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===[[-242 CY]]=== | ===[[-242 CY]]=== | ||
* Keoland expands to its current borders. (LGG p. 65) | * Keoland expands to its current borders. (LGG p.65) | ||
===[[-240 CY]]=== | ===[[-240 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[-161 CY]]=== | ===[[-161 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Gran March]] founded by [[Keoland]]. (LGG p. 65) | * [[Gran March]] founded by [[Keoland]]. (LGG p.65; LGJ #1 p.11) | ||
===[[-157 CY]]=== | ===[[-157 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[-96 CY]]=== | ===[[-96 CY]]=== | ||
* Keoland annexes the [[Yeomanry]]. Its freeholders are given voice at the Council of Niole Dra. (LGG p. 65,135) | * Keoland annexes the [[Yeomanry]]. Its freeholders are given voice at the Council of Niole Dra. (LGG p.65,135) | ||
===[[-88 CY]]=== | ===[[-88 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[49 CY]]=== | ===[[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) | * 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) | * [[Maro]] becomes Gynarch of [[Hardby]]. (The Adventure Begins p.57) | ||
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* [[Azure Masks]] founded by Overking [[Tenmeris]]. (Dragon #256 p.51) | * [[Azure Masks]] founded by Overking [[Tenmeris]]. (Dragon #256 p.51) | ||
===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 ({{Date|503|OR|CY}}).'' | |||
===[[-142 CY]]=== | |||
* The [[Aerdi]] establish the court at [[Eastfair]], in 503 OR by the Oeridian calendar. (LGG p.73) | |||
===[[87 CY]]=== | ===[[87 CY]]=== | ||
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* Earliest of the [[Star Cairns]] built. (Player's Guide p.52) | * Earliest of the [[Star Cairns]] built. (Player's Guide p.52) | ||
** ''This is contradicted by [[The Star Cairns]] p.2, which suggests they were built 169 CY.'' | ** ''This is contradicted by [[The Star Cairns]] p.2, which suggests they were built 169 CY.'' | ||
===c. [[97 CY]]=== | |||
* Aerdi forces begin their conquest of the Flan territory which would become [[Perrenland]]. (LGG p.85) | |||
===[[98 CY]]=== | ===[[98 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[100 CY]]=== | ===[[100 CY]]=== | ||
* The Viceroyalty of [[Nyrond]] and the Viceroyalty of [[Ferrond]] are established by Overking [[Manshen]]. (LGG p.23) | * 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]]=== | ===c. [[100 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[108 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) | ||
* Great Kingdom | * In autumn, the Great Kingdom liberates [[Johnsport]]. (LGG p.36) | ||
===[[109 CY]]=== | ===[[109 CY]]=== | ||
* Overking Manshen formally establishes the | * '''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) | |||
===[[110 CY]]=== | ===[[110 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[128 CY]]=== | ===[[128 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Fruztii]] and [[Schnai]] form an alliance. (LGG p.90) | * [[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]]=== | ===[[129 CY]]=== | ||
* Banishment of the Sorcerers in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21) | * 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]]=== | ===[[134 CY]]=== | ||
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* Great Kingdom defeats the Suel of [[Duxchan]] at the [[Battle of Ganode Bay]], capturing the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71,100) | * Great Kingdom defeats the Suel of [[Duxchan]] at the [[Battle of Ganode Bay]], capturing the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71,100) | ||
===[[169 CY]]=== | |||
* [[Murtaree]] begins work on his lairs in the [[Star Cairns]]. (The Star Cairns p.2) | |||
===[[174 CY]]=== | ===[[174 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Murtaree]] dies in a failed attempt to become a lich. His students continue his work. (The Star Cairns p.2) | * [[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]]=== | ===[[185 CY]]=== | ||
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* The grand port city of [[Leukish]] established by this date. (LGG p.125, Fate of Istus p.58) | * The grand port city of [[Leukish]] established by this date. (LGG p.125, Fate of Istus p.58) | ||
* 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) | * 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) | ||
===c. [[200 CY]]=== | |||
* Power of the throne in [[Rauxes]] wanes. Viceroys of [[Ferrond]] grow increasingly independent in Great Kingdom. (Folio p.10) | |||
===[[201 CY]]=== | ===[[201 CY]]=== | ||
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* The Expulsion of Evil. In [[Free City of Greyhawk|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) | * The Expulsion of Evil. In [[Free City of Greyhawk|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) | * 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) | * 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) | ||
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* Slaughter of the Sea People. (LGJ #5 p.21) | * Slaughter of the Sea People. (LGJ #5 p.21) | ||
==Age of Great Sorrow (c. 213 CY to | ==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. | |||
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]]=== | ===[[213 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[252 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) | |||
* A priest of [[Meyanok]] infiltrates the inner circle of the prince of the Kunda city-state of [[Jolan]]. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50) | * A priest of [[Meyanok]] infiltrates the inner circle of the prince of the Kunda city-state of [[Jolan]]. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50) | ||
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* '''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) | * '''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 | * 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) | ||
* 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) | * 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]]=== | ===[[258 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[261 CY]]=== | ===[[261 CY]]=== | ||
* The Great Kingdom once again withdraws its | * The Great Kingdom once again withdraws its garrisons from most of the domain of Greyhawk. Landgraf [[Omt the Hairy]] is ordered to defend Greyhawk by bringing local militia up to imperial standards. (The Adventure Begins p.58) | ||
===[[277 CY]]=== | ===[[277 CY]]=== | ||
* The Great Kingdom | * 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) | |||
===[[278 CY]]=== | ===[[278 CY]]=== | ||
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* Prince [[Olinstaad Corond]] crowned ruler of the [[Principality of Ulek]]. (LGG p.121) | * Prince [[Olinstaad Corond]] crowned ruler of the [[Principality of Ulek]]. (LGG p.121) | ||
==={{#invoke:Date|Convert|year=927|from=OR|to=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]]=== | ===[[285 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[287 CY]]=== | ===[[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) | * 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]]=== | ===[[287 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[289 CY]]=== | ===[[289 CY]]=== | ||
* Keoland invades the [[Fals Gap]]. (LGG p. 65) | * Keoland invades the [[Fals Gap]]. (LGG p.65) | ||
===c. [[291 CY]]=== | |||
* [[Viscounty of Salinmoor]] already established by this date. (LGJ #1) | |||
* [[The Lea]] sheep pasture lands established in [[Geoff]]. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.54) | |||
===[[292 CY]]=== | ===[[292 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Tavish|Tavish the Great]] brings the [[Ulek states]] into Keoland. (LGG p.65) | * [[Tavish|Tavish the Great]] brings the [[Ulek states]] into Keoland. (LGG p.65) | ||
===[[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]]=== | ===[[295 CY]]=== | ||
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* [[Tusmit]] secedes from [[Zeif]]. (LGJ #5 p.21) | * [[Tusmit]] secedes from [[Zeif]]. (LGJ #5 p.21) | ||
===[[301 CY]]=== | |||
* [[Tavish I]] establishes the port of [[Monmurg]]. (LGJ #1) | |||
===[[302 CY]]=== | ===[[302 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Bissel]] conquered by [[Keoland]]. (LGG p.32) | * [[Bissel]] conquered by [[Keoland]]. (LGG p.32) | ||
===[[303 CY]]=== | |||
* By this year, the [[Kingdom of Thalland]] is established along the [[Harp River]] valley by the [[Oeridian]] [[Thallari]] tribe, followers of [[Heironeous]]. (Bastion of Faith p.8) | |||
* By this year, the [[Medegian Bladelands]] are established along the coast east of the [[Mikar River]] valley by the Oeridian [[Medegi]] tribe, followers of [[Hextor]]. (Bastion of Faith p.8) | |||
===[[304 CY]]=== | |||
* [[Tavish I]] establishes the fortress city of [[Westkeep]]. (LGJ #1) | |||
===[[305 CY]]=== | ===[[305 CY]]=== | ||
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* By this date, trade in [[Free City of Greyhawk|Greyhawk]] has dropped to increasingly heavy taxes levied by Great Kingdom. Trade with Furyondy almost ceases. (The Adventure Begins p.58) | * By this date, trade in [[Free City of Greyhawk|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) | * 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) | |||
* [[Free City of Greyhawk|Greyhawk]] becomes a haven for criminals fleeing the Great Kingdom. Its ruling council, now the Oligarchy, has become corrupt. (The Adventure Begins p.58) | * [[Free City of Greyhawk|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]]=== | |||
* In response to the establishment of the [[Combination of Free Lords]] (Bandit Kingdoms), the southern lords form the [[Shield Lands]]. (LGG p.31,103-104) | |||
===[[311 CY]]=== | ===[[311 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[342 CY]]=== | ===[[342 CY]]=== | ||
* [[Ceril the Relentless]], patron saint of the [[Theocracy of the Pale]], founds the [[Council of Nine]], and | * [[Ceril the Relentless]], patron saint of the [[Theocracy of the Pale]], founds the [[Council of Nine]], and selects the realm's first theocrat. (LGG p.82) | ||
* [[Zagig Yragerne]], Lord Mayor of Greyhawk, purchases the land that would become the city's district of Clerkburg, from Lord [[Truan Iolavai]]. He founds the [[Grey College]]. (LGJ #4 p.4,5) | * [[Zagig Yragerne]], Lord Mayor of Greyhawk, purchases the land that would become the city's district of Clerkburg, from Lord [[Truan Iolavai]]. He founds the [[Grey College]]. (LGJ #4 p.4,5) | ||
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===[[346 CY]]=== | ===[[346 CY]]=== | ||
* Tavish I of Keoland dies. His son, [[Tavish II|Tavish the Blackguard]], assumes the throne. (LGG p. 65) | * Tavish I of Keoland dies. His son, [[Tavish II|Tavish the Blackguard]], assumes the throne. (LGG p.65) | ||
===[[348 CY]]=== | ===[[348 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[361 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) | * 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) | * 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]]?'') | * 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]]?'') | ||
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===[[362 CY]]=== | ===[[362 CY]]=== | ||
* Tavish II of Keoland orders the construction of a trade road connecting [[Thornward]], [[Molvar]], and [[Lopolla]]. (LGG p. 65) | * Tavish II of Keoland orders the construction of a trade road connecting [[Thornward]], [[Molvar]], and [[Lopolla]]. (LGG p.65) | ||
===[[365 CY]]=== | ===[[365 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[400 CY]]=== | ===[[400 CY]]=== | ||
* Keoland's forces complete their withdrawal to [[Thornward]]. They fortify the [[Fals Gap]]. (LGG p. 65) | * Keoland's forces complete their withdrawal to [[Thornward]]. They fortify the [[Fals Gap]]. (LGG p.65) | ||
* The [[Covenant of Concatenation]] elect [[Perren]] as their leader around this date, effectively establishing the realm of [[Perrenland]]. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.33; LGG p.86) | * The [[Covenant of Concatenation]] elect [[Perren]] as their leader around this date, effectively establishing the realm of [[Perrenland]]. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.33; LGG p.86) | ||
* In Growfest, the insane Mayor [[Zagig Yragerne]] attends a council meeting at the [[Free City of Greyhawk|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) | * In Growfest, the insane Mayor [[Zagig Yragerne]] attends a council meeting at the [[Free City of Greyhawk|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) | ||
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===[[433 CY]]=== | ===[[433 CY]]=== | ||
* King [[Tavish III]] of Keoland's younger brother disappears in the [[Amedio Jungle]]. (LGG p | * King [[Tavish III]] of Keoland's younger brother disappears in the [[Amedio Jungle]]. (LGG p 65) | ||
