Forgotten Realms chronology, 0 - 499

1	The Year of Sunrise
	The Standing Stone erected; Dalereckoning begins. Empire of Shoon established in Calimshan.
10	The Year of Dreams
20	The Year of Fallen Fury
	The Shieldmeet becomes an important date in Faerun. Iljak grows into a major trade city. Few villages remain outside a 50-mile radius of the expanding city.
25	The Year of Many Runes
	Church of Deneir founded.
26	The Year of Opening Doors
	Cormyr founded by Obarskyr family. Faerlthann (? to 55), 1st King of Cormyr.
50
	The Vilhon Reach grows. By this time, Hlondeth establishes itself as both a port city and a major landmark along the Tunway. The cities of Mussum, Samra, and Arrabar spring up along the southeastern shores of the Vilhon. Daroush, Torl, and Asple are established on the northwestern shore.
52
	The first permanent farms are established in the Waterdeep area by locally settling tribes.
68
	Drow build a prison in the Lost Level of Undermountain.
75	The Year of Clinging Death
	Plague racks the civilised Realms (Empires of the Sands, Vilhon Reach). More than 50% of the total population of the Vilhon is killed in as little as 10 years. Alaundo the Seer arrives in Candlekeep.
108	The Year of the Flood
	First great flood of the River Alamber nearly destroys Unthalass.
112	The Year of the Tusk
	Date of oldest recognised map of Cormyr and the Dales. Height of the Western Kingdoms (Asram, Anauria and Hlondeth).
125
	The city of Ormath is established on the Shining Plains. Hlondeth's population soars as a trade road--the Pikeman's Folly -- is built between the two cities.
132
	Dempster Turmish declares himself Mayor of Alaghon. He sends his mercinaries against his rivals. A brief, bloody civil war erupts in Alaghon, and Dempster emerges as undisputed leader.
135
	Arrabar's military forces wipe out the city of Mimph.
137
	On the twelfth day of Flamerule, the army of Iljak engages the forces of Mussum along the Sandshore. The battle rages for a fortnight until early Eleasius, when Samran forces sack the city of Iljak and attack ist forces on the unprotected left flank. Iljak surrenders, and the twin forces of Mussum and Samra enslave the survivors.
139
	By this time, the deforestation of the Chondalwood is in full swing. The city of Shamph is established along the Emerald Corridor, a road stretching from Shamph to Arrabar.
143
	Lumberjacks in the Chondalwood are halted by a large force of elves. Lord Anthony Illistine creates an alliance of the free cities of the region.
144
	Battle of Elven Tears. The alliance of free cities in Chondath attacks the elves. Ariel- Than, an elven city, is burned to the ground, and more than 2,000 elves die in the war. The survivors reportedly flee deeper into the wood to the city of Rucien-Xan, a mythical elven home. Six months after the Battle of Elven Tears, Lord Anthony Illistine is named governer of Chondath, and the city-states are finally united under one leader.
145
	Dempster Turmish continues his campaign to conquer the Vilhon area. Hlondeth is beseiged. Alaghonian forces are unable to mount an effective seige without closing off access to the Vilhon, and after six months Dempster ends the seige.
146
	Lord Dempster attempts a second seige of Hlondeth, but is again defeated, this time by the city's high walls and a powerful barrage of magic.
150
	Lord Dempster rebuilds his army for a third attempt at Hlondeth, but dies in his sleep before it is ready. His wife, Florentine, becomes ruler and immediately calls off the attack.
154
	Lady Florentine of Turmish is assassinated, setting off endless rounds of political maneuvering by various merchant houses. This 100-year gap in leadership becomes known as the Calmwaters, and the region flourishes.
163	The Year of the Screeching Vole
	Last reported use of the Ring of Winter in Cormyr. The village of Elmwood is established as a small waystation for ship traffic to and from the River Lis and the Moonsea.
168
	Halaster's Hold, the wizard's tower and fortified ramparts, is built to the north and west of the farms in the Waterdeep area.
188
	King Uthgrael Aumar (? to 216) marries Syndrel Hornweather (? To 216).
192
	Elthryn Aumar (192 to 224), the father of Elminster, is born to Uthgrael and Syndrel Aumar.
c.200
	Anauria noted as being destroyed by goblins. Tribes of barbarians from the south invade southern Unther and Mulhorand and are utterly defeated.
205
	Mulhorand & Unther chase defeated barbarians back to their base settlement and exterminate them. A dying shaman prophesies that their empires shall soon crumble.
210
	Elthryn Aumar marries Amrythale Goldsheaf, a forester's daughter.
211
	Drow assaults force the last dwarves of Clan Melairkyn to seal themselves within the Lost Level of Undermountain. Four tribes of barbarians fleeing the legions of Unther and Mulhorand settle in Dambrath and become known as the Arkaiun.
212	The Year of Awakening Magic
	Elminster, son of Prince Elthryn and Amrythale Goldsheaf, is born in Heldon.
