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29/12/2013 – 5/1/2014

 * ...that a yathrinshee was an elite priestess of Kiaransalee, and wielded both divine and arcane necromantic magic?
 * ...that there were numerous forms of jewelry in the Realms?
 * ...that in the Year of the Smoking Brazier, 165 DR, the Triton Protectorate of Pumana rose to power in Serôs?
 * ...that Parise Ulfbinder was a Netherese lord of 1484 DR with an interest in the Chosen of the gods?
 * ...that the Council of Mages advised the king of Cormyr on all magical matters and helped developed laws on magic use?

5/1/2014 – 12/1/2014

 * ...that Yattara was a succubus who served the demon lord Graz'zt as his spymaster?
 * ...that Lake Ashane was a glacial lake on the border of Rashemen that was home to water spirits?
 * ...that Khuumal's baldric was a studded leather baldric that warmed and healed its wearer?
 * ...that Lashan Aumersair, would-be conqueror of the Dalelands, was a direct descendent of Elminster Aumar?
 * ...that the City of Judgment was the grim afterlife of followers of Kelemvor and Jergal, as well as the Faithless and False?

12/1/2014 – 19/1/2014

 * ...that the Skortchclaw tribe of orcs from the Spine of the World were involved in an uprising in Menzoberranzan?
 * ...that Wolmad's Camp was home to a Sky Pony tribe who took to banditry?
 * ...that Lysalis was a fey'ri wizard who served Kaanyr Vhok of the Scoured Legion during their assault on Sundabar?
 * ...that the Giantspire Mountains formed the border between Damara and Narfell and were home to hobgoblins?
 * ...that the Army of the Black Spider was formed by the noble houses of Menzoberranzan to defeat the duergar army of Gracklstugh?

19/1/2014 – 26/1/2014

 * ...that Lady Polaris was a 35th level arcanist that raised the Netherese enclave of Delia?
 * ...that sheen was an ornamental stone that allowed the spellcaster to control the color of the radiance by adding it to the material component of spells that created light?
 * ...that worshipers of Waukeen commemorated the return of their goddess from the Abyss each year on 24 Nightal?
 * ...that an Amulet of Laeral's Tears bestowed increased health upon the wearer?
 * ...that the drow House Melarn fell during the destruction of Ched Nasad in 1372 DR?

26/1/2014 – 2/2/2014

 * ...that in −1507 DR Lady Polaris, future archmage of the enclave of Delia, was born in Netheril?
 * ...that the Geildirion of Cimbar was a book of secret lore that lay in Myth Drannor until it was retrieved by drow in 1372 DR?
 * ...that Crown Prince Horgar Steelshadow was the gray dwarf ruler of Gracklstugh who led an attack on Menzoberranzan?
 * ...that Dungeons and Dragons: Neverwinter is a free-to-play MMORPG set in Neverwinter following an attack by Valindra Shadowmantle and a dracolich?
 * ...that the windswept island of Falconsrise in the Trackless Sea was used as a hermitage by priests of Ilmater?

2/2/2014 – 9/2/2014

 * ...that Karzon Kul was a dwarven ruffian in Loudwater who picked fights with people at the Fisher's Friend Pub?
 * ...that Kyorli was the rat familiar of Gromph Baenre, the Archmage of Menzoberranzan?
 * ...that a ship of chaos was a ghastly vehicle that was able to sail between the planes?
 * ...that Kabril Ali al-Sara al-Zalazil was the shrewd and open-minded Great Khan of the dao on the Elemental Plane of Earth?
 * ...that a quth-maren was a frightful undead creature formed from the flayed corpses of rival clerics by priestesses of Kiaransalee?

9/2/2014 – 16/2/2014

 * ...that stonefire was widely used to burn stone buildings and webs in the drow cities of Menzoberranzan and Ched Nasad?
 * ...that Seldra Tylmarande attempted to claim the throne of Neverwinter by pretending to be its "Lost Heir"?
 * ...that Rise of the King is the second book of the Companions Codex series by R.A. Salvatore?
 * ...that in the Year of the Cowled Defender, 189 DR, the mighty berserker Bregg the Strong led a bloody revolt against the Witches of Rashemen?
 * ...that, on Flamerule 22, worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Blinding in honor of the Maimed God?

16/2/2014 – 23/2/2014

 * ...that Old Dulwar's Leatherworks operated as a safe-house for freedom fighters during the Zhent occupation of Daggerdale?
 * ...that in the Year of the Fanged Gauntlet, 202 DR, Eltabranar invaded Mulhorand and Unther, instigated by the demon lord Eltab?
 * ...that Zandess Danthiir fled her feuding noble parents in Tethyr to become a paladin of Tyr and Ilmater?
 * ...that Corpsehaven was a settlement in the Blood Rift constructed of thousands of corpses used as bricks?
 * ...that in the Year of the Crystal Casket, 249 DR, all members of a cabal of wizards in Unther named The Black Flame were lost or slain?

