1295 DR


 * King Jaszur of Tethyr is assassinated in a plot orchestrated by Lady Evelyn Emveolstone of Waterdeep. Elminster Aumar is responsible for her arrest and execution, but he chooses not to return the stolen regalia of Tethyr.


 * Jaszur's twin, Olosar, succeeds him as king of Tethyr.
 * Ebarnaje, a dark naga, claims the throne of Najara.
 * The Phylund family is ennobled in Waterdeep.


 * Prince Thaum of Impiltur, after secretly assassinating the king, queen, and crown prince the previous year, musters a mercenary army in revolt. He sacks the city of Sarshel, then marches to the Tower of Filur and usurps the throne. The regent Kuskur and young king Rilimbrar escape into exile, and beg aid from Queen Ilione of Aglarond. She sends her apprentice, the Simbul, who dispatches Prince Thaum. In his place, his son Imphras IV tries to maintain his grip on the throne.


 * The year was named for the Ormserpent.