Mourning+in+Khorvaire+Calendar+-+998+YK

=Calendar of Events for 997-998 YK=

Eyre (4th Month, mid-Spring)
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 * 1 - WROAT: Regent Kor reconvenes Parliament, beginning with the reading of the Roll of Honour. Elections to fill the vacant Lord Chancellor (Chamber of Nobles) and First Speaker (Chamber of Commons) positions are scheduled; statement denouncing the Swords of Liberty and supporting the embattled city of New Cyre fails to secure unanimous consent.
 * 1 - STERNGATE: Floating fortress **Argonth** //[the one everyone knows about]// arrives early at one endpoint of its normal six-month route patrolling Breland's borders with the usual fanfare, having moved at a faster pace since early Olarune. In previous years the fortress has stopped at the permanent fortress town at this end of the Marguul Pass for one-two weeks to complete minor repairs, take on supplies and rotate personnel for its crew and troop complement.
 * 1 - NEW CYRE: **Governor Oargev ir'Wynarn** announces state of emergency after attempt to parley with approaching Swords of Liberty army fails.
 * 1 - SHARN: Rioting struck the High Walls District, home to the second-largest remaining population of Cyran refugees (after New Cyre). Rioters demanded that Breland "destroy the Swords of Liberty and honor King Boranel's wishes that the survivors of Cyre live peaceably in Breland."
 * 2 - KORTH: The Patriarch of House Deneith issued a brief statement from the Karrnathi capital, in which he declared his House's neutrality in Breland's internal strife, and called upon Deneith commanders in Breland to not accept any "large contracts" for Blademarks mercenaries to fight for either **Regent Kor ir'Wynarn** or his nephew, **Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn**.
 * 2 - WROAT: The Royal Steward, Prince Bortan, hosts a charity ball on behalf of House Vadalis after the tragedy that befell their Brelish enclave, PrairieHearth. Leaders and scions from all Dragonmarked Houses were in attendance, as were representatives from Aundair, Thrane, Karrnath, Zilargo, the Mror Holds and Aerenal. Of the royal family, however, only **Princess Audrina ir'Wynarn** was on hand.
 * 3 - THRONEHOLD: The Tribunal of Thronehold has denied the request by Breland to inter the remains of **King Boranel ir'Wynarn** among the Emperors of Galifar. The late king will be permanently placed in a mausoleum in the Brelish-controlled sector of Throneport instead. "//To not bury Breland's greatest king, my father, in Wroat is an insult//," declared Prince Bortan. "//My uncle has failed again to understand what our people need in this time of crisis//."
 * 3 - KENNRUN: In a joint statement from this border fort near Darguun and The Mournland, **Prince Cleon ir'Wynarn** and his twin sister **Princess Fiona ir'Wynarn** declare their support for //"the duly elected Parliament of the Brelish People//" over either claimant to the vacant Brelish Crown. This is the first appearance by either sibling since their abrupt departure from Sharn nearly three weeks ago.
 * 3 - WROAT: After a rumored midnight battle in the manor house where Prince Bortan has been staying (mere hours after the House Vadalis charity ball), the Prince himself appeared and denounced his uncle, Regent Kor, for "//sending a King's Citadel hit squad//" to kill him and his entourage (including his half-sister Princess Audrina). As evidence the Prince displayed what appear to be Citadel-issue tabards, weapons, and the faceplates from three Warforged he claimed took part in the attack. The Prince further claimed that a dozen Royal Steward Deputies and Bailiffs, assigned as his personal guard, died in the attack.
 * 3 - NEW CYRE: The Battle of New Cyre begins in earnest. Infiltrators have set fires in the city and surrounding forest areas, and noncombatants are said to have fled to the nearby salt mines for refuge. Brelish army units have reportedly mobilized in Starilaskur, Vathirond, Diamond Gulch, Sterngate and Kennrun to contain the Swords of Liberty should they attempt to move beyond New Cyre; and the floating fortress Argonth has cut short its planned layover at Sterngate and will depart for New Cyre immediately. Rumors that Breland's //other// floating fortress, [|Dejarn], is also traveling towards the battle cannot be confirmed.