23/2/2014 – 2/3/2014

 * ...that Sir Guth of the Order of the Golden Cup rose from the dead to complete his holy task for Ilmater, the Broken God?
 * ...that Marpenoth 22 is the traditional birthday of the goddess Tymora, Lady Luck, and celebrated as Starfall by her faithful?
 * ...that eyes of the spider was Lolthite magic item that granted enhanced magical sight, at the cost of the wearer's eye?
 * ...that the Floshin Estates had been owned by House Floshin sun elves for longer than recorded human history?
 * ...that Feliane was an elven priestess of the drow goddess Eilistraee in Cormanthor and Velarswood?

2/3/2014 – 9/3/2014

 * ...that Hasicor Danali led the Leaves of Learning temple of Oghma in Highmoon and practiced the longhorn flute?
 * ...that in the Year of the Jolly Mongrels, 286 DR, immigrant halfling tavern-keepers prospered in Myth Drannor?
 * ...that Adanac Harpell was the elder of the Harpells and a spokesman for the town of Longsaddle?
 * ...that the Spellguard were a magical security force for the city of Silverymoon and the rest of Luruar?
 * ...that Prath Baenre was a drow student wizard who aided Gromph Baenre in the Siege of Menzoberranzan?

9/3/2014 – 16/3/2014

 * ...that the Tome of Torment was the holiest and most contested book of the church of Ilmater and took the form of a horse-hair shirt?
 * ...that Great Caliph Husam al-Balil, the brilliant but flighty ruler of the djinn, enjoyed a grand procession preceded by a gust of wind?
 * ...that in the Year of the Late Sun, 300 DR, the Academia Vilhonus college began painting dots on the forehead to indicate learning?
 * ...that Rhavauz was an officer of the guards of the drow outpost of Szith Morcane, and that she wielded a two-bladed sword?
 * ...that the Friendly Flounder was a tavern in the Dock Ward of Waterdeep famous for its fried fish?
 * ...that ashira were friendly and joyful spirits that dwelt within orchards of fruit trees in Zakhara?

16/3/2014 – 23/3/2014

 * ...that the Hidden were a drow resistance force in Maerimydra during the occupation of Kurgoth Hellspawn and Irae T'sarran in 1372 DR?
 * ...that in the Year of the Bright Plumage, 320 DR, the Infernal Death plague afflicted cities in Calimshan, leaving exploding corpses?
 * ...that the slow boon spell required a shard of bone painted with the symbol of Ilmater to slowly heal one's wounds?
 * ...that copper automatons were enchanted statues of copper and clockwork used as warriors and laborers in Zakhara?
 * ...that Rhys Ravenwind was a Harper bard who was friends with both Danilo Thann and Arilyn Moonblade?

23/3/2014 – 30/3/2014

 * ...that in the Year of Blushing Stars, 346 DR, seven elf officers of the Akh'Velahr were court martialed for cruelty to non-elven soldiers?
 * ...that the Northern Wastes of Kara-Tur were actually home to diverse tribes and races with rich cultures, such as the Wu-haltai?
 * ...that a cairn spell was used by Brother Waelarn, a rogue priest of Ilmater, to kill Sir Guth beneath a mound of stones?
 * ...that Marrake al-Sidan al-Hariq ben Lazan was the Sultan of the Efreet and an inveterate gambler on nightmare races?
 * ...that Idalia's flute was a magic flute carved by a monk of the Yellow Rose and played by the assassin Artemis Entreri?

30/3/2014 – 6/4/2014

 * ...that, in −1650 DR, dwarf cultists of Baphomet constructed the Unspoken Hall under the cover of a new adamantine mine?
 * ...that a heavy aspergillum was a weaponized aspergillum, wielded only by priests of Ilmater in the kingdom of Impiltur?
 * ...that Hluthvar was a town lying in the Sunset Vale, east of the Reaching Woods and west of the Sunset Mountains?
 * ...that Larala Dumian was a half-drow fang of Lolth who went slowly insane after the Silence of the Spider Queen?
 * ...that Texter was a paladin and Masked Lord of Waterdeep, but preferred to be out of the city fighting monsters?
 * ...that the rocky Akashnu Mountains of Malatra were once home to the capital city of the Kuong Kingdom?

6/4/2014 – 13/4/2014

 * ...that in the Year of the Blue Shield, 400 DR, the monstrous H'Calos the Star Worm hatched from an egg that fell to earth in Far Payit?
 * ...that favor of Ilmater spell allowed a priest of Ilmater to take on the injuries of another, and even to sacrifice themselves to save a life?
 * ...that Fulgath was a crooked merchant of caravan supplies operating in Dagger Falls, until he was caught by priests of Lathander?
 * ...that the Twin Towers of the Eternal Eclipse were together a temple to Cyric in the Small Teeth mountains of Amn?
 * ...that Kurkle was a hell hound canomorph who served as a guide in the Elemental Plane of Fire in 1373 DR?

