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* '''The [[Turmoil Between Crowns]] begins.''' House [[Naelax]] murders Nalif, [[Overking]] of the [[Great Kingdom]] and assassinates all the scions of House [[Rax]], sparking a series of civil wars which ultimately allows them to take the throne. Naelax assassinates the scions of House Rax. [[Ivid I]], herzog of [[North Province]], stakes a claim the throne, while the herzog of [[South Province]] opposes his claim, declaring a rebellion. (''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting|Guide]]'' p.9, ''[[Player's Guide to Greyhawk]]''  p.10, ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer|LGG]]'' p.14,24,93)
* '''The [[Turmoil Between Crowns]] begins.''' House [[Naelax]] murders Nalif, [[Overking]] of the [[Great Kingdom]] and assassinates all the scions of House [[Rax]], sparking a series of civil wars which ultimately allows them to take the throne. [[Ivid I]], herzog of [[North Province]], stakes a claim the throne, while the herzog of [[South Province]] opposes his claim, declaring a rebellion.{{csb|WoG|9|Catalogue}}{{csb|PG|10}}{{csb|LGG|14, 24, 93}}


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Revision as of 13:15, 23 July 2025

The World of Greyhawk Timeline is a list of known historical events taking place within the World of Greyhawk Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. Dates are given in the Common Year calendar. Some especially noteworthy events are listed in bold.

Age Before Ages

Main article: Age Before Ages

The Age Before Ages is the era before recorded human history.

Unknown past

These events took place at some unknown time in the past. No fixed date is associated with them, and the order in which they took place is uncertain.

Oerth Journal #1 suggests a date of 60 OC or -4403 CY for this battle, though this date is not official.

c. -14400 CY

c. -14000 CY

  • Sometime before this point, the city which will one day be called Exag is abandoned by the race of Crafters. (Dungeon, #145 p.49)

c. -13000 CY

c. -7408 CY

Age of Glory (c. -5515 CY to -483 CY)

The era of dominance of the Suloise Imperium, beginning at the year 1 SD by the Suloise calendar, or -5515 CY. The Baklunish Empire and kingdoms of the Flannae also flourish in this period.

-5515 CY

  • The Suloise Dating calendar begins. -5515 CY is equivalent to 1 SD.
    • The origin of the Suloise calendar is not canonically stated. Dates given in Dragon #241 p.47 suggests it could be the founding of the Suel Imperium (see Suloise Dating). In Oerth Journal #1, writer Len Lakofka suggests that it is dated from the year when the Suloise archmage Obendar first bound the genie king Ali Ben Yala.

-4462 CY

  • The Olven Calendar dating system begins. -4462 CY is equivalent to 1 OC.
    • The origin of the Olven Calendar is not canonically stated. Oerth Journal #1 suggests that it dates to the establishment of four elven kingdoms of Highfolk, Celene, Aliador, and Arrisa. OJ#1 incorrectly translates this date as -4463 CY due to not accounting for a lack of a Year 0 in the Common Year calendar.

c. -4416 CY

  • The Eight-House War takes place involving the Suel Imperium. It is believed to have caused the use of skulks within the empire as assassins. (Dragon #241 p.47)

c. -4358 CY

c. -4217 CY

"Dominions of the Flannae" describes that Caerdiralor and its capital rose and fell "forty centuries before the golden sun of the Aerdi rose in the east."

-2659 CY

  • The Baklunish Hegira calendar begins. -2659 CY is equivalent to 1 BH.
    • The origin of the Baklunish calendar is not canonically stated. Oerth Journal #1 suggests that the Baklunish calendar dates to the discovery of Tovag Baragu, although it incorrectly converts this date as -2660 CY.

c. -2400 CY

  • Suloise emperor Inzhilem II of House Neheli-Arztin, the fifth Mage of Power in Suloise history, wars with the Fiery Kings, a group of red dragons and shadow dragons of the Crystalmist Mountains. (Dragon #230 p.9,10)
  • By this date, abundant growth of kopura molluscs leads to the rise in kopru civilization and the establishment of numerous underwater city-states over the following centuries. Kopru society dominates the oceans. (Dragon #59 p.58)
  • The Olman gods first discover Oerth and begin to influence the Olman people. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.42)
  • Demon worshipping troglodytes rule the Amedio Jungle. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.62)
  • Hero Azor'alq, champion of the First Dynasty emperors, first venerated as a hero deity by Baklunish people. (LGJ #3 p.9)

c. -2360 CY

  • Suloise emperor Inzhilem II secretly undertakes plans to create the Orbs of Dragonkind. After acquiring knowledge from the goddess Wee Jas, he instructs the Imperial Congress to supply him with powerful mages capable of aiding him in their construction. (Dragon #230 p.11)

-2354 CY

  • Civil war breaks out within the Suloise noble house of Neheli-Arztin, resulting in the dissolution of Arztin. Emperor Inzhilem II is slain, and succeeded by Ubrond Thrideen of House Neheli. (Dragon #230 p.11)

-2350 CY

  • At some point after this year, the eight Orbs of Dragonkind are created. Due to the absence of the genius Inzhilem and interference by spies of the dragons, the orbs are cursed and less effective than intended. One is later stolen, and a renegade officer in the eastern provinces subsequently goes mad and declares himself King of the Fire Kings. (Dragon #230 p.11-12)

-2150 CY

  • The Flan Tracking calendar begins. -2150 CY is equivalent to 1 FT.
    • The origin of the Flan calendar is not canonically stated. Oerth Journal #1 suggests that it dates to the founding of the first Flan city in the Lortmils.

c. -2004 CY

  • The Flan people spread across the Flanaess. (Dungeon #145 p.49)
  • The Flan warlord Exag discovers the ruined city in the Mounds of Dawn built by the Crafters, where his tribe makes a stand against pursuing lizardfolk. A grandmother named Prizin'ha sacrifices herself at an ancient pyramid to summon earth elementals. Within a few generations, the city's new inhabitants begin a cult to the Crafters and name the city Exag. (Dungeon #145 p.49)

c. -1910 CY

  • Touv and Olman tribes inhabit Hepmonaland using rudimentary farming methods. Over the next 400 years, the Olman develop bronze and stone work and begin to build large cities, and eventually come into conflict with the Touv. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.36)

c. -1700 CY

  • Fall of troglodyte empire in the Amedio Jungle. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.62)

c. -1600 CY

  • The d'kana, a species of intelligent gorillas, comes to power in the Amedio Jungle. Their civilization allows for the rise of the evil kech and the beastmen. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.62)
  • Suloise Imperium destroys the evil Pyremius-worshiping gnomish creators of the jermlaine. (Dragon #241 p.49)

c. -1510 CY

  • By this date, four Olman city-states have risen in Hepmonaland. The northernmost state, Xuxulieto, is destroyed by its two neighbors. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.36)
  • Touv in southern Hepmonaland form permanent settlements. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.36)

-1408 CY

  • The Touv Calendar begins. Touv believe it was created by the god Katay. -1408 CY is equivalent to 1 TC. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.38,40)
  • The first Touv king, Onatal, is crowned in Kundanol. Onatal unifies the Touv tribes and proclaims himself King of the Cities, founding the Kingdom of Kunda and eventually warring with the Olman. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.36,38)

-1405 CY

  • Kyuss, a Flan priest exiled from Sulm before its destruction, is still a living human by this date. He later takes his followers south and founds the jungle city of Kuluth-Mar. With assistance from the spellweaver lich Mak'ar, Kyuss later attempts to ascend to godhood, but becomes trapped in the monolith used in his ascension. (Dungeon #130 p.60,81; LGJ #3)

c. -1400 CY

  • The Flan kingdom of Sulm conquers its neigbor states Ronhas, Durha, Rhuga, and Truun. After three decades of warfare, Sulm defeats its primary rival, the Sun Kingdom of Itar. Sulm reaches its zenith. (Polyhedron #157 p.22)
  • Flan deity Vathris, patron of Itar, is killed when he is struck through the chest with a poisonous barbed longspear. (Dragon #319 p.61; Dominions of the Flannae)
    • Dragon #319 dates this event as over 1,000 years ago. Polyhedron #157 and WGR3 Rary the Traitor date this closer to just over 2,000 years ago.
  • The Kopru are at the height of their civilization when a sudden, unexplained disease causes their kopura food source to diminish. Kopru civilization begins to collapse. (Dragon #354 p.59)
  • The wizard Keraptis establishes himself as the "protector" of the Flan city of Tostenhca. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.3)

-1250 CY

  • Iyapo declared an official city-state. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50)

c. -1219 CY

  • Suloise Imperial Congress approves creation of the derro. (Dragon #241 p.40)

c. -1200 CY

  • The Olman arrive in the Amedio Jungle. The d'kana have largely withdrawn from the region by this point. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.62)

c. -1100 CY

c. -1000 CY

  • The wizard Keraptis is ousted by the people Tostenhca, who rebel after he demands payment of one third of all the city's newborn children. He and his followers flee and travel for almost 300 years, during which he discovers the weapons Whelm, Wave, and Blackrazor. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.3)
  • The Olman migrate into the Amedio Jungle. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.47)
  • Flannae tribes live in the region which would later be known as the Pomarj, worshiping powers of the earth who they believe sleep beneath the [[Drachensgrabs] hills. (LGG p.87; Slavers p.120)

c. -913 CY

  • Due to civil unrest, Sulm's emperor Shattados turns to Tharizdun for power, receiving the cursed Scorpion Crown. The crown turns Shattados into a gigantic scorpion, and his people into manscorpions and dune stalkers. Its use begins transforming the grasslands of Sulm into the Bright Desert. (Polyhedron #157 p.22; Rary the Traitor p.15,22; Dominions of the Flannae)

-905 CY

  • Kyuss briefly escapes his prison, attempting to bring about the Age of Worms. Kyuss’s forces, led by Dragotha, are defeated near Rift Canyon by the Order of the Storm, but not before Dragotha manages to slay their ally, the silver dragon Lashonna. (DNG#132.83-84)

c. -903 CY

  • Sulm's transformation into the Bright Desert complete. ("Dominions of the Flannae")
  • Most of the undersea city-states of the kopru are destroyed by war, strife and slave uprising. (Dragon #354)

-804 CY

-800 CY

  • By this year, all Olman colonies in the Amedio Jungle have declared independence after learning that the Hepmonaland Olman empire has fallen. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.62)

c. -800 CY

-720 CY

  • The Touv construct the fortification Anatal at the base of the Kyalo Hills. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.47)

c. -700 CY

  • The archwizard Keraptis rises to power. (Dragon #241 p.77)
  • Keraptis discovers White Plume Mountain, where he discovers the blade Frostrazor. He lays waste to Tostenhca. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.3)
  • Keraptis battles and defeats the elder druid Aegwareth for control of White Plume Mountain. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.3,56)
  • Thingizzard, Witch of the Fens, already lives in White Plume Mountain by this date. Keraptis refuses to fight her, and she will continue to guard the bogs for at least the next 1,300 years. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.15)
  • Flan tribes still dominate the Flanaess. (Dragon #241 p.77)
  • Olman princes claim the Isle of Dread, establishing the grand city-state of Thanaclan. (Dungeon #142 p.35)
  • In the waters below the city of Thanaclan, aboleths of Golismorga take affront at the human invasion, sending a constant stream of enslaved skum to attack the city. The Olman craft Tlaloc's Tear, and carry it to Golismorga, invoking the rain god's power to all the water from the city. The aboleths abandon the city. (Dungeon #142 p.35; Dungeon #144 p.30)

-676 CY

  • Society of the Serpent founded, though it falsely claims to be thousands of years older. It is a secret society of mages, originally of Suloise origin. (Dragon #256 p.45-46)

-644 CY

  • The Oeridian Record calendar begins. -644 CY is equivalent to 1 OR.
  • Oeridians unite in a single confederation to defend against the Baklunish. (The Adventure Begins p.55)
  • Great Migrations begin. (LGG p.23)

c. -622 CY

c. -610 CY

  • The tribes of the Amedio develop the blowgun. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.65)

-594 CY

  • Lyzandred born. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)

-554 CY

  • Lyzandred discovers a portal to a demiplane closely aligned with Oerth and uses it to store powerful magic items. He begins to go slightly mad and soon locks himself away in the plane for Oerth's safety. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)

-534 CY

  • Lyzandred, trapped in his private demiplane, finally succumbs to death and rises as a lich. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)

c. -516 CY

  • The land later known as the Pomarj is first settled by Oeridian tribes. They come into conflict with indigenous trolls, goblins, and barbarians. (Dragon #167 p.11)

-490 CY

  • Emperor Tloqasikukuatl of the Amedio Olman empire assassinated by priests of Zotzilaha. The empire collapses into civil war as rival cities claim the title of emperor and band together to sack the capital of Chetanicatla. The city is overrun by gibbering mouthers. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.65)

-486 CY

  • Baklunish and Suloise raiders pillage each other's settlements across the Haut Range. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2)

Great Migrations (c.-485 CY to -1 CY)

Downfall of the Suloise Imperium and Baklunish Empire, beginning with the outbreak of war in -485 CY. Both empires destroy each other in the Twin Cataclysms. Suloise, Baklunish, and Oeridian refugees settle the Flanaess. The Empire of Vecna collapses. The Free City of Greyhawk is founded.

-485 CY

-466 CY

  • First employment of humanoid mercenaries. Baklunish and Suloise forces hire orcs and other humanoids. (Guide, p.9)
  • Humanoid mercenaries tend to pillage northward and eastward, forcing many Oeridians from their ancestral lands. (Folio p.5)
  • Around this year or next, a council of Oeridian hetmen heed the advice of their shamans and abandon their lands to the Baklunish, migrating eastward into the Flanaess through a pass between the Barrier Peaks and Yatil Mountains. (The Adventure Begins, p.55)

-458 CY

-447 CY

-446 CY

-445 CY

-425 CY

  • The Scarlet Brotherhood is founded in the last years of the Baklunish-Suloise Wars to combat what its members saw as the dilution of Suel virtues and superiority. Its express purpose is the "purification" of Suel blood and behavior, with the concomitant and inevitable rule. (Fate of Istus p.110; The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2,17)
  • The city of Tamoachan is abandoned. After two seasons of poor crops, the city's priests come into conflict. The resulting magical battle lasts one day, during which the population flees and never returns. The city is hidden by the jungle within a decade. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.63)
  • The archmage Keraptis presumed dead by this point. (Dragon #241 p.78)

-422 CY

c. -420 CY

  • Small numbers of Suloise, unwelcome elsewhere, settle in what would become the Pomarj. Its poor soil and terrain make it inhospitable. (LGG p.87)
  • A band of Suloise massacre Flan tribesmen in what is now the Twisted Forest. Flan gods curse them to form pillars of stone, never to leave the hills. (Greyhawk Adventures p.96)

-413 CY

-412 CY

-411 CY

c. -405 CY

  • By this date, the lich-king Vecna still rules his empire on Oerth. (Dragon #348 p.19)

c. -403 CY

  • The first Baklunish settlers come to Exag. The first major exodus of Exag natives occurs. (Dungeon #145 p.49)

-402 CY

-400 CY

c. -400 CY

Volte is stated to be 1,000 years old in WGR4, set after the end of the Greyhawk Wars, suggested to be set around 584-585 CY. Assuming Volte is exactly 1,000 years old rather than approximately so, this would suggest a probably date of birth -417 or -416 CY, shortly after the Twin Cataclysms.

-396 CY

c. -392 CY

c. -385 CY

-368 CY

-366 CY

  • Flan people first spot the Aerdi tribes on the western shores of the Nyr Dyv. Panic and unrest among the Flan is speculated to have caused the downfall of the kingdom of Veralos. (Dragon #293 p.90)

-358 CY

c. -358 CY

The exact date of Vecna's fall is uncertain. Dragon #348's "Core Beliefs: Vecna" describes his rule being around 1,000 YBP, i.e. c.-405 CY, and ruling from what would become northern Keoland. The collapse of the capital domain of his empire is consistent with the assumption that Vecna was killed at this time.

