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28/12/2014 – 4/1/2015

 * ...that in the Year of the Cracked Turtle, 924 DR, King Peverel Elethlim of Impiltur and both his heirs died of plague?
 * ...that a caftan was long robe-like garment commonly worn in Zakhara and by most women in Calimshan?
 * ...that a living idol was an animated, intelligent statue that was sometimes the focus of worship by cults in Zakhara?
 * ...that Delina was a young wild mage who inadvertently released the famed warrior Minsc from a statue during battle?
 * ...that el Ashnarti were a crime family that dominated the city of Keltar, and were known for their thugs and goons?
 * ...that Cvaal Daoran was a Zhentarim captain of the Brothers of the Black Fist who seized power over the city of Phlan?
 * ...that Tualo the Bright was tricked into opening a portal to the Far Realm and slain by strange entities from there?

4/1/2015 – 11/1/2015

 * ...that in the Year of the Hurled Axe, 928 DR, the Lord of Calandor launched a bid for the crown of Delimbiyran, but lacked support?
 * ...that the ritual of twin burnings was devised in ancient Yhalvia to bind the tyrannical devil lord Orlex to Thakorsil's Seat?
 * ...that Tunfer the Stout was a Tyrran cleric and an advisor to Lord Randal Morn of Daggerdale, during and after Zhent occupation?
 * ...that Yerrininae was a drider served as a guardian to Gromph Baenre while he collected spell components outside Menzoberranzan?
 * ...that asuras were the messengers of good deities, who were organized into the Grand Celestial Host under the general Absalom?
 * ...that the Altar of the Air was a shrine to the goddess Akadi and somehow protected from the destructive sands of the Calim Desert?
 * ...that the banishing smite spell allowed a paladin to strike a foe and banish them to another plane for a period?

11/1/2015 – 18/1/2015

 * ...that, on the day before Highsummer, every winged cat in Ankhapur disappeared and returned three days later with no explanation?
 * ...that an orb wraith was a conglomeration of lesser wraiths that merged together at a location of intense negative energy?
 * ...that a watchware spell sent an alarm and a mental image to its caster if something passed through or touched a ward object or area?
 * ...that Aurbangras was a white dragon who, with his father Arauthator, allied with the drow during the Darkening in Luruar?
 * ...that Dashadjen was a major garrison city for Calim's armies during the Era of Skyfire, but was later ground down to sand and stones?

18/1/2015 – 25/1/2015

 * ...that The Gambling Ghost inn in Myratma was frequented by a ghost who challenged patrons to a game of cards for a platinum bar?
 * ...that an achaierai was a giant, flightless bird with four legs and an evil disposition that came from the Lower Planes?
 * ...that Badrazel was a balor demon who served as Kurgoth Hellspawn's personal "fixer" during the invasion of Maerimydra?
 * ...that in the Year of the Advancing Wind, 947 DR, two dragons battled over Calandor, devastating the realm and killing the duke?
 * ...that a beast sense spell allowed a druid or ranger to see and hear through the eyes and ears of a willing animal?
 * ...that a headband of the Binder was created by bards in the name of Oghma to help them read magic and retain lore?
 * ...that King Yarin Frostmantle of the Bloodstone Lands was a tyrant who divorced or beheaded six wives for not conceiving an heir?

25/1/2015 – 1/2/2015

 * ...that the Undying Temple in Maerimydra was a living structure able to manage its own defenses and mentally assault intruders?
 * ...that in the Year of the Cairngorm Crown, 972 DR, the derro tribes of the Northdark warred against the duergar of Gracklstugh?
 * ...that a portfolio was the name for a list of concepts that a deity both represented and had power over, and gave them greater power?
 * ...that Rath Modar was an exiled Red Wizard of Thay who sought to return leading an army of dragons, with the Dragon Cult's aid?
 * ...that Ragged Dain was Captain of the Guard in Citadel Felbarr in 1479 DR, who mentored a young Reginald Roundshield?
 * ...that Myratma was the great Textiles City of Tethyr, known for its fine canvases, silks, and other fabrics produced by the Tethyr Mills?

1/2/2015 – 8/2/2015

 * ...that Filzaur was a drow apprentice wizard of the Inverted Tower who studied the creation of vile curses and diseases?
 * ...that Thakorsil's Seat was a powerful artifact employed by Szass Tam in a plot to bind and enslave the demon prince Eltab?
 * ...that Raedra Obarskyr became the queen of Cormyr after defending Suzail from a siege in 1486 DR whilst a regent for her brother?
 * ...that Rogrotus was a black dragon who came to the Well of Dragons to ensure the coming of Tiamat the Dragon Queen?
 * ...that in the battle of Moonlight's Triumph, the Moonlight Men defended Everlund and Silverymoon from a horde of orcs?
 * ...that the blur illusion spell made someone appear out of focus and thus harder to hit in battle?

8/2/2015 – 15/2/2015

 * ...that Giselle Malcomb was a Rider of Nesmé in 1484 DR who blamed Drizzt Do'Urden for her city's troubles with orcs?
 * ...the claw of the revenancer was an artifact of Kiaransalee used by Irae T'sarran to transform her victims into revenants and silverwraiths?
 * ...that Isabeau Thione, the daughter of Lady Lucia Thione-Hhune of Tethyr, was abandoned with the gnomes at the Friendly Arm Inn?
 * ...that the Chessan language group encompassed tongues spoken around Chessenta, in the Shaar, and as far as the Chultan Peninsula?
 * ...that chain lightning was an evocation spell that generated a bolt of lightning that jumped from target to target?
 * ...that a shield of senses would automatically cure a bearer of blindness or deafness, in addition to protecting against fire?
 * ...that the town of Mossbridges was said to be home to a smuggler who took the form of an octopus and stashed her goods in giant clams?