13/4/2014 – 20/4/2014

 * ...that Houndaer Tuin'Tarl was a drow who launched a rebellion against the priestesses of Lolth during her Silence?
 * ...that in the Year of the Awakening Treant, 447 DR, the High Council became the official government of Durpar, ending the trade wars?
 * ...that a hair shirt of Ilmater was woven of horse hair and allowed the wearer to cure the wounds of others?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #346 presented a detailed look at Impiltur, the Forgotten Kingdom, as well as an ecology of rust monsters?
 * ...that Vhissilka was a marilith commander fighting in the Blood War, who was caught in a stray chunk of the Blood Rift?

20/4/2014 – 27/4/2014

 * ...that Gundarlund Island endured winter eight months of the year, and was surrounded by over a mile of sea ice by Alturiak?
 * ...that House Melarn was the most devoted to Lolth in the drow city of Menzoberranzan, and accused other houses of blasphemy?
 * ...that in the Year of the Galloping Gorgon, 503 DR, seven halfling scouts of the Akh'Velahr defeated a cult of Moander?
 * ...that the robe of gentle repose halted decomposition in an undead creature that wore it, enabling it to pass among the living?
 * ...that Rebrum was a traveling merchant of Sheirtalar whose bawdy and popular autobiography, Life of Rebrum, was often copied?

27/4/2014 – 4/5/2014

 * ...that the Tethyamar Trail was used by the Tethyamar dwarves to ship metals between their holds before human settlement?
 * ...that Kyrnill Melarn was once the matron mother of House Kenafin in Menzoberranzan, until its merger with House Horlbar?
 * ...that the illithids of Phanlinksal once invaded Menzonberranzan, but they were defeated and many executed by House Oblodra?
 * ...that N'asr was the god of the dead of the Bedine people of the Anauroch?
 * ...that in the Year of the Shattered Manacles, 533 DR, Mameluk slave warriors in Calimshan revolted and founded a free state?
 * ...that the Iron Helm of Heroes was an artifact of Ilmater with healing powers, possessed by Lord Tessaril Winter of Eveningstar?

4/5/2014 – 11/5/2014

 * ...that Tooman Thendrik led a Ghaunadaur cult to destabilize the Kiaransalee worshipers occupying the drow outpost of Szith Morcane?
 * ...that Q'Xorlarrin was a drow settlement in the dwarven ruins of Gauntlgrym, based around the Great Forge heated by a fire primordial?
 * ...that the Citadel of Black Ash, once a brown dragon's lair, was home to the last fanatical remnants of the church of Gilgeam?
 * ...that in the Year of the Melding, 557 DR, the forces of Phalorm defeated the hobgoblin army ravaging the dwarf duchy of Hunnabar?
 * ...that Priam Agrivar, a paladin of Tyr, was struck by the Staff of Withering and left a drunken beggar, until he recovered his courage?

11/5/2014 – 18/5/2014

 * ...that K'yorl Odran, Matron Mother of House Oblodra of Menzoberranzan, was tricked into joining Baenre's attack on Mithral Hall?
 * ...that enlarge person, which doubled a person in size, was invented by Aksa the Destroyer during the time of Netheril?
 * ...that kir-lanan were born out of the deaths of the gods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul, and thereafter sought the deaths of all gods?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #3, published in 1976, introduced berserkers and samurai to the Dungeons & Dragons game?
 * ...that Hlarkus Baltreyo, the Zulkir of Illusion in Thay in the late 15th century DR, was attacked by Neverwintan adventurers?
 * ...that Georg Redfell was the mayor of the village of West Harbor on the Sword Coast and hosted its Harvest Fair in 1374 DR?
 * ...that in the Year of the Loose Coins, 580 DR, Ecamane Truesilver became the first human to study the Quess'Ar'Teranthvar?
 * ...that Vajra Valmeyjar was once a gladiator of the Arena of Blood in Manshaka, and a heroine of Waterdeep's Selûne's Smile tavern?

18/5/2014 – 25/5/2014

 * ...that Galen was a traveling merchant of the Sword Coast who exchanged a bow for furs with Daeghun Farlong in West Harbor?
 * ...that the Wailing Cliff in the Deep Wastes of the Underdark was the site of a fracture in both the material and shadow planes?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #5, published in 1977, introduced the anhkheg creature to the Dungeons & Dragons game?
 * ...that a dust genasi was a genasi descending from both elemental air and earth, and had a fascination for the bleak and morbid?
 * ...that righteous rage of Tempus was a prayer to Tempus, Lord of Battles, that gave a priest the power to strike a devastating blow?
 * ...that around the Year of Fire and Frost, 600 DR, modern sailing ships made safe travel over the seas possible for the first time?