===[[436 CY]]=== | ===[[436 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[438 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 | * 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) | * 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) | * Bissel conquered by Furyondy and Veluna. (LGG p.33,46) | ||
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===[[453 CY]]=== | ===[[453 CY]]=== | ||
* '''[[Siege of Westkeep]]'''. King [[Tavish III]] of Keoland attempts to recapture lost southern territories. Following a prolonged siege of the fortified city of [[Westkeep]], King Tavish III is slain. He is succeded by his son, [[Tavish IV]], called Tavish the Weary. (LGG p | * '''[[Siege of Westkeep]]'''. King [[Tavish III]] of Keoland attempts to recapture lost southern territories. Following a prolonged siege of the fortified city of [[Westkeep]], King Tavish III is slain. He is succeded by his son, [[Tavish IV]], called Tavish the Weary. (LGG p 66,101) | ||
* The [[Viscounty of Salinmoor]] is largely abandoned. (LGJ #1) | |||
===[[455 CY]]=== | ===[[455 CY]]=== | ||
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===[[461 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) | * '''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) | ||
** ''Note: This event is incorrectly corrected to "affected" in the Box Set. "Effected" is correct usage here.'' | ** ''Note: This event is incorrectly corrected to "affected" in the Box Set. "Effected" is correct usage here.'' | ||
* The dwarven Prince of Ulek takes [[Pomarj]] from Keoland, claiming it as a protectorate. (Dragon #167 p.11) | * The dwarven Prince of Ulek takes [[Pomarj]] from Keoland, claiming it as a protectorate. (Dragon #167 p.11) | ||
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===[[488 CY]]=== | ===[[488 CY]]=== | ||
* King [[Tavish IV]] of Keoland dies, ending Keoland's imperial period. He is succeeded by [[Nyhan IV|Nyhan the Listless]] of House Neheli. (LGG p. 66; LGJ #1) | * King [[Tavish IV]] of Keoland dies, ending Keoland's imperial period. He is succeeded by [[Nyhan IV|Nyhan the Listless]] of House Neheli. (LGG p.66; LGJ #1) | ||
* Around this year, a paranoid Suloise mage settles in the 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. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.58) | * Around this year, a paranoid Suloise mage settles in the 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. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.58) | ||
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* First known outbreak of the [[Red Death]] plague in the Flanaess. (WG8) | * First known outbreak of the [[Red Death]] plague in the Flanaess. (WG8) | ||
* Plague wipes out a quarter of the population of the [[Viscounty of Salinmoor]]. (LGJ #1) | |||
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* King [[Trevlyan III]] of Keoland dies without an heir. [[Kimbertos Skotti]], Duke of Grayhill, is elected to succeed him. Nicknamed Kimbertos the Commoner, he is the first of House Lizhal to ascend to the throne. (LGG p. 66) | * King [[Trevlyan III]] of Keoland dies without an heir. [[Kimbertos Skotti]], Duke of Grayhill, is elected to succeed him. Nicknamed Kimbertos the Commoner, he is the first of House Lizhal to ascend to the throne. (LGG p.66) | ||
* [[Latmac Ranold]] of [[Duxchan]] becomes new prince of the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71) | * [[Latmac Ranold]] of [[Duxchan]] becomes new prince of the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71) | ||
* [[Jian Destron]], son and sole hair of Szek [[Edward Destron]] of [[Onwall]], is born around this year. (LGJ #15) | * [[Jian Destron]], son and sole hair of Szek [[Edward Destron]] of [[Onwall]], is born around this year. (LGJ #15) | ||
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* 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) | * 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) | ||
* Inhabitants of the [[Great Lands of Reyhu]] abandon their homes, fleeing the armies of Iuz. (LGG p.29) | * Inhabitants of the [[Great Lands of Reyhu]] abandon their homes, fleeing the armies of Iuz. (LGG p.29) | ||
* Keoland and its remaining bordering states sign the [[Treaty of Niole Dra]]. (LGG p. 66) | * Keoland and its remaining bordering states sign the [[Treaty of Niole Dra]]. (LGG p.66) | ||
* '''[[Osson's Ride]].''' Commandant Osson joins the war against Ivid, luring his forces away from Chathold, before defeating the Golrioles army at the [[Battle of Rieuwood]]. Osson reclaims Pitchfield that autumn. Sunndi liberated. (LGG p.111,141) | * '''[[Osson's Ride]].''' Commandant Osson joins the war against Ivid, luring his forces away from Chathold, before defeating the Golrioles army at the [[Battle of Rieuwood]]. Osson reclaims Pitchfield that autumn. Sunndi liberated. (LGG p.111,141) | ||
* [[Bonewood|Thelwood]] begins its horrid transformation into a bonelike material. It is referred to thereafter as the Bonewood. (LGG p.139; [https://web.archive.org/web/20161101184059/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20040217a Bonewood and Chathold]) | * [[Bonewood|Thelwood]] begins its horrid transformation into a bonelike material. It is referred to thereafter as the Bonewood. (LGG p.139; [https://web.archive.org/web/20161101184059/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20040217a Bonewood and Chathold]) | ||
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* [[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) | * [[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]] declares loyalty to the Scarlet Brotherhood. (Player's Guide p.7) | * [[Lordship of the Isles]] 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) | * 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) | ||
* [[Leastisle]] is sacked by marauders, throwing the isle into anarchy. (LGG p.99,100) | * [[Leastisle]] is sacked by marauders, throwing the isle into anarchy. (LGG p.99,100) | ||
* The [[Iron League]] enters into alliance negotiations with Nyrond, even weathering the defection of the Lordship of the Isles to the Scarlet Brotherhood. ([[From the Ashes]] p.7) | * The [[Iron League]] enters into alliance negotiations with Nyrond, even weathering the defection of the Lordship of the Isles to the Scarlet Brotherhood. ([[From the Ashes]] p.7) | ||
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* Most [[Geoff]]ite resistance cells captured or killed by this point. (LGG p.49) | * Most [[Geoff]]ite resistance cells captured or killed by this point. (LGG p.49) | ||
* The [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]'s siege of Irongate ends after defeats in Onnwal and Idee. (LGG p.58) | * The [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]'s siege of Irongate ends after defeats in Onnwal and Idee. (LGG p.58) | ||
* Lendorian exiles accompany the [[Sea Barons]] sailing the [[Solnor Ocean]]. (LGG p. 70) | * Lendorian exiles accompany the [[Sea Barons]] sailing the [[Solnor Ocean]]. (LGG p.70) | ||
* [[Onnwal]] begins its revolt against the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]. (LGG p.79,80) | * [[Onnwal]] begins its revolt against the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]. (LGG p.79,80) | ||
* [[Principality of Ulek]] alies with the [[Knights of Luna]] to fight the Pomarj. A major battle is fought, and some land west of the [[Jewel River]] is recaptured. (LGG p.88,121) | * [[Principality of Ulek]] alies with the [[Knights of Luna]] to fight the Pomarj. A major battle is fought, and some land west of the [[Jewel River]] is recaptured. (LGG p.88,121) | ||
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* In Coldeven, [[Sterich]] is liberated. (LGG p. 66,108) | * In Coldeven, [[Sterich]] is liberated. (LGG p.66,108) | ||
* [[Battle of Grabford]] takes place, allowing Furyondy to encircle and capture [[Crockport]]. [[Great Northern Crusade]] ends. (LGG p.46,47) | * [[Battle of Grabford]] takes place, allowing Furyondy to encircle and capture [[Crockport]]. [[Great Northern Crusade]] ends. (LGG p.46,47) | ||
* Iuz's control of [[Stonehold]] ends. (LGG p.16) | * Iuz's control of [[Stonehold]] ends. (LGG p.16) | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 28 July 2021
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.
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.
- The multiverse comes into being. From the primordial chaos arises the planes.
- Before the gods exist or any mortal empires rise, the chaotic obyrith demons come into being and rule the Abyss. (Dragon #359 p.44; Fiendish Codex I p.106)
- Io, the Ninefold Dragon, emerges from the First Void and sheds blood in the Shadow Void to inspire all creation. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.91)
- The Elemental planes birth the Elemental Princes of Good. (Dragon #353 p.43)
- An obyrith called the Queen of Chaos begins conquering worlds of the material plane. On the world of Oerth, in the Battle of Pesh in the shadow of White Plume Mountain, the Wind Dukes of Aaqa use the Rod of Law to defeat the Queen's general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. The obyrith demons fall, and the tanar'ri demons come to rule the Abyss. (Dragon #357 p.70; Dungeon #124 p.16-17; Fiendish Codex I p.106)
- Oerth Journal #1 suggests a date of 60 OC or -4403 CY for this battle, though this date is not official.
- The tanar'ri demons and baatezu devils begin the Blood War. (Dragon #357 p.70; Fiendish Codex I, p.106)
- According to legend, Oerth's second sun disappears thousands of years ago. (Greyspace p.26)
- An unknown civilization inhabits the Flanaess. The Sinking Isle is a remnant of that species. (Greyhawk Adventures p.93)
- The first Dwarven King crafts the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords. (AD&D 1e DMG p.156)
- The Flan tribesmen spread throughout the Flanaess. (C2 The Ghost Tower of Inverness p.2)
- The Flan mountain city of Tostenhca (Skrellingshald) is built. (Greyhawk Adventures p.92)
- The Ur-Flannae send emissaries to the gray elves of the City of the Summer Stars in what is now the Coldwood, seeking the elven magic from Queen Sharafere. When she refuses, the Ur-Flannae destroy the forest. Sharafere's son Darnakurian creates the evil sword Hunger, but is controlled by its evil to slay his own people. (Ivid the Undying p.74)
- The great wizard Galap-Dreidel inhabits the great fortress Inverness in the foothills of the Abbor-Alz. He hides the powerful Soul-Gem therein. (C2 The Ghost Tower of Inverness p.2)
- Tzunk, the High Wizard Priest of the Isles of Woe, discovers the Codex of the Infinite Planes and uses it to raise an empire and conquer to the City of Brass. Upon his death, his body is cut into a hundred pieces to prevent his resurrection. The Isles of Woe later sink into the Nyr Dyv. (AD&D 1e DMG p.156; Book of Artifacts p.27; LGJ #2 p.19)
c. -14400 CY
- Valley elves present in the Valley of the Mage. (WG12 Vale of the Mage p.11)
c. -14010 CY
- Sometime before this point in time the city that will one day be called Exag is abandoned by the race of Crafters. (Dungeon #145 p.49, "Exag: City of Clay")
c. -14000 CY
- Valley elves present in the Valley of the Mage. (WG12 Vale of the Mage p.11)
c. -13000 CY
- The founding of the kopru city-state Shotho'Kopur. The kopru calendar begins. (Dragon #354 p.62)
c. -7411 CY
- The Torhoon Empire is centered in Hepmonaland. (Dungeon #77 p.33)
c. -7408 CY
- The Doomgrinder is created. (The Doomgrinder p.2)
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.
- 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.
- 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
- The Tiamat-worshipping Ur-Flan civilization of Caerdiralor rises on the Dragonshead Peninsula. They engage in a war of extermination with the dwarves and gnomes of the Headlands. (Dominion of the Flannae)
c. -4217 CY
- Caerdiralor's capital, Myrsyrna, is devastated in a sudden catastrophe. The surviving elite flee across the Sea of Gearnat, landing on the coast of the grasslands that are now the Bright Desert. Unable to escape through the Abbor Alz and hunted by the native nomadic Flan horse tribes, the refugees are driven into hiding. (Dominions of the Flannae)
- 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".
- 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, 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)
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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. In what is now northwestern Perrenland, a Flan tribe led by a powerful warlord named Exag, fleeing a horde of hostile lizardfolk, stumble upon a city that was built by the Crafters. An old woman in the tribe, Prizin'ha, wins the day by sacrificing herself at the top of one of the Crafter pyramids, summoning an army of earth elementals that defeat the lizardfolk. The city is renamed after Exag. (Dungeon #145 p.49, "Exag: City of Clay")
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 the south Hepmonaland form permanent settlements. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.36)
- 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)
- 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.
