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History of Abeir-Toril From the earliest days to the present age, the history of the Forgotten Realms is exciting, rich in detail and totally engrossing. Take a trip into the past, whether it's thousands and thousands of years, or just yesterday.

Major events These significant, world-wide events had a major impact on the Realms and form part of common knowledge through Abeir-Toril. Days of Thunder Karsus's Folly Time of Troubles Spellplague Second Sundering More... Conflicts Throughout the history of the Forgotten Realms, armies have clashed on countless occasions and blood has been spilt virtually everywhere across the globe. These are the more notable conflicts. Crown Wars (c. -12000 to −9000 DR) Overview • First Crown War • Second Crown War • Third Crown War • Fourth Crown War • Fifth Crown War A series of wars between the elves spanning around 3000 years. Goblin War (1370—1371 DR) In which the orcs and goblins of Nalavarauthatoryl attacked Cormyr. Weeping War (711—714 DR) In which the elves of Myth Drannor fell to the demonic army of the Trio Nefarious. More...

Origins of life Most sages agree that the five creator races were responsible for all life on Abeir-Toril. Find out more about the earliest life forms and their creators. Ages The recorded history of the known world is split into ages, each a distinct and fascinating period of its own. Days of Thunder Timeline : −35,000 DR to −30,000 DR Dawn Age Timeline : −30,000 DR to −24,000 DR First Flowering Timeline : −24,000 DR to −12,000 DR Crown Wars Timeline : −12,000 DR to −9000 DR The Founding Time Timeline : −9000 DR to −3000 DR Age of Humanity Timeline : −3000 DR to 1358 DR Era of Upheaval Timeline : 1358 DR to present