15/2/2015 – 22/2/2015

 * ...that Narfelli was the language of the ancient empire of Narfell and heavily influenced by Abyssal, spoken by demons and devils?
 * ...that in Chondathan, the word for 'duke' was ' storn ' and the word for 'duchess' was ' staerra ' ?
 * ...that a thoqqua was a worm-like creature of earth and fire that burrowed through stone in search of minerals that it consumed?
 * ...that a Watcher's Mound was a campsite constructed by the Disciples of St. Sollars for use by travelers in the Earthspur Mountains?
 * ...that Ilmurk Jongrath, a miller and rancher of Tethyr, drew the ire of local Heralds for his amateur heraldry efforts?
 * ...that the city of Goliad in Damara had to be rebuilt twice, once after a major battle against the forces of Vaasa?
 * ...that Nymmestra Durothil once got drunk on evermead and challenged three other wizards to a duel, handily beating them?
 * ...that the ancient city of Myth Ondath, the City of Peace, was dedicated to harmonious coexistence between races, before its destruction?
 * ...that a conjure animals spell summoned a number of fey spirits that took the form of animals that obeyed the caster?

22/2/2015 – 1/3/2015

 * ...that the kaorti were once a cabal of Imaskari wizards transformed by their mere proximity to a horrible elder evil?
 * ...that a contingency spell allowed a mage to trigger another spell once specific conditions were met, in case of emergency or need?
 * ...that Castle Al-Amo was the abode of St. Sollars in the Seven Heavens, where he once had beers with Gareth Dragonsbane and party?
 * ...that Ozomar Do'Urden, a drow mage, became the house wizard of House Do'Urden, after defecting from House Druu'giir?
 * ...that Yashar was a strikingly handsome medusa male who served Irae T'sarran in defending the Undying Temple in Maerimydra?
 * ...that Jhaamdathan was the language of the fallen empire of Jhaamdath and the basis of modern Chondathan and Common?
 * ...that the Blood of Lathander was a holy artifact with healing powers, composed of the preserved blood of the god Lathander himself?

1/3/2015 – 8/3/2015

 * ...that Ripper was a fiendish displacer beast who served the drow Zedarr T'sarran during the Silence of Lolth in Szith Morcane?
 * ...that a delayed blast fireball spell created a fireball that would detonate at will or after a short period of time?
 * ...that the Purple Hills on the coast of Tethyr were home to vineyards, among them those owned by Oraundas Haeltower?
 * ...that Jhastar Belnold was a Harper ranger who notably killed a beholder by riding it into the ground and stabbing its main eye?
 * ...that Afrafa, one of the Monks of the Yellow Rose, was the youngest ever to ride a remorhaz, at the age of only 15?
 * ...that the Bottom Feeder was a dwarf-run riverboat plying the River Chionthar, from Baldur's Gate to Scornubel?
 * ...that Xonthal's Tower in the Western Heartlands was surrounded by a magical hedge maze and other unusual magical defenses?
 * ...that the Tear of Selûne was an artifact said to be a tear shed by the goddess herself, and allowed one to call down meteor swarms?
 * ...that Barrowin Undurr was a dwarf priestess of Gorm who joined the Order of the Gauntlet after her lover was taken by a dragon?

8/3/2015 – 15/3/2015

 * ...that the Lair of the Hidden was once an inn in Maerimydra before it was gutted by fire and occupied by the Hidden as a hide-out?
 * ...that Talantra Bowgentle once robbed a vizier of Calimshan by tying her up, wearing her clothes and jewels, and impersonating her?
 * ...that in the Year of the Smoldering Spells, 1020 DR, the mages of Thay developed the majority of their unique fire-based magic?
 * ...that the House of Serpents Trilogy told the story of Arvin, a psionicist, and the intrigues of the yuan-ti rulers of Hlondeth?
 * ...that Ileuthra was a celestial brass dragon who once dwelt with the god Oghma and wandered the planes seeking knowledge?
 * ...that a detect poison and disease spell did exactly what it said on the tin?

15/3/2015 – 22/3/2015

 * ...that Flenser was a draegloth cleric of Kiaransalee exiled from Maerimydra after her demonic birth killed her drow mother?
 * ...that in the Year of the Tempest, 1027 DR, the rajah of Estagund founded the Maquar to stimulate the bankrupt economy?
 * ...that the Grand Caliph was the ruler of all Zakhara, in matters of both state and faith, from his palace in Huzuz?
 * ...that the Rangewatchers once slew a marauding red dragon, but at the cost of three members and Montolio Debrouchee's sight?
 * ...that a dissonant whispers spell created an injurious cacophonous noise that only its victim could hear, forcing them to retreat?
 * ...that the Skum Lord was an aboleth who owned 40% of Skullport's buildings, with its skum kidnapping those who didn't pay the rent?

22/3/2015 – 29/3/2015

 * ...that abyssal ghouls served the goddess Kiaransalee and had smoke-trailing tongues that could drain the sanity from a victim?
 * ...that Bwimb, the elemental god of oozes, was slain by a demon prince who mistakenly believed he had the Wand of Orcus?
 * ...that a divination spell foretold the outcome of an event, goal, or action within the next week or if the caster entered a certain area?
 * ...that the Triceratops Society was a secret society devoted to protecting Chult that would leave an iron triceratops as a warning?
 * ...that a salt bond in Zakhara promised a host's hospitality and protection and a guest's peaceful intent to their host?
 * ...that Winter Zulth was a mapmaker in Waterdeep and secret member of the Moonstars, furnishing them with maps and even a ship?