- A sudden, unexplained disease causes the koprus' kopura food source to diminish. Kopra civilization collapses. Their city-states are abandoned and left in ruins. (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)
- 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
- The high-priests of Alocotla and Xapatlapo make a pact with the god Tlaloc, creating the yuan-ti. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.47)
- Xagy and Joramy create Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale. (1e DMG p.160)
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)
- 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 and strife. (Dragon #354)
- The Olman Lunar calendar begins. -804 CY is equivalent to 1 OL.
- The Olman of the Amedio declare themselves the true Olman nation. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.64)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- Events described in the Vecna's Ineffable Variorum date back to around this year. (Dragon #225 p.50)
c. -610 CY
- The tribes of the Amedio develop the blowgun. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.65)
- Lyzandred born. (Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad p.2)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- Beginning of the Baklunish-Suloise Wars. (Guide p.9)
- In spring, Sulose Emperor Ad-Zol sends 9,000 troops across the Haut Range to punish Baklunish raiders. His forces are met by an army sent Bakluni Padishah Ramif. They fight on the Fields of Padyr and all but annihilate each other over three days. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2)
- 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)
- Oeridian migrations move into the Tuflik Valley, into what would later become Ket. (The Adventure Begins p.55)
- Oerid migrations east at peak point. (Guide p.9)
- The city of Exag in Perrenland is founded.[citation needed]
- Elves close their Realms to humans.[citation needed]
- Suloise migrations begin. (Guide p.9; The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2)
- Zellif Ad-Zol, son of Emperor Ad-Zol, flees into the Flanaess, accompanied by thousands of loyal followers. The emperor sends the houses of Schnai, Cruskii and Fruztii to bring him back, but they are never heard of again. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2,3)
- The first Suel settlers, followers of Zellif Ad-Zol, arrive in present day Naerie. While passing through the Pawluck Valley, some Suel settle, forging an alliance with indigenous Grey Olve lords.[citation needed]
- Suloise commoners and some minor noble houses flee across the Harsh Pass and into the Flanaess to avoid war and rival noble houses. The population of Suloise cities decreases. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.2)
- Zellif Ad-Zol's followers claim the Tilvanot Peninsula, defeating or enslaving the local humanoid and Flan tribes. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.3)
- The Scarlet Brotherhood is founded in the last years of the Bakluni-Suel 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)
- By this date, only five of the eight Orbs of Dragonkind remain in Suloise hands. The Orb of Wyrmkin, Orb of the Great Serpent, and Orb of the Eternal Grand Dragon are missing, with one rumored to have fallen into the hands of the Baklunish Empire. (Dragon #230 p.12)
- Kevelli Mauk receives a premonition of doom. He activates Lendor's Matrix and teleports himself, his ten most powerful students, their slaves, and the Tome of the Scarlet Sign across the Hellfurnaces, less than an hour before the Suloise capital is destroyed. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.3)
- Twin Cataclysms. In the Suel Empire, the Suel Mages of Power gather their magical energies and call down the Invoked Devastation. No Bakluni cities survive this blast of magical energy. In retaliation, Bakluni clerics and mages gathered at Tovag Baragu, using the arcane powers of the Binders and drawing upon the energies of their holiest site, withstand these energies and counter strike with the Rain of Colorless Fire on the empire. The remains of this expenditure of energy are now called the Sea of Dust and the Dry Steppes. (Guide p.9)
- Surviving Baklunish migrate north to the shores of the Dramidj Ocean. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.9)
- Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is lost in the Invoked Devastation. (Dungeon Masters Guide (1e) p.156)
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)
- Suel city of Zar founded in Hepmonaland. (TSB p.55)
- The wizard Slerotin finds Suloise survivors of the Rain of Colorless Fire living in a primitive state in the Crystalmists. He opens a tunnel through the mountains into the Flanaess leading to what would become the Yeomanry. Seventeen tribes ultimately make it through the tunnel. (Dragon #241 p.44)
- Death of Kevelli Mauk, Founder of the Scarlet Brotherhood. He is succeeded by Reshek Nes. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
- By this date, the Isles of Woe have sunk beneath the Nyr Dyv. (Slavers p.17)
c. -405 CY
- By this date, the lich-king Vecna still rules his empire on Oerth. (Dragon #348 p.19)
c. -404 CY
- The first Baklunish settlers come to Exag. (Dungeon #145 p.49, "Exag: City of Clay")
c. -400 CY
- Oeridian and Suloise settlers arrive in the Flanaess. (Slavers p.120)
- Volte the blue dragon of the Bright Desert is born. (WGR4 Rary the Traitor p.23)
- Volte is stated to be 1,000 years old in WGR4, set after the end of the Greyhawk Wars, so 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.
- Baron Erkin founds the Kingdom of Drachensgrab. (Slavers p.120)
- Rudd born. (Dragon #165 p.59)
- Sharba founded by Suel lost in the Hepmonaland jungle, based on the ruins of an Olman city. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.52)
c. -392 CY
- In the first century of the Kingdom of Keoland, diplomacy by the Oeridian settlers allows the demihumans of the Sheldomar Valley hills to come together in peace, forming the Good Hills Union. (LGJ #1 p.19)
c. -385 CY
- Naer's Well, the oldest Suloise settlement along the Wild Coast, is founded as a cluster of farmsteads. It later becomes known as Narwell. It would later be joined by Safe Town, eventually known as Safeton. (The Adventure Begins p.56)
- City of Gradsul founded in what would later become Keoland. (LGG p.64)
- Flan 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)
- City of Niole Dra established by this date. (LGG p.64)
- Suloise reach the northern shore of Matreyus Lake, where they discover the ruins of the Olman city of Elatalhuihle. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.63)
c. -345 CY
- A few Suloise settle the western shores of the Woolly Bay. The elves of the Gnarley Forest, Welkwood and Celene drive them to the poor land on the isolated coast. Most Suloise instead move further east, later settling Urnst. (The Adventure Begins p.55)
- Kingdom of Keoland founded. Great Council of Niole Dra formed from the Suel noble houses and Oeridian tribes of Keogh. Nyhan I of House Neheli the first king. (LGG p.64; The Adventure Begins p.55; LGJ #1)
- Migratory Suloise barbarians reach the Thillonrian Peninsula. (Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p.44)
c. -315 CY
- City of Jurnre founded. It is one of the oldest surviving cities in the Flanaess. (Fate of Istus p.25)
- Tuerny the Merciless already born by this year. (Return of the Eight p.9)
- By this year, Greyhawk is already known by this name. Originally a small log trading post, it is named for small gray hawks native to the region. (The Adventure Begins p.56)
- Gorna, capital of Geoff, established around this year by natives with the help of the sylvan elves and forests. Geoff also founded by this year, established by migrating Suel and Oeridians and Flan tribes. (LGG p.48)
- Demihumans have holdings in the Cairn Hills, but have yet to establish their major settelements such as Grossettgrottell and Greysmere. (The Adventure Begins p.55)
- Nyhan I of Keoland succeeded by Malv the Defender of House Rhola. (LGJ #1)
- Lorgyr the Seer of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Nyhan the Forlorn of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Founding of Hardby. Suloise wizard Ena Norbe sets sail from Safe Town and claims an inlet east of the mouth of the Selintan River as her own. Ena Norbe establishes Norbe Harbor, later named Hard Bay after bad weather in winter and plague in spring. (The Adventure Begins p.56; Slavers p.32)
- Mandros the Oeridian of Sedenna becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
c. -267 CY
- Tuerny, human archmage and conqueror, creates the Iron Flask of Tuerny the Merciless by this date. He later captures Graz'zt in the flask. (Return of the Eight p.9,56)
- Tembel the Lamented becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Around this year, the Yeomanry rises up against the tyrant Asberdies. He is overthrown, and the Yeomanry develop their own system of government. (LGG p.135)
- A priest of Meyanok infiltrates the inner circle of the prince of the Kunda city-state of Jolan. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50)
- After two years of manipulation, the prince of Jolan declares his city-state independent of Kunda. Ichamamna and Byanbo subsequently declare independence. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50)
- Tilvanot Pensinsula erupts into a brief civil war as three Suloise noble houses attempt to break away from the Scarlet Brotherhood's influence. The defeated nobles are tortured and executed, and their generals killed by Brotherhood monks using the Quivering Palm. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
- The government council of the Suloise Kingdom of Shar is dissolved. The Scarlet Brotherhood becomes the new government in the Tilvanot Peninsula. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
- Keoland expands to its current borders. (LGG p.65)
- The Kingdom of Kunda fragments. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.47)
- Founding of the Kingdom of Aerdy, the year 428 OR by the Oeridian calendar. For the next 100 years Aerdy absorbs other Oeridian states to the west. (Guide p.9; LGG p.23,80,93)
- 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.
- Uruzary Corps established in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
c. -195 CY
- The Kingdom of Aerdy conquers the Flan kingdom of Ahlissa. (LGG p.80)
- This event takes place during the fifth century OR, which occurs from -244 CY to -145 CY.
- An Aerdi army defeats a small Flan tribe at the Battle of Chokestone. The general orders surviving Flan sacrificed to Erythnul. (Ivid the Undying p.53)
- Suloise city near the ruins of Elatalhuihle fails for unknown reasons. It remains cursed to this day. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.63)
- Gran March founded by Keoland. (LGG p.65; LGJ #1 p.11)
- Sanduchar the Navigator of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Ismuyin the Wise becomes Sultana of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Merchant's War in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- Senestal I of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Battle of a Fortnight's Length. The Kingdom of Aerdy defeats Nyrondal cavalry squadrons to become the regional superpower. Aerdy thereafter becomes known as the Great Kingdom. (Guide p.9; LGG p.23,77,93)
- 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.
- Tenh abandons its short-lived alliance with Nyrond and pledges fealty to the king of Aerdy. (LGG p.112)
- By this date, the mist dragons Fundamental Thought and Sincere Assertion have arrived in the Mist Kingdom. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.66)
c. -110 CY
- Ur-Flan insurgents attempt to assassinate the king of the Great Kingdom. The attempt is foiled by local peasant militia, most of whom are slain. The king rewards the survivors by establishing them as the Knight Protectors of the Great Kingdom. (LGG p.157)
- 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.
- Lanchaster I of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Lanchaster the Wise of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Keoland annexes the Yeomanry. Its freeholders are given voice at the Council of Niole Dra. (LGG p.65,135)
- 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 Sotillon. (Dragon #265 p.50)
- Ayusen/efez the Serene becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- The significance of the suffix "/efez" is unknown. It has been verified to appear in an authentic copy of the Living Greyhawk Journal #5, written by Fred Weining, and later repeated in the Player's Guide to Zeif document[1].
- Senestal II of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Lanchaster III of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Great Kingdom captures Onnwal in the year 598 OR. (LGG p.80)
- Note: This date is incorrectly calculated as -46 CY by the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. The -47 CY is correct when accounting for the lack of a year zero in the Common Year calendar.