-350 CY

c. -345 CY

-342 CY

-321 CY

c. -315 CY

-314 CY

-307 CY

  • Sultan's Truce. Zeif founded. Ozef the Warrior becomes the first Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20,21)

-295 CY

-294 CY

-279 CY

-272 CY

c. -267 CY

-258 CY

c. -258 CY

  • The Yeomanry rises up against the tyrant Asberdies. He is overthrown, and the Yeomanry develop their own system of government. (LGG p.135)

-252 CY

-250 CY

-245 CY

-243 CY

-242 CY

  • Keoland expands to its current borders. (LGG p.65)

-240 CY

-236 CY

-230 CY

c. -222 CY

LGG p.64 suggests Vecna's empire fell c. -358 CY, which would give a date around -222 CY for the Hand's appearance, possibly up to a number of years later. Book of Artifacts has the insurrection put down by the "Emperor of the Malachite Throne", which may suggest either the much later Great Kingdom of Aerdy (est. -110 CY) or the office of Overking (est. 1 CY). However, the original Kingdom of Aerdy was founded around this year, and they would spend the following decades in conquest, giving casus belli for an insurrection of a local Flan or Oeridian tribe. (LGG p.23)

-219 CY

-217 CY

Note: This date is incorrectly calculated as -216 CY by the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. The date of 428 OR is given in the 1983 Greyhawk box set, and a conversion of -217 CY is correct when accounting for the lack of a year zero in the Common Year calendar.[note 1][1]

c. -210 CY

  • By this year, the cursed sword Druniazth appears in the hands of Baron Lum. He loses it in a battle against Ur-Flan sorcerers in what would become the Bonewood. He spends the rest of his life trying to recover it, and the search drives him mad. (LGJ #10 p.96)

c. -206 CY

c. -195 CY

This event takes place during the fifth century OR, which occurs from -244 CY to -145 CY.

-193 CY

-171 CY

-170 CY

-161 CY

-157 CY

-142 CY

-131 CY

-124 CY

  • Sasserine was founded by a group of pilgrims led by a priestess of Wee Jas named Sasserine.

-121 CY

-110 CY

Note: This date is incorrectly calculated as -109 CY by the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. The date of 535 OR is given in the box set and The Adventure Begins, and a conversion of -110 CY is correct when accounting for the lack of a year zero in the Common Year calendar.[note 1][1]

c. -110 CY

-108 CY

Note: This date is incorrectly calculated as -107 CY by the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. A conversion of 537 OR to -108 CY is correct when accounting for the lack of a year zero in the Common Year calendar.[note 1][1]

-107 CY

-98 CY

-96 CY

-88 CY

  • Cathedral of Delight built in Niole Dra by followers of Telchur. Its construction drives the church to bankruptcy, and they are forced to sell it to the church of Sotillion. (Dragon #265 p.50)

-83 CY

-72 CY

-63 CY

-52 CY

-47 CY

Note: This date is incorrectly calculated as -46 CY by the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. The -47 CY date is correct when accounting for the lack of a year zero in the Common Year calendar.[note 1][1]

-46 CY

c. -46 CY

-45 CY

-35 CY

-19 CY

-16 CY

c. -10 CY

Common Era (c. 1 CY to 598 CY)

Dominance of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy in the Flanaess, from which the Common Year calendar is dated as 1 CY. The term "Common Era" is attested in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer p.65.

First century CY

1 CY

  • Grand Prince Nasran of the Great Kingdom declares peace within the empire. He takes the title of Overking and is crowned in the capital Rauxes. The borders of the Great Kingdom extend as far east as the Free City of Greyhawk. (Guide p.9; LGG p.23)
  • The Common Year (CY) calendar is established in the Great Kingdom, replacing the Oeridian Record calendar. The first year of this new calendar, 1 CY, is equivalent to 645 OR.

4 CY

  • Captain Maret Nial crosses the Cairn Hills with a band of retired veterans and claims the village of Greyhawk, his own home town, on behalf of the Great Kingdom. The villagers shrug and. He builds roads and establishes trade with Hard Bay and Dyvar, allowing it to grow into a major river port. (The Adventure Begins p.57)

7 CY

9 CY

  • Crook of Rao discovered, using Oeridian divination magic and Flan legend. The place of its discovery is named Mitrik, meaning "salvation". (LGG p.129)
  • Melek I the Cleaver becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

11 CY

  • A major battle against Flan tribesmen takes place at Arrowstrand. (Ivid the Undying p.50)

12 CY

15 CY

  • The village of Greyhawk has grown into a major river port, with a population of thousands. The self-styled Lord Nial commands hundreds of men. He is granted the formal title of Landgraf of Selintan. The establishment of the Domain of Selintan leads to a boom in trade through Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.57)

c. 25 CY

  • Early in its first century, the Great Kingdom creates baronies from the islands later known as the Sea Barons. Originall inhabited by Flan tribesmen, they are soon settled by Oeridian colonists. (LGG p.99)

32 CY

  • Minor skirmishes between the Great Kingdom and the barbarians become frequent as the Aerdi expand along the coast beyond the Blemu Hills.
  • The Herzog of the North Province constructs the Highlander border forts for defense.

33 CY

42 CY

  • Oytmeet founded by a merchant company as a trading post. (Against the Giants: THe Liberation of Geoff p.63)

43 CY

  • Payezif I the Poet becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
  • The Citadel of Jurnre constructed. (Fate of Istus p.27)

c. 43 CY

  • The Grand Citadel of the Free City of Greyhawk is attacked by a horde of humanoids approximately in this year. The force was repelled by the warriors and spellcasters of the Free City, through cunning use of illusion. This victory spawned the celebration now known as the Desportium of Magick.
  • Around this year, Landgraf Ganz Nial of Greyhawk, son and heir of Maret Nial, repels a humanoid army invading from the Abbor-Alz by recruiting local wizards as illusionists and commandeering magic items from locals. Bounty hunters hired to hunt down the humanoids' spellcaster leaders become the foundation of Greyhawk's Guild of Assassins. (The Adventure Begins p.57)

49 CY

  • King Malv III of Keoland dies. The throne reverts to a House Neheli for over a century, during which Keoish expansion halts. This period is later referred to as the Slumbering. Cedrian I becomes king. (LGG p.65)
  • Maro becomes Gynarch of Hardby. (The Adventure Begins p.57)

c. 70 CY

75 CY

  • Overking Tenmeris, grandson of the first Overking Nasran, dies. He is succeeded by his wife, Overqueen Yalranda. (Ivid p.3)

c. 80 CY

  • Old City of Eastfair built. (Ivid p.47)
    • This may contradict LGG p.73, which asserts that the court at Eastfair was founded in 503 OR (-142 CY).

87 CY

  • Yazerak the Thunderous becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

c. 91 CY

  • Keraptis leaves White Plume Mountain and never returns. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.4)
  • Approximate date when earliest of the Star Cairns built. (Player's Guide p.52)
    • This is amended by The Star Cairns p.2, which states building began in 169 CY (and other "beliefs", "legends", and "rumors" about the cairns are stated to be inaccurate.)

c. 97 CY

  • Aerdi forces begin their conquest of the Flan territory which would become Perrenland. (LGG p.85)

98 CY

  • Overking Erhart I of the Great Kingdom allows his son to handle the Orb of the Hatchling. Under the cursed orb's influence, the boy throws himself over a parapet and dies. (Dragon #230 p.14)

100 CY

  • The Aerdi reach the height of their power. (Folio p.10)
  • By this date, the Great Kingdom's viceroyalties of South Province and North Province have been established. (LGG p.23)
  • The Viceroyalty of Nyrond and the Viceroyalty of Ferrond are established by Overking Manshen, bringing the total number of viceroyalties to four. (LGG p.23)

c. 100 CY

  • Gnomes and elves develop the elven military outpost of Verbobonc into a walled trade city. (LGG p.132)

Second century CY

101 CY

102 CY

105 CY

108 CY

  • In spring, Overking Manshen responds to an increase in Suel barbarian raids by amassing an army at Knurl. They march northeast, uprooting Fruztii encampments by autumn, and laying the foundations for the fortress at Spinecastle. (LGG p.36)
  • In autumn, the Great Kingdom liberates Johnsport. (LGG p.36)

109 CY

  • Battle of Shamblefield, also called Caldni Vir's Charge. After thousands of Fruztii barbarians overwhelm the construction at Spinecastle, Knight Protector of the Great Kingdom heavy cavalry commander Caldni Vir is ordered to retreat. He refuses the orders and liberates Spinecastle, allowing the imperial army to victorious. (LGG p.36, Folio p.9; Dragon #293 p.88)
    • Dragon #293 p.88 (LGJ #9) dates the Battle of Shamblefield to 108 CY. However, LGG p.36 dates the liberation of Johnsport to 108 CY, and the Battle of Shamblefield to the following year.
  • By spring, the Great Kingdom conquers the Bone March, so named for the number of lives required to take it. Overking Manshen formally establishes it as a fiefdom of the Great Kingdom, making Caldni Vir its first marquis in reward for his bravery. (LGG p.36,89; From the Ashes, Atlas p.24)

110 CY

c. 110 CY

  • In the early 100s CY, the cursed sword Druniazth is cast into the Rift Canyon. It remains there for many decades before being discovered by illithid. (LGJ #10 p.96)

111 CY

  • Mirzad the Holy becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

113 CY

114 CY

  • The explorer Alisedran dies. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.67)

119 CY

  • Viscounty of Verbobonc incorporated into Veluna and the viceroyalty of Ferrond. (LGG p.132)

122 CY

124 CY

  • The construction of the city of Irongate is completed. (LGG p.56)
  • Great Kingdom proposes the annexation of Urnst. Despite a favourable treaty, Urnst rejects the offer. (LGG p.125)

128 CY

  • Fruztii and Schnai form an alliance to create an invasion flotilla. (LGG p.90)
  • In spring, the barbarian fleets attack the port city of Marner. General Ratik successfully defends the city by setting the entrances to the port ablaze. (LGG p.90)

129 CY

  • Banishment of the Sorcerers in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)

130 CY

  • For his defense of Marner two years earlier, General Pelgrave Ratik is made baron of the region. The walled town of Bresht is renamed Ratikhill in his honor. (LGG p.90)

134 CY

  • Overking Toran I deposes the herzog of North Province, replacing him with a member of House Atirr. The death knights Maeril and Farian of Lirtham lose most of their possessions. (LGG p.74; LGJ #7)

c. 150 CY

  • The Rhennee first appear in the Flanaess in the Adri Forest, claiming to come from a world called Rhop. They move west to avoid persecution and travel west toward Greyhawk. (Player's Guide p.35; The Adventure Begins p.58)

152 CY

  • Beroz the Mariner becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

154 CY

  • Western colonization in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)

155 CY

  • Atirr Aedorich of the Great Kingdom travels to university in Rel Astra when his ship is caught in a squall and driven into the Sinking Isle. He spends the rest of his life investigating the mysterious location. (Greyhawk Adventures p.93)

166 CY

167 CY

168 CY

169 CY

174 CY

  • Murtaree dies in a failed attempt to become a lich. His students continue his work on the Star Cairns. (The Star Cairns p.2)

185 CY

  • The Battle of Kule, the first major offensive of the First Unhuman War. (Dragon Annual #1 p.46)

c. 185 CY

188 CY

  • Kouroz the Cruel becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

189 CY

  • County of Urnst absorbed into the Great Kingdom in exchange for a vast payment. (LGG p.123,125)
  • Adventurers gather to slay the great red wyrm Harak col Hakul Deshaun, whose name means "he who comes with fire and fury". They find his lair long abandoned. (Dragon #241 p.78)

c. 191 CY

  • Most recent of the Star Cairns estimated to be built. (Player's Guide p.52)

193 CY

  • Senate of the County of Urnst disbanded. Suloise nobles select a Duke of Urnst as the realm's ruler. (LGG p.125)
  • Quarry Garden of Jurnre established by Countess Llyra. (Fate of Istus p.27)

196 CY

  • Lorana Kath of Naelax promised to Prince Movanich of Atirr, in the hopes of ending the rift between the houses. Movanich rejects her, and she joins Lord Kargoth's mutiny. (LGJ #7)

198 CY

  • The Baklunish lich Lyzandred uses a potent spell to pull a giant meteor into Oerth's atmosphere. The resulting fireball streaks across the Oljatt Sea, where it causes concern in the Great Kingdom. It strikes the eastern Abbor-Alz, and its shockwaves sabotage an experiment by cadre of Suel wizards in the Star Cairns, forcing them to abandon their research. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)
  • Selvor the Younger observes Lyzandred's meteor, taking it as an omen signifying "wealth, strife, and a living death". He prophecies the coming of an Age of Great Sorrow for the Great Kingdom. (Greyhawk Adventures p.91)

200 CY

  • The grand port city of Leukish established by this date. (LGG p.125, Fate of Istus p.58)

c. 200 CY

  • Around this year, the town of Greyhawk is given walls to protect against bandits from the Cairn Hills. The area later called the Old City is enclosed by these walls. The Grand Citadel is rebuilt as a huge stone fortress and given a substantial garrison. (The Adventure Begins, p.58)
  • Power of the throne in Rauxes wanes. Viceroys of Ferrond grow increasingly independent in Great Kingdom. (Folio p.10)


Third century CY

201 CY

  • The Shattering of Borka, in which a planet in Greyspace is destroyed by elves with the assistance from their deities, is witnessed by astrologers on Oerth. (Dragon Annual #1 p.46)

203 CY

  • The Order of the Knight Protectors of the Great Kingdom is shaken by Sir Kargoth’s pact with Demogorgon, when he unleashes a demonic terror upon the Great Kingdom. The abomination is destroyed, but Kargoth sways thirteen other Knight Protectors to follow him. They become the first of the death knights. (LGG p.158)

205 CY

  • Gynarch Jik Jonnosh of Hardby claims all lands within 10 leagues of the coast, conquering and burning pirate-sponsoring villages along the Wild Coast over the next fifteen years. The settlement reaches its zenith, and re-asserts its independence of Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.56,58)

209 CY

  • The Expulsion of Evil. In Greyhawk, the Landgraf of Selintan and commander of the garrison are assassinated by followers of evil deities who resent the town's military presence. The garrison commander's successor, Ponjes the Bull, declares martial law, burns temples of evil gods to the ground, slaughters their worshipers, and seizes their property. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Ponjes the Bull establishes the town council of Greyhawk. Overking Jiranen appoints him the new Landgraf of Selintan. He refuses the honor and instead takes the title of Mayor of Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Mayor Ponjes dedicates his life to rooting out corrupting which impeded trade, beginning a 45-year period of economic growth for the city. Export of textile and salted meat grows, as does treasuring hunting in the nearby Cairn Hills and Abbor-Alz. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • The death knights Maeril and Farian of Lirtham attempt to lead an undead army on the city of Delaric. Farian is destroyed by St. Benedor using the Orb of Sol. (LGJ #7)

212 CY

  • Slaughter of the Sea People. (LGJ #5 p.21)

Age of Great Sorrow (c. 213 CY to 437 CY)

Decline of Aerdy, beginning in 213 CY. The Kingdom of Keoland rises in the Sheldomar Valley before retreating to its original borders. The Greyhawk Wars take place. May be considered to end with the Turmoil Between Crowns in 437 CY. (LGG p.24)

213 CY

  • Overking Jiranen of the Great Kingdom dies. His son and heir auctions the position to his cousin Zelcor. An eclipse during his coronation is declared a portent of an Age of Great Sorrow. (LGG p.23)
  • Age of Great Sorrow commences. (Guide p.9)

215 CY

  • By this date, Acererak has built his Tomb of Horrors in the Vast Swamp. The Scarlet Brotherhood's concerns are assuaged when Acererak kills all his slaves and entombs himself. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
  • First appearance of the demigod Wastri, the Hopping Prophet. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)

219 CY

220 CY

  • Hardby's raids on the Wild Coast end. Its claim on lands within 10 leagues of the sea is allowed to lapse. (The Adventure Begins p.56)

221 CY

  • The Mother discovered by the Lerara. It is a bright amorphous entity inhabiting the Passage of Slerotin. (Dragon #241 p.45)

223 CY

224 CY

230 CY

  • The Great Kingdom withdraws the garrison from Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • The Rhennee become primarily river-dwellers. They find some acceptance in Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.58)

231 CY

  • 15 Sunsebb—Firan Zal'honan, who would become Azalin Rex is born in Knurl.