25/5/2014 – 1/6/2014

 * ...that in the Year of the Spellfire, 610 DR, the orc realm of Vastar fell to invading dwarves, who founded Roldilar in its place?
 * ...that the Ilmatari Monastery of St. Fanal was dedicated to preserving history and educating oppressed peoples?
 * ...that Daeghun Farlong was an elf hunter and fur-trapper of West Harbor as well as the adoptive father of the Kalach-Cha?
 * ...that a fang scarab was used by worshipers of Lolth to guide spiders in battle, but could transform a non-spider into one?
 * ...that the planar rift device was a powerful artifact guarded by Amaunator's avatar and followers, until they came to hate it?
 * ...that the Rangers Three was a trio of adventuring rangers: Belkram and Sharantyr of Baldur's Gate and Itharr of Athkatla?

1/6/2014 – 8/6/2014

 * ...that Regbald Stonethrower was a dwarven warrior who guarded merchant caravans between Luskan and Icewind Dale?
 * ...that the Quallems were a prominent noble family of Dordrien, a settlement of Jhaamdathan survivors in the Dagger Hills?
 * ...that a metalmaster was a giant carnivorous slug that could magnetically attract or repel metal to use as weaponry or armor?
 * ...that the Arena of War game app for pad and tablet devices covered events related to the Sundering?
 * ...that Captain Flinn of the Double Eagle was stranded in Highcliff because lizardmen were attacking local ships?
 * ...that, in the Year of the Burning Skies, 632 DR, the Ice Queen Iyraclea sent an army and blizzards to besiege Myth Ondath?
 * ...that the village of Highbank Forest in the Vast was home to some of the best furniture and toy makers in Faerûn?

8/6/2014 – 15/6/2014

 * ...that Tanetal was a pit fiend who served the god Bane and the mad wizard Marcus during a plot to steal the city of Phlan?
 * ...that the Clan Brightblade dwarves in Daggerdale were famed for their jewels, which led them to war with the Morn family?
 * ...that an ice genasi was descended from both elemental air and water, and had a naturally cool personality?
 * ...that the white dragon Arveiaturace sought a new master to ride her following the death of her old master, Meltharond?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #8, published in 1977, discussed various ways of creating towns for Dungeons & Dragons?
 * ...that Laeral's dancing dweomer was a spell that produced erratic and shifting magical auras to obfuscate detection?
 * ...that in −1145 DR traces of Stone Age humans were discovered by Netherese archaeologists working in The Hollow?
 * ...that the Guard of Tantras employed speak with dead spells cast by local clerics for interrogating slain suspects?
 * ...that Pitney Lannon was a militia soldier of West Harbor who was injured in battle against bladelings and duergar?

15/6/2014 – 22/6/2014

 * ...that Hamadh the Unseen was a drow shadowdancer who led a resistance band against those who'd invaded Maerimydra?
 * ...that Imix was a megalomaniacal archomental of the Elemental Plane of Fire who schemed against the Firelord Kossuth?
 * ...that the Year of the Bloody Crown, 649 DR, saw the dwarf kingdom of Roldilar fall to resurgent orcs in the Vast?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #10, published in 1977, discussed aspects of monster and encounter creation for Dungeons & Dragons?
 * ...that Eshpurta, the "Shield City", was the center of Amn's military, with much of the business there servicing the army?
 * ...that Kaleil, a druid of Maiden's Glade, turned himself into a bear, but was unable to turn back when he was driven mad?

22/6/2014 – 29/6/2014

 * ...that in −835 DR phaerimm first revealed themselves in the Netherese city of Conch to assassinate the arcanist Tyvern?
 * ...that Osco Salibuck the Elder was an associate of Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun and honored by a statue in Blackstaff Tower?
 * ...that Skullbreaker was a huge hardwood mace wielded by the dwarf priestess Ambergris until she lost it to drow?
 * ...that a kaia was a creature of genasi legend, said to test a child's courage in nightmares lest they be devoured?
 * ...that a guards and wards spell allowed a wizard to protect a building with a variety of magical effects, including webs?
 * ...that the High Council of Tantras focused largely on regulating trade, and made few restrictions on its citizens' affairs?
 * ...that Beartrid Winters of the Wolf's Pelt Inn in Targos was handy with a frying pan when it came to breaking up brawls?
 * ...that Major Cargunn's Military and Equipment Shoppe in Eshpurta sold all manner of weapons, armor, and adventuring gear?
 * ...that Bruneil was a human soldier of Fort Locke who was captured by a shadow priest and trapped by undead?

