-11000 DR


 * Circa: Taark Shanat the Crusader and his sons lead a dwarven exodus out of Bhaerynden and into the west. They become the shield dwarves and found the empire of Shanatar. Their first holdings were in the Alimir Mountains.
 * Circa: Around this time, illithid refugees from Glyth settle the enclave of Oryndoll.