233 CY

237 CY

246 CY

247 CY

252 CY

  • Overking Toran II deposes the Holy Censor of the church of Pholtus, replacing him with a priest of Zilchus. (LGG p.82)

254 CY

  • Furyondy declares independence from the Great Kingdom. After the death of Viceroy Stinvri, his heir Thrommel I is declared king of the realm now known as Furyondy. This leads to small-scale fighting, but no all-out war. Thrommel I is crowned on Flocktime 18, celebrated thereafter as Crowning Day. (LGG p.23,41,46,82,103; Player's Guide p.9; Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
  • In response, the Great Kingdom stations a large force at Greyhawk, and a smaller garrison at Hardby. However, only minor skirmishes with Furyondy occur. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Gynarch Varasia Yragerne declares the title of Gynarch of Hardby to be hereditary in the Family of Yragerne. (Dungeon #109 p.95)
  • End of the 45-year surge of trade in the City of Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Voll, later known as Veluna, also declares sovereignty. (LGG p.129)
  • Nobles north of the Nyr Dyv refuse to acknowledge Thrommel I as their king, but stop short of declaring independence. (LGG p.103-104)

c. 254 CY

  • Following the example of Furyondy and Veluna, Tenh asserts independence from the Great Kingdom. Perrenland likewise re-asserts its independence. (Ivid p.3)
  • Petty barons north of the Nyr Dyv refuse to accept Thrommel I as king. The Great Kingdom's control over these lords wanes. (LGG p.31,103-104)
  • Following the deposition of Pholtus from the Great Kingdom in 242 CY and the independence of Ferrond in 254 CY, the faithful of Pholtus emigrate through Nyrond and settle in the difficult western valleys of the Rakers, which would eventually form the Theocracy of the Pale. (LGG p.82)
  • Karmos, mayor of Dyvers, begins construction on the catacombs extending the limestone caves beneath the city, used primarily as a sewer system. Construction takes two years. (Slavers p.16)

258 CY

  • First Khedivate in Mur. (LGJ #5 p.21)

260 CY

  • Due to conflict with the northern barbarians, the Great Kingdom ceases to oppose Furyondy's independence, though it stops short of making an official acknowledgement. (LGG p.46)

261 CY

277 CY

  • The Great Kingdom withdraws its garrison from Hardby. The people quietly celebrate. (The Adventure Begins p.58; Slavers p.32)
  • A trade alliance of merchants and river folk begins to gain influence over the government of Hardby over the next 200 years. (Slavers p.32)
  • Omt the Hairy has secret talks with representatives of King Thrommel I of Furyondy, seeking to reopen trade. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Zagig Yragerne born. (Slavers p.32; Dungeon #109 p.95)

278 CY

281 CY

283 CY

  • The new city of Chendl is commissioned by King Thrommel. It is the only planned city in the Flanaess, and replaces an older city of Chendl which was located near where Crockport now stands. (Fate of Istus p.83)

285 CY

286 CY

  • King Gillum the Mad of Keoland dies without an heir. The throne is vacant until the following year. (LGG p.65)

287 CY

  • King Tavish I of House Rhola ascends to the throne of Keoland, ending The Slumbering and beginning Keoland's imperial phase. He would later be known as Tavish the Great. (LGG p.65)

287 CY

288 CY

289 CY

  • Keoland invades the Fals Gap. (LGG p.65)

c. 290 CY

  • The Eye of Vecna is instrumental in the downfall of House Hyeric, ruling family of Nyrond. (Book of Artifacts p.35)
  • The Hand of Vecna appears again in the Flanaess. During the reign of Hamoch of Tyrus, a fisherman discovers the hand and keeps it for several decades until he is murdered by his own brother, who is turn robbed of the Hand by the outlaw Mace. Mace uses the Hand's power to overthrow the city of Tyrus and become its ruler, naming himself Vecna the Second. He rules for 100 years until he is killed by a Yemishite assassin. (Book of Artifacts p.35; AD&D 2e revised DMG p.126.)
    • The date of these events are not known with precision. A possible date of 290 CY for the rise of Vecna II is suggested by the unofficial Oerth Journal #1, but it could be up to several centuries earlier.

c. 291 CY

292 CY

294 CY

  • A minor epidemic breaks out in Pregmere. It is healed thanks to clerics of Pelor. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.83)

295 CY

  • Keoland and Ulek invade the Pomarj. (LGG p.88)

c. 297 CY

  • The nation that would become Perrenland begins to form. (Dungeon #145 p.49, "Exag: City of Clay")

299 CY

300 CY

Fourth century CY

301 CY

302 CY

303 CY

304 CY

305 CY

  • Highport built upon the foundations of a smaller town. (LGG p.88)
  • Zagig and his adventuring band delve the Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad. Zagig remains for a short time to learn at the lich's feet and gains inspiration that will aid him well in the later construction of his masterpiece, Castle Greyhawk. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)

310 CY

  • By this date, trade in Greyhawk has dropped to increasingly heavy taxes levied by Great Kingdom. Trade with Furyondy almost ceases. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Bandit kings spread across the northern shore of the Nyr Dyv. Monsters appear in the area in concerning numbers. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
  • Brazen Horde conquer Ket. (LGG p.67)
  • Greyhawk becomes a haven for criminals fleeing the Great Kingdom. Its ruling council, now the Oligarchy, has become corrupt. (The Adventure Begins p.58)

c. 310 CY

311 CY

  • An Orb of Dragonkind is discovered and lost by explorers in the Hellfurnaces. (Dragon #230 p.12)

313 CY

316 CY

  • Geoff peacefully incorporated into the Kingdom of Keoland. (LGG p.48)
  • By this year, relations established between the Kingdom of Shar and the northern Suel tribes of Schnai, Fruztii and Cruskii. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
  • Upheaval in the south brings large numbers of refugees from Ull into Ekbir. They are welcomed in refugee camps near the Blashikmund. (LGG p.43)
  • Nomad Intrusion. Two larger bands of nomads enter Ekbir. They overthrow the refugee camp guards, stealing weapons and horses and moving north to raid villages. They evade and disappear into the Yecha Hills. Ekbir closes its borders to large groups of travelers for almost a decade. (LGG p.43)

318 CY

  • Zagig Yragerne, Murlynd, Keoghtom, and the rest of the Company of Seven explore the Flan ruins of Veralos. (Dragon #293 p.90)

320 CY

  • Nomads appear in North. (Guide p.9)
  • Outer dependencies of Aerdy gain sovereignty. Perranders, Velunians, Furyondians, and Tenhas each establish independence in a series of minor but bloody wars. (Guide p.9)
  • In summer, anticipating his election as mayor of the city, Zagig Yragerne begins construction of Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.38)

c. 320 CY

  • Zagig Yragerne elected Mayor of the Free City of Greyhawk after bribing the entire ruling Oligarchy. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.38; The Adventure Begins p.59)
  • The Relentless Horde appear in the north of Perrenland. (LGG p.86,95,114)
  • Driven from the southern plains by the Brazen Horde, the Tiger Nomads, Wolf Nomads, and other mixed Oeridian-Baklunish plains nomads are united under the leadership of Kha-Khan Ogobanuk of The Relentless Horde. They gradually move into and claim the steppeland east of the Yatil Mountains, pushing eastward as far as the Griffs. (Guide p.9; LGG p.114)

322 CY

  • Public baths at Innspa constructed by an eccentric hygeine-obsessed wizard. (Dragon #208 p.57)

323 CY

324 CY

326 CY

329 CY

331 CY

  • Keoland changes its coinage standard to match that of the Great Kingdom. (LGG p.19)

333 CY

339 CY

  • Gynarch Eileme Yragerne of Hardby, mother of Zagig Yragerne, dies. (Dungeon #109 p.95)
  • Zagig Yragerne inherits the titles of Landgraf of Selintan and Despot of Hardby, the only male ever to hold the latter. (Dungeon #109 p.93,95)

342 CY

345 CY

346 CY

347 CY

c. 347 CY

  • Tusmit gains its independence. (LGG p.115)

348 CY

  • Tavish the Blackguard makes the Wealsun Proclamation, declaring Keoish supremacy over the Sheldomar Valley, over the objections of his own council. Prince Corond of Ulek refuses to disavow the proclamation. (LGJ #1; LGG p.65,121)

349 CY

350 CY

  • King Tavish II of Keoland uses the Gran March as a staging ground for the Second Expeditionary army, invading Veluna from the southwest. Furyondy fails to send any troops to defend its ally. (LGG p.50,130)
  • The Poor March, later called the Pomarj, is annexed by Keoland. (Dragon #167 p.11)
  • Halfing traveler Pontus Hardiggin begins his forty-year explorations of Oerth. (Greyhawk Adventures p.101)

351 CY

  • Zagig Yragerne relinquishes the title of Despot of Hardby. Annarra Havelos is elected Supreme Gynarch and Despotrix of Hardby by a council of gynarchs. (Dungeon #109 p.95)

353 CY

  • On Coldeven 10, the Yeomanry revolted against Keoland and closed its borders. This date is celebrated in the Yeomanry as Declaration Day. (Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
    • This date may contradict with the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, which cites a date of 361 CY. It may instead be that Yeomanry revolted on more than one occasion.

c. 355 CY

  • Keoland captures Devarnish and captures the Crook of Rao. (LGG p.130)
  • Keolandish armies press into Ket and Veluna, but are later forced out. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.32,64)
  • The secular government of Veluna City flees to Mitrik. Canon Turgen IV of Mitrik enacts the controversial Treaty of Devarnish, ceding several southern fortresses and the Fals Gap to Keoland in exchange for continued independence of Mitrik and Veluna City. (LGG p.130)
  • In the mid-300s CY, the Knights of Holy Shielding are founded to support the lords of the petty domains north of the Nyr Dyv. (LGG p.159)

356 CY

  • Kingdom of Nyrond established when junior branch of Aerdy House Rax-Nyrond declares itself independent of Great Kingdom rule. (Guide p.9-10; LGG p.23,77; Player's Guide p.9)
  • Invasion of northern barbarians into North Province prevents the Great Kingdom from retributive action against Nyrond. (LGG p.14, 90)
  • Theocracy of the Pale and Urnst also secede from Great Kingdom. (Fate of Istus p.47; LGG p.82)
  • Kingdom of Keoland at peak. (Guide p.9)

c. 356 CY

  • Battle of Redspan. Following Nyrond's independence, Tenh likewise declares an end to its fealty to the Great Kingdom. In a battle, Tenha cavalry rout Aerdi forces to Rift Canyon. The ballad Red Road to Rift Canyon is written for it. Many Aerdi choose self-imposed exile to the Bandit Kingdoms rather than return to face the Overking. (LGG p.113)

358 CY

c. 359 CY

  • Emboldened by the Great Kingdom's lack of opposition to its independence, Nyrond annexes the Theocracy of the Pale and burns the capital Wintershiven to the ground. It is later rebuilt 60 miles north. (LGG p.77,82)

360 CY

361 CY

  • Early this year, the Yeomanry closes its borders to Keoland and withdraws its forces from Keoland in protest of Keoish wars of aggression. Celene expels Keoish royal garrisons from its borders. (LGG p.65,135)
  • Princess Yolande of Bellmeadow chosen by the Grand Court of Enstad to lead Celene. (LGG p.39)
  • Celene forces under the command of Triserron, Yolande's consort, best Keoish forces in a number of short engagements. Celene achieves full independence, Yolande elevated to queen of Celene. (LGG p.39,40) (Possible conflict with 461 CY?)
  • In spring, the mad archmage Zagig Yragerne goes for a journey, taking with him a mysterious white crystal ball known as the Orb of the Great Serpent. He wagers it in an extraplanar poker game and wins a massive hoard of treasure, which he uses to pay for construction of Castle Greyhawk. He buries it unused hidden in the Land of Black Ice. (Dragon #230 p.12,14,15)
    • Note: This appears to contradict Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.38, which states that Castle Greyhawk was built in 320 CY. However, it also notes that he expanded the dungeon beneath the keep for the next 100 years.

362 CY

  • Tavish II of Keoland orders the construction of a trade road connecting Thornward, Molvar, and Lopolla. (LGG p.65)

365 CY

  • Tavish II of Keoland abolishes the post of advisor held by the Silent Ones and appoints his own court wizard. Thirty years of conflict break out between the Silent Ones and Keoland's academy of wizardry in Niole Dra. (LGJ #4 p.13)

370 CY

  • Zagig Yragerne becomes increasingly cruel, ill-tempered and powerful. He now appears to be immortal and his magical power is so great that none in the city dare oppose his every rule. (The Adventure Begins p.59)

371 CY

  • Latavius, Oeridian robber-baron and ruler of Rookfoost, dies unexpectedly. He is replaced by his former bodyguard. (Fate of Istus p.3)

372 CY

375 CY

  • The Free City of Greyhawk achieves its first period of greatness under the rulership of Zagig Yragerne. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10)

382 CY

  • Firouz the Dark becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

c. 386 CY

  • Yrag is born. He would later be raised in secret by archmage Zagig Yragerne. (The Adventure Begins p.114)

390 CY

  • Halfing traveler Pontus Hardiggin completes his explorations of Oerth. He retires to write his memoirs. (Greyhawk Adventures p.101)

c. 390 CY

  • Water elementalist Foltyn comes into possession of the Pyronomicon of Keraptis. He announces his plans to destroy it during Richfest, but fire elementalists attack him in a massive conflaguration seen for miles around and steal the tome. (Dragon #241 p.78)
  • Baronet Mukos of Greyhawk constructs Castle Mukos. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.12)

391 CY

c. 391 CY

  • Cantona founded as a fishing village. (Slavers p.53)

392 CY

  • The death knight Lord Maeril loses the deathblade Astrosus, containing the memories of his brother Farian, in a battle with St. Ceril the Relentless. (LGJ #7)

393 CY

395 CY

  • Tavish II of Keoland dies. Nemonhas refuses the throne, and instead joins the Silent Ones to study magic. Duke Luschan Sellark of House Rhola rules as regent for 19 years. (LGJ #4 p.13)
  • Conflict ends between the Silent Ones and the the Academy of Magic. (LGJ #4 p.13)
  • Zagig Yragerne, mayor of Greyhawk, is now totally insane. He plans the walls surrounding the area which would later be called the New City, but imagines that they will be made of elemental fire, water, or air. (The Adventure Begins p.59)

400 CY

  • Keoland's forces complete their withdrawal to Thornward. They fortify the Fals Gap. (LGG p.65)
  • In Growfest, the insane Mayor Zagig Yragerne attends a council meeting at the Greyhawk accompanied by a captured black dragon, a small army of homunculi, and a flesh golem dressed as the Overking. (The Adventure Begins p.59)
  • Mayor Zagig begins an approximately 20-year period of enacting absurd trivial laws. (The Adventure Begins p.67)

c. 400 CY

Fifth century CY

401 CY

403 CY

405 CY

406 CY

407 CY

  • Knights of Furyondy build a guesting house at Castle Hart to accomodate the signing of a major treaty between Furyondy and the Shield Lands. (Castles, Hart p.2)

412 CY

414 CY

415 CY

420 CY

The article notes that this occurs one week before Zagig's disappearance, which is later established to have taken place in 421 CY. This suggests the ship disappeared in the last week of 420 CY, between Sunsebb 22 and 28.

421 CY

  • On 8 Coldeven, Zagig fails to appear for a meeting of the Directing Oligarchy of the Free City of Greyhawk. He was never seen again. The date is subsequently privately celebrated each year by the Lord Mayor of Greyhawk and the city's directors, who pray that Greyhawk will remain "normal". (The Adventure Begins p.59)
  • The mad archmage Zagig disappears from public life, retreating to his dungeons to conduct research and planar adventuring. Castle Greyhawk eventually falls into ruin. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.39)
  • "Zagig Yragerne, Lord Mayor of the Free City of Greyhawk, utilized the opposing deific powers of nine ensnared divinities to catalyze a daring apotheosis ... to godhood." (Dungeon #150 (Sep 2007), p.120, "Campaign Workbook: The Dungeon—The Godtrap.")

c. 426 CY

430 CY

c. 430 CY

432 CY

  • Turuvez the Triumphant becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
  • Following a tragic tainted meat scandal in the city of Greyhawk, the Guild of Butchers is formed to regulate the industry. When it is discovered that the guild has bargaining power, other professions form guilds and pressure the Directing Oligarchy to reduce tax. (The Adventure Begins p.59)

433 CY

434 CY

c. 435 CY

  • The Hand of Vecna appears in the Flanaess once again. The Paladin-King of Miro uses the arm, but is corrupted and ultimately destroyed by it. (Book of Artifacts p.35; AD&D 2e revised DMG p.126)
The date of this event is not known with precision, and the two official sources disagree as to whether Miro was the name of the Paladin-King or his realm. A possible date of 435 CY is suggested by the unofficial Oerth Journal #1, which suggests Miro's realm was one of the Bandit Kingdoms and that he lived until 450 CY, which would give the warlord Halmadar the Cruel five years or less to acquire the Hand.

