Marching Mountains. More than 30 in all, they abandon their holdings and responsibilities for this unknown calling.

1332 DR (Year of the Sword and Stars)

Numerous goblin and hobgoblin tribes are reported on the move among the western Marching Mountains, though reports have numerous wizards at the heads of these hordes-the same wizards who went missing late last year under some mysterious calling.
Hansandrar Ilmeth, an archmage of Halruaa, creates the Mighty Rune of the Master, a magic "spelltome" of Deneir.

1333 DR (Year of the Striking Falcon)

Amnian Trade War. Founding of the Council of Six, unification of Amn.
Mulsparkh is founded along the northern bank of the River Memnon in the Duchy of Teshyllal near the end of this year by Calishite mercenaries and monsters at the secret instigation of the Twisted Rune.

1334 DR (Year of the Blazing Brand)

Mulsparkh's army destroys Crown Price Rythan of Tethyr, brother of King Alemander IV, and his army in the Battle of Nightflames. The armies of Calimshan destroy Mulsparkh itself shortly thereafter. The Sword of Starlight, a Tethyrian sword of state and a powerful magical item, is secreted away by Yuzas Nur yn Yusuf el Tiagar, a military officer with greater ambitions than abilities.
Hyarmon Hussilthar becomes Huhong of Rashemen.

1335 DR (Year of the Snow Winds)

Alusair Nacacia, future Steel Regent of Cormyr, is born.
Rhigaerd II dies in the waning days of this year
The Evereska Charter claims the Greycloak Hills for the elves.

1336 DR (Year of the Highmantle)

Azoun IV takes the throne of Cormyr.
The Zhentarim conquer Daggerdale.

1337 DR (Year of the Wandering Maiden)

Yûlashi nobles agree to abolish the lordship and instead rule by council.
Charles Oliver O'Kane becomes mayor of Ravens Bluff.

1338 DR (Year of the Wanderer)

Queen Sambryl takes throne of Impiltur.
Wandering Wyvern built in Sevenecho.
The Windblown Goat is built near the old stone markers at Bezentil. Other folk follow, founding a small town at the site.

1339 DR (Year of the Weeping Moon)

Aumry slain; Jyordhan becomes lord of Shadowdale.
Samas Kul becomes Master of the Guild of Foreign Trade, a minor post at the time.

1340 DR (Year of the Lion)

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.
Battle of the River Rising in Featherdale between the forces of Sembia and the Cult of the Dragon.

1341 DR (Year of the Gate)

The Golden Griffon Eyes, an all-woman adventuring band from Selgaunt, charted by Azoun's hand.

1344 DR (Year of Moonfall)

Retreat of the elves from Cormanthor begins.
The last moon elves of Ardeep abandon their forest home to heed the call of the Retreat... Samas-Kul arranges the concession of a small Thayan Quarter in the city of Procampur, creating the first of the Thayan enclaves.

1345 DR (Year of the Saddle)

Plagues claim many among the Sword Coast port cities south of Baldur's Gate
Jyordhan slain by Khelben Arunsun of Waterdeep. Time of No Lords (until 1348 DR) in Shadowdale.
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

1346 DR (Year of the Bloodbird)

Naval Battle of Lisen Sands
The Friendly Arm inn built
Rumors of 80,000 dark elves living in the Forest of Mir leads some to panic in Calimport, with many entering the Muzad with thoughts of exterminating all they find below. Others more pragmatically arrange slave-trade agreements with known drow agents, lining their pockets with Underdark coin. Most sensibly laugh at the unfounded rumor and at the panic it causes Tethyr and many Calishite holdings
Azoun IV, King of Cormyr, charters the Knights of Myth Drannor.
The Sword Herald refuge, Dawninghunt, is found by adventurers. Within is discovered a chest of over a thousand large and splendid emeralds as well as four big, extensive spellbooks and several items of minor magic
Selfaril becomes High Blade of Mulmaster.
Bhaal's avatar, the "Ravager", is banished from Moonshae Islands. Tristan Kendrick becomes high king of Moonshaes

1347 DR (Year of the Bright Blade)

Hulburg is decimated by an onslaught of Zhentish forces combined with a horde of orcs. The city of Hulburg is no more. Only a few people remain in the area, mostly in the outlying lands
The Ten Black Days of Eleint: 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
Zhengyi the Witch-King rises to power.

1348 DR (Year of the Spur)

Khelben gives Pendent of Ashaba to Knights of Myth Drannor. Doust Sulwood chosen to be lord of Shadowdale
Selfaril kills his predecessor and becomes High Blade of Mulmaster.

1349 DR (Year of the Bridle)

The Treacherous Stab: Harper agents kill three Rundeen leaders and fifty lesser agents.

1350 DR (Year of the Morningstar)

Elminster retires to Shadowdale.
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.

