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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 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?

12/05/2013 – 19/05/2013

 * ...that the House of Winds was a temple of Talos in Westgate and the Forgotten Realms Wiki's 12,000th article?
 * ...that the Constable's Tower was once the seat-of-rule of Colderan Morn, tyrant of Daggerdale, and later affected by continuous wild magic?
 * ...that in −23,900 DR the gold elves first began to settle in Aryvandaar, later known as the High Forest?
 * ...that Phultan was a vampire of the Night Masters, leaders of the Night Masks, who was locked in their own lair?
 * ...that Bresnos Huantilar was a member of the Cult of the Dragon who guarded a portal in Saerloon?
 * ...that Urthag the Knife was a notorious pirate of the early 7th century DR, who lost the ancient Raumathari sword Galathos in Chessagol?
 * ...that Thelgaar Ironhand was the Northlander king of Oman's Isle in the Moonshae Isles, who wanted to make peace the Ffolk?
 * ...that Corwyss was a moorhound belonging to Tristan Kendrick?

19/05/2013 – 26/05/2013

 * ...that King Lamoth of Chessagol in the 7th century DR was famous for his enormous family and for trying to marry them off to other royal lines?
 * ...that Drone Wyvernspur was the elderly archmage of the Wyvernspur noble house of Cormyr?
 * ...that the Smoke Wyrm was a tavern in Ravens Bluff run by Tharzon Brewhammer?
 * ...that Sable was a black falcon belonging to Keren Donnell who delivered a message to Robyn Moonsinger?

26/05/2013 – 2/06/2013

 * ...that circa −17800 DR, moon elves and green elves began to settle Keltormir in search of simpler and more peaceful lives?
 * ...that Vournoth's Mire was an underdark swamp near Maerimydra inhabited by a mindflayer and a beholder?
 * ...that the Ahtahqugotak Sea on the Great Glacier was abundant with fish and wildlife but avoided by local Angulutiuns?
 * ...that Newt was a faerie dragon of Myrloch Vale in the Moonshaes who aided Tristan Kendrick?
 * ...that Sarghathuld was an orcslayer sword forged in the dwarven kingdom of Roldilar and later a relic of Old Impiltur?
 * ...that Marden Norwood was a lord of Ravens Bluff who rewarded Jack Ravenwild for rescuing his daughter, Seila?

2/06/2013 – 9/06/2013

 * ...that Bleyshar was a noble house of Cormyr that had only two remaining members by 1479 DR?
 * ...that Sysquemalyn was the chamberlain to Lady Polaris of Delia in the Netherese Empire?
 * ...that Archtassel was a village in Tasseldale whose woodcarvers were famous for their relief-cut doors and wall panels?
 * ...that Cressyl Blackbones was red half-dragon orc from the Thunder Peaks who led an army in Hullack Forest?
 * ...that Maldrithor, or "the Sarbreenar Wyrm", tore roofs off houses in Procampur in search of food?
 * ...that the Lightning Dragon Dojo was a martial arts school in the Xiousing district of Marsember?

9/06/2013 – 16/06/2013

 * ...that circa −15000 DR, dwarves founded Bhaerynden, their first great kingdom, beneath the plains of the Shaar?
 * ...that Boraksaghegirak was a blue dragon who laired in the Calim Desert and commanded the local tribes through her Sons?
 * ...that Oraundas Haeltower was a vintner from Tethyr known for his table wines, which contained small treasures in 1479 DR?
 * ...that the War of Gold and Gloom was fought over Deep Shanatar, between the gold dwarves of the Great Rift and the gray dwarves of Dunspeirrin?
 * ...that Sekrr was a beholder who dwelt in Vournoth's Mire and enjoyed sculpting with his petrified victims?
 * ...that Elvenblood Pass was named for the death of the legendary hero of the Vast, Beluar, in an orc ambush?

16/06/2013 – 23/06/2013

 * ...that in −8170 DR drow from Guallidurth attacked Alatorin, triggering the First Spider War with the dwarves of Shanatar?
 * ...that Kara Chermosk was the iron-fisted Zhentarim commander of the Tethyamar Fortress, and a skilled negotiator?
 * ...that Balduran's Log Book told of Captain Balduran's exploration of Anchorome on the Wandering Eye?
 * ...that Symrustar Auglamyr was a Chosen of Mystra slain during the Weeping War of 713 DR?
 * ...that the First Age was a period of Netherese history beginning with the founding of Seventon?
 * ...that Ironcloak was a Turmish town that was wiped out by the druids of the Emerald Enclave?
 * ...that the Maw of the God Swallower was a gigantic sphere of annihilation in southern Chessenta in 1479 DR?