436 CY

c. 436 CY

  • Verbobonc attacked by Keoland due to its position as Veluna's primary river port. The Treaty of Devarnish protects Verbobonc from annexation, but much of the western viscounty is occupied by Keolish military. (LGG p.132)

437 CY

438 CY

  • The conclusion of the Short War is fought between Keoland and Furyondy, resulting in the secession of the Keolandish regions of Gran March, Bissel, and the Yeomanry. (LGG p 65)
  • Keoland withdraws from Veluna. Keoland's influence over Verbobonc decreases. The church of Rao subsequently wanes in Verbobonc, replaced with the worship of St. Cuthbert. (LGG p.132)
  • Bissel conquered by Furyondy and Veluna. (LGG p.33,46)

441 CY

443 CY

444 CY

446 CY

Note that while the original World of Greyhawk Folio lists a date of 447 CY for Iron League, Trigol, and Sea Princes, this is inconsistent with the dates in other calendars (e.g. 5961 SD), and is corrected to 446 CY in the subsequent Box Set (i.e. the Guide).

447 CY

This appears to contradict From the Ashes, Atlas p.46, which says Irongate "was an eager founding member of the Iron League in 446 CY". Living Greyhawk Gazetteer rather asserts that the rebellion was merely instigated in 446 CY, and the alliance was not formalized until late 447 CY.

448 CY

449 CY

450 CY

Dragon Annual 1999, p.21, gives the "final day of the Council of Rel Mord" as Coldeven 19. Additionally, the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p.78, states Dunstan withdrew troops from the Pale and County of Urnst six weeks after the council began in Harvester. Though this may seem inconsistent, treaty councils frequently contiue after hostilities cease and are often not completed until well-after a truce.

c. 450 CY

453 CY

455 CY

460 CY

461 CY

  • Demi-human realms of Ulek and Celene are effected. Ulek and Celene sever formal ties with Keoland. The Ulek states gain full autonomy. (LGG p.66; Guide p.9)
  • The dwarven Prince of Ulek takes Pomarj from Keoland, claiming it as a protectorate. (Dragon #167 p.11)

463 CY

464 CY

465 CY

  • The small fishing village of Saltmarsh is founded in the southern Viscounty of Salinmoor, in the Kingdom of Keoland. (D&D 3e DMG2 p.121)

470 CY

474 CY

  • Khedivate of Mur granted autonomy from Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)

476 CY

477 CY

479 CY

  • Iuz's adoptive father, a petty lord north of Whyestil Lake, dies. Iuz assumes rulership of his estate in the Howling Hills and begins conquering nearby realms. (LGG p.14,47; Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.219; Return of the Eight p.55)
  • Might of Iuz grows. Humanoid invasions become common. (Guide p.9)

480 CY

481 CY

  • Iggwilv begins her enslavement of Perrenland. The nobility flee to the realm's embassy in Exag. (LGG p.86; Dungeon #145 p.49))

488 CY

489 CY

491 CY

c. 491 CY

492 CY

494 CY

  • Overking Ivid I dies after 48 years on the throne. He is assassinated by his son, who succeeds him on the throne as Ivid II. (Wars p.5)

495 CY

  • A paranoid Suloise mage, Valterra, settles in the town of Cantona and constructs his magically-protected fortification. His magical wards warp and fail over decades, resulting in a region where magic is unreliable. (Slavers] p.53; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.58)

c. 495 CY

c. 496 CY

497 CY

498 CY

499 CY

500 CY

Sixth century CY

501 CY

  • Wastri the Hopping Prophet disappears. He would not reappear for at least a decade. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.4)
  • Witch hunts begin in Salinmoor, Keoland]. The governing House of Secunforth fail to interfere to prevent it, and many innocent people are killed. (LGJ #1 p.17)

c. 501 CY

  • Zagig Yragerne secretly returns to Greyhawk, under the name Zagyg. (The Adventure Begins p.75)

502 CY

  • Witchhunts in Salinmoor finally subside. (LGJ #1 p.17)

503 CY

504 CY

505 CY

  • Threat posed by Iuz causes political split among Furyondy's. They divide into the Great Lords of the south, who wish to leverage the threat to secede from the king's control; the Order of the Hart, which unify to oppose Iuz's raids; and King Avris III himself, who seeks to somehow appease both sides. (Wars, Adventure Book p.3)
  • Zuoken stops manifesting to his faithful. He is imprisoned by Zagig. (LGG p.190; Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.23)
  • Iuz imprisoned by Zagig Yragerne. (LGG p.14,62)
  • Heward assists in the capture of Iuz. He is not seen since. (The Adventure Begins p.125)
  • Zagig uses nine trapped demigods to ascend to divinity, becoming the demigod Zagyg. The trapped demigods remain imprisoned, and Zagyg is not seen again. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.39)

506 CY

  • Siege of Jurnre. (Fate of Istus p.25)

507 CY

508 CY

  • Fire in Rel Mord destroys much of a crowded area of residences in the western commoners' district. Over 500 die, and during the clean up that followed laborer crews complain of hauntings and strange events which lead to the area being abandoned.(Fate of Istus p.16)

509 CY

510 CY

511 CY

  • Two thousand trolls besiege Dour Pentress for over three months. (Iuz the Evil p.70)
  • Strengthened by its international ties, the Scarlet Brotherhood first turns its attention to the political turmoil in the Great Kingdom. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.4)

512 CY

513 CY

  • Rise of the Horned Society, formed by landholders rebelling against the lands of Iuz after his disappearance. (Guide p.9, LGG p.31,62,156)
  • Humanoids take the Pomarj. Orcs and goblins emerge from the Suss Forest and sack Highport. With months they have conquered most of the Pomarj. (Guide p.9, LGG p.88; Player's Guide p.10; Dragon #167 p.11)
  • Night of the Bloody Spear. On Planting 11th, orcs attack Highport. The city successfully defends against five waves of attacks, but a sixth wave just before midnight breaches the gates. The city is left in ruins, and reopened by orcs as a trade port for over 50 years. (Slavers p.89)
  • The human city of Suderham in the Pomarj survives. It remains a safe haven for over sixty years. (Slavers p.120)
  • Large numbers of Wild Coast half-orcs come to the Free City of Greyhawk, unable to find acceptance in the orc-dominated Pomarj. (The Adventure Begins p.69)
  • Refugees from the Pomarj arrive in Hardby and begin to gain political control. They later form the Hardby Merchant's Alliance. (LGJ #1 p.26)

514 CY

  • The Crescent League, a secret society of warriors, is founded by refugees from the Pomarj. (Dragon #256 p.47)]
  • Dwarvish sage Jeremiah Longsight analyzes the shooting star of 198 CY and calculates where it landed. (Greyhawk Adventures p.91)

515 CY

  • Battle of Opicm River. (LGG p.95)
  • A ship of Duxchan sinks, carrying thousands of gold pieces worth of pearls and precious metals. (Dragon #206 p.40)

516 CY

517 CY

519 CY

  • The dwarven clan of Highforge in Irongate establishes Azak-Zil, a mining operation at the site of impact of the shooting star of 198 CY. Metal markets are disrupted as far away as Rauxes. (Greyhawk Adventures p.91)

520 CY

  • Frost Barbarian chieftain Hradji Beartooth sets off in search of the city of Skrellingshald, also known the ancient flan city of Tostenhca. He returns loaded with golden spheres. Most of the survivors of his expedition die within the year. (Greyhawk Adventures p.92-93)
  • Pirates begin operating along the Bright Desert coast, Wooly Bay, Relmor Bay and Azure Sea, especially the orcs of the Pomarj. Merchant ships are routinely accompanied by military vessels for safety (often privateers paid by port towns, who themselves take part in piracy). Piracy continues in this manner until the end of the Greyhawk Wars in 584 CY, when it began to decline. (Slavers p.38)

521 CY

522 CY

  • Belvor III, son of King Avras, becomes king of Furyondy. He is able to reunify the factions which had divided the nobility in 505 CY. (Wars, Adventure Book p.3,25)
    • This is contradicted by the Folio p.9, which has Thrommel II reign in 526 CY.
  • Castle Hart repaired after surviving a major siege by the Horned Society. A fortified port is added and the old barracks are expanded and fortified. No enemy has taken it since. (Castles, Hart p.2)

523 CY

524 CY

  • Elven mage thief Sylvanon Sunshimmer steal's Slerotin's Manifesto. It is soon stolen from him by another thief. (Dragon #241 p.80)
  • Contact is lost with the dwarven mining operation at Azak-Zil. Attempts are made to rediscover the site, but it is eventually abandoned by the dwarves and believed cursed. (Greyhawk Adventures p.91)

525 CY

  • Tenser born in the city of Fax. (Return of the Eight p.58)
  • A mine collapses near Diamond Lake, Cairn Hills. Over 300 miners die in the disaster. (Dungeon #124 p.62)

526 CY

  • On Flocktime 5, Dyvers declares independence from Furyondy. King Thrommel II accepts. (LGG p.41, Dragon Annual 4 p.21)

527 CY

c. 528 CY

529 CY

  • Last heir to the line of Iolavai marries into the Silverfox family. (LGJ #4 p.7)
  • Gelvin Torlar finally agrees to sell the Nethertome to an unknown buyer. (Dragon #225 p.52)

530 CY

  • Selim the Scoundrel becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

c. 530 CY

  • Denizens of the underworld begin digging a spiral stairway upward into the Tower of War in Castle Greyhawk, as part of a plot to overthrow it. (Greyhawk Ruins p.10)
  • The Sea Princes arrive in the Amedio Jungle. They explore the Olman Islands and begin trading the people of the Amedio as slaves. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.63)

531 CY

532 CY

533 CY

  • Internal conflict erupts within the Greyhawk Guild of Thieves, lasting nearly two years. The guild is weakened, allowing the Beggar's Union to rise in power. (LGJ #17)

534 CY

c. 534 CY

c. 535 CY

  • Following the internal struggle in the Guild of Thieves of the City of Greyhawk, the winning faction institutes reforms. The son of the former leader, Yavos the Younger, institutes a system of charging protection money to merchants, protecting them against non-guild thieves in exchange. (The Adventures Begins p.60)
  • A group of Greyhawk thieves are ordered to assassinate priests and thieves of the god Kurell who survived the guild conflict in 533 CY by fleeing to Dyvers. The thieves form the Guild of Assassins. They later become an independent entity. (The Adventure Begins p.60)
  • Karellford appointed a royal protectorate of Ivid IV. Its previous owner is burned at the stake on trumped-up charges of treason, but curses the town which remains for over 50 years. (Ivid p.41)

536 CY

537 CY

  • King Belvor III of Furyondy dies after a 15 year reign. The Hierarchs of the Horned Society claim responsibility, but a commission of spellcasters led by Lord Throstin of the Hart determines that he died of natural causes. (Wars, Adventure Book p.25)
  • Belvor IV assumes throne of Furyondy. (LGG p.47)

538 CY

  • Nystul born. (LGJ #0 p.10)
  • Otto born. (LGJ #0 p.10)
  • The town of Hocholve in Geoff is built as a fort to defend against the creatures of the Dim Forest. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.50)

539 CY

540 CY

541 CY

542 CY

543 CY

544 CY

545 CY

546 CY

  • Earliest possible date Obmi is enslaved by Snurre. (G1-2-3 Against the Giants p.20; Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.2)

547 CY

548 CY

549 CY

550 CY

c. 550 CY

  • By this date, the mountain dwarf Obmi is enslaved by the fire giant king Snurre Ironbelly of the Hellfurnaces. (G1-2-3 Against the Giants p.20; Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.2)

551 CY

552 CY

553 CY

  • Alhamazad the Wise suffers a broken leg when exploring the Pinnacles of Azor'alq, and retires to the city of Zeif thereafter. (LGJ #0 p.7)

554 CY

  • Murad the Proud becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)

c. 555 CY

  • Chelor, cousin of the Overking, is appointed Herzog of South Province. (LGG p.58, Ivid the Undying p.128)
  • Mother Storanna, later the high priestess of Pelor in Hardby, first comes to live in the city. (Slavers p.36)
  • By this date, Obmi is granted his freedom by fire giant king Snurre Ironbelly, and continues to serve him as an advisor. (G1-2-3 Against the Giants p.20; Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.2)

556 CY

  • Ivid V ascends to the Malachite Throne after assassinating 123 siblings. (LGG p.24; Wars p.26)
  • Ivid V bans all foreign advisors. Spies of the Scarlet Brotherhood are cast out from the court of the Great Kingdom for the first time since the reign of Ivid II. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.5)
  • Monsters from the Hanging Glacier of Alisedran attack the Schnai barbarians, part of a regular 20 year cycle. (Rumors and Whispers of the Flanaess)
  • In Growfest, riverfolk discover a bronzewood casket containing the preserved body of a halfling and clad in much treasure. They take a piece of the treasure as per custom and bury it in a secret place. (Greyhawk Adventures p.101)

557 CY

c. 557 CY

559 CY

560 CY

  • In Spring, following years of small-scale raids, savage humanoids begin to invade the Bone March. A full-scale invasion occurs the following year. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.5,10; LGG p.36; The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.5)

561 CY

  • Mordenkainen founds the adventuring group known as the Citadel of Eight. He is inspired by Zagig's Company of Seven. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.9)
  • Lord Robilar builds the Green Dragon Inn, funded by treasure looted from Castle Greyhawk. Ricard Damaris retires from adventuring to become its proprietor. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.14,15)
  • Full-scale invasion of the Bonae March. Orcs and gnolls emerge en masse from the Rakers and sweep across the Bone March. (Folio p.9; Dragon #293 p.88)
  • The rogue wizard Murq kidnaps forty children of the Free City of Greyhawk's nobility, who were never seen again. (Glosography, p.26, TAB p.61, Dragon #269, pp.64-66.)

562 CY

563 CY

564 CY

c. 564 CY

565 CY

566 CY

568 CY

569 CY

570 CY

c. 570 CY

  • The first False Keraptis dies. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.4)

571 CY

In the novel series, then-young Gord caused Theobald's "disappearance" (his death in the sewers is unwitnessed) and then began his career as an adventurer.[13]

572 CY

c. 572 CY

573 CY

  • Scarlet Brotherhood first reported and "contact is made" in cities of the Iron League by "sages from the Land of Purity ... offering their services". (Guide p.9, Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.96, Scarlet Brotherhood, p.5)
  • Prince Thrommel of Furyondy/Provost of Veluna kidnapped. (Guide p.9, LGG p.130)
  • Prince Jeon assumes the throne of the Sea Princes. (LGG p.101)
  • Bigby forced from his tower in Oldridge after conflict with the two-headed lich Xaene. (LGJ #0 p.8)

c. 573 CY

  • Stalman Klim founds "The Nine", later known as the Slave Lords. (Slavers p.121)

574 CY

  • Tenser joins the Circle of Eight. (LGJ #0 p.6)
  • Warnes Starcoat rises to fame when he defeats the Weird, a creature terrorizing the Gnatmarsh. (Return of the Eight p.59)
  • Greyhawk Guild of Assassins hired to kill an insane wizard who threatens the city. A mezzoloth is summoned to avenge him, killing the entire upper hierarchy of the guild. Turin Deathstalker and Gundri Garraldson survive. (The Adventure Begins p.62,126-127)
  • Turin Deathstalker joins the City of Greyhawk's ruling Oligarchy and works on expanding his guild's intelligence-gathering capabilities. (The Adventure Begins p.62)
  • Stalman Klim returns to Suderham with the Slave Lords, the first person to return to the city alive in 62 years. (Slavers p.121)

575 CY

  • Warnes Starcoat defeats the sorceress Weird of Gnatmarsh. He claims the legendary Starcoat from which he gains his current name.[18]
  • Ratik defeats an army of humanoids.[19]
  • The River of Blood murders are stopped after Robilar and Yrag confront Bluto Sans Pite. The two are ennobled soon after.[20]
  • Slave Lords overthrow king of Suderham. When King Rodric refuses to support Stalman Klim's schemes, Klim has him assassinated and installs the Nine in his stead, claiming to the people that King Rodric had committed blasphemy.[21]
  • Duke Ehyeh II of Tenh begins a two-year campaign to clear the Troll Fens and border area on the west bank of the Yol River.[22]
  • People's Constables first appointed in the City of Greyhawk to deal with minor crimes. Most members are of the Thieves' Guild. They begin enforcing Zagig's trivial laws. (The City of Greyhawk, FFF p.14)
  • Scarlet Brotherhood arrive in Zar in Hepmonaland, where they meet a primitive society of Sulose inhabitants.[23]
  • Mordenkainen helps a group of cloud giants destroy a flight of evil dragons.[24]

c. 575 CY

  • Circle of Eight quietly sponsors adventurers to sack Iggwilv's former headquarters in the Tsojcanth Caverns. (LGJ #0 p.6)

