1359 DR in deities
- Bahamut regains his status as a deity after Gareth Dragonsbane plants the Tree-Gem and mortals begin to worship the platinum dragon once more.[1]
- Set attacks and imprisons Sseth, adopting Sseth's guise to gain the worship of his serpentfolk followers.[2]
1359 DR in politics
- Mirtul: Gareth Dragonsbane becomes Baron of Bloodstone, and invites the ire and envy of other Damaran barons and dukes when he brings one million gold pieces worth of bloodstone to market in Heliogabalus following his reclamation of the Bloodstone Mines.[3][4]
- Gareth Dragonsbane becomes King of Damara before the end of the year.[5]
- The Lords of Nimbral forbid organized priesthoods and state religions from being practiced in their realm, prompting many Leiran (now Cyricist) priests to move to Samarach.[6]
- The people of Unther force the high priests of Gilgeam out of Unthalass. The priests and Unther's military leads retreat to the Citadel of Black Ash.[6]
1359 DR in conflicts
- Spring/Summer:[7] The Bloodstone Wars occur between Damara and Vaasa, and end when the Witch-King Zhengyi is killed at Castle Perilous.[6][8]
- The ambitious Yamun Khahan leads the Tuigan Horde out of the Hordelands to conquer Khazari and the Semphar. Next, he breaches the Dragonwall and launches an invasion of Shou Lung. Following months of heated fighting, a truce is declared, and Yamun turns westward.[6]
- Thay is next to be invaded by the Tuigan Horde. Thayan magic overcomes the first scouting foray, but the Tuigan general Batu Min Ho leads a more effective assault. The Tuigans defeat the famous Griffon Legion and thousands of gnolls at Shar's Pass. Zulkir Szass Tam negotiates peace with the Tuigans, then constructs a huge portal to transport them to Thay's enemy, Rashemen.[6]
- Invading Rashemen via portal, the Tuigans lay siege to Citadel Rashemar and destroy it, while their main force cross the High Country to assault the Rashemi gathering at the Lake of Tears. Meanwhile, a Thayan army traps a force of Rashemi berserkers south of Lake Mulsantir, preventing them from aiding their countrymen. The Witches can only slow the Tuigan Horde.[6]
- Ixitxachitl seize parts of the northeastern Hmur Plateau, but are driven out before year is over.[6]
Migrations in 1359 DR
- Thousands of refugees fleeing the Tuigan Horde cross Lake Ashane. Some travel to Uthmere and settle along the Great Road, where they become known as "the newcomers".[6]
- A dark naga from the Slitherswamp level of Undermountain discovers a portal that allows the nagas and ophidians there to travel back to Najara, where they were abducted from seventy years prior.[9]
Deaths in 1359 DR
- Zhengyi, the Witch-King of Vaasa, is slain.[6]
- Urshula the Black is killed, and his soul trapped in a phylactery.[10]
1359 DR in people
- Gareth Dragonsbane and his adventuring companions steal and destroy the Wand of Orcus in the blood of an avatar of Tiamat, thwarting her plans. They leave the Abyss and return to Damara, with the blessings of Bahamut. There they plant the Tree-Gem, which becomes a symbol of the covenant between Bahamut and Damara.[6] It also solidifies Gareth's rule as king of Damara.[11]
- Lord Pundun and his mage mentor, Menrick, release the vampire Shyressa in a mausoleum outside Dajaan.[12]
- In Calimport, Myrmeen Lhal battles and exposes the Night Parade.[6]
- Duskar Flamehaern, the proprietor of Adderposts in Essembra, and his family come under the sway of a spirit naga named Ssensariith. A snake cult forms around the naga and Duskar begins selling drugs and captured slaves out of the building.[13]
1359 DR in organizations
- The Coiled Cabal break through Netherese wards to enter the ruins of Ss'thar'tiss'ssun, summoning guardian creatures from the Chultan Peninsula.[14]
- The Order of the Silver Chalice is formed in the month of Alturiak.[15]
- The Risen Cult of Bane arrives in the Moonshae Isles with bandits and undead. They manage to infiltrate Caer Callidyrr and try to kidnap the High King. A group of adventurers, Harpers and the archmage Flamsterd save the King's life after defeating an avatar of Iyachtu Xvim.[16][17]
- Arvoreen's Marchers form in Tethyr to patrol and protect the Purple Marches.[18]
1359 DR in Realmspace
- The Emerald Brotherhood are abducted by illithids and taken into Realmspace for a second time.[19][20]
Miscellaneous
- Vorthryn's Archivir is taken from its resting place and finds its way into the hands of an untold number of adventurers. From Neverwinter to Zazesspur and Athkatla to Alaghôn, the book is incredibly useful to those who wield it and it serves to convert many to Azuth's faith.[21]
- Members of non-dragon humanoid races begin to hear the call of Bahamut, and many of undergo the Rite of Rebirth, transforming themselves into dragonborn of Bahamut.[22]
- At the direction of Lady Merelith, a new lighthouse is built on Mezeketh Isle off the coast of Saerloon and Zembrath Klun is put in charge.[23]
- This year is known as the Year of the Carnival in the Black Chronology.[24][25]
- A Small but Treasonous Chapbook, a book written by Albaertin of Marsember, is published.[26]
- The Falling Feather: Romance and Passion among Modern Noble Lasses, a book written by an unknown author, is published.[26]
