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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 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 Faerun 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?