Deaths in 1248 DR
- King Verovan of Westgate challenges the Red Wizards of Thay to a boat race, and is killed in the ensuing shipwreck.[1]
- Prince Horedel of the Korinn Archipelago dies of illness.[2][3]
1248 DR in politics
- After the death of Verovan, Westgate's noble merchant families seek to curb the excesses of monarchs. They create the position of Croamarkh, an elected head of state with a four-year-long term. House Vhammos meanwhile moves into the old royal palace, renaming it Castle Vhammos.[1]
- A year after liberating Turmish, Lord Freas dissolves his own monarchy. In its place, he establishes the Assembly of Stars, a council of free citizens to rule the realm.[1]
- The Lords of Waterdeep formally recognize the merchant gentry of Waterdeep, beginning the city's first noble families.[1] The Ammakyl, Anteos, Brokengulf, Cassalanter, Cragsmere, Durinbold, Eagleshield, Hillgauntlet, Hothemer, Husteem, Illitul, Ilvastarr, Ilzimmer, Irlingstar, Jardeth, Jhansczil, Kothont, Lathkule, Maerklos, Majarra, Margaster, Massalan, Raventree, Thann, and Thongolir families are ennobled.[4][5]
- Rehorusteb II becomes Pharaoh of Mulhorand.[6]
1248 DR in organizations
Appendix
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 126. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Aaron Allston (January 1987). Treasure Hunt. Edited by Steve Winter. (TSR, Inc.), p. 29. ISBN 0-88038-326-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James (December 2007). “Grand History of the Realms: The Moonshaes”. Dragon #362 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 27. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. pp. 2–7. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 59. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Scott Bennie (February 1990). Old Empires. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 8. ISBN 978-0880388214.