29/3/2015 – 5/4/2015

 * ...that Blister was a Netherese military outpost that survived the fall of Netheril, until it fell to starvation and internal conflict?
 * ...that Assam was a city on the Shining Plains jointly governed by representatives of the neighboring city-states Lheshayl and Ormath?
 * ...that wu jen devoted themselves to a single goal requiring great mental disciple, often at the cost of family ties and honor?
 * ...that swirling leaves of steel was a battle technique in which a two-weapon-wielding ranger spun around and struck all foes nearby?
 * ...that the Flaming Tower in Daggerdale was inhabited successively by fire giants, Zhentilar, and the Eldreth Veluuthra?
 * ...that the Duchy of Ankaram in Tethyr was ruled by Vajra Valmeyjar and well defended against Calimshan?
 * ...that Gorgondy wine was a gnomish wine that offered glimpses of the past to those who consumed it?
 * ...that Drawmij's instant summons summoned a chosen item directly to the caster's hand, from wherever it was, even from other planes?
 * ...that Eregul the Freestave was a high-ranking Zhentarim wizard involved in the occupation of Shadowdale in 1375 DR?

5/4/2015 – 12/4/2015

 * ...that Dessa sik-Morcane was a drow priestess of Lolth kept captive by Kiaransaleeans as food for their vampire servants?
 * ...that Hardcastle was a trade city located on the caravan routes between the Great Rift, Unther, and the Vilhon Reach?
 * ...that Barroch's Hold, lying in the Glacier of the White Worm, was the fabled base of Barroch, the great bandit lord of the Inner Sea?
 * ...that the Nishaadhri were mages of Vaasa who swore fealty to the Warlock Knights and wore dark veils over their eyes?
 * ...that Severin Silrajin correctly translated Maglas's prophecy and reformed the Cult of the Dragon to the worship of living dragons?
 * ...that the Principality of Ankramir was a part of Tethyr governed by Vajra Valmeyjar on behalf of Princess Cyriana Rhindaun?

12/4/2015 – 19/4/2015

 * ...that Amelior Amanitas, the Sage of Secomber, once toured the North in a hot-air balloon powered by fire and air elementals?
 * ...that Talon Everhale, a ranger of Icewind Dale, carried a fiendish curse and deformities dating back to Hellgate Keep?
 * ...that the Striding Giant Rapids on the River Rauvin were caused by a petrified hill giant in the middle of the stream?
 * ...that a Lockstone was a magical gem from the Outer Planes used to trigger certain spells when conditions were met?
 * ...that Chultan dwarves were albino shield dwarves living in mines deep below Chult and used dinosaurs as beasts of burden?
 * ...that Tystarn Dauntinghorn was a Cormyrean noble and unwitting spy for the Night Masks, with a close resemblance to Manshoon?
 * ...that the morkoth were aquatic creatures with hypnotic powers, especially in the maze-like lairs where they lured in and killed prey?

19/4/2015 – 26/4/2015

 * ...that Paelinn was a divine seeker of Kiaransalee who defended the Undying Temple in Maerimydra, working with the temple itself?
 * ...that in the Year of the Lord's Dilemma, 1066 DR, the southern provinces of Shou Lung split off to form the empire of T'u Lung?
 * ...that Rainbow Gorge was the source of the River Rauvin and named for the constant rainbow formed by spray from waterfalls?
 * ...that the Rock of Bral was an asteroid, one of the Tears of Selûne that orbited Toril, and home to a city of humans and humanoids?
 * ...that Tuth was an adventurer who sacked temples for rival churches and joined the Knights of the Shield after going into business?
 * ...that razor grass was silvery leafed and so named because it was very sharp, able to cut animals and barefooted humanoids?

26/4/2015 – 3/5/2015

 * ...that the Grand Boulevard was the main street of Maerimydra and became a campsite for the armies of Kurgoth Hellspawn?
 * ...that the cat lord was the master of all cats, great and small, and his howl could stun all creatures in an area bar felines?
 * ...that the Burning Rift beneath the Peaks of Flame in Chult held many portals to and creatures from the Elemental Plane of Fire?
 * ...that a chasme was a horrid human–fly-hybrid demon, whose droning wings could lull a victim to sleep before it sucked its blood?
 * ...that "pasha" was the title for a guildmaster or clan leader in Calimshan but could be used for rulers of cities or the whole nation?
 * ...that Jhannas Errlyk, a merchant of Myratma, was accused of smuggling and so humiliated and guilty he had to leave the city.

3/5/2015 – 10/5/2015

 * ...that Velina T'sarran, priestess of Kiaransalee and twin sister of Velasta, led raids against farms and homesteads in Daggerdale?
 * ...that the church of the Red Knight flourished in 1361 DR after King Azoun IV's crusade against the Tuigan Horde the year before?
 * ...that Yaulazna was a flying earthmote and the base of the Five Companies band of sky-pirates, who piloted it around Faerûn?
 * ...that the Many-Windowed Tower on the shore of the Yal Tengri in the Hordelands was the base of a spelljamming lich?
 * ...that the Pantheist Temple of Tyr on the Rock of Bral held that all lawful good gods of justice or war were merely aspects of Tyr?
 * ...that Trademeet was a caravan-stop town in Amn and that Waukeen, goddess of trade, personally ended dishonesty and bickering there?
 * ...that the Grinning Skull oasis in the Plains of Purple Dust was named for a great dragon's skull that shielded it from wind?
 * ...that Zuras el Ireen was a pirate in service to the Rundeen before he transferred to their shipping business?
 * ...that, of the hours of the day, noon was known in Faerûn as "highsun" and was a key time for working magic with diamond dust?