- Eastern Fortification of Zeif. Lopolla founded. (LGJ #5 p.21)
c. -46 CY
- Hautna Masq, the Greyhawk dragon, born around this year. (Return of the Eight p.61)
- Order of the Golden Sun founded on the site of Azharadian's death in Onnwal. (Dragon #293 p.92)
- Zeyim/efez becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Luschan III of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
c. -10 CY
- The mist dragons Fundamental Thought and Sincere Assertion raise their first clutch in the Mist Kingdom islands. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.66)
- Last contact between the Oeridians and the inhabitants of the Belching Vortex of Leuk-O. (LGJ #1 p.6)
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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Malv the Explorer of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- 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)
- A major battle against Flan tribesmen takes place at Arrowstrand. (Ivid the Undying p.50)
- The Herzog of South Province constructs the port of Scant in Onnwal. Its purpose is to secure Aerdi control of Dragonshead Peninsula. (LGG p.80; Scant - A City Enslaved)
- 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)
- Minor skirmishes between the Great Kingdom and the barbarians become frequent as the Aerdi expand along the coast beyond the Blemu Hills.[citation needed]
- The Herzog of the North Province constructs the Highlander border forts for defense.[citation needed]
- Oytmeet founded by a merchant company as a trading post. (Against the Giants: THe Liberation of Geoff p.63)
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- Azure Masks founded by Overking Tenmeris. (Dragon #256 p.51)
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).
c. 91 CY
- Keraptis leaves White Plume Mountain and never returns. (Return to White Plume Mountain p.4)
- Earliest of the Star Cairns built. (Player's Guide p.52)
- This is contradicted by The Star Cairns p.2, which suggests they were built 169 CY.
c. 97 CY
- Aerdi forces begin their conquest of the Flan territory which would become Perrenland. (LGG p.85)
- 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)
- 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)
- The mist dragon Vehement Debate arrives in the Mist Kingdom. He fathers a clutch of two eggs with Fundamental Thought. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.66)
- House Garasteth lays claim to the isles enclosing the Bay of Gates, sparking conflict between noble houses. Overking Manshen holds naval contest to determine the lord high admiralcy of the isles, with Baron Asperdi of Atirr winning. The isles are later named the Dominion of the Sea Barons. (LGG p.99)
- Barbarians sack the town of Kaport Bay, as the Herzog of the North Province's efforts to stem the raids remain ineffectual.[citation needed]
- Johnsport is invaded and occupied next winter.[citation needed]
- 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)
- 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)
- War of Possession. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- The Orb of the Wyrmling is stolen from the vaults of the Great Kingdom. (Dragon #230 p.14)
- The explorer Alisedran first reports the Hanging Glacier of Alisedran in the Corusks. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.67)
- The explorer Alisedran dies. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.67)
- General Sir Pelgrave Ratik of Winetha appointed to conquer Ratik. (LGG p.89)
- 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)
- 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)
- Banishment of the Sorcerers in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- 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)
- 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)
- Kargoth of Mansbridge born.[citation needed]
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)
- Western colonization in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- 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)
- Overking Erhart II of the Great Kingdom commits his navies to fight the Duxchaners of the Oljatt Sea. Dullstrand is founded specifically to serve as a base of operations. (LGG p.71)
- Monduiz Dephaar born in North Province. (LGJ #7)
- A copy of the Tome of the Scarlet Sign is delivered to Great Kingdom court wizard Murtaree. (The Star Cairns p.2)
- Great Kingdom defeats the Suel of Duxchan at the Battle of Ganode Bay, capturing the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71,100)
- Murtaree begins work on his lairs in the Star Cairns. (The Star Cairns p.2)
- Murtaree dies in a failed attempt to become a lich. His students continue his work on the Star Cairns. (The Star Cairns p.2)
- The Battle of Kule, the first major offensive of the First Unhuman War. (Dragon Annual #1 p.46)
c. 185 CY
- Adventurers sell an ancient book to a book dealer in Niole Dra, revealing the existnece of Vecna's Ineffable Variorum. (Dragon #225 p.49)
- 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 built. (Player's Guide p.52)
- This is contradicted by The Star Cairns p.2, which suggests they were built 169 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- The grand port city of Leukish established by this date. (LGG p.125, Fate of Istus p.58)
- 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)
c. 200 CY
- Power of the throne in Rauxes wanes. Viceroys of Ferrond grow increasingly independent in Great Kingdom. (Folio p.10)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- The Cup and Talisman of Al'Akbar are stolen by elves during the 16th Procession of Blessing. (LGG p.43; LGJ #5 p.21)
- 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)
- The Mother discovered by the Lerara. It is a bright amorphous entity inhabiting the Passage of Slerotin. (Dragon #241 p.45)
- Herzog Atirr Movanich suddenly dies during the rule of Overking Zelcor I, who replaces him with a member of House Naelax for the first time in almost a century. (LGG p.74; Haven of the Sun)
- The last House Atirr voyage departs Hepmonaland. (Haven of the Sun)
- 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)
- Sir Kargoth's castle, Fharlanst, destroyed by the Knight Protectors of the Great Kingdom.[citation needed]
- Overking Toran II deposes the Holy Censor of the church of Pholtus, replacing him with a priest of Zilchus. (LGG p.82)
- A priest of Meyanok infiltrates the inner circle of the prince of the Kunda city-state of Jolan. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.50)
- 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)
- 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)
- First Khedivate in Mur. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- 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)
- The Great Kingdom once again withdraws its garrisons from most of the domain of Greyhawk. Landgraf Omt the Hairy is ordered to defend Greyhawk by bringing local militia up to imperial standards. (The Adventure Begins p.58)
- 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)
- Gillum the Mad of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Prince Olinstaad Corond crowned ruler of the Principality of Ulek. (LGG p.121)
- 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)
- King Gillum the Mad of Keoland dies without an heir. The throne is vacant until the following year. (LGG p.65)
- 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)
- Tavish the Great of House Rhola becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- King Thrommel I makes Chendl the new capital of Furyondy. (LGG p.41)
- Keoland invades the Fals Gap. (LGG p.65)
c. 291 CY
- Viscounty of Salinmoor already established by this date. (LGJ #1)
- The Lea sheep pasture lands established in Geoff. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.54)
- Tavish the Great brings the Ulek states into Keoland. (LGG p.65)
- A minor epidemic breaks out in Pregmere. It is healed thanks to clerics of Pelor. (Against the Giants: the Liberation of Geoff p.83)
- 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")
- By this year, the Kingdom of Thalland is established along the Harp River valley by the Oeridian Thallari tribe, followers of Heironeous. (Bastion of Faith p.8)
- By this year, the Medegian Bladelands are established along the coast east of the Mikar River valley by the Oeridian Medegi tribe, followers of Hextor. (Bastion of Faith p.8)
- 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)
- 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
- In response to the establishment of the Combination of Free Lords (Bandit Kingdoms), the southern lords form the Shield Lands. (LGG p.31,103-104)
- An Orb of Dragonkind is discovered and lost by explorers in the Hellfurnaces. (Dragon #230 p.12)
- Tuerny the Merciless is born in present day Ahlissa into the House of Cranden.[citation needed]
- Free City of Greyhawk established as a trading post.[citation needed]
- 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)
- Zagig Yragerne, Murlynd, Keoghtom, and the rest of the Company of Seven explore the Flan ruins of Veralos. (Dragon #293 p.90)
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)
- Horsemen of the northern Flanaess are united under the leadership of Kha-Khan Ogobanuk around this time under the name of The Relentless Horde.[citation needed]
- Mixed Oerid-Baklunish nomads gradually move into and claim the steppeland east of the Yatil Mountains, pushing eastward as far as the Griffs. (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)
- Anticipating his election as mayor of the city, Zagig Yragerne begins construction of Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.38)
- Public baths at Innspa constructed by an eccentric hygeine-obsessed wizard. (Dragon #208 p.57)
- Payezif II the Pure becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Kingdom of Johrase formed. (LGG p.27)
- Slerotin's Manifesto discovered in the Hool Marshes. It is later lost near the Dreadwood. (Dragon #241 p.80)
- The Free City of Rookroost is founded. (LGG p.27)
- Keoland changes its coinage standard to match that of the Great Kingdom. (LGG p.19)
- On Needfest 7, Elayne Mystica of Irongate is born. (Dragon #241 p.44)
- Ceril the Relentless, patron saint of the Theocracy of the Pale, founds the Council of Nine, and selects the realm's first theocrat. (LGG p.82)
- Zagig Yragerne, Lord Mayor of Greyhawk, purchases the land that would become the city's district of Clerkburg, from Lord Truan Iolavai. He founds the Grey College. (LGJ #4 p.4,5)
- Kha-Khan Ogobanuk of the Relentless Horde dies. The horde divides into the Wolf Nomads and Tiger Nomads. (LGG p.86,114,133)
- Tavish I of Keoland dies. His son, Tavish the Blackguard, assumes the throne. (LGG p.65)
- Tavish the Blackguard makes the Wealsun Proclamation, declaring Keoish supremacy over the Sheldomar Valley. (LGJ #1)
- Veluna invaded from the southwest by the Second Expeditionary Army, using the Gran March as its main staging ground. (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)
- 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
- Keolandish armies press into Ket and Veluna, but are later forced out. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.32,64)
- 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)
- 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)
- Kingdom of Keoland at peak. (Guide p.9)
- Garod/efez the Reviled becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- 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.
- Tavish II of Keoland orders the construction of a trade road connecting Thornward, Molvar, and Lopolla. (LGG p.65)
- 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)
- 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)
- Latavius, Oeridian robber-baron and ruler of Rookfoost, dies unexpectedly. He is replaced by his former bodyguard. (Fate of Istus p.3)
- University of Magical Arts founded. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.30)
- The Free City of Greyhawk achieves its first period of greatness under the rulership of Zagig Yragerne. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10)
c. 386 CY
- Yrag is born. He would later be raised in secret by archmage Zagig Yragerne. (The Adventure Begins p.114)
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)
- Halfing traveler Pontus Hardiggin completes his explorations of Oerth. He retires to write his memoirs. (Greyhawk Adventures p.101)
- The famous Lich-King Azal'Lan of Knurl occupied Innspa for short time.[citation needed]
- Azal'Lan vanishes from the Flanaess.[citation needed]
- 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)
- Guild of Wizardry founded in Greyhawk by Zagig. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.30)
- 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)
- Keoland's forces complete their withdrawal to Thornward. They fortify the Fals Gap. (LGG p.65)
- The Covenant of Concatenation elect Perren as their leader around this date, effectively establishing the realm of Perrenland. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.33; LGG p.86)
- 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)
- Mansur the Damned becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- The Pyronomicon of Keraptis appears in the Free City of Greyhawk in the possession of the sage Warfel II, who later bequeaths it to his descendents. (Dragon #241 p.78)
- Guild of Architects and Stonemasons established in Greyhawk. (LGJ #4 p.4)
- Zagig captures two advanced intellect devourers and lets them loose in Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.160)
- Telveran Pash, apprentice of Zagig, dies in the dungeons of Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.115)
- Duke Luschan, regent of Keoland, dies. His nephew Malv Sellark assumes the throne as Tavish III. He is nicknamed Tavish the Boy King. (LGJ #1 p.13)
- Tavish III promotes Commandant Berlikyn, harsh ruler of Gran March, to be supreme commander of the Gran March, Bissel, and much of Veluna. (LGG p.50,130)
- Halmadar the Cruel, a Shield Lands warlord, gains the Hand and Eye of Vecna, conquers the region near Delcombon, and lays siege to Critwall. Ultimately he is drugged by his followers and interred alive in the Kron Hills. (LGG p.104)
- The Ship of Fools, built by Zagig Yragerne, is lost en route to Dyvers to deliver Furyondian garden weeds. (Azharadian's Tomb and the Ship of Fools)
- 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.