29/6/2014 – 6/7/2014

 * ...that the Fane of Lolth in Szith Morcane resembled an enormous spider, with the head open to any who wished to worship Lolth?
 * ...that in −812 DR a force of 12,000 trolls assaulted the Netherese city of Coniferia at the end of the Trollflame Wars?
 * ...that the city of Mussum in Chondath was abandoned after the Panicked Plague killed 75% of the population overnight?
 * ...that the Song of Selûne told how the moon goddess was tricked into freeing Imgig Zu's kind, then bound them in a gem?
 * ...that Korienna Redarm deserted her post as an officer in Amn's army to lead a bandit gang around Eshpurta in 1367 DR?
 * ...that Praven was a student mage of Neverwinter Academy who joined other students in harassing Qara for starting fires there?

6/7/2014 – 13/7/2014

 * ...that Shevaril Starcloak was a half-elf abjurer and an advisor to Randal Morn, lord of Daggerdale, on magical matters?
 * ...that Vaerilmor Floshin was a fey'ri warrior-mage who dominated the ruins of Elven Port on the edge of the High Forest?
 * ...that in the Year of the Scarlet Sash, 678 DR, Kharis Maerdrym led a Grand Hunt for a near-legendary greater quelzarn?
 * ...that the Happy House of Splendor and Song was a temple to Milil in Tantras that provided guidance to Harpers in the city?
 * ...that the Heralds of Faerûn were founded by Harper Aliost Oskrunnar to stabilize Faerûnian politics and settle disputes?
 * ...that Ahja the Azure was a wizard of the Host Tower of the Arcane who sent Luskan spies to Neverwinter in 1374 DR?

13/7/2014 – 20/7/2014

 * ...that Thulk, the bugbear slave-leader of Szith Morcane, kept his fellow goblinoid and even stone giant slaves cowed for the drow?
 * ...that Polyhedron magazine #103, published in 1994, presented a tour of the known and lost treasures of Turmish, and more?
 * ...that in the Year of Bound Evils, 708 DR, the Trio Nefarious escaped their pocket dimension prison high over Cormanthyr?
 * ...that Zeearie was a githyanki Sword Stalker sent by the Lich Queen to steal the silver shards from the Kalach-Cha?
 * ...that Tantran finefish was a spiced and pickled variety of fish and that it was one of Tantras's major exports?

20/7/2014 – 27/7/2014

 * ...that Lathander's red was a quite valuable variety of red wine brewed by the priests of Lathander in Dagger Falls?
 * ...that hengeyokai, a shape-changing animal-formed people, fled a genocidal war in Faerie to settle in Toril in ancient times?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #13, published in 1978, presented the weights of monsters and tips for playing magic-users?
 * ...that Black Vizor was a High Herald position of the Heralds of Faerûn, responsible for keeping track of politics and warfare?
 * ...that the Herald Thorn Tree of Riatavin vanished before he was to perform the Bloodsong on the Feast of the Moon, 1370 DR?
 * ...that in the Year of Doom, 714 DR, Myth Drannor fell to the Army of Darkness, with almost 3000 slain and the great city ruined?
 * ...that Natrisse was a Neverwintan priestess of Lathander who tasked the Kalach-Cha with delivering a tithe box to Brother Merring?

27/7/2014 – 3/8/2014

 * ...that a revenant was an undead creature that rose to hunt down and slay those that murdered it in life, particularly gnomes?
 * ...that Pepin Pollo was a gnome painter working in Neverwinter in 1374 DR, who immediately wanted to paint Shandra Jerro?
 * ...that Green Shield was an office of the Heralds of Faerûn that organized and managed the quadrennial Shieldmeet festival?
 * ...that the Regent of City Works managed the sanitation, water supply, cemetary, municipal records, and heraldry of Ravens Bluff?
 * ...that in the Year of the Moaning Gorge, 786 DR, the Paladin Princes of Impiltur opened a portal to banish a demon army?

3/8/2014 – 10/8/2014

 * ...that Chaumyk Vorn, a Red Wizard of Thay, was replaced as khazark of the Thayan enclave in Hillsfar by Tola Vrass in 1373 DR?
 * ...that Calum was a dwarf member of the Neverwinter Nine who led an attack on the orcs at Old Owl Well in 1374 DR?
 * ...that Lendys was the dragon god of justice and balance, and his shrines lay in courtrooms and his rites were held in trials?
 * ...that the Heralds Pursuivant served the High Heralds as apprentices, personal assistants, messengers, and representatives?
 * ...that Cypress was a dracolich who believed he was in love with Lady Yanseldara of Elversult, and tried to bind her spirit to his?
 * ...that Bowdar's Wagonworks in Tantras in the Vast, owned by Bowdar, was dedicated to the construction and repair of wagons?