1351 DR (Year of the Crown)

Plague in Baldur's Gate.
Warlock's Crypt discovered
The apprentice wizard Akar Kessel discovers Crenshinibon the Crystal Shard, hidden for centuries beneath the snow in Icewind Dale
The Red Wizards obtain a concession in Telflamm. This grows into the largest of the Thayan enclaves, as it is a distribution center for Thayan goods throughout much of northern Faerûn

1352 DR (Year of the Dragon)

Barbarians of The Ride destroy a large Zhentarim caravan en route to Glister.
Pasha Balik begins his rule in Zazesspur with the hidden aid of the Knights of the Shield
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

1353 DR (Year of the Arch)

Night Masks become secret rulers of Westgate
Randal Morn kills Malyk of Daggerdale.
Doust Sulwood retires to Arabel. Mourngrym Amcathra becomes lord of Shadowdale

1354 DR (Year of the Bow)

Maalthiir becomes ruler of Hillsfar.
Prosperous harvest in the Realms.
The Wyrmskull Throne is discovered by the Cowled Wizards of Amn.
House of the Lady (Temple of Tymora) established in Shadowdale
Mulmaster's fleet is destroyed in a large navel battle with ships of Zhentil Keep
The High Captains of Luskan come fully under the sway of the Arcane Brotherhood, cementing its secret rule over the city.

1355 DR (Year of the Harp)

Zhentil Keep attacks its Moonsea allies and takes Citadel of the Raven as its own
Civil war breaks out in Yûlash. Zhentil Keep and Hillsfar move troops to Yûlash.
Retreat of the elves from Cormanthor reaches its peak
Shaerl Rowanmantle sent by Vangerdahast to Shadowdale. Shaerl and Mourngrym wed.
Helm Dwarf-friend becomes the sixth Ruling Master of Sundabar

1356 DR (Year of the Worm)

Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar kill the white dragon Icingdeath
Bruenor Battlehammer slays the shadow dragon Shimmergloom, drives out its servant duergar, and proclaims himself the Eighth King of Mithral Hall.
Selfaril of Mulmaster and the tharchioness of Thay, known as the First Princess of Thay, exchange gifts.
The most recent flight of dragons occurs, causing much havoc across Faerûn. Though the Cult of the Dragon claims responsibility, the true cause of such events remains a mystery.
Cormyr seizes Tilverton.
Princess Alusair Nacacia runs away, vanishing from the royal palace in Suzail
Death of Syluné of Shadowdale
Lashan of Scardale attempts to take over the Dalelands and fails.
Lyran the Pretender attacks Shadowdale.
Demons tunnel from Hellgate Keep to the Nameless Dungeon.

1357 DR (Year of the Prince)

Salamander War: A Thayan army reinforced by fire elementals takes Escalant and Laothkund. Most of the Wizards' Reach is under Thayan control
Aumark Lithyl unifies Ruathym.
Horustep III takes the throne of Mulhorand at age 11
King Virdin of Damara killed in battle with Zhengyi the Witch-King
Moander, god of corruption, is accidentally woken from a magical slumber deep beneath the ruins of Yûlash. He causes much devastation before being banished.
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.
Shond Tharovin, a Calishite wizard, steals the Tome of the Unicorn from the Green Room of Ruathym.
Maalthiir overthrows the council of Hillsfar and assumes control of the city.
Gauntlgrym is rediscovered.
Luskan's ships attack Ruathym, plundering much of the island and sinking its fleet. Luskan's forces establish a presence there, subjugate the local population, and take control of Ruathym's shipping.

1358 DR (Year of Shadows)

The Time of Troubles: 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).
On the night of the Fall of the Gods, accompanied by fire from the sky, Bane's spirit falls from the heavens, directly on top of his dark temple in Zhentil Keep, the Black Altar. The force of the landing destroys the temple, save for the throne room that served as an alter of power for Bane. This event is remembered by Zhents as the Arrival.
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.
The Shadow Thieves lose the entire membership of the Shade Council and two-thirds of their assassin members thanks to the machinations of the gods. In response, they undergo a sweeping reorganization.
Mourngrym and Shaerl of Shadowdale have a son, Scotti.
Ao dissolves the Imaskari planar barrier, allowing the manifestations of Mulhorandi deities to leave Toril and rejoin their divine essences
Battle of Keeper's Dale: 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.
The Ebondeath Sect in the Mere of Dead Men collapses when Myrkul is destroyed
The Lords' Alliance expels Luskan's forces from Ruathym by applying combined diplomatic and military pressure. Luskan and the allied island realms of the Trackless Sea join to form the Captain's Confederation.
Tiamat slays Gilgeam, and Unthalass is heavily damaged during their battle.
The Roar of Shadows: Malar attempts to enter the confines of the Gulhmere Forest--to destroy the druids there--but was challenged by Nobanion and driven northwest toward the Sword Coast
Silvanus is seen roaming in Winterwood and the heart of the Chondalwood. He also reportedly blessed the island of Ilighôn during the Long Night.

1359 DR (Year of the Serpent)

The Horde: 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
The Horde: 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.
Thousands of refugees stream across Lake Ashane fleeing the Tuigan Horde. A few of the more determined head toward Uthmere and settle along the Great Road. To this day, the people of the Great Dale refer to these people as "the newcomers".
Damara united by Gareth Dragonsbane, who is soon crowned as its king.
Myrmeen Lhal, Lady of Arabel, confronts and exposes The Night Parade in Calimport.
Zhengyi the Witch-King is destroyed.
The high priests of Gilgeam flee with Unther's military elite to the Citadel of Black Ash.
Mount Ugruth briefly awakens with a few rumbles. This minor volcanic activity was sufficient to briefly open a portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire. Dozens of magmins are released into the volcano's steaming heart. Some of these creatures emerge to cause havoc in the surrounding area from time to time.

1360 DR (Year of the Turret)

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