- The three volume Notes on Serôs, written by Ondam Moray of Dilpur, is published.[26]
1359 DR in environment
- Mount Ugruth experiences minor volcanic activity and makes some slight rumbling. This is enough to briefly open a portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire, through dozens of magmins escape into the volcano's chamber.[6]
1359 DR in publications
- Adventures
- H3: The Bloodstone Wars[4]
- H4: The Throne of Bloodstone[4]
- Night of the Seven Swords[27]
- FA1: Halls of the High King
- Sourcebooks
- Comics
- Death and the Dragon's Eye[30]
- Suspicion![30]
- Dead of Night[30]
- Burning Questions[30]
- Pillar of Gold[30]
- Broken Pillars[30]
- Summer in the City[30]
- Telling Lies[30]
- The Truth[30]
- Rights and Wrongs[30]
- Novels
- Dragonwall begins.[31]
- Ghostwalker begins.
- Horselords[30][31]
- Master of Chains begins.[32]
- The Night Parade[30][31]
- Short Stories
- Realms of War
- "Mercy's Reward"
- "The Siege of Zerith Hold"
- If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair
Appendix
Notes
- In Dungeon magazine #198, this year is incorrectly labeled the Year of the Striking Falcon (which would be 1333 DR) in the "Backdrop: Suzail" article. Alaundo's Roll of Years correctly identifies it as the Year of the Serpent.
References
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Eytan Bernstein (August 2006). Dragons of Faerûn. Edited by Beth Griese, Cindi Rice, Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-3923-0.
- ↑ Thomas M. Costa (November 2003). “Faiths of Faerûn: Elder Serpents of Set”. In Chris Thomasson ed. Dragon #313 (Paizo Publishing, LLC), p. 85.
- ↑ Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson (1987). The Bloodstone Wars. (TSR, Inc), pp. 8–10. ISBN 0-8803-8398-4.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 6. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 108. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 144. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 61. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
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- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 133. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (February 2011). “If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair”. In Philip Athans ed. The Collected Stories: The Legend of Drizzt Anthology (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-5738-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 108. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Jess Lebow (September 2005). Master of Chains. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-3800-5.
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- ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book One: Tethyr”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1991). Halls of the High King. (TSR, Inc).
- ↑ Brian R. James (December 2007). “Grand History of the Realms: The Moonshaes”. Dragon #362 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid, Sean K. Reynolds (Nov. 2005). Champions of Valor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 99. ISBN 0-7869-3697-5.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book Three: Erlkazar & Folk of Intrigue”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 3. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ Dale "slade" Henson (April 1991). Realmspace. Edited by Gary L. Thomas, Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc), p. 58. ISBN 1-56076-052-4.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Doug Stewart (1997). Prayers from the Faithful. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 0-7869-0682-0.
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- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 163. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Bruce R. Cordell, David Noonan, Matthew Sernett, James Wyatt (March 2007). Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 159. ISBN 978-0-7869-4119-3.
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- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Steven E. Schend (2000-11-29). The Candlekeep Collection. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2009-06-04. Retrieved on 2017-09-25.
- ↑ Jon Pickens, et al. (December 1986). Night of the Seven Swords. Edited by Karen S. Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 4. ISBN 0-88038-327-5.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (1989). The Bloodstone Lands. Edited by Elizabeth T. Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 2. ISBN 0-88038-771-8.
- ↑ Rick Swan (1992). The Great Glacier. (TSR, Inc), p. 5. ISBN 1-56076-324-8.
- ↑ 30.00 30.01 30.02 30.03 30.04 30.05 30.06 30.07 30.08 30.09 30.10 30.11 Eric L. Boyd, Ed Greenwood, Steven E. Schend (2000). Presenting...Seven Millennia of Realms Fiction. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2003-06-21. Retrieved on 2015-08-12.
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 James Lowder (August 1993). “Novel Ideas”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #196 (TSR, Inc.), p. 66.
- ↑ Jess Lebow (September 2005). Master of Chains. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 1. ISBN 0-7869-3800-5.