23/06/2013 – 30/06/2013

 * ...that a wraith spider was an undead giant spider created by drow cultists of Kiaransalee as blasphemies against the Spider Queen?
 * ...that Monkberry, a Rengarth woman of the Raven Tribe and mother of Sunbright Steelshanks, used her own hair to make bowstrings?
 * ...that the Tyrantfog was a foul fog that spread across Faerûn in 1370 DR and harmed followers of Bane and Cyric, creating tyrantfog zombies?
 * ...that the Fang in the Forest was an extinct volcano in the Earthfast Mountains inhabited by the green dragon Aglaraerose?
 * ...that Nojheim was a goblin kept as a slave in Pengallen who had a profound effect on Drizzt Do'Urden?
 * ...that Yggdrasil, or the "World Ash", was a cosmic plane-spanning tree that linked the planes in the World Tree cosmology?
 * ...that in −6400 DR the elves of Cormanthor saved the dwarves of Sarphil from defeat at the hands of orcs in the Vast?

30/06/2013 – 7/07/2013

 * ...that in −3717 DR duergar founded Gracklstugh, the City of Blades, and that its dominion spread quickly through the surrounding Underdark?
 * ...that Yathla Oloryn was a makeup artist and cosmetic surgeon for hire living in the city of Calaunt in the Vast?
 * ...that the Weeping Unicorn was an inn and tavern in Calaunt with a "no fighting" rule enforced by a cockatrice?
 * ...that Nhyris D'Hothek was a yuan-ti slaver dwelling in Skullport who once possessed Myrkul's Crown of Horns?
 * ...that Crookspar Parlor was a gambling den located in Skullport, and considered neutral ground by the local gangs?

7/07/2013 – 14/07/2013

 * ...that Chahir was a vampire sorcerer that laired in the crypts of Dordrien near Daggerdale, and descended from noble family?
 * ...that corpselight was a spell that caused a corpse, whether dead or undead to glow with light?
 * ...that in −2811 DR goblins and orcs lured away defenders and attempted to burn Seventon?
 * ...that Ioma was a small island in the Nelanther Isles and the primary source of Iomic Crystal?
 * ...that the Shadowcloaks were the mysterious thieves guild of Calaunt, known for the gray shadowcloaks they wore?

14/07/2013 – 21/07/2013

 * ...that the Battle of Caer Moray in 1479 DR was fought between lycanthropes over the castle of Caer Moray in the Moonshaes?
 * ...that the Sword Heralds constructed a number of arcane public works projects early in Cormyr's history?
 * ...that Elisia  was a sea spirit who lived in Lac Dinneshere in Icewind Dale, who died while fighting Icasaracht in 1181 DR?
 * ...that Duke Iritar of Calaunt was a cruel and ruthless wizard and the secret master of the city?
 * ...that in −2722 DR the Netherese city of Arisome enacted a bounty on orc years?

21/07/2013 – 28/07/2013

 * ...that Jestra was a wizard of Arabel, Cormyr who used transmutation magic for cosmetic enhancements?
 * ...that Beniago was an assassin who wielded a dagger very similar to Charon's claw?
 * ...that in −2710 DR a tribe of lizardfolk settled in the Marsh of Simplicity?
 * ...that Thoon was a mysterious philosophy adopted by certain outcast mind flayers?
 * ...that Martyrdom was the realm of Ilmater the Crying God was the most peaceful place in the planes?

28/07/2013 – 4/08/2013

 * ...that the Shadowstone was a heavy mace of powerful Shadow Weave magic created by the goddess Shar?
 * ...that Sylora Salm was a sorceress of Thay who aimed to release a fire primordial in Gauntlgrym in 1462 DR?
 * ...that Ashaerond was a merchant of Westgate who donated generously to the Church of Ilmater?
 * ...that the forcecage spell was originally created by Valdick in −1811 DR?
 * ...that in the Year of Turning Tides, −664 DR, drow assaulted the town of Keltar in Calimshan, enslaving half its people?

4/08/2013 – 11/08/2013

 * ...that the plant sphere was a selection of spells granted to druids and shamans that aided agriculture and manipulated vegetation?
 * ...that astral celerity was an alteration spell of the Astral sphere that enhanced speed on the Astral plane?
 * ...that in the Year of Shattered Walls, −387 DR, Tethyrian barbarians sacked and burned Zazesspur in a surprise attack on Calimshan?
 * ...that Ill-Mater was an oft-abused slapstick clown character created to mock the Church of Ilmater?
 * ...that Chalsembyr's Heart was a holy sword of the paladins of Torm forged at the House of the Hand?

11/08/2013 – 18/08/2013

 * ...that Dornavver was a master sword-smith in the 3rd century DR who forged the legendary "Demonbane" sword which was named after him?
 * ...that water walk was a transmutation or alteration spell that allowed one or more creatures to stride upon liquids or semi-liquids such as water, oil, snow, mud, or quicksand?
 * ...that the alleviators were a clerical order devoted to the god Ilmater?
 * ...that in the Rashemen spellcasting tradition of the vremyonni the somatic and material components for casting transmute rock to mud was to toss a ball of wet clay?
 * ...that the City of Brass sat in an enormous hemisphere of brass some 40 miles (64 km) across which floated over the raging heat of the Elemental Plane of Fire?