576 CY

  • The plague known as the Red Death sweeps across the Flanaess.[25]
  • Guide to the World of Greyhawk completed. The Savant-Sage completes his famous work, consisting of at least two other volumes which are eventually lost. [26]
  • Leomund retires from the Circle of Eight.[27]
  • Otiluke joins the Circle of Eight, replacing Leomund.[27][28]
  • Theodain Eriason enters the the Passage of Slerotin during his explorations of the Hellfurnaces.[29]
    • This appears to contradict Dragon #241 which dates the rediscovery to 577 CY. However, Return of the Eight does note that Theodain was one of the first to enter the tunnel; perhaps the discovery was not formally recognized until the following year.
  • Warnes Starcoat appointed Chief Sorcerous Councilor to Duke Karll of Urnst, replacing The Seer after his disappearance.[18]
  • Shadows attack the sage Warfel VI and steal the Pyronomicon of Keraptis.[30]
  • 1,000 year anniversary of the founding of the Scarlet Brotherhood. Their millennialist faction, following the prophecies of the martyred heretic Huro, believe a miracle will occur which purifies and strengthens the Brotherhood. It fails to occur, resulting in the decline of the millennialist faction.[31][32]
  • Monsters from the Hanging Glacier of Alisedran attack the Schnai barbarians, part of a regular 20 year cycle. (Rumors and Whispers of the Flanaess)
  • Slave Lords begin to terrorize the Pomarj coast.[33]

c. 576 CY

577 CY

  • Lord Zeech breaks away from the the Shield Lands and joins the Bandit Kingdoms, forming the Principality of Redhand. (LGG p.27,102)
  • Prince Jeon proposes that the Sea Princes end the practice of slavery. His proposal fails to gain ground. (LGG p.101)
  • Herzog Chelor III of South Province occupies the east bank of the Thelly River, securing control of local petty nobles. (Dragon #57 p.15)
  • Forces of Herzog Chelor of South Province crosses the Thelly River and invades Sunndi, but only succeeds in seizing its northern frontiers. (LGG p.111,141)
  • Onnwal fights several naval battles. (Dragon #57 p.16)
  • Passage of Slerotin rediscovered. Bigby rediscovers Slerotin's Manifesto in a temple of Wee Jas in Scant. It is subsequently suspected to have been taken by the Scarlet Brotherhood. (Dragon #241 p.45,80)
  • Iuz the Old orders the construction of a fleet of 40 galleys at Dorakaa. (Dragon #56 p.19)
  • A conclave of the Rovers of the Barrens stage a great beast hunt, during which a census is taken of their numbers. (Dragon #56 p.22)
  • The Snow Barbarians and Ice Barbarians agree on a treaty, with the latter regaining their southern harbors in exchange for a greater share of plunder from the summer raiding season. (Dragon #57 p.14)
  • The Holy Censor of Medegia reluctantly declares obedience to the Malachite Throne. Medegia's machinations frequently sap the strength of the Overking. (Dragon #63 p.16)
  • Duke Ehyeh II of Tenh is slain in battle. His people, under Marshal Iaba, succeed in his stead and secure the Duchy on both sides. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • Archmage Marinian of Willip lost without trace adventuring in Blackmoor. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.23)
  • The Royal Mint of Nyrond moved from the capital of Rel Mord to Womtham, nearer the source of coinage metals. The old Royal Minting House becomes a dormitory and almshouse for the poor. (The Marklands p.77)
  • The Archbarony of Ratik suffers a manpower shortage. The Volunteer Borderers are formed. (Dragon #57 p.14)
  • Pietain Morvannis retires from a disastrous career as a privateer and arrives in the City of Greyhawk, where he becomes a gladiator at the Pit. He subsequently becomes manager of the Pit. (The City of Greyhawk, FFF p.67)

578 CY

  • Seuvord Redbeard is named Rhelt Seuvord I of Stonehold. (Dragon #57 p.14)
  • King Ralff II of the Fruztii establishes a new standing army, led by Fruztii veterans returning from mercenary work for the Sea Barons. (Dragon #57 p.14)
  • Lord Captain Aldusc of the Sea Barons leads a convoy to Bellport, which begins to deploy along the coast. (Dragon #63 p.15)
  • Battle of the Loftwood. In summer, the Volunteer Borderers of Ratik spot the invading orc tribe of Vile Rune, allowing them to prepare an ambush. The Battle of the Loftwood takes place, a resounding success for Ratik. (Dragon #57 p.14,15; LGG p.141)
  • A three-day storm in the isles of the Sea Barons is nicknamed Hurricane Ivid. (Dragon #206 p.36)
  • Tenser begins mining Oerthblood in the Endless Well using golems and machinery, but it would take six more years to recover a useable sample. (Return of the Eight p.47)
  • Purge of Ceshra. (LGJ #5 p.21)
  • The merchant vessels Marntig and Solos are sunk by Schnai raiders. Fire from the burning ships alerts nearby war ships of the Sea Barons. They ram and sink three of the seven Schnai longships and capture the flagship in hand-to-hand combat, with the help of captured prisoners who break free and set the sail alight to prevent its escape. (Dragon #63 p.16)
  • Gnolls massacre the village of Gannaway in Berghof, leaving a haunted ruin. (The Duchy of Berghof)
  • The Fellowship of the Torch adventuring party first meet in the City of Greyhawk when they respond to a job posting by Tigran Gellner. (The City of Greyhawk, FFF p.71)
  • Assassin Turin Deathstalker purchases Turin's Servant Agency, offering butlers, maids, cooks, laborers and servants for hire. (The Adventure Begins p.116)
  • Duke Cedrian III ends the practice by which visitors to Barony of Dilwych are forced to kiss the hand of the preserved cadaver of the former baron. The Bishop of Dilwych buries the corpse in the dead of night for the sake of decency. (LGJ #1 p.16)

Great Kingdom

  • In late Needfest, Nyrond, Almor, and their allies declare war on the Great Kingdom and its satellite states. (Dragon #65 p.77)
  • Naval forces of the Great Kingdom and Nyrond skirmish in Relmor Bay. (From the Ashes, Timeline)
  • Gahru's Folly. An army of Medegia, led by Captain Gahru of the Censorial Army, is ambushed and wiped out in the Grandwood Forest. In Wealsun, stragglers bring the survival rate to 30%. (Dragon #63 p.17)
  • Minor naval skirmishes occur along the coast of North Province and on the northern Island of Asperdi. (Dragon #63 p.16)
  • In autumn, a council is held in Onnwal at Killdeer. The dwarves and gnomes of the Headlands pledge to fight to protect Irongate. (Dragon #57 p.16)
  • Peak of Wastri's campaign against Sunndi from the Great Swamp, in which all non-humans are slain. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.5)
  • Herzog Chelor III of South Province personally takes the field in Sunndi, capturing the land between the Grayflood River and Rieuwood. A major battle takes place in the Rieuwood. (LGG p.111,141)
  • Under the command of General Reynard, Chelor's army crosses the northern Hollow Highlands, but the invasion is largely blocked by an army of around 20,000 men. (LGG p.111)
  • Herzog Chelor III masses an army around Zelradton, but they are forced back to the north. He responds by wintering at Zelradton to amass his forces, with the plan to march on Idee and crush to Iron League. (Dragon #57 p.15)
  • Naval battles fought in Onnwal. (Dragon #56 p.16)

Bandit Kingdoms

  • In Needfest, Ehyeh III is crowned Duke of Tenh. He is more warlike than his father. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • In spring, Iuz sends forces to conquer the Wolf Nomad city of Eru-Tovar. In the month of Wealsun they begin a siege lasting ten weeks, but in-fighting and mutiny among Iuz's forces impedes their success. The siege is relieved by Tarkhan Bargru. (Dragon #56 p.18,19)
  • Furyondy's naval forces make a daring raid on Iuz's dockyards at Dorakaa, capturing seven galleys, sinking five, and burning many ships under construction. Iuz's plans to capture Whyestil Lake are foiled. (Dragon #56 p.19)
  • In spring, Chada-Three-Lances, War Sachem of the Rovers of the Barrens, leads a force to recover land lost to the Horned Society. They have minor success. (Dragon #56 p.23)
  • Mounted units of the Bandit Kingdoms raid Tenh, the Pale, Nyrond, and the County of Urnst, the Shield Lands and parts of Furyondy. Ships of Redhand pillage the Duchy of Urnst, and even the Horned Society collaborates with them. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • In the Bandit Kingdoms, the Rovers of the Barrens overrun the northern border of the Horned Society. (LGG p.30)
  • In spring, Duke Ehyeh III crosses the Zumker river and invades the Bandit Kingdoms, laying waste to Groskopf and attacking Fellands. The Bandit Kingdoms subsequently withdraw their raiding parties and unite against Tenh. The Horned Society, enraged that the depletion of manpower needed to retake the western border from the Rovers of the Barrens, seize Warfields and Wormhall. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • The Free City of Rookroost resists a siege by the forces of Tenh. (LGG p.29;Dragon #56 p.22)
  • In Flocktime, a massive army of Iuz led by Lord Choldraf and Mellard-Plict marches from the Howling Hills and lays siege to Eru-Tovar for almost ten weeks. (Dragon #56, p.19)
  • In late summer, the siege of Eru-Tovar is lifted by Tarkhan Bargru. Some of the forces of Iuz desert, and the rest flee. (Dragon #56, p.19)
  • In the month of Reaping, forces of the Hierarchs regroup at Dingaverge and set out to join with Plar Rostal's cavalry. (Dragon #56 p.20)
  • On Goodmonth 26, the Hierarchs attack and defeat the Rovers and their allies. Many of the Hierarchs' forces are from the Bandit Kingdoms, and soon mutiny after news that Tenh has invaded the Bandit Kingdoms. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • On Harvester 22, following a close pursuit for several days, the Battle of Black Water Bend is fought between the Wolf Nomads, led by Tarkhan Bargru, and the forces of Iuz, which had previously besieged Eru-Tovar. (Dragon #56 p.19)
  • In autumn, the Bandit Kingdom of Abarra successfully defends against invasion by the Horned Society. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • A peace treaty is signed byween Tenh and the Bandit Kingdoms, ceding part of Groskopf to Tenh. The Bandit Kingdoms immediately turn their attention to retribution against the Horned Society. (Dragon #56 p.21)
  • In the month of Ready'reat, Duke Ehyeh III leads an army of 4,000 cavalry and 11,000 infantry into the Theocracy of the Pale. (Dragon #56 p.22)

579 CY

580 CY

  • Raiders from the Bone March attempt to steal sthe sacred Seal of Marner from the Suel barbarians. (LGG p.37,91)
  • Necromancers attempt to overthrow Bissel. Harsh laws are enacted in response.They also attack the Valley of the Mage. (LGG p.33, Dragon #241 p.76)
  • Late this year, the war between Ivid V and the Golden League ends. (LGG p.15,24)
  • Slave Lords' reign of terror is ended by a band of heroes. (Slavers p.120)
  • The mage Jamar Rellstar secretly converts to the priesthood of the death god Nerull during a stay in Molag. (The City of Greyhawk, FFF p.59)
  • The Fellowship of the Torch adventuring guild temporarily disbands due to lack of funds after resurrecting Nastassia Aiareni Nightstar and healing Geren Laraith after his life force is drained by a wraith.
  • The murderer Garakender Talmord arrives in Safeton. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.81)
  • The Declaimers, mage-priests of Boccob and Istus, prophecy the fall of Tenh within three years. The people of Stroun build walls around the town. (Iuz the Evil p.72)
  • Shando One-Foot buys the tavern Sawbiter's in Pest's Crossing. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.68)

581 CY

c. 581 CY

582 CY

  • Mordenkainen uses powerful cloning magic to replace the slain members of the Circle of Eight. However, the clones take too long to develop, and the circle is unable to prevent the Greyhawk Wars. (LGJ #0 p.6)
  • Lord Robilar is hired to accompany monks from the Dark Moon Monastery to Castle Greyhawk to rescue Zuoken. The expedition fails, but he finds the Orb of Opposition, causing him to switch places with his evil doppelganger Bilarro. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.17)
  • The Second Unhuman War reaches Greyspace. An invading fleet of scro Mantis ships link up with the Borka Retribution Fleet and battle with the elven Imperial Fleet based on Greela. (Dragon Annual #1 p.46)
  • Umenyeh steals the Thrice-Damned Tome of Anashelaq from Calbut as he flees the city during the Stonefist invasion. (LGJ #4 p.7)
  • A crypt thing appears in the gnomish silver mine of Sourlode. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.28)
  • Forces of Ratik, allied with the Frost Barbarians, occupy the Loftwood and prepare for an assault on Johnsport. The Duchy of Tenh quietly supports the Frost Barbarians by allowing access to Bandit Kingdoms, who trade in weapons. (Five Shall Be One p.4)
  • Conflict continues among the northern barbarian tribes. Frost Barbarians control the pass south of the Hraak Forest. Ice Barbarians make naval raids against Stonefist. (Five Shall Be One p.4)
  • The Snow Barbarians raid the Great Kingdom and Sea Barons shipping. The Snow Barbarians assist the Frost Barbarians, but their king opposes joining the Frost Barbarian alliance with Ratik, fearing an invasion of the Bone March will lead to a larger conflict with the Great Kingdom. (Five Shall Be One p.4)
  • On Freeday, Harvester 28, the first public vote for the Public Council of Greyhawk is held in the Free City of Greyhawk. Voting costs one silver piece, and the Oligarchy fails to prohibit casting multiple votes, allowing power groups to easily bankroll elections. The winners include a talking goat and a priestess of Vecna, who is swiftly executed. (The Adventure Begins p.65)
  • Turin Deathstalker leaves his role on the Directing Oligarchy the Free City of Greyhawk to serve as commander of the Safeton garrison during the Greyhawk Wars. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.4; The Adventure Begins p.116)
  • Late this year, the mysterious Hermit appears in Wavenair. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.28-29)
  • Late this year, Old Mother Grubb's House of Fortune is discovered to be run by vampires after a paladin of Pelor is killed there. It is burned down and an orphanage is built on its site. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.11)

Greyhawk Wars

  • A rumor spreads through the barbarians of the Thillonrian Peninsula that four of the five legendary Swords of Corusk have been found, and that once the fifth is found, a Great God of the North would unify the barbarians and lead them to greatness. The prophecy is taken seriously by the barbarian tribes, but the sword is never found. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6)
  • Greyhawk Wars begin. A series of small regional conflicts erupts into a continent-wide war.
  • Iuz the Old, masquerading as the barbarian god Vatun, declares himself Great God of the North and unifies the Fruztii, Schnai and Cruskii barbarians. The Hold of the Stonefist makes a brief pre-emptive attack the barbarian horde, but is easily routed. Within weeks, the Stonefist leader Sevvord Redbeard allies himself with "Vatun" under magical compulsion. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Player's Guide p.10; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.7)
  • Sevvord Redbeard becomes increasingly violent and ruthless. He declares a new era of conquest. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.7)
  • Stonefist moves through the Thunder Pass into the Duchy of Tenh for the first time in over thirty years, making an unexpected attack on the city of Calbut, slaughtering all men. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Realm of Dust; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.7-8)
  • Duke Ehyeh of Tenh takes to the field, planning to gradually raise an army while the Stonefist army is expected to spend weeks looting Calbut. Instead, Redbeard instead forces his men south. Within five days he lays siege to the Tenha capital of Nevond Nevenend. Without Duke Ehyeh's presence, the cityfolk panic and riot, and Redbeard captures the city. Tenh falls to Stonefist. Ehyeh and his court are given refurge in Radigast City in the County of Urnst, but the Duke's reputation has collapsed. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Realm of Dust; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.7-8)
  • In the Bandit Kingdoms, the Grand Clans of Grosskopf begin raiding Tenh again. (LGG p.26)
  • Vatun orders the Suel barbarians to invade Ratik. The barbarians refuse to break their long-standing alliance with Ratik against the Bone March, and resent Stonefist's decision to blockade weapons shipments from the Bandit Kingdoms to the barbarians. They begin to doubt Vatun, and the barbarian alliance collapses only a few months after it began. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.8-9)
  • Rise of Turrosh Mak in the Pomarj. (Slavers p.120)
  • Wilbrem Carrister betrays the Trade Council of Hardby to the city of Greyhawk, gaining command of the Hardby Marines and the title of Military Governor of Hardby (Dungeon #109 p.96)
  • Greyhawk Mountaineers are garrisoned in Hardby in response to attacks from the Abbor-Alz. (Dungeon #109 p.96)

c. 582 CY

583 CY

  • In Brewfest, the assassin Caprica Molara dies of madness and is replaced by Jaryn Lejenaus. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.11)
  • In Spring, lizardmen from the Mistmarsh are particularly active, raiding the Plain of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
  • First appearance of the Scarlet Brotherhood in the Flanaess. (LGG p.15)
  • Thelwood begins its horrid transformation into a bonelike material. It is referred to thereafter as the Bonewood. (LGG p.139; Bonewood and Chathold)
  • Elves subjugate Lendore Isle, claiming it for religious purposes. Nearly all human inhabitants deported. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.30; LGG p.12,146)
  • Count Cadwale, the "Tunneling Count", is assassinated by the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In the Free City of Greyhawk, Sental Nurev is replaced as both Captain-General of the Watch and Director, following blackmail by Skandar Gundersson. He is replaced by Tigran Gellner. Nurev dies suspiciously soon after. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.8)
  • A plot to overthrow Greyhawk Thieves' Guild master Org Nenshen is uncovered. Tomas Ratek, guild chief of the city's River Quarter, and thief-priest Sharyn Messandier, guild chief of the Thieves' Quarter, are implicated and executed. (The Adventure Begins p.108)
  • The Scarlet Brotherhood appoints Marshenref as Father of Thralls after his group creates the rullhow species. Renho is appointed Father of Arms. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.19-20)
  • An outbreak of plague kills nearly a quarter of the population of the halfling town of Elmshire. In Patchwall, the town agrees to pay tax to the Free City of Greyhawk in exchange for protection. The entire village of Skorane is killed by plague. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.25)
  • Tenser consults the the mysterious Hermit of Wavenair for an unknown purpose. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.28-29)
  • In Ready'reat, a rod of beguiling is recovered from the catacombs of Echo Crypt beneath the Abbor-Alz mountains. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.29)
  • Late this year, Ren o'the Star is found dead in the Selintan river. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.8)