10/5/2015 – 17/5/2015

 * ...that the temple of Tyr in Dagger Falls was led by Tunfer the Stout and offered its services to those who worked for Lord Randal Morn?
 * ...that Lake Mulsantir, between Rashemen, Thay, and Thesk, was patrolled by Rashemi witchboats piloted by hathrans?
 * ...that the wand of power belonging to the godly father of Selûne enabled transport between planes, until it was seized by Imgig Zu?
 * ...that Akota was a mysterious realm beyond the western coast of Zakhara that exported gold and slaves to other cities?
 * ...that the Pit of the Ghuls was a desolate valley in Zakhara said to contain statues of gold, onyx, and other precious materials?
 * ...that the Steps of Istishia in Keltar, Calimshan, was an impressive shrine to Istishia in which water flowed down a pyramid?
 * ...that Rikmo Naquander, a Master Thief of the Shadowmasters of Telflamm, had plans to join the city's merchant council?
 * ...that anth-Malar was the Chosen of the god Malar, and enjoyed impaling his victims upon stalactites in the Twisted Run?
 * ...that an ensnaring strike spell caused vines to entangle and slowly crush a creature struck by an enchanted weapon?

17/5/2015 – 24/5/2015

 * ...that Umaerh was drow lich sorcerer at the Undying Temple who staved off decomposition with a robe of gentle repose?
 * ...that Iniarv's Tower by the Mere of Dead Men had a spell that projected a message from the lich Iniarv to trespassers?
 * ...that in Fabada in Zakhara's High Desert, elected leaders would shave and burn their hair to signify their status in the tribes?
 * ...that the Calimemnon Crystal was the magical prison of the genies Calim, Memnon, and their servants, who once ruled Calimshan?
 * ...that Glinda Scatterstar, master of the Mage's Guild of Hillsfar, used her guild to undermine and try to depose Lord Maalthiir?
 * ...that the Blood of Morueme, a blue dragon clan and their draconic hobgoblin spawn, were dedicated to acquiring magical treasures?

24/5/2015 – 31/5/2015

 * ...that House T'sarran, a Kiaransalee-worshiping drow clan of Maerimydra, was destroyed by a rival as others watched on?
 * ...that a penanggalan was an undead monster with a detachable head that would fly out at night to suck blood from sleeping women?
 * ...that an undead bloodrose, grown in the Rose Garden of the Battle of Bones, drained the life of anyone who wore it on them?
 * ...that Izhkin, the self-proclaimed "Lord of the Dark" and ruler of the realm, was in fact a simple derro thief and assassin?
 * ...that St. Liwan taught the benefits of food, and even that war could be eradicated if everyone was well-fed and satisfied?
 * ...that Nurr'Korzahg was a mind flayer who lost three tentacles to a rotting disease and had a change of heart with a change of diet?

31/5/2015 – 7/6/2015

 * ...that Skred was one of the troglodyte raiders who stalked the tunnels of the Deep Wastes between Szith Morcane and Maerimydra?
 * ...that the Halondar was a road from Alaghôn to Hlondeth in the Vilhon Reach, nearly bisecting the realm of Turmish?
 * ...that Daltim Flamefist was a noted Halruaan fire mage, psionicist, creator of magical items, and commander of a mercenary force?
 * ...that a barber in Zakhara was in fact often a capable surgeon, rogue, source of information, and thief, in addition to a hair-dresser?
 * ...that Themberchaud, a red dragon of Gracklstugh, used his fire breath to temper steel in exchange for contributions to his hoard?
 * ...that the Twelfth Serôs War began when sahuagin, led by Iakhovas, demolished a large section of the Sharksbane Wall?

7/6/2015 – 14/6/2015

 * ...that the Blades for Daggerdale adventure module pitted PCs against gnoll and Zhentish mercenaries in Daggerdale in 1479 DR?
 * ...that Tharcereli was the knowledge-hungry ulitharid Loretaker Creedmaster, the third most powerful mind flayer in Oryndoll?
 * ...that the Cutlass of the Golden Gulf was a magical sword wielded by Zakharan corsairs that allowed one to breathe underwater?
 * ...that the Abbalayar were a secretive tribe in Calimshan reputed to have powers of divination, great strength, and genie-blood?
 * ...that in the Year of the Maelstrom, 1101 DR, a group of beholders from the Thornwood laid waste to the nearby city of Treshla?

14/6/2015 – 21/6/2015

 * ...that Wyrruth, a shade ambassador to Maerimydra, was an adept negotiator who kept his post during the Kiaransaleean takeover?
 * ...that the Fang, a promontory of Aglarond, was home to embittered humans who rejected half-elf rule after Velprin's fall?
 * ...that Bowgentle's fleeting journey temporarily transported a living creature to another location, before returning them?
 * ...that Selanith L'baros was the wealthy but sadistic baroness of Herath in Dambrath who enjoyed lethal equestrian sports?
 * ...that the vuddor were specialty priests of Thard Harr, each named for a great beast of the jungle seen in a dream sent by the god?
 * ...that stone maidens were shy, feminine beings of Zakhara, bound to areas of stone and said to result from a dao's curse?
 * ...that King Mith Barak of Iltkazar was in fact a silver dragon disguised as a dwarf, who slept for 75 years out of every century?

21/6/2015 – 28/6/2015

 * ...that the great revenance spell developed by Irae T'sarran could raise an army of thousands of revenants under her control?
 * ...that a death's door spell kept a gravely wounded creature from dying or expiring for a number of hours?
 * ...that Duhlark Kolat, a transmuter of Waterdeep, invented a spell that could merge two creatures into a single chimeric creature?
 * ...that in the Year of the Empty Scabbard, 1116 DR, the Dambrathan navy destroyed a pirate fleet, sinking thirteen treasure ships?
 * ...that noble marids, genie lords of the ocean, saw other beings as inconsequential yet always sought to impress and intimidate?
 * ...that Dheubpurcwenpyl was a powerful deep dragon in Old Shanatar whom local drow revered as "Honored Queen of the Depths"?

28/6/2015 – 5/7/2015

 * ...that Latar was a troglodyte cleric who led raids in the tunnels of the Deep Wastes, armed with an oversized morningstar?
 * ...that the Presper's moonbow spell created motes of moonlight that flew after their targets and shocked like ball lightning?
 * ...that Chechu al Khish, an earth elementalist wizard of Calimshan, was in fact an exiled dao genie from the Plane of Earth?
 * ...that the Spear of the Wandering Legion was a magical weapon of Zakhara that could summon an army of holy warriors?
 * ...that Attack Wing is a new dragon-based strategy game from Wizards of the Coast?

