940 DR


 * The Second Trollwar breaks out between the humans of Waterdeep and the trolls. It will last until 952 DR.
 * Rauragh's orc horde attempts to attack Waterdeep from the Sword Mountains, but it is halted by the gold dragon Palarandusk.


 * Facing death, the elderly and infirm first human lord of Shadowdale, the water wizard Ashaba, merges with the river that bears his name, seeking to live on as part of the land he loves. His sentience is said to survive in the flowing waters and aid those who know how to call on him.


 * The Moonsea city of Hulburg is founded.