Greyhawk Wars

  • Naval battles begin at Dunhead Bay. (LGG p.148)
  • Iuz refocuses on his central domains, replacing Furyondian nobles with demons. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.9)
  • On 11 Coldeven, during the Blood-Moon Festival, Iuz conquers the Horned Society. The streets of Molag run red with blood for a week. Within another week, the Hierarchs are deposed and Iuz replaces the city's leaders with puppet rulers. The date is subsequently celebrated by followers of Kurell, god of revenge. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.9; LGG p.156; Dragon #263 p.51)
  • Horned Society withdraws from the Shield Lands. (LGG p.159)
  • In Flocktime, Iuz attacks the Bandit Kingdoms, easily conquering the disparate realms. Furyondy and the Shield Lands are unaware of this maneuever, as Iuz has assassinated most of Furyondy's spies. (Wars, p.9)
  • Inhabitants of Riftcrag and the Great Lands of Reyhu abandon their homes, fleeing the armies of Iuz. (LGG p.29)
  • The Principality of Redhand allies with Iuz. This saves the realm from destruction, but leaves Prince Zeech beholden to Iuz. Other Bandit Kingdoms who ally with Iuz include the Freeholders, Rookroost, Stoink, and Wormhall. (LGG p.26-30)
  • Perrenland signs a neutrality agreemwnt with Iuz. (LGG p.86)
  • The Shield Lands refuse an offer of alliance with Furyondy, and in Flocktime are overrun by Iuz's forces. Admundfort and Critwall fall despite valiant effort. Lord Holmer, leader of the Knights of Holy Shielding is captured and taken to Dorakaa. 11,000 Shield Landers are killed. Iuz uses plunder from the Shield Lands to hire mercenaries. (From the Ashes p.6; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.10)
  • Battle of Critwall Bridge results in victory for Furyondy, securing the eastern borders of the realm against Iuz. Soon after, Furyondy's northern border collapses under an assault from Iuz-allied humanoids attacking from the Vesve Forest. Crockport falls, and Chendl, Furyondy's capital, is placed under siege. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.10)
  • Nyrond moves against the Hold of Stonefist, striking first in the Phostwood, but staying close to the borders of the kingdom. Sevvord Redbeard executes several commanders as punishment. A pitched battle ends in a weeks-long stalemate. (From the Ashes p.7; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.10)
  • In summer, after a series of embarassing defeats, Iuz signs a non-aggression pact with the Grand Theocracy of Dimre. (LGG p.26)
  • Siege of Chendl. Iuz hires goblin mercenaries from the Vesve. They invade Furyondy and capture Crockport and move on the capital of Chendl, but Highfolk and a group of knights harry the invading force, delaying them long enough to give the city time to prepare. By the month of Reaping, Chendl is besieged. By Patchwall at the latest, the siege is relieved by a small force of Furyondian knights. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.10-11)
  • Great Kingdom enters the war, hiring large numbers of mercenaries, attacking Sunndi, Almor, Nyrond, and Irongate. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.13)
  • Osson's Ride. Osson of Chathold is appointed Commandant of the Field, marshal of the ofrces Almor. In a daring plan, he leads his cavalry on a series of agile raids, luring Overking Ivid's forces away from Chathold, before defeating the Glorioles army at the Battle of Rieuwood. Osson reclaims Pitchfield that autumn, captured Medegia, and liberated Sunndi. (LGG p.111,141; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.14)
  • The Scarlet Brotherhood invades the Hold of the Sea Princes. (Player's Guide p.5)
  • Scarlet Brotherhood secretly supports the Iron League in the hopes of ensuring a buffer state against the Great Kingdom. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.9)
  • Giants invade the Duchy of Geoff. The settlements of West Town, Tika Town, Hornwood, and the capital of Gorna are among those captured, as well as the Gorna. Most inhabitants flee or are killed, except in Midwood, where a fog giant named Seshey sent to conquer the town becomes its defender. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.49,51,55,80,83)
  • In winter, Eastern Pact is signed in Oldred. The Iron League and County of Urnst join the Almor-Nyrond alliance. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.14)
  • Late this year, the Scarlet Brotherhood captures the Lordship of the Isles. A sudden coup replaces Prince Latmac Ranold with his cousin Prince Frolmar Ingerskatti, who declares his support for the Scarlet Brotherhood and Great Kingdom, and cutting off planned naval support for Commandant Osson. (LGG p.150; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.15)
  • Keoland and its remaining bordering states (Gran March, the Yeomanry, Duchy of Ulek, County of Ulek, and Celene) sign the Treaty of Niole Dra. (LGG p.66; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.15)
  • Iuz secures Ket and Tusmit as allies,

584 CY

  • Early this year, Cranzer marches an army to the tower of Hellstone and demands the surrender of the mage who lived within. The tower explodes as soon as Cranzer's army enters, and the wizard mysteriously disappears. (Iuz the Evil p.53)
  • Reza, a tiger owned by Griffith Adarian, dies in her sleep. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.12)
  • In Spring, lizardmen from the Mistmarsh are particularly active, raiding the Plain of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
  • Leastisle is sacked by marauders, throwing the isle into anarchy. (LGG p.99,100)
  • In Goodmonth, Nyrondese sage Elraniel Tesmarien leaves Midmeadow and takes up residence in the Free City of Greyhawk, where he becomes a tutor at the Grey College. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.80)
  • The Scarlet Brotherhood arrives in the Amedio Jungle. The Matreyus expedition brings back detailed notes. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.63)
  • Fratern Milblinnis, an anti-magic secret society, is established. (Dragon #256 p.48)
  • Bladestorm, cleric of Trithereon, emerges from the Welkwood to offer her services to the Headhunters. (From the Ashes CB p.78)
  • Embassy Circle building completed in the Free City of Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.84)
  • Elskan Saramade replaces Aaron Strachan as Furyondian ambassador to Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.84)
  • The City of Greyhawk grants titles of petty nobility to ten individuals, largely for tax purposes. (The Adventure Begins p.72)
  • Iuz designates the Free City of Rookroost, Free City-State of Stoink and Riftcrag as regional capitals of the Bandit Kingdoms. (LGG p.29-30, 59)
  • On Harvester 1, Tenser writes a letter to Mordenkainen shortly before his death. It is never sent. (Return of the Eight p.32)
  • Exalted Dweomercraft, a tome of Aerdy and drow magic, disappears from the Valley of the Mage. (Dragon #241 p.76)
  • In Patchwall, chieftain Skannar Hendricks of the Reyhu fights alongside wood elves of the Fellreev against Fleischriver. They form a rough alliance. (Iuz the Evil p.56)
  • Ranger Knight Lynwood Terfalen returns from the Gnarley Woods after three years of captivity. The rangers subsequently nickname dryads as "Lynwood's wives". (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.46)
  • Bernal, a cleric of Iuz, commits a heinous massacre at the Battle of Steelbone Meadows in the Bandit Kingdoms. Five thousand men are killed as they sleep at a gathering celebrating the Pact of Greyhawk, and planning events for after winter. (Iuz the Evil, p.49)[note 2]

Greyhawk Wars

  • In Readying, the half-orc Turrosh Mak of the Nedla tribe becomes its chief, secretly supported by the Scarlet Brotherhood. He unites the tribes of the Pomarj. He attacks the Wild Coast, sacking Eldredd, Badwall, and Fax before invading the Principality of Ulek. (Safeton; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.15-18)
  • Battle of Celene Pass. Pomarj forces are stopped by a scouting party of dwarven warriors calling themselves the League of Right, who establish hasty earthworks and fortifications. Commander Rourk Splinterstone and 30 of 200 soldiers survive long enough for reinforcements to arrive. Splinterstone is awarded a small barony and the survivors are awarded a lifelong pension. (From the Ashes p.7; LGG p.152; Slavers p.122-124; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.18)
  • Queen Yolande of Celene closes her realm to outsiders. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.19)
  • In Coldeven, Safeton and Narwell, the last remaining unconquered cities of the Wild Coast, sign sign a Pact of Association with the Free City of Greyhawk. (Safeton; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.50)
  • Fearing invasion of the city of Fax by Turrosh Mak, forty members of the Crescent League hijack a ship and flee to Onnwal. This act destroys the Crescent League's reputation across the Flanaess. (Dragon #256 p.47)
  • Fax falls. (Safeton)
  • In spring, Commandant Osson's ride comes to an end. Trapped in Medegia, he makes an impossible dash for freedom toward the Hestmark Highlands, but most of the unit's officers are killed in an ambush while crossing the Flanmi River. The survivors flee into the hills. Osson is never seen again. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.19)
  • The Gran March sends troops across the Lorridges to aid Furyondy against Iuz, fulfilling obligations under the Treaty of Niole Dra. (LGG p.50)
  • Overking Ivid orders Medegia crushed for their impunity. His army spends substantial time plundering and sacking every town and city. (Wars, Adventurers' Book p.19)
  • Night of Terror. On 1 Growfest, all half-orcs, orcs and hobgoblins in Safeton and Narwell are killed in a single night. (Player's Guide p.61; Safeton; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.50; Slavers p.123)
  • Twenty-seven of the thirty lords of the Sea Princes assassinated in a single night by the Scarlet Brotherhood. The remaining lords surrender. (LGG p.101)
  • Most of the Order of the Golden Sun are recalled to Onnwal, where they are ambushed and slaughtered by the Scarlet Brotherhood. Only six members ultimately survive. (Dragon #293 p.93)
  • The thieves' guild of Scant suddenly flee the city. (LGG p.80)
  • Night of the Scarlet Knives. On the night of Wealsun 18, spies of the Scarlet Brotherhood capture Scant, landing an army by sea the next day. Onnwal falls to the Scarlet Brotherhood. Szek Eward Destron is slain. (LGG p.80; Scant - A City Enslaved; LGJ #15)
  • Jian Destron inherits the position of Szek of Onnwal. The Scarlet Brotherhood attempts to sink his ship, but he is able to escape thanks to a sudden fog, for which credit would later be claimed by Rary the Traitor. He establishes a court-in-exile in the port of Nessermouth in Nyrond. (LGJ #15)
  • Lordship of the Isles officially declares loyalty to the Scarlet Brotherhood. (Player's Guide p.7)
  • A fleet from the Lordship of the Isles, led by the Scarlet Brotherhood, attempts to invade Gradsul, but is repelled. They move on to harry the ships of Irongate. (LGG p.66,72)
  • Invasion of Geoff and Sterich by giants. In summer, renewed giant and evil humanoid raids hit the Grand Duchy of Geoff, Sterich, and the Yeomanry. Keoland offers support to the Earl of Sterich, but demands fealty in exchange. The negotiations delay the deployment of Keoish reinforcements, and Geoff and Sterich are conquered by the invaders. Dwarves and humans flee to the Good Hills. (From the Ashes, Atlas, p.7; LGG p.49,107,145; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.20)
  • Nonhumans despoil the Loftwood by setting fires. (LGG p.141)
  • Giants and nonhumans overrun the Oytwood in Geoff. (LGG p.141)
  • Giants and ogres attack the Yeomanry, but armed peasants successfully repel the invaders. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.20)
  • The Gran March sends reinforcements relieve Geoff and Sterich from the giants. (LGG p.50)
  • In Goodmonth, weeks after the invasion of Geoff, Ket allies with Iuz, and promptly launches a cavalry attack against Bissel. Bissel is forced to surrender by mid-Harvester. (LGG p.33,50; From the Ashes, Atlas p.7; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.20)
  • Ambassadors visit the isolated Valley of the Mage seeking assistance to fight the giants. Talks are interrupted by an invasion of giants and humanoids. (LGG p.127; The Adventure Begins p.35)
  • In early summer, Pontylver is razed. (Rumours and Whispers of the Flanaess; Ivid p.106)
  • The Battle of Innspa marks the peak of the Aerdy invasion of Nyrond. Ivid V foolishly insists on personally commanding his armies, resulting in crushing defeat. Ivid executes his generals and nobles, raising them as undead servitors. Ivid is subsequently assassinated by the nobility, and the priesthood of Hextor raise him as undead. He begins mass executions. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.8)
  • The North Province secedes from the Great Kingdom. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.8; LGG p.24)
  • The Scarlet Brotherhood begins campaign of assassinations in Iron League states with an aim to destabilize their governments. Cobb Darg of the Free City of Irongate orders the execution of every known Scarlet Brotherhood agent within the city. (From the Ashes, Atlas, p.9)
  • In Goodmonth, Iuz turns his forces to the attack of Almor. (Wars, Adventurer's Book p.19)
  • The Day of Dust. On Goodmonth 17, Ivid razes Chathold and Almor in a magical cataclysm. (Bonewood and Chathold; Ivid p.145)
  • Furyondy breaks the siege of Chendl and drives Iuz northwards in autumn. (Iuz the Evil p.4)
  • The town of Cantona, where magic is unreliable, is conquered by orcs. Half of its inhabitants manage to flee north; others are enslaved or eaten. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.58)
  • Pact of Greyhawk—In the month of Harvester, the Great Council assembles to draft the treaty and affects a truce,[note 3] bringing an end to what would retroactively be known as the Greyhawk Wars. The treaty fixes national borders. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.9; LGG p.16)
Day of Great Signing—On the day the treay was to be signed,[note 3] Rary instigates a massive magical battle within the Great Hall and attempts to assassinate the other members of the Circle of Eight, killing only Otiluke and Tenser before fleeing into the Bright Desert to form his own kingdom. (From the Ashes, Atlas, p.9; LGG p.16,38)

585 CY

This year is known as the "Year of Peace". (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73; LGG, p.16)

Dated events of 585 CY

The following events are given a specific date, month, or general description of what time of year in which they occur.

Early 585 CY

Though these events aren't given specific dates, they occur "early" in the year, or in winter or during spring.[note 4]

Winter
Spring

Later events in 585 CY

The Adventure Begins, p.37, dates Tener's reformation to 586 CY, but this is likely in error, as other sources including The Adventure Begins, p.19, date it to 585, and the adventure Return of the Eight (in which it occurs) takes place in 585 CY.
Note: From the Ashes clearly specifies the "current year" is spring 585 CY.[37][38] It is likely this event is meant to be in "Readying" rather than "Ready'reat" of 585 CY, since the source does not cover Ready'reat.
  • Attempted coup in Nyrond. In fall, King Archbold III of Nyrond appears to suffer a stroke, but survives. A conclave of clerics discover that he was poisoned. Within hours, Prince Sewarndt and a group of military officers attempt to seize the throne, but are scattered by the church of Heironeous. (LGG, p.78)
  • Late this year, Keoland liberates the town of Fitela in Sterich from orcs. (LGG, p.107; Against the Giants: The Liberation of Geoff p.5)

Unspecified dates in 585 CY

The following events are not given a specific date, month, or general description of what time of year in which they occur.

