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13/01/2013 – 20/01/2013

 * ...that Colderan Morn was the great-grandfather of Randal Morn and a tyrant of Daggerdale?
 * ...that Woumar's Wheloon Mill was operated by Wheloon's local gossip, Leahon Woumar?
 * ...that Alian and Pawldo went together to the Spring Dance in Lowhill in 1345 DR?
 * ...that Quimby was the innkeeper of the Snowdrift Inn in Easthaven in Icewind Dale in 1281 DR?
 * ...that the Highfire Crown was an Elven High Magic artifact granting the powers of thirteen high mages?

20/01/2013 – 27/01/2013

 * ...that an obedient avalanche dropped a massive load of snow?
 * ...that in −8900 DR the Tuigan tribes first settled the Endless Wastes?
 * ...that erinyes were devils thought to have originally been angels?
 * ...that Randalla Brasshorn was a Harper who was turned into a vampire?
 * ...that Accalia was a priestess of Tempus in Easthaven in Icewind Dale who always wore armor?

27/01/2013 – 3/02/2013

 * ...that in −2941 DR the Netherese city of Cantus was sacked by goblins after they learned that the Netherese had no interest in their trade goods?
 * ...that rosecork was a type of wood almost completely resistant to fire commonly used in building, and imported to Cormyr by Sarliman Eurdoe?
 * ...that the Circle of Rust and the Worm was an insane cult of Talos dedicated to destroying the world?
 * ...that Pomab Ak'azmjir was the owner of Pomab's Emporium in Easthaven in Icewind Dale, and claimed to be Calishite royalty?
 * ...that Roadcaptain Thondar of the Purple Dragons chased Kelemvor Lyonsbane, Midnight, and Adon out of Wheloon during the Time of Troubles?

3/02/2013 – 10/02/2013

 * ...that Rhaugilath the Ageless was a surviving Netherese sorcerer-king bound to Larloch, and author of Of the Fall of Netheril?
 * ...that Bran Skorlsun was the father of Arilyn Moonblade and triggered the schism of the Harpers into the Tel'Teukiira?
 * ...that Nolan was a cleric of Caer Corwell who preached against the druids of the Earthmother?
 * ...that ginyak weed was a plant from Calimshan known for its acrid smell when burned?
 * ...that Wheloon Tack & Leather sold leather goods of all kinds, and was owned by Landon "Wonderwand" Bhentyl?

10/02/2013 – 17/02/2013

 * ...that Chalannos "the Masked" Firehawk was a retired adventurer who could train others in any weapon?
 * ...that the Cities of the Heart were the most populous in Zakhara, and contained centers of its industry and culture?
 * ...that Elaerue Estspirit was the herald, clerk, and record-keeper of Lord Sarp Redbeard of Wheloon?
 * ...that Mahabba was repeated occupied by military forces of the Pantheist League to quell rebellions by the cult of Bala?
 * ...that the Sundering is yet another big disaster to hit the Realms?

17/02/2013 – 24/02/2013

 * ...that the Zakharan seas defined much of the continent and enabled travel and trade?
 * ...that Taharak was a ghost drow warrior of Maerimydra and a champion of Kiaransalee?
 * ...that the Thorass alphabet was used by the old Thorass language, Common, and many others?
 * ...that Lord Sarp Redbeard of Wheloon was popular but lax on taxes and smuggling?
 * ...that House Jysstev of Amn was bankrupted after backing a failed pretender to Tethyr's throne?

24/02/2013 – 3/03/2013

 * ...that Shanna "Blackbard" Northgate was a bard, thief, fence, smuggler, an ask-no-questions storage renter, and one of the best boatbuilders in Wheloon?
 * ...that the Battle of the Gods' Theater was a three-sided battle fought by the elves of Shantel Othreier, those of Aryvandaar, and a horde of orcs in the Tunlands in −10700 DR?
 * ...that the Tun Marshes in the Tunlands east of Cormyr were inhabited by black dragons, human bandits, and lizardfolk?
 * ...that an orizon is a wizard's workbook for notes and miscellaneous spells?
 * ...that the Abyssal Plague was yet another cosmic plague?

3/03/2013 – 10/03/2013

 * ...that a ruby pendant was a ruby of beguiling powers and that one was stolen by Regis from Pasha Pook of Calimport?
 * ...that Semkhrun, the Oracle City, was a lost and forgotten city in Mulhorand and founded where a donkey died based on a prophetic vision?
 * ...that the temple of Deneir in Procampur was once home to Koja of Khazari and the noted scholar-monk and explorer of the Hordelands, Vilhiard?
 * ...that Tzindylspar, the City of Rubies in the Nether Mountains by dwarves from Delzoun and Netherese humans in −1715 DR?

10/03/2013 – 17/03/2013

 * ...that a skindancer was an undead creature that wore the skin of its slain victims to appear human?
 * ...that the Scarlet Sheath was a popular drinking hole in Wheloon, but was built inside a patched-up burnt-out ruin?
 * ...that in −34,500 DR the sarrukh founded Isstosseffifil in the lands now known as the Anauroch?
 * ...that Hildeth Highhammer was a dwarven adventuress who joined Hrothgar's expedition to aid Kuldahar in the Spine of the World in 1281 DR?
 * ...that the cellar of the Winter's Cradle Tavern in Easthaven in Icewind Dale was once infested by beetles?