10/8/2014 – 17/8/2014

 * ...that a drider vampire could latch onto its prey as it sucked blood, and could command all spider-related creatures?
 * ...that the Demon Weave was an alternate Weave created by the drow goddess Lolth in a plot to become goddess of magic?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #14, published in 1978, presented the first tell-all interview with a rust monster?
 * ...that Duncan Farlong and his half-brother Daeghun found two silver shards after the battle with the King of Shadows?
 * ...that the High Heralds were sometimes asked to serve as regents for young rulers or when a line of succession was in dispute?
 * ...that grayclaws were a set of claw-like weapons favored by the Grayclaws thieves' guild of Tantras, and served as a climbing aid?

17/8/2014 – 24/8/2014

 * ...that in the Year of the Bridle, 1349 DR, the Harpers slew three Rundeen leaders and broke their monopoly over Chult?
 * ...that the Lazy Moon Inn in the city of Tantras had a good location on Shendle Street and was always busy?
 * ...that Imaerphil Clovenshield was a capable warrior who commanded the thirty-two elite guards of First Lord Maalthiir of Hillsfar?
 * ...that the Map House in the city of Silverymoon archived many geographic maps and genealogies of nobles and commoners alike?
 * ...that Histra was a priestess of Sune studying at the Edificant Library, who enchanted several items for Cadderly?
 * ...that Kuldahar Pass in the Spine of the World was where frost giants ambushed Hrothgar and his band of adventurers?

24/8/2014 – 31/8/2014

 * ...that the Coliseum of Maerimydra was popular among the drow, until Kurgoth Hellspawn sent captive drow to their deaths there?
 * ...that the white dragon Merothrax served the Cult of the Dragon in exchange for mithril stolen from the Icehammer dwarves?
 * ...that the Herald's Rest was a festhall in Berdusk part-owned by the Heralds of Faerûn after a High Herald married his escort?
 * ...that in the Year of the Heavy Heart, 815 DR, Elué Dualen disguised herself as Alustriel and journeyed to Silverymoon?
 * ...that Eldorn Mindalar was High Artificer of the House of Skilled Hands temple of Gond in Tantras around 1358 DR?

31/8/2014 – 7/9/2014

 * ...that Dreveth the Gray was a powerful diviner of Hillsfar who sometimes helped adventurers to perform good deeds?
 * ...that the blue dragon dracolich Vilithrax guarded the Cult of the Dragon in the Whispering Caverns of the Underdark?
 * ...that the Herald's Hall was a grand subterranean manor under the Troll Mountains and the base of the High Herald Unicorn?
 * ...that in the Year of the Sacrificed Fortune, 827 DR, the Red Wizard Velsharoon fought the Halruaan mage Omm Hlandrar?
 * ...that Vaustal Urle was a powerful cleric of Helm in Hillsfar who aided adventurers who also followed deities of a lawful bent?

7/9/2014 – 14/9/2014

 * ...that Methegrist was the home of the Moonwatchers, an order of paladins devoted to Helm and protecting the Moonlands?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #15, published in 1978, presented the magic of dragons?
 * ...that the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set introduced the 5th edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game?
 * ...that Wave Echo Cave under the Sword Mountains had wondrous magical properties that fueled the Forge of Spells?
 * ...that the House of Glory temple to Tempus in Tantras was damaged by an accidental fire during the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR?

14/9/2014 – 21/9/2014

 * ...that the Shrine of the Claw on the Lake of Shadows was dedicated to a fiendish kraken worshiped by a sect of kuo-toa?
 * ...that the Inn of the Clowns in Bloodstone Village was once renowned across Damara, until war with Vaasa caused a decline?
 * ...that Cassiar was a master vampire who preyed on Daggerdale, until he was ambushed by Jander Sunstar and other adventurers?
 * ...that Fated Depths was a fiendish plane of lightless, crushing depths and briny water, home to evil sea deities and their followers?
 * ...that King Osbrun of Chessagol once bought the shield Thurbrand's Protector from the adventurer it was named for?

21/9/2014 – 28/9/2014

 * ...that in the Year of the Hunted Elk, 841 DR, the goddess Mystra made Laeral and Syluné Silverhand her Chosen, after they feuded?
 * ...that the Red Prow was a Calishite slave-ship that sunk under the weight of its treasure before rising as a wraith-crewed ghost ship?
 * ...that the spell waves of weariness required one to read poetry aloud, and was popularized by "Volo's Guide to All Things Magical"?
 * ...that the Lake of Blood in Maerimydra was named for its red hue, reputedly caused by the bodies of dead rebels once dumped there?
 * ...that the Dungeons & Dragons Online MMORPG had a major expansion set in Cormyr, in addition to the Eberron campaign setting?
 * ...that Halectrizar the Storm Eater was a blue dragon who aided the Cult of the Dragon during the Siege of Neverwinter in 1479 DR?
 * ...that Asgar Tellendar, high priest of Ilmater in Asbravn, received dream-visions from his god, but the Zhentarim also sent their own?