216	The Year of the Battle Horns
	The known Northlands erupt in battle as many orc bands vie for supremacy; countless thousands of goblinkin perish. King Uthgrael of Athalantar dies; his sons, the "Warring Princes," begin open battle for the throne.
217
	Cauln Aumar (191 to 217) of Athalantar is slain by a Calishite wizard in the employ of his brother Elthaun.
218	The Year of Dancing Lights
	Will o' wisps are seen in profusion all over Faerun in this year. Belaur Aumar (189 to 240), 1st son of Uthgrael, King of Athalantar. He organizes the Magelords.
224	The Year of the Flaming Forests
	In the winter that opens this year, many forest fires rage across the Northlands. An orc chieftain, Gluthtor, emerges victorious at the Battle of Bloodrivers and spends the year uniting the orcs under his command. Elthryn and Amrythale Aumar killed by the archmage Undarl. The Lion Sword is broken.
225	The Year of Shattered Skulls
	Gluthtor's great orc horde is turned back by the elves of the Sword Coast lands at the cost of much of their strength, in the Battles of Five Falcons and Hungry Arrows.
226	The Year of the Empty Turret
	Despite the lack of major wars, disease and widespread lawlessness take many fighting-men to their graves all over Faerun this year.
227	The Year of the Raised Banner
	The three small realms of Meiritin, a halfling realm in now eastern Amn; the human realm of Shavinar north of present-day Baldur's Gate; and Tathtar at the western end of the Vilhon Reach are all founded. The dwarves of the Alaoreaum fight an epic battle with the red dragon Stormcrossing. The dwarves win, but the humans are alerted to their presence in the mountains.
228	The Year of the Loremasters
	Several sages publish important histories of human magical achievements in the summer of this year, winning widespread fame. At this time, Elminster is an outlaw in the Horn Hills, on the borders of Athalantar.
229	The Year of the Black Flame
	A cabal of wizards calling themselves "The Black Flame" forms in Unther and destroys several armies sent by local rulers to slay them. They leave a legacy of powerful spells that later form much of the arsenal of the Red Wizards of Thay. During this year, Elminster, using the name Eladar the Dark, is active as a thief in Hastarl, capital of Athalantar.
230	The Year of the Wailing Dryads
	Trees are felled all over the human-held lands of Faerun this year, and many roads begun, cutting into the heart of once impassable woodlands. Dalagar "Longwalker" becomes king of Andlath (a vanished realm that flourished on what is now the Shining Plains), and begins construction of a trade road linking the Sword Coast lands with the Vilhon Reach.
231	The Year of the Mist Dragon
	A gigantic dragon of this rare species appears in the lands around the Sea of Fallen Stars in the spring of this year, challenging and slaying any dragon it can find.
232	The Year of the Leaping Centaur
	In Andlath, centaur herds break free of human slavery there, shattering that realm into small, besieged territories and outposts.
233	The Year of Much Ale
	A rich barley harvest this year makes beer plentiful and good in the lands around the Sea of Fallen Stars. As a member of the Brave Blades adventuring band, "Elmara" (Elminster) is busy exploring old ruins, dungeons, and subterranean holds in the lands north and west of Athalantar. The Brave Blades plunder the Floating Tower of the archwizard Ondil of the Many Spells.
234	The Year of Bloodflowers
	A red-leafed wildflower, called the "bloodflower" for its hue and prevalence on open plains that often become battlefields, seems to grow everywhere this year.
235	The Year of Drawn Knives
	Intrigue, wars of succession, and assassinations are rife all across Faerun; it is a time of defiance, violence, and short tempers. Elmara (Elminster) is studying and adventuring with the sorceress Myrjala.
236	The Year of Plaque Clouds
	A mage in Mulhorand devises a spell that creates clouds of poisonous gas that last several days. The wizard is slain by fearful neighbours and rival wizards, but not before someone steals at least one of the spells involved. Elmara (Elminster) continues to study and adventure with Myrjala, traveling widely in Faerun.
237	The Year of the Disappearing Dragons
	Ansryn Tehvyae, a crazed hermit-mage who dwells in Tsharoon (a land since swallowed by the Quoya Desert) develops a new spell that teleports unwitting and unwilling dragons from place to place, from afar. At the end of the year, Tehvyae is identified by the wisest, most furious surviving dragons, and destroyed. Elmara's magic grows to outstrip Myrjala's; they decide to part and Elminster reveals his true gender to his teacher.
238	The Year of Many Mushrooms
	Damp, cloudy weather and widespread rotting diseases promote wild growth of mushrooms all across northern Faerun. Elminster goes mage-hunting across Faerun, trying to defeat evil mages and gain their powers. Myrjala and Elminster destroy Ilhundyl the Mad Mage of the Calishar. They reveal their love for each other, and decide to dwell and work together. Dalagar "Longwalker," King of Andlath, completes his road linking Athkatla to Ormath.