17/03/2013 – 24/03/2013

 * ...that a High Haspur was an alpine village in the Earthfast Mountains governed by the Morninglight gnomes?
 * ...that a Sendever's Stables was an excellent stables in Wheloon and home to skilled horse doctors and hostlers?
 * ...that a Jarthon Drael was a ranger who hunted the People of the Black Blood, until he became a werebadger and joined them?
 * ...that in −31000 DR the Tearfall catastrophe caused earthquakes, fires, and windstorms, reshaped the continents, and created the Sea of Fallen Stars?
 * ...that Zendaros Rallogar owned Rallogar Hardware in Wheloon and also ran a black market in magic items?

24/03/2013 – 31/03/2013

 * ...that the High Desert was a major desert of Zakhara and home to many nomadic tribes called Al-Badia?
 * ...that circa −25100 DR the gold elf Durothil became the first ever dragon-rider, but later died in battle against the red dragon Mahatnartorian?
 * ...that the Knights of the Mystic Fire were an order of paladins devoted to the goddess of magic Mystra who could learn arcane magic?

31/03/2013 – 7/04/2013

 * ...that Rathool's Pond in Wheloon was a burial site for war heroes, until their rusting weapons and armor contaminated the water?
 * ...that the Darksong Knights were elite warriors of Eilistraee, who battled yochlol and other demonic servants of Lolth?
 * ...that Kar'r'rga was the monstrous crab-headed god of the Al-Sartan archipelago in the Crowded Sea of Zakhara?
 * ...that, circa −25000 DR, elves created the Dracorage mythal to trigger the First Rage of Dragons?
 * ...that Tarchamus the Unyielding was a legendary Netherese arcanist who created a volcano to destroy the city of Tenish?
 * ...that Tam Zawad, a Harper cleric of Selûne, took the Book of Tarchamus, containing the mind of Tarchamus, from the Library of Tarchamus?

7/04/2013 – 14/04/2013

 * ...that the Harvest Hall was a temple of Chauntea in Wheloon that gave agricultural produce to the poor?
 * ...that Ashabenford was the capital of Mistledale and had market services down the Moonsea Ride and its backstreets?
 * ...that Shajar was the hippopotamus god of the Nogaro River in Zakhara, who brought both life and destruction?
 * ...that the Stoneplague was a disease that calcified its victims, and was contracted by handling cursed gold in 1480 DR?
 * ...that Dahl Peredur was a former paladin of Oghma, mysteriously ejected from his order before he became a Harper?

14/04/2013 – 21/04/2013

 * ...that Tarhun was a dragonborn and the Vanquisher, or ruler, of Tymanther and general of the Lance Defenders in 1479 DR?
 * ...that the Gods of the Pantheon were the enlightened and Great Gods of the Cities of the Pantheon of Zakhara, who collectively preached unity against outsiders?
 * ...that the Eagles' Eyrie was a rocky knoll and a former dwarven stronghold that guarded trading routes from the Mines of Tethyamar?
 * ...that Drik Hargunen was a duergar city near the East Rift, and its people were somewhat more tolerant of humans?
 * ...that the Order of Delvers was a guild of dwarven delvers and explorers?

21/04/2013 – 28/04/2013

 * ...that Sshumath Daerindra was a very curious and inquisitive half–deep dragon drow who wandered the Deep Wastes of the Underdark?
 * ...that the Temple of Ten Thousand Gods faith believed that all gods were facets of a single god and all creatures had a spark of the divine?
 * ...that a stiletto was a thin-bladed dagger that was easy to conceal?
 * ...that a jabbrawuk was a fantastical dragon, and that statues of them adorned the walls of old manors like Oldstone Hall?
 * ...that Torrin Ironstar was a human who believed he was a reincarnated dwarf, and joined the Order of Delvers?

28/04/2013 – 5/05/2013

 * ...that the drow mage Susztam Mar-Shinn was the Head Student of the Inverted Tower of Szith Morcane and a user of the Shadow Weave?
 * ...that Thayan knights were the sworn bodyguards of the Red Wizards of Thay and generals of their armies?
 * ...that Fossil was a sentient mask that was once a fallen angel in service to Cyric?
 * ...that Buldegas Mhaerkoon was the innkeeper of the Wyvern Watch Inn in Wheloon, before he built a new inn in Arabel?
 * ...that spruce beer was home-brewed by the druid Orlenstar Thirlthorn of the God's Grove?
 * ...that Exorcessum was a powerful magical greatsword forged by alien gods and wielded by the deva Demascus?

5/05/2013 – 12/05/2013

 * ...that in −24,000 DR that the god Ubtao summoned couatls from Maztica to serve him in Chult?
 * ...that Dulwar was a tanner in Dagger Falls who make popular leather goods for locals and Zhent soldiers?
 * ...that Telnarquel, or "the Hidden City", was a legendary lost city of the drow?
 * ...that firescythe was a a fireball-like spell invented by Myrin Darkdance circa 1479 DR?
 * ...that the Dead Rats were a street gang of Luskan in 1480 DR, largely consisting of wererats?