- On 8 Coldeven, Zagig fails to appear for a meeting of the Oligarchy. 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)
c. 426 CY
- The fortress of Sheerwatch constructed in the Rift Canyon. (Iuz the Evil p.46)
- Voorman Perren estblishes the first embassy of Perrenland in Exag. (Dungeon #145 p.52, "Exag: City of Clay")
- Castle Greyhawk found to be abandoned, but guarded by spells and bizarre creatures. New city walls are built enclosing what would become the New City. (The Adventure Begins p.59)
- Hold of Stonefist founded. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.6)
- 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 Oligarchy to reduce tax. (The Adventure Begins p.59)
- King Tavish III of Keoland's younger brother disappears in the Amedio Jungle. (LGG p 65)
- Commandant Berlikyn of Gran March threatens to annex Veluna; Furyondy responds by sending forces to Veluna. Short War (also called the Small War) begins. (LGG p.130)
- Battle Beneath the Waves. (LGJ #5 p.21)
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)
- The Turmoil Between Crowns begins. House Naelax murder 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. (Guide p.9, Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.14,24,93)
- 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)
- The sage Linia Hoistreth of Safeton acquires Slerotin's Manifesto. (Dragon #241 p.80)
- Construction begins on the actual Malachite Throne, a powerful artifact crafted from a single massive chunk of crystal found in the Cauldron of Night. (Dragon #206 p.43)
- By this date, the Sea Princes have formed from a confederation of pirates of the Azure Sea and Jeklea Bay. (LGG p.101)
- Early this year, the war shifts in Ivid's favor. Prince Malchim III of House Garesteth, Lord Mayor of Rel Astra, switches loyalty to Ivid, allowing House Naelax armies to enter Rauxes unopposed. (The Cauldron of Night)
- Assassination of the entire noble House of Rax. Ivid is suspected. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.4)
- Construction completed on the Malachite Throne. Ivid I finally becomes ruler of the Great Kingdom. He has the old Throne of the Sun smashed and distributed to his soldiers for firewood. (LGG p.74; Dragon #206 p.43; The Cauldron of Night)
- Excessive taxation and repression leads to a general rebellion in the southern Great Kingdom. This event leads to the foundation of the Iron League. (Guide p.9, Player's Guide p.10; LGG p.24,57)
- Bandit Kings sack Trigol. (Guide p.9)
- Rise of the Sea Princes. (Guide p.9)
- 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).
- Veluna secedes from Keoland. (LGG p.130)
- The wizard Lindaer of Sunndi discovers the tomb of Acererak in the Vast Swamp. He recovers Acererak's Libram, but it is later stolen and changes hands several times. (Dragon #225 p.53)
- South Province rebels against the Great Kingdom. The Glaives Cohort capture Szek Trevellyn's palace in Scant, winning Onnwal's independence from the Great Kingdom. (Dragon #293 p.93; Scant - A City Enslaved)
- Civil war continues in Irongate and South Province. (LGG p.57)
- Late this year, Herzog Damalinor declares war on the rebel states. He raises a huge force of privateers comprised largely of vassals and landless princes of his family, offering to grant them recaptured land. (LGG p.57)
- The Battle of a Thousand Banners takes place. A siege of Irongate is fails due to the city's unmatched defenses. An army of humans, elves and dwarves successfully defeats the attackers before hunting down fleeing enemies. (LGG p.57)
- Inspired by the defense of Irongate, the Lordship of the Isles, Onnwall, Idee, and Sunndi join Irongate in declaring indepdendence from the Great Kingdom. (LGG p.57,71)
- Late this year, the Iron League is formed as an alliance of Irongate, Onnwal, and Idee. The Iron League allies itself with Nyrond. (LGG p.24,57-58)
- This appears to contradict From the Ashes, Atlas p.46, which says that 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.
- The Lordship of the Isles joins the Iron League. (LGG p.58,71,100)
- University of Rauxes was destroyed and the records within.[citation needed]
- Battle of Gorna in the Stark Mounds. A curse levied by archmage Vargalian causes the rise of numerous swordwraiths. Surviving undead left over from the battle remain a problem for over 150 years. (LGG p.146; LGJ #3 p.25)
- Spies from Keoland discover the poisoned corpse of Keoish nobleman Dartun Dasco beneath the Duke of Geoff's castle, triggering a series of events leading to war. (LGG p.48)
- In Harvester, King Dunstan I the Crafty of Nyrond calls the Great Council of Rel Mord, holding six weeks of negotiation with neighboring realms. The County of Urnst and the Pale gain independence. Nyrond's rise begins. (LGG p.77,78,82; Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.6, Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
- Dragon Annual 4, p.21, gives the final date of the council meeting as Coldeven 19. This is inconsistent with the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, which says they lasted six weeks from Harvester, as Coldeven is six months after Harvester.
- Siege of Westkeep. King Tavish III of Keoland attempts to recapture lost southern territories. Following a prolonged siege of the fortified city of Westkeep, King Tavish III is slain. He is succeded by his son, Tavish IV, called Tavish the Weary. (LGG p 66,101)
- The Viscounty of Salinmoor is largely abandoned. (LGJ #1)
- Sunndi joins the Iron League. (Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.58)
- Imperial troops of the Great Kingdom attempt to invade Sunndi, but are repelled by the dwarves of Glorvardum, who later form an enduring alliance with Sunndi. (Glorvardum)
- Archmage Iggwilv first appears in Perrenland. (Dragon #225 p.51; Return of the Eight p.55)
- 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)
- Note: This event is incorrectly corrected to "affected" in the Box Set. "Effected" is correct usage here.
- The dwarven Prince of Ulek takes Pomarj from Keoland, claiming it as a protectorate. (Dragon #167 p.11)
- Muktar the Crafty becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Barons of the Poor March (later Pomarj) declare themselves the Free Lords of the Poor March. Highport established as capital, and flourishes under the House of Bilarro for the next half century.(Highport: City of Chains)
- Battle of Jetsom Island. Keoland sinks the Sea Prince. (LGG p.101)
- The small fishing village of Saltmarsh is founded in the southern Viscounty of Salinmoor, in the Kingdom of Keoland.[citation needed]
- Theodain Eraison's father dies, leaving a substantial inheritance. Theodain uses the money to become a wizard, pursuing dreams of being an adventurer. (Return of the Eight p.60)
- Khedivate of Mur granted autonomy from Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- On Reaping 10, Veluna secedes from Furyondy. It is celebrated as the Holy Day of Serenity as a day of worship of Rao. (Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
- On Harvester 13, Margrave Roll of Bissel officially declares independence from Furyondy. It is celebrated thereafter as Rollo's Day. (LGG p.33; Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
- Iuz's adoptive father, a petty lord north of Whyestil Lake, dies. Iuz assumes rulership 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)
- Iggwilv attacks Perrenland from her Lost Caverns in the Yatils. (LGG p.86)
- Iggwilv begins her enslavement of Perrenland. The nobility flee to the realm's embassy in Exag. (LGG p.86; Dungeon #145 p.49, "Exag: City of Clay"))
- King Tavish IV of Keoland dies, ending Keoland's imperial period. He is succeeded by Nyhan the Listless of House Neheli. (LGG p.66; LGJ #1)
- Around this year, a paranoid Suloise mage settles in the 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. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.58)
- Kamuran the Fortunate becomes Sultan of Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- Scarlet Brotherhood in the Tilvanot Peninsula invaded by unknown forces. It is later expunged from ther Brotherhood's official histories. (Fate of Istus p.105)
- Iggwilv's reign of terror in Perrenland ends when she is defeated by a demon prince she summoned. Perrenland overthrows her rule and destroys her minions. A two-year famine begins. (LGG p.86)
- Irith Van orders the construction of Hesuel Ilshar, headquarters of the Scarlet Brotherhood. (Fate of Istus p.105)
- The Telless ve Turu Decada, a secret society dedicated to halting the spread of evil, is founded. (Dragon #256, p.50)
- Linia Hoistreth of Safeton dies. Her library is donated to the local sages' guild, but Slerotin's Manifesto is mis-filed in a warehouse. (Dragon #241 p.80)
c. 495 CY
- The Cairn Hills town of Diamond Lake hosts an order of monks, preoccupied with astronomy, at the Diamond Lake Observatory. (Dungeon #124.40, p.63)
- The City of Greyhawk nationalizes the Cairn Hills smelting trade. (Dungeon #124.62)
c. 496 CY
- First known outbreak of the Red Death plague in the Flanaess. (WG8)
- Plague wipes out a quarter of the population of the Viscounty of Salinmoor. (LGJ #1)
- Count Granus of Pregmere attempts to seize the capital of Geoff. Grand Duke Rohan III slain. (LGG p.49)
- Duchy of Urnst selects a new duke from House Lorinar, establishing a dynasty. (LGG p.125)
- Greyhawk becomes a free city. It severs its ties with the Great Kingdom, in part due to the negative assocation of the line of cruel Overkings Ivid. (The Adventure Begins p.59-60,64; LGG p.52)
- County of Urnst becomes palatinate under the Duchy of Urnst. (Guide p.9)
- Hateful Wars begin. Orcs and other humanoids are driven out of the Lortmils by neighboring realms. (Dragon #167 p.10,11; Slavers p.120)
- By this date, Iuz the Old controls the lands north of Lake Wyestil. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.219)
- Wastri the Hopping Prophet disappears. He would not reappear for at least a decade. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.4)
- Zuoken stops manifesting to his faithful. (LGG p.190; Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.23)
- Iuz disappears, imprisoned by Zagig Yragerne. (LGG p.14,62)
- 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)
- Siege of Jurnre. (Fate of Istus p.25)
- Mordenkainen born. (LGJ #0 p.8)
- Hateful Wars end. (Dragon #167 p.10,11; LGG p.88; Slavers p.120)
- Senestal the Dilletante of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Free City of Greyhawk quietly grants official authorization to the city's Guild of Thieves. (LGJ #17)
- 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)
- 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)
- The human city of Suderham in the Pomarj survives. It remains a safe haven for over sixty years. (Slavers p.120)
- 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. (Slavers p.89)
- The Crescent League, a secret society of warriors, is founded by refugees from the Pomarj. (Dragon #256 p.47)
- 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)
- Jaran Krimeeah attempts to usurp the throne of the Great Kingdom. (Dragon #241 p.75)
- Journals of drow wizard Eldarath Allythyr of Erelhei-Cinclu captured when he is killed by wizards of the Society of the Magivestre of Geoff. The journals describe a book called Vecna's Ineffable Variorum. (Dragon #225 p.50)
- The mage Thillion Dern of Bissel dies without an heir. The Nethertome of Iggwilv is found in his possession, where it is sold at auction to a mage named Gelvin Torlar. (Dragon #225 p.52)
- Elven mage thief Sylvanon Sunshimmer steal's Slerotin's Manifesto. It is soon stolen from him by another thief. (Dragon #241 p.80)
- 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.[citation needed]
- On Flocktime 5, Dyvers declares independence from Furyondy. King Thrommel II accepts. (LGG p.41, Dragon Annual 4 p.21)
- The Sand Battle in Zeif. (LGJ #5 p.21)
c. 528 CY
- The unscrupulous mage Ulavant leads an expedition to the Whispering Cairn. (Dungeon #124 p.17)
- Drawmij born. (LGJ #0 p.8)
- 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)
- Anders Land, father of Alastor Land, is born. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- The mage Shanadar Vantros of the Great Kingdom acquires Acererak's Libram. (Dragon #225 p.53)
- 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)
- Bemissa Land, father of Alastor Land, is born. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- Bigby born in approximately this year. (LGJ #0 p.7)
- Warnes Starcoat born. (LGJ #0 p.11)
- Around this year, following the internal struggle in the Guild of Thieves, 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)
- Around this year, a group of 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)
- Trevlyan the Afflicted of House Neheli becomes king of Keoland. (LGJ #1)
- Jaran Krimeeah's travels take him to the Valley of the Mage. (Dragon #241 p.75)
- The mountain dwarf Obmi is enslaved by the fire giant king Snurre Ironbelly of the Hellfurnaces.[citation needed]
- Siege of Zirat. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- Jallarzi Sallavarian born. (LGJ #0 p.8; The Adventure Begins p.88)
- Two decades of conflict begin along the Ritensa River. (LGG p.104)
- Coldaran Land, sibling of Alastor Land, is born. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- Obmi is granted his freedom by king Snurre Ironbelly, and continues to serve as an advisor to the fire giant king.[citation needed]
- Jangir is born to a gnoll woman and mighty demon in Naresh.