18/08/2013 – 25/08/2013

 * ...that Hlintar was a wealthy town in the Vast and famous for its top-quality bacon?
 * ...that in −10,100 DR, during the Fourth Crown War, Shantel Othreier was destroyed by Ilythiir?
 * ...that Lady Quallem was once the head of the Quallem family of Dordrien before she became a ghost?
 * ...that the Traveler's Cloak Inn in Mulmaster had a fireplace in every room?
 * ...that the animal friendship spell allowed a druid to have animals perform tricks?

25/08/2013 – 1/09/2013

 * ...that Hornmoot was the traditional spring trading festival between the dwarves and humans of the Vast?
 * ...that blessed watchfulness was a divine alteration spell that granted a creature extraordinary vigilance?
 * ...that the Church of Selûne was the group of those faithful to the goddess in Waterdeep?
 * ...that Ruqiah was a Bedine woman of the Desai tribe in the 15th century?
 * ...that The Herald is the upcoming sixth book of The Sundering series?

1/09/2013 – 8/09/2013

 * ...that Lord Falzo Hawklin of Cormyr organized adventurers to drive bandits out of the Black Crater of Tilverton in 1372 DR?
 * ...that the darkness spell blocked light in a selected area, and required bat fur, a drop of pitch, and/or piece of coal?
 * ...that Bambryn was a village of the Vast and once the base of the notorious highwayman Iljack of the Black Blade?
 * ...that Tierak Morcane was a drow priestess of Lolth who fled the Kiaransaleean takeover of Szith Morcane in 1372 DR?
 * ...that a martyred champion of Ilmater had heroically sacrificed themselves then been raised from the dead?
 * ...that the legal thoughts spell forced its victim to obey a certain law in place over the area?

8/09/2013 – 15/09/2013

 * ...that Pericolo Topolino was a halfling assassin's guildmaster in Delthuntle who managed a pearl farm?
 * ...that Ebonsoul was a lich mage who captained the Thepurl's Diamond until it was sunk by pirates?
 * ...that the wyvern watch spell paralyzed intruders who entered a warded area, marked by a wyvern-like mist?
 * ...that the blacklight spell produced magical darkness and was published in Volo's Guide to All Things Magical?

15/09/2013 – 22/09/2013

 * ...that a wispling was a planetouched descendant of a halfling and a demon, marked by bright red hair?
 * ...that the Arming was an annual festival in the Vast, when militias were mustered and youths were granted weapons?
 * ...that dispel law was a chaos domain abjuration spell that banished lawful creatures or negated lawful spells?
 * ...that in the Year of the Peoples' Mourning, 662 DR, Rathdaen, a much-loved mage of Myth Drannor, died in his sleep?
 * ...that variscite was poisonous to lycanthropes if it was somehow introduced into the bloodstream?

22/09/2013 – 29/09/2013

 * ...that in the Year of the Erupting Crypts, -304 DR, the snake god Sseth established the yuan-ti empire of Serpentes?
 * ...that the shoehorn of puissant castleblasting was a magic item with a variety of powerful abilities, dedicated to removing shoes?
 * ...that Iliphanar was a trade city in Semphar where most business was conducted within its restaurants?
 * ...that the spear of Lurue spell transformed a non-magical weapon into a potent silvered spear?
 * ...that the grounding spell insulated against electricity and lightning?

29/09/2013 – 6/10/2013

 * ...that in the Year of the Golden Staff, -225 DR, Wo Mai retrieved the Emblems of Imperial Authority and was crowned emperor of Shou Lung?
 * ...that the protection from law spell shielded a being from physical and mental attacks made by lawful beings?
 * ...that The Cabal of the Crown adventuring company from Procampur met a disturbing end in a gravel pit outside the village of Orlimmin?
 * ...that the create campsite spell conjured invisible sprites to do everything necessary to set up a campsite, and could clean one up as well?
 * ...that Tayrom Onetry was a merchant from Elmwood in the Moonsea and would-be adventurer who had an unfortunate run-in with kobolds?

6/09/2013 – 13/10/2013

 * ...that in the Year of the Bloody Goad, -105 DR, the Illuskan Rus tribe traveled through a malfunctioning portal and arrived in Rashemen?
 * ...that Blaern's Trail through the Vast linked the city of Calaunt to the village of Dead Tree Hollow?
 * ...that the hovering road spell conjured a smooth stone that hovered over any difficult terrain?
 * ...that Goolgog Elvenbane was an ancient orc leader who defeated an army of elves and humans and built the Arch of Goolgog?
 * ...that the goodberry healing spell could be reversed to create poisonous badberries?