28/9/2014 – 5/10/2014

 * ...that the Company of the Bright Spear was an adventuring company in the Dalelands, who included the young thief Shandril Shessair?
 * ...that in the Year of the Cornerstones, 855 DR, Sammaster, Chosen of Mystra, began magical research into life, death, and undeath?
 * ...that Maulaugadorn was a warrior king of the old North who learned magic and ultimately created the maulaugryms?
 * ...that Nishrek was the home plane of the orc pantheon and was a world of constant warfare and strife between its inhabitants?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #16, published in 1978, introduced the ninja class?
 * ...that Lostmauth was a red dragon of the isle of Tuern who planned to assault Neverwinter at the behest of the Cult of the Dragons?
 * ...that Cragmaws were a tribe of goblinoids based in the Neverwinter Wood, named for their custom of sharpening their teeth?
 * ...that neogi were a spider-like creatures with long flexible necks that commanded umber hulks?
 * ...that Hulzimmer Atharn was a magelord of Athalantar who sought magic that could transform a person into a dragon?

5/10/2014 – 12/10/2014

 * ...that a death spear was a life-sapping longspear wielded by elite drow warriors in the defense of their cities and temples?
 * ...that in the Year of Flamedance, 865 DR, Sammaster befriended Algashon Nathaire outside Baldur's Gate after breaking up with Alustriel?
 * ...that the Morning Halls was a temple of Lathander in Tantras that went almost completely deserted in the Time of Troubles?
 * ...that Tuern was an island in the Trackless Sea home to Northmen who worshiped red dragons and denied the existence of gods?
 * ...that Parbid a tiefling Shadovar monk and member of Cavus Dun who was hired to kill Drizzt Do'Urden capture Dahlia Sin'felle?
 * ...that Elthryn Aumar was one of the Warring Princes of Athalantar, who retired from court and fathered Elminster Aumar?

12/10/2014 – 19/10/2014

 * ...that a hand of Kiaransalee's glory was a mummified drow hand adorned with silver rings that granted its bearer magical powers?
 * ...that cheeeese was a type of cheese that was a dangerously addictive, hallucinogenic drug to halflings?
 * ...that the One Stone was an ancestor mound for the Golden Eagle and Sky Pony tribes, and sealed a passage to the Nine Hells?
 * ...that Haemir Waelvor was an elf wizard of Myth Drannor who conspired to kill Mythanthar, architect of the mythal?
 * ...that Fort Ilbratha was an abandoned Valashar fort in the Troll Mountains, named for the sword that brought it low?

19/10/2014 – 26/10/2014

 * ...that Beltyn's burning blood was a necromancy spell that caused the blood from an open wound to catch fire and further harm the victim?
 * ...that the Howling Wing were a band of kir-lanan who took a toll from Underdark travelers passing the Wailing Cliff in the Deep Wastes?
 * ...that Aszundar Zel was a diplomat of Neverwinter who visited the royal court of Cormyr around 1354 DR?
 * ...that Snowdrift Inn in Easthaven in Icewind Dale had a fishy smell around it owing to the knucklehead trout drying outside?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #227, published in 1996, gave an update on events in the Yawning Portal tavern and Undermountain?
 * ...that Nacacia was a half-elf slave of the Masked in Myth Drannor who helped save Elminster and raise the mythal?

26/10/2014 – 2/11/2014

 * ...that the Agate Anchor was a curio shop in Tantras owned by Chuldos and apparently stocked every non-magical item around?
 * ...that Nobruzzal was a drow wizard at the Inverted Tower in Szith Morcane, who dabbled in all schools of magic?
 * ...that Dosemen of Sundabar summoned a demon to assist him in a contest, but was tricked into calling the demon lord, Errtu?
 * ...that Ricardo Domine was an Overwizard of the Arcane Brotherhood who requested that all visitors bring him fine food?
 * ...that the Axe Kingdoms were a pair of fallen merrow kingdoms that were the last of sea ogre civilization in Serôs?

2/11/2014 – 9/11/2014

 * ...that The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories is the first audiobook for the Forgotten Realms, and is read by an all-star cast?
 * ...that the Caligarde's claw spell conjured an invisible claw of force that pursued and rended a targeted creature?
 * ...that the Ninth Serôs War between the merfolk of Hmurrath and sea ogres of the Axe Kingdoms ended with 80% of the latter fleeing?
 * ...that Rassiter was once the leader of the wererats of Calimport, until they clashed with the Companions of the Hall?
 * ...that Rhinnom Dannihyr was leader of the Shadow Council of the Shadow Thieves, as well as a member of the Council of Six of Amn?
 * ...that Stamkk was the bugbear chef of the Coliseum kitchens in Maerimydra and handy with cleavers and kitchen knives?
 * ...that Mook was a thief-conjurer of the Shadow Thieves of Amn who ran afoul of a war against Bodhi's vampires?