5/7/2015 – 12/7/2015

 * ...that the Naga Crawls were caverns in the Deep Wastes home to three spirit naga who lured creatures in to feast upon?
 * ...that the Neverwinter Academy was attacked during graduation in order to steal creatures required to cure the Wailing Death?
 * ...that in the language of dragons, the word sunathaer translated to "cleric" and urathear to "deity"?
 * ...that Kueh-Ku, a Shadow Thieves assassin, had a strange black gem embedded in her palm that absorbed all magic cast at her?
 * ...that kahins were priests of a Zakharan faith that saw divinity in all things and the universe around them, not merely in the gods?
 * ...that a secure spell rendered a door, portal, or chest impossible to open or access and almost impervious to damage?
 * ...that the Tarangu was a halfling tribe in Zakhara who worshiped the crab-god Kar'r'rga and were rumored to be cannibals?

12/7/2015 – 19/7/2015

 * ...that Maas was a vampire drow assassin and monk who fought and slayed with his bare hands and his life-draining attacks?
 * ...that sand was a province of spells in the Zakharan view of magic, inspired by the burning deserts of the land?
 * ...that Fansa Windblossom was a mage of the Shadow Thieves, whose face was badly burned in a battle with an efreeti?
 * ...that the Snilloc's major missile spell was designed as an improved version of the classic magic missile spell?
 * ...that a caller in darkness haunted the phantom city of Dhinnilith after all the populace were killed in a cataclysmic tidal wave?
 * ...that the Al-Itimad Traveling Revival Movement wandered Zakhara preaching ethoist views of their faith, until their leader died?

19/7/2015 – 26/7/2015

 * ...that Indrizil was a drow priestess of Lolth from Cormanthor who corresponded with her cousin, Rhavauz, in Szith Morcane?
 * ...that wind was a province of spells in the Zakharan view of magic, inspired by the roaming winds of the land?
 * ...that Mhair Szeltune of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors disguised herself as a crone to learn folk's attitudes?
 * ...that a giant bombardier beetle could squirt acid and clouds of fire from its rear end, accompanied by a deafening sound?
 * ...that a vizier's turban was the name of a hat-like creature that bonded to a mage, boosting their intellect in return for life energy?
 * ...that Foo Nakar, a city in Koryo, produced a distinctive ceramic bearing a smoky glaze and a fragrant smell that did not wash off?
 * ...that King Osaw I, the ruler of Mezro in Chult, was over 1500 years old and had magical powers, as he was a Chosen of Ubtao?

26/7/2015 – 2/8/2015

 * ...that the town of Madinat al-Mumin in the Steaming Isles of Zakhara was populated entirely by devout followers of Enlightenment?
 * ...that Madeiron Sunderstone, bodyguard of Piergeiron of Waterdeep, hailed from Hartsvale and was a distant cousin of the king?
 * ...that the spell imbue undead with spell ability granted an undead minion with a wizard's spell, to be used in a set circumstance?
 * ...that an uthraki was an evil forest spirit of Rashemen that took the form of a child or rabbit to lure victims away and kill them?
 * ...that the summon undead spells conjured a variety of undead creatures from another place to serve and defend the caster?
 * ...that green sleeping dust harvested from the bija tree was used by ninja in Koryo to subdue or kidnap their victims?

2/8/2015 – 9/8/2015

 * ...that elemental earth manifested in the Plane of Earth, in earth and sand magic, and the blessings granted by earth gods?
 * ...that a lich touch spell gave a wizard the power to inflict a chilling, paralyzing touch like that of a lich, as well immunity to it?
 * ...that Khumarr was a lowborn drow who succeeded as a blackguard in the cult of Kiaransalee during the coup in Maerimydra?
 * ...that White Worm was a hostile barbarian tribe in northern Vaasa that worshiped the albino remorhaz as their totem?
 * ...that Syllia Adarbrent was a flame-haired and flame-tempered sea captain of Waterdeep who eloped to Maztica to explore?

9/8/2015 – 16/8/2015

 * ...that Theod was a troglodyte barbarian who wielded a giant-sized morningstar on her tribe's raids in the Deep Wastes?
 * ...that a positoxin was a special toxin capable of harming or weakening the undead, which were normally immune to poison?
 * ...that the power word, silence spell completely silenced a creature or area, with only the uttering of a power word required?
 * ...that an allip was the spirit of someone driven to madness and suicide, with the power to drain sanity from a living being?
 * ...that Kharantes was a half-fiend yuan-ti who believed his destiny was to rule all the serpentfolk and the entire world?
 * ...that the Silverhair Knights were dedicated priests of Eilistraee who redeemed evil drow directly by eating their sins?
 * ...that Duthcloim, or "Manyfolk", was a cosmopolitan area of Menzoberranzan with many homes, shops, and massage houses?
 * ...that the Cult of Istishia in Hawa, Zakhara, often kidnapped children in order to convert them to worship of the Water Lord?
 * ...that The Dark Dancer was a shrine to Eilistraee in Ravens Bluff, targeted by an angry mob wanting to drive out the drow?

16/8/2015 – 23/8/2015

 * ...that the dark mirror spell reflected all kinds of darkness-like spells back on their casters, or could counter or dispel them?
 * ...that hsskala was a positoxin developed by the half-fiend yuan-ti Kharantes to render an undead creature unconscious?
 * ...that Halish was a cleric of Mystra and one of those duped and dominated by Shar-worshipers at a false Temple of Mystra?
 * ...that perytons were frightful monsters combining eagle and stag that tore out and devoured the fresh hearts of their victims?
 * ...that the surface-dwelling brown rothé was a shaggy-furred horned beast that could be found roaming in herds across Faerûn?
 * ...that the Forbidden denied the existence of the True Gods of Zakhara, and were cursed by them and all record of them erased?
 * ...that Lenta Moore of Baldur's Gate wanted to join the Flaming Fists, but her parliamentarian father opposed the idea?