239	The Year of the Wandering Leucrotta
	A sudden increase in the numbers of leucrotta drives many of these nasty creatures to roam across the North, each seeking its own territory. Elminster and Myrjala work together, building their powers for a planned assault on Athalantar.
240	The Year of the Chosen
	Elminster shatters the rule of the magelords, slaying King Beluar; the outlaw knight Helm Stoneblade is crowned king of Athalantar. Myrjala reveals herself as the goddess Mystra; Elminster becomes one of Mystra's Chosen and is sent to Cormanthor.
c.250
	Halaster Blackcloak makes Undermountain his domain.
254	The Year of the Ghost Horse
257
	Mt. Ugruth, a volcano near the city of Hlondeth, erupts, blackening the skies for months. Under the cover of the eruption, Chondath invades and conquers Hlondeth.
260
	Chondath establishes the frontier towns of Timindar and Orbech. The Grand Druid of the Gulthmere issues several warning to Chondath regarding the continued cutting of the Chondalwood, but is ignored. A gold and silver rush in the Deepwing Mountains begins. Lachom is founded, and is swiftly controlled by Chondath.
261	The Year of Soaring Stars
	Laying of the mythal at Myth Drannor, a city created for all races. "Lady Steel" agrees to lead the Harpers. Elven and human mages devise spells needed to sail the skies in this year, and new skyships are seen in Faerun--the first such craft outside of Halruua since the fall of Netheril.
267
	Battle of Fallen Trees. The Chondathian logging towns of Timindar and Orbech are destroyed by elves attacking from within the Chondalwood. The Crushed Helm Massacre. Chondath forces are led into a trap inside the Chondalwood. Of 10,000 men, only about 200 survive and escape the elves and wood giants.
270
	Chondath troops begin massing at the southern border of Turmish. The squabbling merchant houses unite behind the rule of Alesam Mischwin. The two forces reach a stalemate, and Chondath retreats.
277
	Discovery of a gold deposit in the Aphrunn Mountains creates the city of Aelor almost overnight.
278
	The population of the Vilhon soars; many mercenaries are hired this year.
282
	The Aelor gold mines run dry.
284
	The city of Aelor is reduced to a ghost-town.
285
	The slave-nation of Nimpeth is founded and becomes the first Vilhon city-state to withstand the armies of Chondath.
c.300
	Asram and Hlondath recorded as having been destroyed by the desert. A bardic college called the Academia Vilhonus is founded, and starts the Turmish custom of painting dots on the foreheads of learned men.
307
	The Seven, Halaster's apprentices, abandon Halaster's Hold and enter the dark ways of Undermountain. The tower and surface holdings fall into decay and ruin. All settlers avoid this walled "cursed" enclosure.
c.310
	Chondath organizes the practice of each Vilhon realm sending troops every four years to Southsands, to engage in a mock war.
320
	The cities of Nleeth and Amah are founded as training centers for warriors competing in the Vilhon games.
326
	The cities of Ormath and Lheshayl meet on the Field of Tears over a land dispute. The two sides battle for more than a week before the Tenpaw wemic tribe drives both sides from the field.
348
	Northkeep, the first human settlement in the Moonsea North, is founded. A group of outlaws, fleeing the justice of Mulhorand, settle in and found Ulgarth.
c.350
	Creation of Northkeep. Shoonish warriors battle on the Fields of the Dead.
352
	The Great Fire of Alaghon.
c.360
	House of Stone built by Turgo Ironfist.
367
	Phlan is founded.
384
	Silverymoon Ford built as a rope-and-wood bridge over the shallows at the bend in the River Rauvin.
374
	The House of Silvanus is established on the isle of Ilighon.
379
	Azoun I (? to 393), King of Cormyr.
c.400
	The city of Escalaunt is founded by Unther.
400	The Year of the Blue Shield
	Northkeep sunk between the waves. The city of Phlan is leveled by the humanoid hordes attacking Northkeep. Chondath aides the cities of Chondathian (Saerloon) and Chauncelgaunt (Selgaunt) against orc and goblin hordes. After the hordes are driven off, Chondath keeps soldiers in the two cities.
403
	Silverymoon Ford becomes a permanent stone bridge with carvings of unicorns along its length.
427
	Duar (? to 449), King of Cormyr.
429
	King Duar of Cormyr defeats an orcish army near the King's Forest.
447
	The Moonsilver Inn is built at the northern end of Silverymoon Ford.
c.450
	Shoon empire collapses in what is now Calimshan.
459
	Silverymoon Ford becomes Silver Village as a logging camp is built around the inn and bridge.
466
	Deadly disease brought to Great Glacier by Treasure Hunters from Sossal. Hundreds of Angulutians and caribou succumb to the sickness.
472
	Ulbaereg Bloodhand conquers and unites tribes living in Waterdeep area. A plague wipes out the city of Mussum. More than 75% of the population is killed, and the plague lurks in the ruins to this day.
482
	Delthuntle and Laothkund break free of Unther.

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