9/11/2014 – 16/11/2014

 * ...that the fire gate spell allowed a Red Wizard of Thay to step into a fire, teleport out of another, by crossing the Plane of Fire?
 * ...that the village of Monksblade in Cormyr was built over the ruins of four separate monasteries, and was a popular stopover to Sembia?
 * ...that a silverwraith was a ghostly undead that could transform spell energy into a negative energy attack?
 * ...that Legends of Baldur's Gate is a new comic series featuring the return of Minsc and Boo the miniature giant space hamster?
 * ...that Mother Tathlorn's House of Pleasure and Healing was a festhall and spa in the city of Waterdeep in the Castle Ward?

16/11/2014 – 23/11/2014

 * ...that Black Helm Tower, lying a day's ride north-east of Daggerford, was the home of Black Vizor, one of the High Heralds?
 * ...that in the Year of the Fell Firebrake, 886 DR, Harpers erected wards around Hellgate Keep to contain the demons there?
 * ...that Karrlon, a wemic scout, left the Mindulgulph Mercenary Company to found the the Legion of Lions, devoted to Nobanion?
 * ...that the Cavern of Cloven Heads was home to the grimlock descendants of the Uthgardt Golden Eagle and the Red Pony tribes?
 * ...that the Courtyard of Lolth in Maerimydra was long the hiding place of the stolen Warblade of Cormanthyr?

23/11/2014 – 30/11/2014

 * ...that Rontal Qirattar, the seneschal of Lady Kyrin Hawkwinter of Tethyr, was to organize her wedding but plotted to wed her himself?
 * ...that in the Year of the Burning Tree, 890 DR, the demons trapped under Hellgate Keep by Harper wards began tunneling to escape?
 * ...that the "The Warlock King" was a ballad that minstrels feared to sing around the Troll Hills, afraid of angering the lich-king Larloch?
 * ...that the plague spell put an illusion of a hideous disease on its victim, which some spellcasters used to extort their victims?
 * ...that the sympathy spell compelled a creature to move and be close to another?
 * ...that the Shattered Tower of Maerimydra was actually named for its broken glass–like design, not its later destruction by Irae T'sarran?
 * ...that Naergoth Bladelord was a warrior leader of the Cult of the Dragon who helped direct the hunt for Shandril Shessair?

30/11/2014 – 7/12/2014

 * ...that the Spendelard's chaser spell was created as a cure for drunkenness, hangovers, nausea, and other effects of drugs and alcohol?
 * ...that the arcane eye spell allowed its caster to remotely view a certain location, and required a piece of bat fur?
 * ...that the Screeching Wing were a band of kir-lanan who took a toll from Underdark travelers passing the Wailing Cliff in the Deep Wastes?
 * ...that the Meth was a breed of light warhorse hailing from the border between Chessenta and Unther, noted for its stronger build?
 * ...that Sorenth "Happy" Gorender was owner of the Purple Lady festhall, a master blackmailer, and member of the Night Masks?

7/12/2014 – 14/12/2014

 * ...that in the Year of the Rotting Word, 905 DR, Sammaster completed the Tome of the Dragon and spread it and his beliefs across Faerûn?
 * ...that Proctiv's seal crystal sphere was an epic spell that permanently barred an entire crystal sphere against access by spelljamming ships?
 * ...that the rod of the twisted Weave wielded by Irae T'sarran absorbed incoming spells and released a backlash of negative energy?
 * ...that the Calim cactus was a hardy plant of the Calim Desert that spread its roots over a dozen square feet to absorb moisture from the air?
 * ...that Anton Marivaldi was a pirate from Turmish who captured the Chosen of Lathander Stedd Whitehorn for a bounty but joined his cause?

14/12/2014 – 21/12/2014

 * ...that in the Year of Waiting, 907 DR, mameluks excluded from power in Manshaka reclaimed and resettled the upper city of Calimport?
 * ...that Velasta T'sarran, priestess of Kiaransalee and twin sister of Velina, raised dead clerics of Lolth as quth-maren in Szith Morcane?
 * ...that Hakan was a half-orc sorcerer and Herald who worked as an assistant to Old Night, Shalara Swordshigh at Herald's Holdfast?
 * ...that the Peaks of Flame were a volcanic range in Chult, said to be where Dendar the Night Serpent would break into the world?
 * ...that a roouddan was a turnip-like vegetable that was a useful staple food around the Inner Sea and was used for smuggling wine?
 * ...that the Order of the Gauntlet was an order of clerics and paladins devoted to the gods Helm, Hoar, Torm, and Tyr.
 * ...that the arcane lock spell allowed a wizard to magically lock a door, gate, or window, complete with password entry?