23/8/2015 – 30/8/2015

 * ...that Arkhelthingril was a white dragon who sought greater wealth, finally becoming a dracolich, but was cheated by drow?
 * ...that a sewyrm was a lizard that dwelt in Waterdeep's sewers that grew as large as a medium-sized dog and had a lashing tail?
 * ...that earblades could allow one to escape a noose, and that Aurora's Emporium had a money-back guarantee on its effectiveness?
 * ...that Hedrun Arnsfirth, Chosen of Auril in 1484 DR, raised an army of barbarians and beasts against the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale?
 * ...that Cedarsproke was a city in the Gulthmere Forest inhabited and governed by druids and home to a school of druidic teaching?
 * ...that the turnshadow spell drove off illusory shadow creatures, or allowed a caster to seize control of one such creature?
 * ...that the Khala were a people of Imaskar said to have been transformed by the gods into the peryton for their wickedness?

30/8/2015 – 6/9/2015

 * ...that the Doomvault was a huge dungeon in Thay housing arcane laboratories that researched a path to godhood for Szass Tam?
 * ...that Tarul Var was a lich Red Wizard tasked with recreating an elemental portal nexus in Daggerford in the late 15th century DR?
 * ...that Vournoth was a lich who laired within a mire close to Maerimydra, until the drow sent a champion warrior to drive it out?
 * ...that Old One Eye was a beer whose recipe Araneth Idogyr acquired from a cyclops, and had a distinctly hot aftertaste?
 * ...that the Nameless Haunt was a strange merger of man and winged cat who prowled the Pellamcopse Woods for the Blackstaff?
 * ...that the gemjump spell allowed a mage to make an emergency escape by teleporting to a pre-selected rogue stone?
 * ...that the Itzas were a people of Maztica known for their peaceful ways, banishing any who were violent and warring only if pressed?
 * ...that the Destroyers were a mercenary force led by Daltim Flamefist of Halruaa that specialized in arcane and psionic artillery?

6/9/2015 – 13/9/2015

 * ...that the Claw was a half-fiend kuo-toa priest who led a sect of his kin in raids against stone giants on the Lake of Shadows?
 * ...that Myrineyl Baenre, a drow priestess of Lolth, enjoyed having surface elves as attendants, though they did not survive long?
 * ...that Death Cheese was a Cormyrean delicacy said to be made from the milk of a catoblepas and collected by blind monks?
 * ...that Tulmene, a village in Tethyr, was extorted into aiding Nelanther pirates until Queen Zaranda Star defeated them in battle?
 * ...that fleshwort was a medicinal plant whose stalks could be sewn into wounds to aid healing, and it only grew near corpses?
 * ...that the Khelben's warding whip spell was created by Khelben Arunsun to counter magical force spells, particularly Bigby's hand?
 * ...that a gauntlet was the symbol of the god Bane and a spiked gauntlet was the favored weapon of the dwarf god Thard Harr?
 * ...that Amnic Basult, a bookseller of Wheloon, disappeared in 1374 DR and was later found dead at a false Temple of Mystra?

13/9/2015 – 20/9/2015

 * ...that Laerekh, Chief Necromancer of the cult of Kiaransalee in Maerimydra once created and commanded a death tyrant?
 * ...that pet jewelfish, a tiny silvery breed of fish, were dyed various colors in a fad once popular across western Faerûn?
 * ...that Othimturac was half-white half-shadow dragon, the result of a crossbreeding experiment by the Jaezred Chaulssin?
 * ...that alignments of constellations gave magical power to similar events on Toril, and they were venerated by priests of Mystra?
 * ...that the Alimir Mountains east of Calimshan were home to many beholders that arrived on crash-landed ships in &minus;2381 DR?
 * ...that an Amulet of Dreams summoned sandmen that had to feed on a jewel or the master's own health before they would serve?
 * ...that the Nezram's ruby ray spell could reverse, dispel, undo, or unlock a whole range of spells, traps, and physical bonds?
 * ...that the Emperor of T'u Lung couldn't enforce his edicts without the consent of the wealthy families that controlled key offices?

20/9/2015 – 27/9/2015

 * ...that the Harried in Hillsfar adventure for 5th-edition D&D sees adventurers investigate a strange case of demonic goats?
 * ...that Jongrath's Mill was a horse-drawn mill in Tethyr that was frequented by many snakes that kept the rodents down?
 * ...that shadar-kai, fey beings of shadow, believed their deaths were foretold and unavoidable, and hence had no fear of it?
 * ...that the town of Ravilar's Cloak was said to be haunted by a flying helmet, which was blamed whenever things went missing?
 * ...that hybsils, a fey cross of pixie and antelope, were hunted for their magical horns, and as a result were xenophobic?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #179 presented a wide variety of new magical items from Faerûn and Zakhara?
 * ...that southern magic, practiced by mages of Halruaa and the Old Empires, was written in a script foreign to northern wizards?
 * ...that Gar Shatterkeel, the Prophet of Water and servant of Olhydra, bore a large mechanical crab claw for an arm?
 * ...that Larth, one of the monks who guarded the gates of Candlekeep, was a keen judge of character and a skilled linguist?
 * ...that a disc of secrets allowed a cleric of Shar to masquerade as a cleric of another deity or not be seen as a priest at all?
 * ...that Mount Gommat was the tallest peak in the Marching Mountains, at a height of 8,500 feet (2,600 meters) above sea level?