- Alastor Land is born. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- 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)
c. 555 CY
- Chelor, cousin of the Overking, is appointed Herzog of South Province. (LGG p.58, Ivid the Undying p.128)
- Ivid V ascends to the Malachite Throne. (LGG p.24)
- 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)
c. 557 CY
- Robilar begins his adventuring career. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.10)
- 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)
- 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)
- Orcs and gnolls emerge en masse from the Rakers and sweep across the Bone March. (Dragon #293 p.88)
- The Qolat Sisterhood see a terrible vision. Thirty-six Flan dervish priests gather at the Plain of Spears and resurrect the god Vathris the Transfixed. (LGJ #3, p.15)
- Adventurers accidentally release Fraz-Urb'luu from imprisonment beneath Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.39)
- Bone March falls to humanoids. (Guide p.9; LGG p.35,158; Player's Guide p.10)
- Orcs from the Rakers invade Spinecastle. Marquis Clement slain after a long siege. (LGG p.36; Dragon #293 p.88)
- Gertia Land, sibling of Alastor Land, is born. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- King Trevlyan III of Keoland dies without an heir. Kimbertos Skotti, Duke of Grayhill, is elected to succeed him. Nicknamed Kimbertos the Commoner, he is the first of House Lizhal to ascend to the throne. (LGG p.66)
- Latmac Ranold of Duxchan becomes new prince of the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.71)
- Jian Destron, son and sole hair of Szek Edward Destron of Onwall, is born around this year. (LGJ #15)
- Robilar and Yrag bring the child murderer Sir Bluto Sans Pite to justice. They are rewarded by the Free City of Greyhawk with noble titles. (The Lands of Robilar)
- The lands for ten miles around Ice Spire, an ancient keep on the Tusk Peninsula, are suddenly transformed into an icy wasteland. Ancient pre-Aerdi magic is suspected. (Places of Mystery I)
- Alastor Land runs away from home, but is killed while exploring the Whispering Cairn. (Dungeon #124 p.33)
- Evil forces construct a small chapel outside the village of Nulb, in the Viscounty of Verbobonc. The chapel grows to become the Temple of Elemental Evil.[citation needed]
- The Rovers of the Barrens conduct a few lights raids into the edges of the Fellreev. (Dragon #56 p.22)
- Herzog Chelor sends men to investigate Ice Spire. Two members of the expedition are driven insane, and the rest do not survive. (Places of Mystery I)
- Temple of Elemental Evil establishes an army, raiding hill folk and gnomes. (LGG p.132)
- Battle of Emridy Meadows. Prince Thrommel of Furyondy leads an army to defeat the Horde of Elemental Evil. Horde of Elemental Evil scattered. Temple of Elemental Evil is destroyed. (LGG p.15,130)
- Stalman Klim leaves Suderham.[citation needed]
- Stalman Klim founds "The Nine" (the Slavelords).[citation needed]
c. 570 CY
- Keoish coastal town of Saltmarsh threatened by sahuagin. (See events of U1-U3)
- Two decades of skirmishing along the Ritensa River finally end. (LGG p.104)
- A group of powerful adventurers including Mordenkainen, Robilar, Riggby and Tenser attempt to slay Iuz, who is imprisoned beneath Castle Greyhawk. They accidentally free Iuz instead. Lord Robilar is run out of town. (LGG p.15; Player's Guide p.10; Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.14,39,219)
- After the accidental freeing, good-aligned troops raze Robilar's estate, driving the fighter into exile.[citation needed]
- The skeptical Justinian becomes Duke of Urnst. His hostility toward organized religion sparks to the Temple Coalition Revolt. (LGG p.125)
- Drow exile Tysiln San becomes apprentice and lover of Jaran Krimeeah in the Valley of the Mage. (Dragon #241 p.75)
- In Fireseek, Mordenkainein founds the Circle of Eight. Its initial members are Bigby, Otto, Rary, Nystul, Drawmij, Bucknard, and two others. (LGJ #0 p.6)
- Most churches withdraw from the Duchy of Urnst after the duke burns down the Temple of Zilchus for refusal to pay higher taxes. Duke Justinian's reign ends. He dies in battle later that year when no cleric will heal him. (LGG p.125)
- Warnes Starcoat foils a plot by Nyrondese nobles against the County of Urnst. He is appointed to the Joint Courts of Urnst. (Return of the Eight p.59)
- A fire burns part of the Celadon Forest. (LGG p.139)
- Theobald of the Greyhawk Beggar's Union attempts to seize power in the Free City of Greyhawk. In Harvester, the city's Guild of Thieves responds to the death of a member by crushing the Beggar's Union in a raid on its headquarters, in which Theobald is ousted. Peaceful co-operation between the Guild and the Union is restored. (LGJ #17)
- Karll succeeds his younger brother Justinian as Duke of Urnst. An archmage known as the Seer is expelled from court. (LGG p.125,126)
- The Battle of Medegia is fought between the Sea Barons and the Lordship of the Isles. The Sea Barons are victorious. (LGG p.71,100)
- In approximately this year, Mordenkainen meets Alhamazad the Wise during a crisis in Zeif, becoming strong allies. Alzahamad's traitorous apprentice flees. (LGJ #0 p.7)
- Scarlet Brotherhood first reported on the Tilvanot Peninsula. (Guide p.9, Player's Guide to Greyhawk p.10, LGG p.96)
- 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)
- 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)
c. 575 CY
- Circle of Eight quietly sponsors adventurers to sack Iggwilv's former headquarters in the Tsojcanth Caverns. (LGJ #0 p.6)
- Warnes Starcoat defeats the sorceress Weird of Gnatmarsh. He claims the legendary Starcoat from which he gains his current name. (LGJ #0 p.11)
- Ratik defeats an army of humanoids. (Dragon #57 p.14)
- The River of Blood murders are stopped after Robilar and Yrag confront Bluto Sans Pite. The two are ennobled soon after. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.94)
- Slavelords overthrow king of Suderham. (Slavers p.120)
- The plague known as the Red Death sweeps across the Flanaess. (Dungeon #124 p.36)
- 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. (Guide p.9; Glossography p.2)
- Otiluke joins the Circle of Eight. (LGJ #0 p.6)
- Theodain Eraison enters the the Passage of Slerotin during his explorations of the Hellfurnaces. (Return of the Eight p.60)
- 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 Sorceress Councilor to Duke Karll of Urnst, replacing The Seer after his disappearance. (LGJ #0 p.11)
- Shadows attack the sage Warfel VI and steal the Pyronomicon of Keraptis. (Dragon #241 p.78)
- 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. (Fate of Istus p.110; The Scarlet Brotherhood p.17)
- Monsters from the Hanging Glacier of Alisedran attack the Schnai barbarians, part of a regular 20 year cycle. (Rumors and Whispers of the Flanaess)
- Slavelords begin to terrorize the Pomarj coast. (Slavers p.120)
- Prince Zeech breaks away from the the Shield Lands and joins the Bandit Kingdoms. (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)
- South Province invades Sunndi. (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)
- Herzog Chelor III of South Province occupies the east bank of the Thelly River, securing control of local petty nobles. (Dragon #57 p.15)
- 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. (Dragon #56 p.27)
- Archmage Marinian of Willip lost without trace adventuring in Blackmoor. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.23)
- In Needfest, Ehyeh III is crowned Duke of Tenh. He is more warlike than his father. (Dragon #56 p.21)
- In late Needfest, Nyrond, Almor, and their allies declare war on the Great Kingdom and its satellite states. (Dragon #65 p.77)
- Seuvord Redbeard is named Rhelt Seuvord I of Stonehold. (Dragon #57 p.14)
- 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)
- 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)
- In spring, Duke Ehyeh III crosses the Zumker river and invades the Bandit Kingdoms. The Bandit Kingdoms subsequently unite against him. (Dragon #56 p.21)
- Lord Captain Aldusc of the Sea Barons leads a convoy to Bellport, which begins to deploy along the coast. (Dragon #63 p.15)
- In summer, Ratik defeats the orcs of the Bone March in the Battle of the Loftwood. (Dragon #57 p.14)
- 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, the Battle of Black Water Bend is fought between the Wolf Nomads and the forces of Iuz. (Dragon #56 p.19)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- In the Bandit Kingdoms, the Rovers of the Barrens overrun the northern border of the Horned Society. (LGG p.30)
- Ratik defeats the orcs of the Bone March in the Loftwood. (LGG p.141)
- Purge of Ceshra. (LGJ #5 p.21)
- King Ralff II of the Frost Barbarians organizes a new standing army. (Dragon #57 p.14)
- Herzog Chelor III of South Province 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)
- Gnolls massacre the village of Gannaway in Berghof, leaving a haunted ruin. (The Duchy of Berghof)
- 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)
- Adventurers put down an attempted resurgence of the Temple of Elemental Evil. (LGG p.15)
- War of the Golden League begins when Overking Ivid V attacks the Golden League. Naval battles begin in Dunhead Bay, where they would continue the following year. Naval battles begin in Relmor Bay and continue until the end of the Greyhawk Wars. (LGG p.15,24,148,149)
- Bandit Kingdoms allies with the Horned Society and begin attacks on the Shield Lands which would last until 583 CY. (LGG p.15,30,104,)
- The Free City of Rookroost resists a siege by Tenha forces before signing a non-aggression treaty. (LGG p.27)
- Almor joins the Iron League. With the inclusion of supporters in Nyrond, the new alliance is called the Golden League. (LGG p.58)
- Fall of the Slave Lords after a volcanic eruption destroys their hidden base. (LGG p.88)
- Alain IV marries Lady Evaleigh. (LGG p.91)
- Bucknard of the Circle of Eight disappears. (LGJ #0 p.6)
- The First Servant of Istus last appears at the Pillars of Istus. (LGJ #5 p.20)
- 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)
- Slavelords' reign of terror is ended by a band of heroes. (Slavers p.120)
- Jallarzi Sallavarian invited to join the Circle of Eight to replace Bucknard. (LGJ #0 p.6)
- Halmadar the Cruel escapes his prison. Using both the Hand and Eye of Vecna, and under Vecna's control, he slays the entire Circle of Eight. Vecna attempts to become a greater deity, but is banished at Tovag Baragu by adventurers. Senior Vecna cultist Diraq Malcinex, the Heart of Vecna, is slain. (WGA4 Vecna Lives!; LGG p.15; LGJ #0 p.6)
- The Red Death plague sweeps the Flanaess. (LGG p.24)
- Castle at Hommlet completed. (LGG p.132)
- In approximately this year, Turrosh Mak becomes leader of the Pomarj. (LGG p.99)
- "Farmer Giles' squash" incident. In Needfest in the City of Greyhawk, the prize-winning vegetable at Guild Day contest is found to have been magically enlarged. (The Adventure Begins p.46)
- A series of regional conflicts erupts into the continent-wide battle that eventually becomes the Greyhawk Wars. The war is sparked when Iuz, masquerading as a god named Vatun, incites the Northern Barbarians into war against Stonefist, conquering it quickly. The leader of the Fists, Sevvord Redbeard, soon allies himself with Iuz. (From the Ashes p.6; LGG p.15,62; Player's Guide p.10)
- 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)
- The Duchy of Tenh is conquered by the Fists/Northern Barbarian armies. (From the Ashes, p.6; Realm of Dust)
- Umenyeh steals the Thrice-Damned Tome of Anashelaq from Calbut as he flees the city during the Stonefist invasion. (LGJ #4 p.7)
- Before a planned assault on Ratik, the Northern Barbarians mutiny, refusing to fight any further for a "god" they have lost faith in. (From the Ashes, p.6)
- Rise of Turrosh Mak in the Pomarj. (Slavers p.120)
- In Brewfest, the assassin Caprica Molara dies of madness and is replaced by Jaryn Lejenaus. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.11)
- Naval battles begin at Dunhead Bay. (LGG p.148)
