570s CY

570s CY

Listed below are all the major events from officially published content which occurred from 570 CY to 579 CY.

See also: World of Greyhawk Timeline

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570 CY

• Return of Iuz. Mordenkainen gifts the Blade of Black Ice to Lord Robilar and subtly encourages him to slay Iuz, who is imprisoned beneath Castle Greyhawk. Robilar, Riggby, Tenser and Quij free Iuz, but they fail to slay him and he escapes. Lord Robilar is exiled from the City of Greyhawk. (LGG p.15; Player's Guide p.24; Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk p.10,14,39,219; Epic Level Handbook p.307)
• In addition to Iuz, Wastri and seven other demigods imprisoned beneath Castle Greyhawk are also released. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.5)
• Iuz returns to rule in Dorakaa. He punishes those who made changes in his absence by having them killed and using them in the construction of the Road of Skulls. (LGG p.62)
• Two decades of skirmishing along the Ritensa River finally end. (LGG p.104)
• The skeptical Justinian becomes Duke of Urnst. His hostility toward organized religion, including a 300% increase to temple tax, 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)
• The extremely fat mage Oswalden buys the town of Carnifand. (Ivid p.83)
• Master thief Nerof Gasgol becomes Lord Mayor of the Free City of Greyhawk at the age of 30. (TAB p.61,62)

c. 570 CY

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

571 CY

• In Fireseek, Mordenkainen 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 Duke Justinian burns down the Temple of Zilchus for refusal to pay higher taxes. 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, leader of the Greyhawk Beggars' Union, seeks to increase his power in the city. He secretly has beggars trained as unlicensed thieves, inviting conflict with the Guild of Thieves. (LGJ #17 p.88)
• In Harvester, the Greyhawk Guild of Thieves responds to the death of a member by crushing the Beggar's Union in a raid on its headquarters. Dozens of beggars are killed, part of the Old City is accidentally burned down, Theobald is ousted and disappears. Peaceful co-operation between the Guild and the Union is restored. (LGJ #17 p.89; TAB p.61)
  • In the novel series, then-young Gord caused Theobald's "disappearance" (his death in the sewers is unwitnessed) and then began his career as an adventurer. (Saga of Old City p.66)

572 CY

• Karll succeeds his younger brother Justinian as Duke of Urnst. (LGG p.125)
• The Seer, a powerful archmage and Chief Magical Councilor, is expelled from the court of Duchy of Urnst. (LGG p.126)
• The Battle of Medegia is fought between the Sea Baronies and the Lordship of the Isles. The Sea Barons are victorious. (LGG p.71,100)
• Arentol, Guildmaster of the Greyhawk Guild of Thieves, dies of natural causes. Org Nenshen, a close friend of Lord Mayor Nerof Gasgal, becomes the new Guildmaster. (LGJ #17 p.89; TAB p.62)

c. 572 CY

• Mordenkainen meets Alhamazad the Wise during a crisis in Zeif, becoming strong allies. Alzahamad's traitorous apprentice flees. (LGJ #0 p.7)
• Mizaab Zalen last seen in Greyhawk. His estate, Greymanor, is inherited by his relative, the merchant Sturtevant. (TAB p.83)

573 CY

• Scarlet Brotherhood first reported and "contact is made" in cities of the Iron League by "sages from the Land of Purity ... offering their services". (Guide p.6; Player's Guide p.10; LGG p.96; The Scarlet Brotherhood p.5)
• Prince Thrommel of Furyondy/Provost of Veluna kidnapped. (Guide p.9; LGG p.130)
• Prince Jeon assumes the throne of the Sea Princes. (LGG p.101)
• Bigby forced from his tower in Oldridge after conflict with the two-headed lich Xaene. (LGJ #0 p.8)

c. 573 CY

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

574 CY

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

575 CY

• Warnes Starcoat defeats the sorceress Weird of Gnatmarsh. He claims the legendary Starcoat from which he gains his current name. (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)
• Slave Lords overthrow king of Suderham. When King Rodric refuses to support Stalman Klim's schemes, Klim has him assassinated and installs the Nine in his stead, claiming to the people that King Rodric had committed blasphemy. (Slavers p.120-121)
• Duke Ehyeh II of Tenh begins a two-year campaign to clear the Troll Fens and border area on the west bank of the Yol River. (Dragon #56 p.21)
• People's Constables first appointed in the City of Greyhawk to deal with minor crimes. Most members are of the Thieves' Guild. They begin enforcing Zagig's trivial laws. (CoG, FFF p.14)
• Scarlet Brotherhood arrive in Zar in Hepmonaland, where they meet a primitive society of Sulose inhabitants. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.55)
• Mordenkainen helps a group of cloud giants destroy a flight of evil dragons. (CoG, FFF p.22)

c. 575 CY

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

576 CY

The Legends of Greyhawk organized play campaign begins in this year.

• 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. (Glossography p.9)
• Leomund retires from the Circle of Eight. (TAB p.60)
• Otiluke joins the Circle of Eight, replacing Leomund. (TAB p.60; LGJ #0 p.6)
• Theodain Eriason 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 Sorcerous 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)
• Slave Lords begin to terrorize the Pomarj coast. (Slavers p.120)

c. 576 CY

• Keoish coastal town of Saltmarsh threatened by sahuagin. (See events of U1-U3 and Ghosts of Saltmarsh)

577 CY

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

578 CY

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

Great Kingdom

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

Bandit Kingdoms

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

579 CY

• 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)
• In the Bandit Kingdoms, the lords of Warfields and Wormhall ally 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 while exploding an unknown demiplane. (LGJ #0 p.6; Player's Guide p.23)
• A pier in Dyvers is painted bright yellow. It eventually fades, but the name sticks. (Slavers p.11)
• The First Servant of Istus last appears at the Pillars of Istus. (LGJ #5 p.20)
• The coinage system of the Free City of Greyhawk is reformed. Iron and bronze pieces are retired. (CoG, FFF p.4)