576 CY

Events

• 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 #00 p.6)
• Warnes Starcoat appointed Chief Sorceress Councilor to Duke Karll of Urnst, replacing The Seer after his disapperance. (LGJ #00 p.11)
• Shadows attack the sage Warfel VI and steal the Pyronomicon of Keraptis. (Dragon #241 p.78)
• 1,000 year anniverary 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. (Fate of Istus p.110)

Publications

The following publications are set in this year:

• The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (1980)
• World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983)