1261 DR


 * Furious Talassans from the Vilhon Reach burn down the tavern in Kurrsh which holds the Chanting Chain. Their return journey is marked by looting and butchering all who they meet along the way. Their travels are dubbed as the "Slaughter of the Crazed" but they are stopped by militiamen near Shamph. Many of the Talassans escape, including the one with the Chain, but their depredations, at least, are halted.


 * Azoun III assumes the throne of Cormyr.
 * Manshoon and Chess claim their seats as Lords on the Zhentil Keep council.
 * Ilione becomes queen of Aglarond.


 * Ashemmi leaves her home in Neverwinter Woods, traveling to Neverwinter and joining the Bright Banner Brandished.


 * Manshoon founds the secret organization of the Zhentarim


 * Halacar of Aglarond dies of poisoning.
 * Lord Ulsan Baneservant of Zhentil Keep is killed by the combined efforts of Manshoon, Chess, and Fzoul Chembryl.