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 * In the Vilhon Reach, the volcanic Mount Ugruth erupts, covering the land around the city of Hlondeth with ash for almost a year.


 * Unrest in Hlondeth triggered by the eruption results in the fall of the ruling House Gestin.


 * Under the cover of the volcanic ash cloud, Chondath invades Hlondeth.
 * Pirates from the Pirate Isles invade Westgate and start a 200-year-long reign of Pirate Kings.