- In Spring, lizardmen from the Mistmarsh are particularly active, raiding the Plain of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
- Iuz returns to his homeland to restructure his nation and replace Furyondy nobles in his dominion with demons and other fiends.[citation needed]
- Armies of Iuz conquer the Horned Society, creating a mass slaughter in the capital of Molag. In Coldeven, during the Blood-Moon Fetival, the leadership of the Horned Society is destroyed. (From the Ashes 6; Greyhawk Wars Adventurer's Book, LGG p.156)
- Horned Society withdraws from the Shield Lands. (LGG p.159)
- The Shield Lands refuse an offer of alliance with Furyondy, and are soon overrun by Iuz's forces. The Bandit Kingdoms fall to Iuz in the same offensive. Lord Holmer, leader of the Knights of Holy Shielding is captured and taken to Dorakaa. (From the Ashes p.6)
- The Principality of Redhand allies with Iuz. (LGG p.27)
- Queen Yolande of Celene declares neutrality of her realm, and imposes a strict isolationism.[citation needed]
- Elves subjugate Lendore Isle, claiming it for religious purposes. Nearly all human inhabitants deported. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.30; LGG p.12,146)
- First appearance of the Scarlet Brotherhood in the Flanaess. (LGG p.15)
- The Scarlet Brotherhood invades the Hold of the Sea Princes. (Player's Guide p.5)
- 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 p.6)
- Nyrond moves against the Hold of Stonefist, striking first in the Phostwood, but staying close to the borders of the kingdom. (From the Ashes p.7)
- At the same time, the Great Kingdom attacks on a broad front against the Theocracy of the Pale, Almor and Nyrond. Almor is conquered in short order. (From the Ashes p.6, LGG p.24)
- 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)
- Inhabitants of the Great Lands of Reyhu abandon their homes, fleeing the armies of Iuz. (LGG p.29)
- Keoland and its remaining bordering states sign the Treaty of Niole Dra. (LGG p.66)
- Osson's Ride. Commandant Osson joins the war against Ivid, luring his forces away from Chathold, before defeating the Golrioles army at the Battle of Rieuwood. Osson reclaims Pitchfield that autumn. Sunndi liberated. (LGG p.111,141)
- Thelwood begins its horrid transformation into a bonelike material. It is referred to thereafter as the Bonewood. (LGG p.139; Bonewood and Chathold)
- 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)
- 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, the Scarlet Brotherhood captures the Lordship of the Isles. (LGG p.150)
- Late this year, Ren o'the Star is found dead in the Selintan river. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.8)
- Early this year, Turrosh Mak unites the tribes of the Pomarj and sacks Eldredd and Badwall. (Safeton)
- Turrosh Mak of the Pomarj attacks the Wild Coast and Ulek. Pomarj forces are stopped at the Battle of Celene Pass by a coalition of humanoid warriors. (From the Ashes p.7; LGG p.152; Slavers p.122-124)
- Reza, a tiger owned by Griffith Adarian, dies in her sleep. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.12)
- In Coldeven, Safeton signs signs a Pact of Association with the Free City of Greyhawk. (Safeton)
- 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)
- In Spring, lizardmen from the Mistmarsh are particularly active, raiding the Plain of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
- Fax falls. (Safeton)
- 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 splintered 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 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)
- Leastisle is sacked by marauders, throwing the isle into anarchy. (LGG p.99,100)
- The Iron League enters into alliance negotiations with Nyrond, even weathering the defection of the Lordship of the Isles to the Scarlet Brotherhood. (From the Ashes p.7)
- In Goodmonth, Ket allies with Iuz, and promptly attacks Bissel. Bissel is ultimately forced to surrender. (From the Ashes p.7; Wars, Adventurer's Book p.20)
- 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)
- Fratern Milblinnis, an anti-magic secret society, is established. (Dragon #256 p.48)
- Renewed giant and evil humanoid raids hit the Grand Duchy of Geoff, Sterich, and the Yeomanry. Geoff and Sterich are conquered by the invaders. Dwarves and humans flee to the Good Hills. (From the Ashes, p.7; LGG p.49,107,145)
- Nonhumans despoil the Loftwood by setting fires. (LGG p.141)
- Giants and nonhumans overrun the Oytwood. (LGG p.141)
- Ivid's imperial campaigns. Pontylver razed. (Rumours and Whispers of the Flanaess)
- 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, p.9)
- Iuz designates the Free City of Rookroost, Free City-State of Stoink and one other as regional capitals of the Bandit Kingdoms. (LGG p.29-30)
- In Goodmonth, Ketite cavalry attack Bissel, which falls by mid-Harvester. (LGG p.33)
- 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)
- On Harvester 1, Tenser writes a letter to Mordenkainen shortly before his death. It is never sent. (Return of the Eight p.32)
- In the month of Harvester, the Pact of Greyhawk is signed, ending what would retroactively be known as the Greyhawk Wars. The treaty fixes national borders. (From the Ashes, p.9; LGG p.16)
- On the same day, 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, p.9; LGG p.16,38)
- Rary's older brother, the legendary scholar Arkalan Sammal of Ket, disavows his brother. He succumbs to alcoholism. (LGJ #5 p.8)
- The orc Quij takes part in the sacking of the castle of the slain archmage Tenser. (The Adventure Begins p.98)
- 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)
- Cairn Hills Treaty. Cairn Hills ceded from the Duchy of Urnst to the Free City of Greyhawk. (LGG p.144; The Griffon's Nest)
- Exalted Dweomercraft, a tome of Aerdy and drow magic, disappears from the Valley of the Mage. (Dragon #241 p.76)
- During the feast of Brewfest, a cleric of Iuz commits a heinous massacre at Steelbone Meadows in Wormhall, the Bandit Kingdoms. Five thousand men are killed as they sleep following drunken celebrations upon receiving word of the Pact of Greyhawk. (LGG p.31)
- Dragon Annual 4 p.21 provides a contradictory date of Ready'reat 13 for this event, around six weeks after Brewfest. It is recorded as the Day of Treachery.
- 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)
- This year is known as the "Year of Peace". (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73; LGG p.16)
- In Needfest, drunken locals of the Free City of Greyhawk kill 32 Tenha refugees. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.4)
- In Fireseek, a band of orcs attempt to invade Leraizen, a stone keep atop a dungeon outside of the Free City of Greyhawk. They are rebuffed by powerful magics. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book, p.55)
- Belvor IV ensures Dyvers that there are no plans for annexation. (Slavers p.6)
- Furyondyan Knights of the Heart call for the annexation of Verbobonc. (The Adventure Begins p.36; Slavers p.6; LGG p.132)
- Magister Margus of Dyvers resigns due to public pressure. He is replaced with Larissa Hunter. (Slavers p.6; LGG p.42)
- Larissa Hunter, First Captain of the Dyvers Free Army becomes Magister of Dyvers. (Slavers p.6; LGG p.42)
- Orcish ships first appear in Wooly Bay. (Slavers p.120)
- Orc and human pirates raid Pomarj from bases in the Pomarj and southern Wild Coast. (Slavers p.120)
- Orcs of the Pomarj invade the Principality of Ulek. (LGG p.16)
- Keoland attempts to retake Sterich. King Kimbertos Skotti promotes Earl Querchard to the rank of Marquis. (LGG p.16,107)
- Archbold III of Nyrond appears to have suffered a stroke. (LGG p.78)
- Nyrondese raid on Prymp. (Ivid the Undying p.132)
- Ratik starts ambitious castle building program. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73)
- Tuerny kidnaps Jallarzi Sallavarian. Her tower is damaged. (The Adventure Begins p.88)
- In the middle of this year, the Circle of Eight is restored to its full membership, with three new members: Warnes Starcoat, Alhamazad the Wise and Theodain Eraison join the Circle of Eight. Tenser is returned to life, but leaves the Circle of Eight. (LGG p.16; Player's Guide p.11)
- A Scarlet Brotherhood ship attempts to trade with Nyrond. Jian Destron of Onnwal, ruling from exile in Nyrond, sinks the ship with all hands. (LGJ #15)
- The Scarlet Brotherhood burn 34 farmers in Scant's Grand Market. (Scant - A City Enslaved)
- Brewfest Rebellion. Taking advantage of the good weather for sailing, Scant thieves' guild master Rakehell Chert visits Szek Jian Destron's government in Nessermouth and is appointed Lord Marshal of Onnwal and Commander of the Free Onnwal Army of Rebellion. On Brewfest 1, Chert's forces begin rebellion against the Scarlet Brotherhood, taking Killdeer Castle and recapturing two thirds of Onnwal within one month. They fail to retake the capital of Scant. (Scant - A City Enslaved; LGJ #15)
- Greyhawk mayor Nerof Gasgal moves the Grand Council of Greyhawk Guilds meeting from Patchwall 1st to Patchwall 3rd, appeasing guildmasters who are still drunk or hungover from Brewfest. (The Adventure Begins p.47)
- In fall, Prince Sewarndt attempts to seize the throne of Nyrond from his father, King Archbold III. The plot is foiled by Sewarndt's brother, Lynwerd. (LGG p.16,78)
- Heroes from Furyondy rescue Earl Holmer from the dungeons of Dorakaa. He dies late that year. (LGG p.104)
- Nonhumans continue to despoil the Loftwood by setting fires. (LGG p.141)
- Canon Hazen aquires Crook of Rao from Drax of Rel Astra. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.76)
- Arkalan Sammal sacked from his instructor position in the Grey College. He begins a demeaning career as paid advisor to adventuring groups. (LGJ #5 p.8)
- Winter of Hunger in northern Nyrond. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.76)
- Construction on the River Road/Main Road near Fordkeep. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
- Blackwall Keep and Marsh Keep constructed in the Domain of Greyhawk at the northern and southern borders of the Mistmarsh in response to attacks by lizardfolk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.18)
- Dwarven engineers construct Ford Keep. In Spring, the River Road to Dyvers is improved. (Ford Keep; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
- Greyhawk militia render help to woodsmen of the Gnarley Forest. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.44)
- Peren Striaken joins Ryell Pass garrison. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.83)
- A large school of dolphins appear in Relmor Bay. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73)
- Lake Quag runs with "blood." (From the Ashes, Atlas p.74)
- "Plague" of Midmeadow. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.74)
- In Ready'reat, a band of orcs attempt to capture Stalkara Estates, a bandit outpost outside of the Free City of Greyhawk. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book, p.55)
- In Patchwall, the Cockatrice Riders capture Castle Sulafrait, pushing out the orcish inhabitants. Orcs later recover the castle. (Pascorel)
- 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)
- In Fireseek, Archbold III of Nyrond abdicates, leaving the throne to his son Lynwerd. (LGG p.16,78)
- In Readying, Keoland retakes Istivin, capital of Sterich. (LGG p.108)
- In Coldeven, Canon Hazen of Veluna causes the Flight of Fiends through use of the Crook of Rao. Most (but not all) evil-aligned outsiders are banished from the Flanaess. (LGG p.16; Player's Guide p.11)
- The priesthood of Hextor officially deposes Ivid V as Overking. The capital of Rauxes is attacked the same day by numerous ambitious generals and nobles seeking to claim the Malachite Throne. The city is engulfed in a magical field. (LGG p.16,24)
- The Great Kingdom effectively ends. Herzog Grenell of North Province declares himself Overking of the Great Kingdom of Northern Aerdy. (LGG p.16)
- King Belvor III and Canon Hazen declare the Great Northern Crusade. (LGG p.16)
- Alain IV attempts a raid into the Bone March, but are ambushed in the hills north of Spinecastle. Alain IV killed by gnolls. (LGG p.37,46,91)
