1340 DR


 * The forces of Sembia engage the Cult of the Dragon in the Battle of the River Rising in Featherdale.
 * A cult of Tharizdun forms in western Chessenta. It hires bandits, consorts with demons, and causes much havoc before an alliance of forces finally destroys it. Some credit the fact that Tharizdun did not gain a permanent foothold on Toril to the personal intervention of the goddess Mystra.


 * The Sept of Ill'Ghact is founded by El-Viddenvelp.


 * The Possessing Spirit Tyranthraxus, in the form of a corrupted bronze dragon, seizes control of the Pool of Radiance beneath Valjevo Castle. From there, it dominates the Ruins of Phlan, until it is slain by adventurers.


 * Drizzt Do'Urden starts life on the surface.


 * Eleasias 12: Tsarra Chaadren is born to Taalmuth and Malruthiia Chaadren.


 *  Pool of Radiance (novel)
 * Sojourn