27/9/2015 – 4/10/2015

 * ...that the Free Cities of the Vilhon Reach aided each other to remain free of the rule of their former master, the city of Arrabar?
 * ...that Marlos Urnrayle, the Prophet of Earth, was changed into a medusa by a fey magic ring he'd worn to preserve his beauty?
 * ...that Zagum was an archdevil servant of Asmodeus who considered cruelty wasteful and used humor instead?
 * ...that a spectral guard spell created a ghostly being to defend a certain location, requiring a human bone, a weapon, and an eye?
 * ...that Dragon magazine #190 presented a wide variety of new musical instruments for Al-Qadim?
 * ...that a goristro demon was summoned to represent and fight for Matron Mother Quenthel Baenre in Menzoberranzan in 1484 DR?
 * ...that a dark creature was infused with the "shadowstuff" of the Plane of Shadow, and was able to conceal itself in shadows?
 * ...that Mount Speartop in Amn was a popular destination among climbers, being challenging but safe, despite the dragons?
 * ...that Guilmarl, a coastal city in Dambrath, thrived off the pearl trade, the climate made it unpopular with the wealthy?
 * ...that Linan Swift defended her family with shield and spear as they were chased by kobolds after a battle with the Dragon Cult?
 * ...that the Breath of the Yellow Rose adventure module sees adventurers investigate a strange cult in Mulmaster?

4/10/2015 – 11/10/2015

 * ...that Thurrak was a stone giant tribal elder who was more outgoing than others of his kind, and sought ways to benefit them?
 * ...that Balor was the namesake of the balor demons and the greatest of their kind, who had served all the demon lords?
 * ...that half-dwarves were common in the ancient realms of Ardeep, Eaerlann, and Myth Drannor, but were unknown in 1358 DR?
 * ...that Qysar Amahl Shoon VII used brutal repression and military campaigns to maintain the collapsing Shoon Imperium?
 * ...that the city of Alashan defended Khazari from northern horsemen, but Yamun Khahan went around and flanked its unprotected west?
 * ...that Gorstag Helder infiltrated the Cult of the Dragon and stole important documents warning of the threat they posed?

11/10/2015 – 18/10/2015

 * ...that the Jumpa River, one of the largest on Toril, ran with glacial meltwater from Katakoro Shan that washed away all in its path?
 * ...that the village of Daroush in Turmish was captured without a fight after an army took a wrong turning and found itself there?
 * ...that Zethrindor the white dracolich conquered the Great Glacier in 1373 DR but ran afoul of his allies in Sossal?
 * ...that a spelltrap, which trapped spells, could not be cast by wizards who specialized in the schools to which it belonged?
 * ...that Old Men's Bones, a game in which players took bones from a pile without disturbing them, originated from the Moonsea?
 * ...that Defiance in Phlan, a 5th-edition adventure module, saw adventurers in Phlan deal with several dragon-related problems?

18/10/2015 – 25/10/2015

 * ...that Jhorganni, a drider vampire, could create strange spider-like creatures, as she did with an eight-limbed gray render?
 * ...that the Dharbang River in Ra-Khati had three sacred Padhran sites, including a point where the water had healing powers?
 * ...that Iyraclea, Ice Queen of the Great Glacier, stole the Gatekeeper's Crystal and used it to destroy Myth Ondath in 633 DR?
 * ...that Simbul's synostodweomer allowed a powerful wizard to convert an existing spell into positive energy they could use to heal?
 * ...that Tharbas was a golem constructed of goliath body parts who guarded and plied the waters around the necropolis of Khalusk?
 * ...that in the Year of the Long Watch, 1230 DR, High Mage Orjalun of Silverymoon retired then vanished on Silverymoon Bridge?
 * ...that Qysar Shoon I began the construction of roads across the Shoon Imperium, as well as many statues and murals of himself?
 * ...that Zakharan humans had brown skin and dark hair, and valued honor, hospitality and piety?

25/10/2015 – 1/11/2015

 * ...that the Lost Temple of the Fey Gods adventure module for 4th-edition D&D explored fey mischief in the Yuirwood of Aglarond?
 * ...that sharkskin armor, with the teeth retained as barbs, was developed by evil aquatic elf sects, though most found it repulsive?
 * ...that Reeve Sar Testain was a pirate captain on the Moonsea who ran afoul of Tiamat worshipers and was banished to the Hells?
 * ...that a death link spell joined two beings such that injury or healing upon one also affected the other, allowing aid or punishment?
 * ...that Anauria, a Netherese survivor state, was home to humans and elves and exported much grain to lands around the Inner Sea?
 * ...that Dead Dwarf Bridge on the Golden Way was named for eight dwarves who made a valiant last stand against Nar horsemen?
 * ...that Hurm Thiodor, a Crown clerk in Thunderstone overseeing adventuring in the area, enjoyed going on adventures himself?

1/11/2015 – 8/11/2015

 * ...that a Baule diviner was a Zakharan wizard who studied the elements to gain knowledge, and was recognized by a bald head?
 * ...that Songfarla was an ancient and hidden gnome kingdom on lands said to have been bought with a massive piece of fool's gold?
 * ...that thunderhide armor—made from the treated hides of dinosaurs—was popular among druids in Chult and the Serpent Hills?
 * ...that the Ancient Nubari were an alien starfaring people who settled on the Malatran Plateau and built a utopian society?
 * ...that a gateway spell opened a two-way portal to a previously visited locale, allowing one to look or travel through?
 * ...that Jeny Greenteeth, a green hag dwelling near Phlan, despised human-kind and plotted to make their lives miserable?
 * ...that Theodo Greataxe led a last stand on Clearflow Bridge to buy time for Almorel to prepare against invasion from Narfell?
 * ...that The Furniture's Fate tavern in Thunderstone had a signboard showing a chair being smashed over a person's head?

