1018 DR


 * The period known as the Rage of the Dragons begins when dragons sweep into the Heartlands and areas surrounding the Shining Sea and launch attacks on the cities of the region.


 * Three red dragons and Thauglor, the black dragon, descend upon Suzail, laying waste to much of the city, and other dragons wreak havoc across Cormyr.


 * The city of Zhentil Keep is assaulted by dragons. The city ultimately turns away the attack, but not before the dragons manage to destroy the keep along with many of the lords who had taken up shelter inside of it.  The city blames the attacks on the Cult of the Dragon and swears revenge.


 * Gargauth rises from a pit in Peleveran which is later descended upon and destroyed by the Cult of the Dragon.


 * The Twisted Rune has become the most powerful organization in southwestern Faerûn, with agents in every country south of the High Moor and west of the Storm Horn Mountains.


 * Thauglor, the Black Doom, is defeated in the King's Forest in Cormyr after being lured into a trap. Prince Azoun II laid the final blow, piercing his brain with the sword Orbyn.