585 CY

Events

• This year is known as the "Year of Peace". (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73; LGG p.16)
• In Needfest, drunken locals of the Free City of Greyhawk kill 32 Tenha refugees. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.4)
• In Fireseek, a band of orcs attempt to invade Leraizen, a stone keep atop a dungeon outside of the Free City of Greyhawk. They are rebuffed by powerful magics. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book, p.55)
• Belvor IV ensures Dyvers that there are no plans for annexation. (Slavers p.6)
• Furyondyan Knights of the Heart call for the annexation of Verbobonc. (The Adventure Begins p.36; Slavers p.6; LGG p.132)
• Magister Margus of Dyvers resigns due to public pressure. He is replaced with Larissa Hunter. (Slavers p.6; LGG p.42)
• Larissa Hunter, First Captain of the Dyvers Free Army becomes Magister of Dyvers. (Slavers p.6; LGG p.42)
• Orcish ships first appear in Wooly Bay. (Slavers p.120)
• Orc and human pirates raid Pomarj from bases in the Pomarj and southern Wild Coast. (Slavers p.120)
• Orcs of the Pomarj invade the Principality of Ulek. (LGG p.16)
• Keoland attempts to retake Sterich. King Kimbertos Skotti promotes Earl Querchard to the rank of Marquis. (LGG p.16,107)
• Archbold III of Nyrond appears to have suffered a stroke. (LGG p.78)
• Nyrondese raid on Prymp. (Ivid the Undying p.132)
• Ratik starts ambitious castle building program. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73)
• In the middle of this year, the Circle of Eight is restored to its full membership. (LGG p.16; Player's Guide p.11)
• A Scarlet Brotherhood ship attempts to trade with Nyrond. Jian Destron of Onnwal, ruling from exile in Nyrond, sinks the ship with all hands. (LGJ #15)
• The Scarlet Brotherhood burn 34 farmers in Scant's Grand Market. (Scant - A City Enslaved)
• Brewfest Rebellion. Taking advantage of the good weather for sailing, Scant thieves' guild master Rakehell Chert visits Szek Jian Destron's government in Nessermouth and is appointed Lord Marshal of Onnwal and Commander of the Free Onnwal Army of Rebellion. On Brewfest 1, Chert's forces begin rebellion against the Scarlet Brotherhood, taking Killdeer Castle and recapturing two thirds of Onnwal within one month. They fail to retake the capital of Scant. (Scant - A City Enslaved; LGJ #15)
• In fall, Prince Sewarndt attempts to seize the throne of Nyrond from his father, King Archbold III. The plot is foiled by Sewarndt's brother, Lynwerd. (LGG p.16,78)
• Heroes from Furyondy rescue Earl Holmer from the dungeons of Dorakaa. He dies late that year. (LGG p.104)
• Nonhumans continue to despoil the Loftwood by setting fires. (LGG p.141)
• Canon Hazen aquires Crook of Rao from Drax of Rel Astra. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.76)
• Arkalan Sammal sacked from his instructor position in the Grey College. He begins a demeaning career as paid advisor to adventuring groups. (LGJ #5 p.8)
• Winter of Hunger in northern Nyrond. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.76)
• Construction on the River Road/Main Road near Fordkeep. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
• Blackwall Keep and Marsh Keep constructed in the Domain of Greyhawk at the northern and southern borders of the Mistmarsh in response to attacks by lizardfolk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
• Dwarven engineers construct Ford Keep. In Spring, the River Road to Dyvers is improved. (Ford Keep; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
• Greyhawk militia render help to woodsmen of the Gnarley Forest. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.44)
• Peren Striaken joins Ryell Pass garrison. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.83)
• A large school of dolphins appear in Relmor Bay. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73)
• Lake Quag runs with "blood." (From the Ashes, Atlas p.74)
• "Plague" of Midmeadow. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.74)
• In Ready'reat, a band of orcs attempt to capture Stalkara Estates, a bandit outpost outside of the Free City of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book, p.55)
• In Patchwall, the Cockatrice Riders capture Castle Sulafrait, pushing out the orcish inhabitants. Orcs later recover the castle. (Pascorel)

Publications

The following publications are set in this year:

• From the Ashes
• Return of the Eight
• WGR4 The Marklands