586 CY

c. 586 CY

  • The War of the Spheres takes place between the Free Space Alliance (a coalition including Greyspace) and the Vodoni Empire. The Vodoni are defeated. (Under the Dark Fist)
  • The merchant Sturtevant last seen in the Free City of Greyhawk. His estate, Grey Manor, is later put under the protectorship of his friend Lord Henway. (The Adventure Begins p.83)
  • Following the rebellion of Onnwall, ships from Safeton, Hardby and Onnwal begin patrols against the growing pirate menace. (Slavers p.38)
  • Rumors begin to surface suggesting the Hierarchs of the Horned Society have established a headquarters somewhere in the Flanaess. (LGG p.157)

587 CY

  • In winter, Tang the Horrific summons a war council of Wolf Nomads to attack Iuz, seeking to recapture the tribe's ancient burial graves. The nomads immediately agree to the plan. (The Adventure Begins p.22)
  • In Fireseek and Coldeven, the three survivors of Ahlissa's oligarchy meet with Aerdy noble Prince Xavenar and smaller princes to negotiate a political union. North Kingdom refuses to join. (The Adventure Begins p.25-26)
  • In Growfest, King Lynwerd I declares the lands as far as the Harp River a protectorate of Nyrond, raising tensions with the United Kingdom of Ahlissa. (The Adventure Begins p.27)
  • In Growfest, the United Kingdom of Ahlissa is officially founded. Its ruler is Overking Xavener I. Imperial Council of Kalstrand formed to constrain the Overking's power. (LGG p.16,24; Kalstrand - City of Gold)
  • In Growfest, at the formal royal investiture ceremony at Zelradton, Graf Reydrich unexpectedly appears. Thought to have been assassinated the previous year, Reydrich demands to be restored to power. Xavaner makes him Prince Reydrich of Ahlissa and official court archmage. (The Adventure Begins p.26)
  • Ahlissa conquers Idee. (LGG p.16)
  • Marquis Karn Serrand is given the Marchland of Chathold. (Bonewood and Chathold)
  • In late spring, Tang the Horrific leads the Relentles Horde of the Wolf Nomads aginst the Lands of Iuz. While they do not capture any territory, they are able to recover the bodies and burial treasures of their tribal cairns, returning home two days later. (The Adventure Begins p.22)
  • Great Northern Crusade continues. Lady Katarina lands forces at Scragholme Isle and crosses the Veng River to march on Critwall. By luck, the Wolf Nomad raid a few days earlier distract Iuz's forces from the attack on Critwall. (The Adventure Begins p.21-22)
  • Beygraf Zoltan of Ket is assassinated. His successor, Nadaid, spends the next two years pursuing peace. (LGG p.33; The Adventure Begins p.36)
  • Grandwood declared a Marchland. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • Count Hustin, heir to Owen I of Geoff, disappears. Divinations would later reveal that he is still alive. (LGG p.49)
  • Two barons of the Sea Barons are killed and replaced with agents of the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGG p.100)
  • A cockatrice den is discovered in the Cairn Hills. (The Adventure Begins, Map Book p.3)
  • Admundfort proclaimed regional capital of the Shield Lands. (LGG p.103)
  • Knights of Holy Shielding return to liberate the Shield Lands. Critwall and Scragholme Island are captured. (LGG p.159)
  • In Harvester, Viscount Wilfrick of Verbobonc dies. He is succeeded by his son, Sir Fenward Lefthanded. His unfavorable policies and ill-chosen words lead the gnomes of the Kron Hills to declare independence, and he is later killed by his own captain of the guard after forged papers falsely implicate the Viscount as a member of the Scarlet Brotherhood. He is replaced by Langard of the Gnarley Border. (LGG p.132,133; The Adventure Begins p.36-37)
  • On Freeday, Harvester 28, the second public election for the Public Council of Greyhawk is held. Rioting throughout the Free City kills 12 and injures over a hundred. The Directing Oligarchy narrowly votes to appease the public by offering low-rent farmland and new manorial villages for the city's refugee population following the Greyhawk Wars. (The Adventure Begins p.65)
  • In Patchwall, Keoland liberates the cities of the Sterich heartlands. King Skotti grants the Viscounty of Nume Eor to his cousin Richart Jorgos of House Lizhal. (LGG p.108)
  • Delgath the Undying, an undead cleric of Nerull, former prince of House Torquann and governor of the city of Rinloru, holds the city against superior forces using an undead army raised from the city's former inhabitants. The siege continues for several years and Delgath poses the most serious threat to North Kingdom. (LGG p.74; The Adventure Begins p.23)

588 CY

  • On Needfest 4th, Viscount Wilfrick is succeded by his only surviving relative, his bastard son Langard of the Gnarley Border. (The Adventure Begins p.37)
  • The town of Flen in Keoland's Good Hills is used as a staging post for the liberation of Sterich. (LGG p.145)
  • In Coldeven, Sterich is liberated. (LGG p.66,108)
  • The war to recover Geoff begins. (The Adventure Begins p.35)
  • Battle of Grabford takes place, allowing Furyondy to encircle and capture Crockport. Great Northern Crusade ends. (LGG p.46,47)
  • Shield Lands re-establish government, establishing Lady Katarina as Knight Commander of the region. (LGG p.105)
  • Knights of Dispatch lead a renewed attack on Geoff. The Oytwood is liberated. (LGG p.49,141)
  • In the middle of this year, Iuz's magical control over Sevvord Redbeard ends. He enacts or makes public sweeping political changes, including taking the title of Rhelt ("king"), establishing a feudal power structure, and formally renaming the Hold of Stonefist to Stonehold. His forces retreat to the northern foothills of Tenh. (The Adventure Begins p.22-23)
  • War begins in Tenh. Theocrat Ogon Tillit sponsors an invasion of Tenh to oppose the threat of Iuz and gain territory. Tenh ultimately becomes a four-way conflict between Tenh repatriates, the Pale, Iuz, and Stonehold. (LGG p.16,82; The Adventure Begins p.23)
  • Theocrat Tillit wounded in battle in Tenh. His wounds fail to heal. (LGG p.82)
  • Redspan liberated. (Realm of Dust)
  • Greyhawk Beggarmaster Gaspar mysteriously disappears. Diarmid Hesperion disappears shortly after. Beggar's Union treasurer Simeon Hellwater elevates himself to Beggarmaster by framing Gaspar's replacement as an agent of the Scarlet Brotherhood. (The Adventure Begins p.126; Dragon #301 p.89)
  • The guildmaster of the Dockers' and Warfmen's Union in Greyhawk is murdered. He is succeded by his son, Screel Dorfman. (The Adventuer Begins p.77)
  • Three great cranes are built at the docks in Hardby for loading and unloading goods. (Slavers p.34)
  • Bonewood completes its transformation into a bonelike material. (LGG p.139)
  • Algorthas the Seer presents his Last Testament. (LGJ #14)
  • By the end of the year, Furyondy has recaptured all of its former holdings from Iuz, including a portion of the Shield Lands. (The Adventure Begins p.21)

c. 588 CY

  • In the Free City of Greyhawk, the Guild of Leatherworkers, Tanners, Smiths and Stablers breaks up into smaller guilds. The Guild of Clothworkers is formed. (The Adventure Begins p.115)
  • The Night Dame purchases the extravagant Golden Phoenix Inn in the City of Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.91)

589 CY

  • Thornward Division. Negotiations conclude between Ket and Bissel, in which Bissel's capital of Thornward becomes a neutral city governed in common by Ket, Bissel, Veluna, and the Gran March. Ket withdraws its armies and gains control of all Bisselite lands north of the Bramblewood Gap. (LGG p.33)
  • Signing of the Solnor Compact, a defensive alliance between Rel Astra, Ountsy and Roland. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • Sunndi declines to join the new Kingdom of Ahlissa. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.7)
  • In Growfest, Sunndi declares independence from the Great Kingdom and its successor states. Its leader is Count Hazendel, who takes the title Olvenking Hazendel the Defender. (LGG p.111; The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • In spring, Furyondy disbands many army units. Belvor IV is criticized for not capturing more territory from Iuz. (The Adventure Begins p.21)
  • On 1 Planting, King Belvor IV declares a permanent state of war between Furyondy and Iuz. (The Adventure Begins p.21)
  • Orcs and goblins attack Safeton before its walls are completed. Governor Turin Deathstalker is prepared, and a successful counterattack destroys the invaders in what is now known as Orcslayer Field. (Slavers p.46; Safeton)
  • An elven ship from the Lendore Isles is spotted in the Densac Gulf. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • The lighthouse in Dyvers is renovated with continual light spells, thereafter casting its light for 30 miles on a clear night. (Slavers p.11)
  • Mother Arinohal of the Scarlet Brotherhood appointed Mother of Purity for a second term. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.19)
  • The Scarlet Brotherhood fortifies three ports in Hepmonaland to maintain the blockade of the Tilva Strait. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.7)
  • The summer is exceptionally hot. (LGG p.102)
  • In Wealsun, Lady Xenia Sallavarian collapses of heatstroke. Divinations suggest the likelihood of magical attack. Her marriage to King Lynwerd is called off, much to the despair of the king and his people. (LGG p.78,79; The Adventure Begins p.31)
  • Mordenkainen shaves his head. (LGJ #0 p.9)
  • An ancient temple is discovered in the Hellfurnaces near the Sea of Dust. For reasons unknown to outsiders, it triggers a schism within the Scarlet Brotherhood of the Hold of the Sea Princes. (LGG p.102)
  • In summer, internal conflict within the Scarlet Botherhood in the Hold of the Sea Princes escalates into assassinations and a brief armed revolt by the Black Brotherhood. The unusually hot summer and weakening of the leadership results in a slave rebellion, resulting in civil war. The Brotherhood ultimately loses control of the Hold except for Port Toli, the capital of Monmurg, and the islands Flotsom, Jetsom, Fairwind, and Sybarate. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.7; The Adventure Begins p.32.63; LGG p.16,98,102; The Duchy of Berghof)
  • Reynard, bandit chief of the Earldom of the Tangles, is captured and executed. (LGG p.30)
  • Chief Strongbow assassinated. (LGG p.38)
  • Loftin Graystand, mayor of Highfolk, resigns. His successor is Tavin Ersteader. (LGG p.53)
  • An ancient temple is discovered in the Hellfurnaces. (LGG p.101)
  • An assassination attempt on the life of Carmen Halmaster, wool merchant and member of the Greyhawk thieves' guild, leaves him with a tremor. (LGJ #2, p.9)
  • A jeweler is killed in the Free City of Greyhawk during a bungled robbery. Bodmi Hollardel is suspected of involvement, and resigns as head of the Jewelers and Gemcutters' Guild. His daughter Gerda Hollardel assumes the role. (LGJ #5 p.4; The Adventure Begins p.64)
  • Stimrin Cannasay becomes Representative of the Union of Merchants and Traders in the Free City of Greyhawk, Laup Cobrun. (The Adventure Begins p.64)
  • Former Greyhawk Thieves' Guild member Carmen Halmaster is poisoned in an assassination attempt. (The Adventure Begins p.115)
  • Marius Lindon elected Freeholder of the Yeomanry League. (LGG p.135)

c. 589 CY

  • The herbalist shop Weaves and Leaves opens in the Duchy of Geoff. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.67)
    • The sole source gives a date of "two years ago, in 591 CY". This is incorrect, as Against the Giants is set in 591 CY. It must either have opened in 591 CY, or two years ago as of 591 CY (i.e. 589 CY).

590 CY

  • In Fireseek, rebels in Onnwal take Sornhill on the Storm Coast. (LGJ #1, p.30)
  • Early this year, Forces from Keoland invade the Hold of Sea Princes and capture Westkeep. (LGG p.101)
  • Forces of the Scarlet Brotherhood in Chiswell defect en masse. Herdsman Krevaradan quells an uprising in Port Toli. (LGJ #2, p.30)
  • Greyhawk Mountaineers attack Cantona, retaliating for a goblin atack on Safeton the previous year. The Mountainers burn much of the town but the orcs manage to hold the town thanks to earthen fortifications. (Slavers p.53; Safeton)
  • Bissel declares the trading town of Pellak its new capital. (LGG p.33)
  • In Growfest, the Congress of Lords of Sunndi meets for the first time. Trade opened with Ahlissa. (LGG p.111; The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • Xavener I re-establishes the Windmarch trade routes. (LGG p.24)
  • A caravel from Rel Astra avoids the blockade of the Tilva Strait by circumnavigating Hepmonaland. The Brotherhood responds by tightening the blockade along the coast. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.7)
  • Sea Barons' fleet returns from expedition across the Solnor. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
  • Military sweep in the Duchy of Urnst drives bandits into the hills around the dwarven hill fortress of Karakest. (The Adventure Begins, Map Book p.3)
  • The archmage Mordenkainen speaks at a conclave in the Free City of Greyhawk. He speculates on the Horned Society, about which little is now known. (LGG p.157)
  • Stalman Klim returns to Earth Dragon's temple. (Slavers, p.120,124)
  • Bone March raided again via the Blemu Hills, but Knurl holds. (LGG p.37)
  • Irongate declares support for the Onnwal freedom movement. (LGG p.58)
  • Rakehell Chert retakes Osprem's Light near Sornhill. (LGJ #15)
  • Sunndi raided by amphibious creatures from the Vast Swamp. (LGG p.111)
  • Marquis Querchard of Sterich disappears in Istivin. He is suspected to have been imprisoned in Krelont Keep. His wife, Marchioness Resbin Drem Emondav, rules in his stead. (LGG p.108)
  • Overking Xavener I expands the borders of the United Kingdom of Ahlissa. (The Adventure Begins p.27)
  • Innspa joins the Unite Kingdom of Ahlissa. Countess Karasin is given the title of Princess. (The Adventure Begins p.27; Piecing Together the Splintered Sun)
  • The administrative capital of the Adri Forest and Grandwood are moved to Innspa and Torrich respectively. Many inhabitants resent their annexation by Ahlissa. (The Adventure Begins p.26)
  • In fall, rumors claim that North Kingdom forces are spotted in the Marchland of Rauxes. (The Adventure Begins p.27)
  • Bigby survives an assassination by agents of Iuz. (Player's Guide p.22)
  • Adventurers appear in Dark Gate in the Yeomanry with weapons made of a mysteriously black metal that disintegrates within days. (LGG p.135)
  • The City of Loftwick in the Yeomanry attacked from the Jotens. It responds by reinforcing its defenses. (LGG p.136)
  • Missing daughter of a Reyhu bandit reports seeing men who walk on air at Lake Aqal. (LGG p.147)
  • A teenage girl goes missing while staying a night in the Whispering Cairn as a test of courage. (Dungeon #124 p.19-20)
  • The Doomgrinder's top sail is observed to have rotated one degree since 584 CY. It is now one degree from vertical, believed to signal Oerth's destruction. (Doomgrinder)
  • Tax census is carried out in of the City of Greyhawk. A similar census has been carried out every five years since at least 575 CY. (The Adventure Begins p.68)
  • Perrenlander Gustin Longpike, owner of the Blue Dragon Inn in the City of Greyhawk, is elected Guildmaster of the Guild of Ostlers and Brewers for the next four years. (The Adventure Begins p.102)
  • Alai Sventis takes over the Chapel of Olidammara in Greyhawk. (The Adventure Begins p.119)
  • A military sweep of the eastern Duchy of Urnst drives bandits into the hills at the dwarven fortress of Karakast.
  • Several miners disappear while looking for burial cairns south of Diamond Lake. (The Adventure Begins, Map Book p.3)
  • The Lendore Isles attack vessels of the Lordship of the Isles. Captain Jezerial Ipahi of the warship Moon's Vigil is responsible for sinking three ships. (LGG p.72; LGJ #3 p.27)
  • Late this year, a longship of Suloise barbarians sailed into Marner in Ratik, hailing from the distant island of Fireland, seeking assistance. (The Adventure Begins p.38)
  • Late this year, an entire company of Rary's best soldiers disappears in a necropolis in the Bright Desert. An enraged Rary single-handedly slays an unrelated blue dragon to feel better about it. (LGG p.38)
  • Late this year, King Lynwerd of Nyrond engages in urgent reforms. He restructures the kingdom's provinces and reduces the size of his court. Throughout the year he focuses on improving the nation's infrastructure. (LGG p.75,79; The Adventure Begins p.31)
  • Late this year, Irongate agrees to recognize Onnwal's government-in-exile in exchange for supplies. (LGG p.80)
  • Late this year, six members of the revolutionary Dunfalcon Alliance are captured in the Free City of Greyhawk. (LGJ #5 p.4)

c. 590 CY

  • Gromond's Rope and Leather opens in Geoff. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.68)