- Most Geoffite resistance cells captured or killed by this point. (LGG p.49)
- The Scarlet Brotherhood's siege of Irongate ends after defeats in Onnwal and Idee. (LGG p.58)
- Lendorian exiles accompany the Sea Barons sailing the Solnor Ocean. (LGG p.70)
- Onnwal begins its revolt against the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGG p.79,80)
- Principality of Ulek alies with the Knights of Luna to fight the Pomarj. A major battle is fought, and some land west of the Jewel River is recaptured. (LGG p.88,121)
- Warnes Starcoat joins the Circle of Eight. (LGJ #0 p.7)
- Late this year, South Province captures the northern half of Idee. (LGG p.98,111)
- Around this year, 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 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)
- Ahlissa conquers Idee. (LGG p.16)
- Marquis Karn Serrand is given the Marchland of Chathold. (Bonewood and Chathold)
- Beygraf Zoltan is assassinated. His successor, Nadaid, spends the next two years pursuing peace. (LGG p.33)
- Count Hustin, heir to Owen I of Geoff, disappears. Divinations would later reeal that he is still alive. (LGG p.49)
- Delglath the Undying begins his siege at Rinloru. (LGG p.74)
- Two barons of the Sea Barons are killed and replaced with agents of the Scarlet Brotherhood. (LGG p.100)
- 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 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)
- In Patchwall, Keoland liberates the cities of the Sterich heartlands. (LGG p.108)
- Wolf Nomads raid Iuz.[citation needed]
- In Coldeven, Sterich is liberated. (LGG p.66,108)
- Battle of Grabford takes place, allowing Furyondy to encircle and capture Crockport. Great Northern Crusade ends. (LGG p.46,47)
- Iuz's control of Stonehold ends. (LGG p.16)
- 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)
- War begins in Tenh. (LGG p.16)
- Theocrat Ogon Tillit of the Pale wounded in Tenh. (LGG p.82)
- Redspan liberated. (Realm of Dust)
- 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)
- Civil war breaks out in the Hold of the Sea Princes, ultimately leading to its collapse. (LGG p.16,98)
- The Scarlet Brotherhood controls most of the Hold of Sea Princes. They control Flotsam, Jetsom, Fairwind, Port Toli and Monmurg but lose the rest of the territory to rebellious slaves, freeholders and humanoid mercenaries.[citation needed]
- Signing of the Solnor Compact, a defensive alliance between Rel Astra, Ountsy and Roland.[citation needed]
- 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. (Safeton)
- 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)
- 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)
- Scarlet Brotherhood suffers a schism among its leadership as Herdsmen turn on each other. Rebels take advantage to overthrow the occupiers. (LGG p.101; The Duchy of Berghof)
- 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)
- In Fireseek, rebels in Onnwal take Sornhill on the Storm Coast. (LGJ #1, p.30)
- Turin Deathstalker launches retaliatory strikes against the orcs at Cantona. (Safeton)
- Bissel declares the trading town of Pellak its new capital. (LGG p.33)
- 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)
- Xavener I expands United Kingdom of Ahlissa north into the old Great Kingdom and meets the southern expansion of Grenell I’s southern expansion of the Great Kingdom of Northern Aerdy.[citation needed]
- In Growfest, the Congress of Lords of Sunndi meets for the first time. Trade opened with Ahlissa. (LGG p.111)
- Xavener I re-establishes the Windmarch trade routes. (LGG p.24)
- Sea Barons' fleet returns from expedition across the Solnor.[citation needed]
- Military sweep in the Duchy of Urnst drives bandits into the hills around the dwarven hill fortress of Karakest.[citation needed]
- Stalman Klim returns to Earth Dragon's temple. (Slavers, p.120,124)
- First Rel Astran caravel since 586 CY arrives in Hardby.[citation needed]
- 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)
- 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)
- Innspa joins the United Kingdom of Ahlissa. (Piecing Together the Splintered Sun)
- 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. (LGG p.75,79)
- 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)
- Late this year, the Crimson Cadre adventuring group from Safeton sells an ursinal guardinal to the Free City Arena. (LGJ #5 p.9)
- 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)
- 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)
- Tyrem appointed the Father of Faith by the Scarlet Brotherhood.[citation needed]
- Voorman Karenin of Perrenland's term in office ends. (LGG p.86)
- 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.
- In spring, the xvart slave Xiq-Xiq is murdered by adventurers in the Blue Dragon Inn in Greyhawk. (LGJ #4 p.29)
- 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 hasn't 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]
- Early this year, rebel slaves attempt a coup against Utavo the Wise. (The Duchy of Berghof)
- 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)
- Early this year, the wall around Rary the Traitor's fortress is complete. His control of the Bright Desert is nearly absolute. (LGJ #21)
- A horde of creatures from the Ethereal Plane attack northern Tenh, slaying 150,000 in a single day and turning the fertile plains to dust. (Realm of Dust)
- Vendrik Vanderboren establishes a colony on the Isle of Dread. (Dungeon #141 p.18)
- Pelorite Anderann Parquann leads a party to the Palace of Shattados. He is the only survivor of the excursion, and is afflicted with madness. (The Brightlands)
- Shutdown of the Endless Well, an oerthblood mine, is completed. (Return of the Eight p.47)
- A covey of vampire druids is destroyed in the vicinity of the Doomgrinder. (Doomgrinder)
- Adventurers in Kalstrand claim to have discovered one of the Crypts of the Iron Souls. (Glorvardum; Fading Lands)
- Rary discovers the location of the Scorpion Crown. (LGJ #22)
- In Brewfest, Finnadrel of Delaric claims to have escaped a "war without end" raging in Rauxes, though his account is disputed due to his past as a fraudster. (Places of Mystery I)
- Cauldron is afflicted by a kidnapping/slaver ring, eventually leading to a conflict with a demon lord. (The Shackled City Adventure Path begins.)
- In Coldeven, the Scarlet Brotherhood raids Onnwal, attacking Sornhill and Longbridge. Onnwal signs an alliance with the United Kingdom of Ahlissa, protecting them against the Brotherhood but conceding to Ahlissa's claim to Idee. (Piecing Together the Splintered Sun)
- Darl Quethos secretly acquires the Hand of Vecna. (Dungeon #132 p.80)
- Ricard Damaris' wife and daughter abandon the Free City of Greyhawk and return to their ancestral lands outside the city of Dyvers. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.10)
- The Choking City closed off after explorers unearth a disastrous curse. Expeditions to the ruins officially cease. (The Choking City)
c. 594 CY
- Darl Quethos secretly acquires the Hand of Vecna. (Dungeon #132 p.80)
- Ricard Damaris' wife and daughter abandon the Free City of Greyhawk and return to their ancestral lands outside the city of Dyvers. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.10)
- Age of Worms Adventure Path begins - Diamond Lake has a Wind Duke tomb nearby. A prophecy leads to the release of Kyuss, god of decay and undeath. (Dungeon #124 p.33; Dungeon #132 p.16)
- Late this year in Hardby, a body of a woman is found in the bay carrying an enciphered scroll giving clues to the location of the Lost City of the Suloise. (The Lost City of the Suloise)
- Hand of Vecna resurfaces in the central Flanaess, in the possession of a Vecnan priest named Darl Quethos. He attempts to find the Eye of Vecna. (Dungeon #132 p.60)
- Savage Tide Adventure Path begins - Sasserine colonizes Farshore on the Isle of Dread.[citation needed]
- Turrosh Mak of the Pomarj attacks Narwell with 6,000 orcs, gnolls and ogres. Narwell is razed, and refugees flee to Blackwall Keep. Fighting continues for months, and the orcs continue northward to the Gnarley Forest. (Narwell; Blackwall Keep)
- Monsters from the Hanging Glacier of Alisedran attack the Schnai barbarians, part of a regular 20 year cycle. (Rumors and Whispers of the Flanaess)
- Riggby the Patriarch dies in Verbobonc. His body is returned to the Free City of Greyhawk for his funeral. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.4)
- Iuz attempts to invade the Free City, via the dungeons of Castle Greyhawk. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.4)
- Unbeknownst to most, Lord Robilar is returned to Oerth after an absence of 15 years. (Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.188,189)
- The Baklunish god Zuoken is released by adventurers, after being missing since 505 CY. (Events of Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk)
- The Free City of Greyhawk cedes the Cairn Hills to the Duchy of Urnst, allowing Greyhawk to move troops stationed there into the Wild Coast and Woolly Bay to counter the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj. (The Griffon's Nest)
- The buffer zone between the Domain of Greyhawk and Pomarj experiences a quiet period, with no raids for several months. (The Griffon's Nest)
- A damaged Fruztii ship sails into Ountsey, reporting the dead rising from the waves south of Atirr. (The Isle of Lost Souls)
- 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)
- In Spring, druids of the Old Faith arrive to tend to the StoneRing outside of the Free City of Greyhawk. (The StoneRing of Greyhawk)
- A major festival year in the Free City of Greyhawk, celebrating the new century. (The Adventure Begins p.64)
- The Imperial Palace at Kalstrand is due to be completed by this date. (Kalstrand - City of Gold)
Future events (c.600 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.
- 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. (Dragon #277)
c. 963 CY
- Pluffet Smedger the Elder examines a centuries-old copy of volume 3 of Catalogue of the Land Flanaess, being the Eastern Part of the Continent of Oerik, of Oerth, by the Savant-Sage of Greyhawk. This volume, entitled A Guide to the World of Greyhawk, is discovered in the library of the Royal University of Rel Mord. Smedger is impressed by the Guide's freshness and thoroughness. (Glossography p.2)
- In this era, magic is not a lost art, but apparently a fading one. The Epoch of Magic is coming to an end. (Glossography p.2)
- Pluffet Smedger the Elder publishes his Glossography for the Guide to the World of Greyhawk at the Royal University of Rel Mord. (Glossography cover)
- Countess Belissica and Duke Karll marry, uniting the County of Urnst and the Duchy of Urnst into the United Counties of Urnst, also known as the U.C.U. Eventually this nation expands to encompass the Domain of Greyhawk, the Shield Lands, the Adri Forest, the Bright Desert, the Celadon Forest, Rel Deven, and Nyrond. (Dragon #277)
- The dwarven Citicar is introduced, becoming the bestselling automobile on Oerth that year and every subsequent year. (Dragon #277)
- The dwarven empire known as House Broadhammer joins the Southern Alliance. (Dragon #277)
- The United Counties of Urnst join the Southern Alliance. (Dragon #277)
- The dimensional accelerator rifle is manufactured throughout the human lands of the New Flanaess. (Dragon #277)
- The United Counties of Urnst leaves the Southern Alliance. (Dragon #277)
- House Broadhammer leaves the Southern Alliance. (Dragon #277)
- A mishap with a dimensional accelerator chute results in a crash, killing 20 of the 115 people aboard. (Dragon #277)
- In the New City of Greyhawk, the necromancer Fergus Tain transforms scientist Gerhardt Kurmi into a genetically modified gibbering mouther. (Dungeon #83, "Alterations")
- Prophecy says that Chathold will sink beneath Relmor Bay, but that Goldbolt shall stand by the sea. (Bonewood and Chathold)
- The Age of Worms occurs. It is a prophesied era of darkness and decay. (Dungeon #124 p.15)
- Sometime after 998 CY, the Epoch of Magic finally ends.[citation needed]