8/11/2015 – 15/11/2015

 * ...that Ghindul was a crazed tyrant who dominated with an iron fist his fellows in the Howling Wing tribe of kir-lanan?
 * ...that the Inn of the Glowing Gem in Yartar in 1356 DR was where a group of adventurers awoke to find themselves robbed?
 * ...that a great shout spell produced a destructive sonic boom and was once employed in Ankhapur on the Lake of Steam?
 * ...that Angrath Woodwise was once Lord Marsten's chief hunter until the Cult of the Dragon seized control of his hunting lodge?
 * ...that the massive Gate of Iron between Durpar and Raurin was fashioned of iron harvested from people living around it?

15/11/2015 – 22/11/2015

 * ...that in the Orcish language of Vaasa malwun meant literally "oathbrother" while mal karash meant "oath breaker"?
 * ...that drakkar, or "dragonship", was a vessel typically used by the Northmen of the Moonshaes for raiding and coastal travel?
 * ...that Mount Sklagarra in the Troll Mountains of Amn was the site of a secret base of the Heralds of Faerûn?
 * ...that Kranum was a stone giant shaman who investigated a meteor crater and was possessed by the returned Tyranthraxus?
 * ...that Nezram the World-Walker, a mighty mage of Mulhorand, wandered the planes for centuries before returning home?
 * ...that Takshang, a hermitage in the Hordelands, was home to a single person: an oni imprisoned on Toril?
 * ...that Stag Skull Bridge in Thunderstone bore no stag skulls, but instead the mounted heads of monsters slain there?

22/11/2015 – 29/11/2015

 * ...that Bhùn Ludwakazar, the Stone Dwarf, was exiled from his clan and, dishonored, became a gladiator in Mulmaster?
 * ...that Tusk was the fiendish war-elephant mount of Kurgoth Hellspawn during the invasion of Maerimydra in 1372 DR?
 * ...that the village of Womford in the Dessarin Valley was once named "Wyrmford" after a battle with a dragon in the area?
 * ...that Urn of the Blue Vishap in Zakhara allowed the holder to command a mighty blue dragon to perform three tasks?
 * ...that Prastuil was the oldest and said to be most beautiful city in Dambrath, thanks to the splendid villas of the Crinti?
 * ...that King Raerboth Obarskyr ruled Cormyr for only six years, before he was murdered by his wicked aunt in 326 DR?
 * ...that Wangle Towerstruck, a spy for the Cormyrean crown, worked undercover as a simple stablemaster in Thunderstone?
 * ...that mongrelfolk were a fusion of many random creatures and were apparently the result of a failed wizard's experiment?

29/11/2015 – 6/12/2015

 * ...that the mind flayer Huum had a rivalry with the drow archmage Solom Ned'razak over a brooch reputed to be magical?
 * ...that Saluuknir, a blue dragon, was tricked by a marid into being bound to the Urn of the Blue Vishap to serve its owner?
 * ...that the galleon was the largest kind of ship on the Inner Sea in the mid-1300s, sailed by Cormyr and other kingdoms?
 * ...that to an Iulutiun of Alpuk, the relationship between a father and son was stronger than one between a husband and wife?
 * ...that Baltor, a druid of Cormyr, dedicated himself to determining the purpose of the dancing dolphins of Dambrath?
 * ...that Blades were the governing council of Mulmaster, drawn from its nobility and prominent citizens?
 * ...that the Nourisher Creed of illithids were responsible for managing and breeding thralls and turning them into mind flayers?
 * ...that a Doss lute, originally created by a legendary bard of the Moonshaes, could limit poison or hold a foe in place?
 * ...that Kelemvor's Garden, the cemetery in Thunderstone, had an area called The Honor Field for those who'd died heroically?

6/12/2015 – 13/12/2015

 * ...that Gok'llak, a tough grimlock barbarian, was completely enthralled by a mind flayer, and would serve him unto death?
 * ...that the yataghan, a slashing sword related to the sabre, was wielded in the lands of Zakhara and Kara-Tur?
 * ...that Nym, a mad monk of Ilmater, betrayed the Monastery of the Yellow Rose to an elemental cult bent on world destruction?
 * ...that a knarr was a small ship used in the North for carrying cargo, and it could be constructed from the corpse of a dragon?
 * ...that sandmen came from the Plane of Earth to capture slaves in Zakhara by causing their victims to fall to sleep?
 * ...that Adrienne Stillwater was a priestess of Mielikki who tried to limit damage to the Hullack Forest by adventurers?

13/12/2015 – 20/12/2015

 * ...that Hledh Hellspawn, the fire giant queen of Maerimydra, had six fingers on each finger, thanks to her fiendish heritage?
 * ...that a master undead allowed even the most mindless undead to perform complex tasks at a necromancer's direction?
 * ...that the paths of power were an alternate route for wizards to learn spells along a certain theme or heritage?
 * ...that Tiztor the Great was a wizard of Mulmaster obsessed with uncovering the secret of the monolith of Thunderstone?
 * ...that Marlandro Gaelkur, a shopkeeper of Red Larch had been a jeweler, a barber, a dealer in tools, and a counterfeiter?
 * ...that King Imphras I of Impiltur led the defense of the realm against a hobgoblin horde whilst he was War-Captain of Lyrabar?
 * ...that the Dancing Dwarves were a largely dwarven order of battleaxe-wielding dervishes in Zakhara?

18/12/2015 – 27/12/2015

 * ...that Logala Thenduk, a drow wererat, fought against Maerimydra's occupation as part of the Hidden band of rebels?
 * ...that a dismind spell separated a subject's mind from their body, leaving the body in an invulnerable state?
 * ...that the Believers were a secret society in Red Larch who met in an underground cave where stones moved mysteriously?
 * ...that Del Geery was an enterprising farmer of Thunderstone who prospered in the hydra trade, selling their body parts?
 * ...that a sword of the believer passed harmlessly through true followers of the Loregiver in the land of Zakhara?