591 CY

  • On Needfest 1, Nyrond's new provincial layout comes into effect. (LGG p.75)
  • In Coldeven, the first new Windmarch trade caravan begins. (LGG p.24)
  • Early this year, Kusnir becomes a rallying point for freed Olman and Touv slaves, who follow the Touv leader Utavo the Wise. (The Duchy of Berghof)
  • Early this year, a frigate flying the colors of the Prince of Naerie is spotted docked at Gradsul in Keoland. It is thought to serve as a deterrent to the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGG p.72)
  • In Growfest, Scarlet Brotherhood forces led by Krevaradan recapture Kusnir. Utavo and some of his forces flee into the mountains and return a month later to recapture Kusnir in a ferocious massacre, tearing Krevaradan limb from limb. (The Duchy of Berghof)
  • The "yellow-sails" of the revived Slavers begin to terrorize the waters of the central Flanaess. (Slavers p.120)
  • A third treasure-hunting boom occurs around the Free City of Greyhawk following discoveries made by soldiers stationed in the Cairn Hills during the Greyhawk Wars. (The Adventure Begins p.8)
  • The Directing Oligarchy of Greyhawk reaches its maximum size of eighteen members. (The Adventure Begins p.62-64)
  • Tyrem appointed the Father of Faith by the Scarlet Brotherhood. (The Scarlet Brotherhood, p.18)
  • Vecna escapes his imprisonment in the Demiplane of Dread and plots the destruction of the other gods. (LGG p.186; Die Vecna Die! p.2; Player's Guide p.18,21)
    • Note: The Greyhawk Player's Guide, set in 591 CY, lists Vecna as still imprisoned, while the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, also set in 591 CY, lists him as recently escaped. For this to be accurate, Vecna must have escaped in exactly 591 CY.
  • The xvart slave Xiq-Xiq is murdered by adventurers in the Blue Dragon Inn in Greyhawk. No arrests are made. (LGJ #4 p.29)
  • In spring, a mysterious magical helix appears over the ruins of Molag. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In spring, adventurers report capturing a tiger-striped basilisk. The party leader, Sir Ignatius Nobnose, attempts to sell it to the Tiger Nomads. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In spring, Onnwal rebels invade the manor of Count Cadwale, taking advantage of a storm to mask their approach. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In spring, Touv rebel slave leader Utavo the Wise is found to have taken control of the southern Duchy of Berghof. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In spring, Jacob Hangerstand produces a masterwork treasure chest depicting the elven deity Corellon Larethian. (LGJ #0 p.12)
  • In spring, small golden dragon statuettes appear on the market in Innspa, likely looted from ruined temples to a forgotten dragon-worship cult. (LGJ #3 p.26)
  • In spring, bandits in the Midlands loot a well-defended silver caravan headed for Dorakaa. (LGJ #3 p.26)
  • In spring, Bissel appoints the Knights of the Watch to enforce collection of a new and unpopular tax on international trade. Bissel begins a new program of homesteading to redevelop the northern baronies, but Baklunish citizens accuse the government of discriminatory practices, with some Baklunish farmers driven from their land by the homesteaders. (LGJ #3 p.26; LGJ #4 p.28)
  • In spring, several ships are attacked by sea monsters when sailing near the Bright Desert. Rary the Traitor and his powerful druid ally are suspected to be responsible. (LGJ #3 p.26)
  • In spring, a council is convened in Furyondy to seek a solution to the plague in the March, Littleberg, and Gold County. Orcs and bandits attack grain shipments on the Royal Highway. The plague slows by late spring. (LGJ #3 p.27; LGJ #4 p.28)
  • In spring, Grand Duke Owen is invited to retake his ancestral seat on Keoland's Court of the Land, but he appears to decline. He announces his intent to return to Hochoch in Geoff and retake the kingdom, but is plagued by fever since he was poisoned during the Fall of Gorna. He is found to be in contact with the fey Queen Lhiannon. Field Marshal Helanasdotter of Gran March amasses troops and supplies for the liberation of Geoff. (LGJ #3 p.27; LGJ #4 p.29)
  • In spring, the Directing Oligarchy of Greyhawk discovers a mysterious nepheline stone monolith near Shack Town. The druid Thurgis Falden declares it a profane relic of the Ur-Flan necromancers. (LGJ #3 p.27)
  • The Lordship of the Isles capture the warship Moon's Vigil, taking twelve elves captive. The ship had sunk three Lordship vessels the previous year. (LGJ #3 p.28)
  • The siege at Rinloru continues. The undead army grows, now including at least a dozen acidic skeleton golems. (LGJ #3 p.28)
  • Tensions grow in North Kingdom when Patriarch Halldrem of Hextor speaks some ill-chosen words regarding the realm's orcish armies. A band of orcs attempts to murder him, but he defends himself with a blade barrier spell, resulting in the deaths of four dozen market patrons. (LGJ #3 p.28)
  • Nyrond offers a reward of 1,000 gp for the capture of the bandit Crippled Max. (LGJ #3 p.28)
  • The Bishop of Hatherleigh falls to his death from a balcony, the third mysterious death in the Theocracy of the Pale this year. Attempts to raise them from the dead failed. (LGJ #3 p.29)
  • Concern grows in Ratik as the Suloise barbarian tribes begin skirmishing with each other, threatening the recently negotiated peace. Timber supply plummets, and Archbaroness Evaleigh is criticized for failing to take action. (LGJ #3 p.29; LGJ #4 p.30)
  • On Coldeven 15th, Yeomanry holds public elections. (LGJ #3 p.31)
  • On Growfest 1, Herdsman Krevaradan's clerics summon six gelugons to fight the slave uprising in the Hold of the Sea Princes after being denied reinforcements from his ally Herdsmistress Maleshev on Coldeven 4th. Utavo's forces flee and hundreds of slaves are recaptured. (LGJ #3 p.30)
  • In spring, humanoids attack the Shield Lands, raising concerns of a concerted attack by Iuz. In Critwall, there are rumours of treason amnong the nobles. Food shortages lead to rising food prices. Thre is talk of the Shield Lands going on the offensive against Iuz. (LGJ #3 p.30; LGJ #4 p.30)
  • Lindus Mallaman, cleric of Heironeous in Sterich, is found dead and his body hanged from statue of the Valorous Knight in Istivin. The statue bleeds from its wrists for three days. (LGJ #3 p.30)
  • A prophet of Erythnul leads mobs who kills dozens in Vleekstaad. Rhelt Sevvord ends the three-day killing spree by personally killing the prophet with a waraxe. (LGJ #3 p.30)
  • Emissaries go missing in the County of Ulek en route for Celene. The priceless elven Starlight Loom goes missing. (LGJ #3 p.30)
  • Thieves raid the vault of Rudd Rockcutter in the Principality of Ulek. Orcish graverobbers are suspected. The orcs are also believed to have enslaved a large number of humans. (LGJ #3 p.31; LGJ #4 p.31)
  • Agents of Iuz capture Molosh Khan, fifth son of Tarkhan Bargru of the Wolf Nomads, demanding a large ransom. Bargru sends the payment along with the severed head of Iuz's emissary. Iuz returns Bargru's son as an armless reanimated corpse. (LGJ #3 p.31)
  • A major battle takes place in the Adri Forest. (LGJ #4 p.28)
  • Piracy and smuggling boom on the Fals River. (LGJ #4 p.28)
  • Attacks by humanoids increase in the Gnarley Forest, now joined by undead. (LGJ #4 p.28)
  • A rumor holds that the Cup and Talisman of Ak'Akbar are spotted in Glendaloch's Moors, resulting in a sudden wave of pilgrimages to the area. (LGJ #4 p.28)
  • In Growfest, King Lynwerd I of Nyrond hosts a Grand Celebration at Rel Mord celebrating the the fifth year of his reign. (LGJ #0 p.12; LGJ #3 p.28)
  • Two fiends appear inthe Temple District of Highfolk. (LGJ #4 p.29)
  • King Skotti of Keoland controversially offers amnesty for former agents of the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGJ #4 p.29)
  • Celebrations in Ket are held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the defeat of Iggwilv. (LGJ #4 p.29)
  • Celebrations are held in Nyrond to commemorate the founding of Adrean's Landing. (LGJ #4 p.29)
  • The caravel Sapphire Stare runs the Scarlet Brotherhood blockade of the Sea of Gearnat and returns from the City of Greyhawk. (LGJ #4 p.30)
  • Trade caravans have difficulty reaching villages in the Pale due to raids by orcs and trolls. (LGJ #4 p.30)
  • On Planting 6th, a military report reveals that conflict is brewing on the southern border of the Yeomanry. Crops are failing, refugees are increasing, and undermanned Yeomanry Border Guard has difficulty tracking down a well-equipped group of mysterious raiders. (LGJ #4 p.31)
  • In early Planting, Elder Sister Edevedrin of the Scarlet Brotherhood arrives to congratulate Herdsman Krevaradan for his capture of the town of Kusnir. The next night, 55 Olman prisoners disembowel themselves in a grim ritual which conjures nagaul demons. Utavo the Wise, wielding an ancient jeweled gauntlet, commands the demons to eviscerate the Scarlet Brotherhood guards. (LGJ #4 p.30)
  • Lord Artin of Brotton is killed by bandits while hunting near Radigast City, and is succeeded by his brother Erthan. Mayor Nimar of Dosselford is rescued by adventurers while exploring the the Crystal Springs in the County of Urnst, and not for the first time. (LGJ #4 p.31)
  • Two of the three leaders of the Skeptic movement in the Duchy of Urnst are killed in Nellix. (LGJ #4 p.31)
  • In Patchwall, Tobin Potriades, Senior Tutor at the University of Magical Arts in Greyhawk, dies in his sleep. He is succeeded by Abrazaldin Hosk. (LGJ #5 p.6)
  • The sword Druniazth resurfaces in Dyvers in the hands of an assassin, Kerrab. Subsequently, a guardsman corrupted by the sword (Nizar Drav'va) absconded with it and it has not been seen since. (Dragon #294 p.96)
  • The Gran March begins building a road through the Dim Forest.[citation needed]
  • The bard Finnadrel of Delaric defrauds investors in his theatrical production. (Places of Mystery I)
  • Giants against begin attacking Geoff from the Crystalmists and Barrier Peaks (the events of Against the Giants: The Liberation of Geoff)[citation needed]
  • Theocrat Ogon Tillit is not expected to survive past Richfest due to wounds sustained several years ago. (LGG p.82)
  • Forces of Rel Astra have captured a quarter of the former See of Medegia. (LGG p.94)
  • Ships of the Lordship of the Isles visit Gryrax, capital of the Principality of Ulek, establishing trade. (LGG p.121)
  • Late this year, the Crimson Cadre adventuring group from Safeton sells an ursinal guardinal to the Free City Arena. (LGJ #5 p.9)

c. 591 CY

592 CY

  • Early this year, rebel slaves attempt a coup against Utavo the Wise. (The Duchy of Berghof)
  • Voorman Karenin of Perrenland's term in office ends. (LGG p.86)
  • Prince Thrommel IV is declared dead by his father Belvor IV, after having disappeared near the northern border of his realm, Furyondy, in 573 CY.[citation needed]
  • A large pack of wolves inthe vicinity of the Doomgrinder is dispersed. (Doomgrinder)
  • Derider Fanshen, city constable of Greyhawk, plans to retire. (The Adventure Begins p.63)
  • Gaspar, former Beggarmaster of the Greyhawk, returns to the city to find his lover Haarkon Diardra has been killed by Beggar's Union treasurer Simeon Hellwater. Gaspar robs Hellwater's home to pay for a true resurrection for Diardra, then retakes control of the Beggar's Union by simply killing Hellwater. (LGJ #17)
  • At Gair Hur, the twice-annual meeting of the hueleneaer centaurs is interrupted by Lord Robilar, and devolves into fighting. (Polyhedron #157 p.30)
  • A Baklunish servant of Rary the Traitor gains the favor of Onnwal when he claims credit for the rescue of Szek Jian Destron of Onnwal from the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGJ #15)
  • Late this year, masons go missing while scavenging stone from the Tomb of Azharadian. (Azharadian's Tomb and the Ship of Fools)
  • Late this year, Rary is spotted visiting the Shrouded Citadel. (Polyhedron #157 p.29)

593 CY

594 CY

c. 594 CY

595 CY

596 CY

597 CY

598 CY

  • A major festival year, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Free City of Greyhawk's declaration of independence and freedom. The Lord Mayor's advisors are concerned of an attack by evil cults or individuals. (The Adventure Begins p.64; The Griffon's Nest)
Those fears came true when Turin Deathstalker murdered Lord Mayor Nerof Gasgal during the Centennial Celebration. In total, there were five deaths of Directing Oligarchs during the Centennial Celebrations. (Greyhawk Grumbler #3)

600 CY

Future events (c.601 CY onward)

Events which take place after 600 CY, either through prophecy or events yet to happen from the perspective of the current era. Magic declines in Oerth. The Free City of Greyhawk expands into a technologically advanced metropolis. The Age of Worms is prophecied to erase all life but the worms which gnaw on corpses of the dead.

644 CY

  • The dwarf hero Borgazdin Broadhammer begins a reunification of scattered dwarven houses that will become known as the Dwarven Resurgence. Under his guidance, the dwarves make the first technological breakthroughs that lead to the Age of Industry. ("Greyhawk 2000", Dragon #277)

c. 963 CY

998 CY

1605 CY

1917 CY

1932 CY

1946 CY

1969 CY

1970 CY

1975 CY

1998 CY

  • A mishap with a dimensional accelerator chute results in a crash, killing 20 of the 115 people aboard. ("Greyhawk 2000", Dragon #277)

2000 CY

  • In the New City of Greyhawk, the necromancer Fergus Tain transforms scientist Gerhardt Kurmi into a genetically modified gibbering mouther. (Dungeon #83, "Alterations")
  • The 30first Congregation of the Republic held in the United Counties of Urnst.

Unknown future

References

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d "When calculating Common Years prior to the Declaration of Universal Peace in 1 CY, remember that Common Year reckoning has no “year zero.” Thus, the time elapsed between 5 CY and –5 CY is only nine years, not ten."
  2. ↑ Though the date 13 Ready'reat is given for the battle in an earlier source (1999)[34] the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000) refers to the event occuring "after many nights of drunken Brewfest revelry,"[35] though it does not mention a specific date. Additionally, no explanation is given of why the bandits would be expecting to be "given instrustions"[36] whilst drunk for Brewfest.
  3. ↑ a b Various sourcebooks record the date of the signing of the treay differently as opposed to the date the Great Council was convened. See also: Date of Signing for more information.
  4. ↑ The events listed in "Early 585 CY" are mostly taken from From the Ashes which is set specifically in spring of 585 CY.[37][38]

Citations

  1. ↑ a b c d Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.13.
  2. ↑ Dragon #A1 (Annual #1 1996), p.72.
  3. ↑ Casper, Scott. "A Treasure Trove of Tomes". Dragon #253. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, Nov 1998.
  4. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.9, Catalogue.
  5. ↑ Player's Guide (1998), p.10.
  6. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.14, 24, 93.
  7. ↑ Greyhawk Ruins Sourcebook (2007)(RPGA), p.12
  8. ↑ a b Dragon #253 (Nov 1998), p.44.
  9. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.92.
  10. ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
  11. ↑ Moore, Roger. "The House on Sumone Court". Oerth Journal #7, p19. June 1998.
  12. ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #5, p.31
  13. ↑ Saga of Old City (1985), p.66.
  14. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.126.
  15. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.71, 100.
  16. ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Journal #17 (Dragon #301, Nov 2002), p.89.  
  17. ↑ a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.62.
  18. ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (Aug 2000), p.11.  
  19. ↑ Dragon #57 (Jan 1982), p.14.
  20. ↑ Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk (2007), p.94.
  21. ↑ Slavers (2000), p.120-121.
  22. ↑ Dragon #56 (Dec 1981), p.21.
  23. ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.55.
  24. ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.22, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
  25. ↑ Dungeon #124 (Jul 2005), p.36
  26. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.9, Glossography.
  27. ↑ a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.60.
  28. ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (Aug 2000), p.6.  
  29. ↑ Return of the Eight (1998), p.60.
  30. ↑ Dragon #241 (Nov 1997), p.78.
  31. ↑ WG8 Fate of Istus (1989), p.110.
  32. ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.17.
  33. ↑ Slavers (2000), p.120.
  34. ↑ "Campaign Holidays".  Dragon #A1999 (Annual 1999), p.21.
  35. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.31.
  36. ↑ WGR5 Iuz the Evil (1993), p.49.
  37. ↑ a b From the Ashes (1992), p.9, Atlas.
  38. ↑ a b From the Ashes (1992), p.22, Atlas.

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