257 DR


 * Pirates from the Pirate Isles invade Westgate and start a 200 year reign of Pirate Kings.
 * Mount Ugruth, the long-smoldering volcano looming over the city of Hlondeth in the Vilhon Reach, erupts, covering the area with ash for nearly the whole year. The resultant unrest leads to the fall of the ruling House Gestin.


 * Under the cover of the volcanic ash cloud Chondath invades Hlondeth.