 * 3 - Rock Silverbreath, Dover d'Vadalis and "Quiet Grave" all killed in major skirmish with party members during an attempted parley outside New Cyre. The Red Owl and the Orc Druid Orpik barely escape. **Prince Julian ir'Wynarn**, King's Citadel agent, arrives at New Cyre, bringing word that Dejarn will arrive on-site around sundown on 4 Eyre.
 * 4 - RHUKAAN DRAAL: This past Mol (2 Eyre), **Tariic** of the //Rhukaan Taash// -- nephew of **Lhesh Haruuc** -- appeared on the battlements of Khaar M'barost, the red palace overlooking Darguun's capital. "My uncle, our //lhesh//, is outraged that a rogue Brelish army has mobilized so close to our shared border," Tariic told a crowd of //Ghaal'dar// warlords and senior officers. "His words to me, for all of you: //'If Breland cannot or will not deal with this threat, the warriors of the// Dar //will.'//" Following his speech, several Hobgoblin units left Rhukaan Draal; some going to Marguul Pass, others to the town of Skullreave to reinforce clan forces already gathered there.
 * 4 - NEW CYRE: Even as Governor Oargev reported that both the Orc and Dwarf mercenaries offered to return to the Mror Holds, and at least 200 Swords of Liberty militia deserted from their camp in the night, come sketchy reports from House Sivis that a final assault on New Cyre's keep began at dawn. The gates were destroyed by two huge dragons, wall defenders were assaulted by summoned creatures (indicating the Manifest Legion had not surrendered), and ground troops used early morning ground fog to get close to the walls. Small units break off and attempt to burn the groves of Composite Trees outside of town. For the rest of the day, fighting takes place in and around New Cyre, but in the end the defenders are victorious.
 * 5 - WROAT: In the early evening, a visibly relieved Regent Kor announces to a hastily-assembled joint session of Parliament that " // The Battle of New Cyre is ended. I have honored my brother's commitment to the Cyran people; the Swords of Liberty army has been defeated, along with their mercenary hirelings, and the Yedan's Expanse region is once again safe. I have communicated with Governor Oargev, and he reports that despite much loss of life among the Cyran defenders and Brelish Army forces stationed there, New Cyre will be rebuilt better than before // ."
 * 5 - MISTMARSH: From his family's holdings, **Lord Ruken ir'Klarn**, leader of the Democratic faction in Parliament (amid rumors of connections to the Swords of Liberty), announced via Sivis speaking stone: "//Effective immediately, I withdraw my candidacy for the post of Chancellor of the Chamber of Nobles. Sovereigns bless you and bless Breland//." No word on who might become the next Chancellor, but **Baron Curzon ir'Dorn** is reportedly "interested in the challenge." Parliament is expected to vote for Chancellor and First Speaker of the Chamber of Commons next week.
 * 5 to 9 - NEW CYRE, SHARN, WROAT: Events chronicled in the Season Four Preview chapters. Most of Breland (along with northern Zilargo, northern Darguun, southern Thrane and -- presumably -- much of The Mournland) is under heavy cloud cover as the spring rains arrive earlier than usual, with greater duration and intensity. Dejarn remains stationed outside New Cyre as the King's Citadel works with newly-arrived Brelish Army units and New Cyran militias to track down remnant Swords of Liberty forces. The Red Owl is confirmed among the dead.
 * 8 - WROAT: Regent Kor announces plans to commission more than a dozen new warships to ply the Thunder Sea on anti-piracy patrols. But an a ttaché to **Admiral Telley ir’Nellish** said privately that the new warships may be launched before new crews can be trained. The naval officer corps, depleted during the western naval battles near the war’s end, still hasn’t recovered, the attaché said. **(story)**
 * 10 - NEW CYRE: Governor Oargev appears before his people at dusk, attempting to reassure them that the unchanging phases of the Twelve Moons are not dangerous, that Argonth has not stopped at Diamond Gulch and will be relieving Dejarn in two days' time, and that he is betrothed to **Narcy ir'Kemble**: Daughter of an important Brelish noble family, a Major in the Brelish Army and an ally who has fought to protect the Cyran people for months. The gathered crowd is confused, and Oargev tries to end the discussion by having Thomas light the evening's bonfire of collected debris. At that moment a fireball strikes the balcony where Oargev, Narcy and his Seneschal **Essyn Cadrel** were standing. Oargev appears to have been killed in the attack, launched by a Dwarf Sorcerer who had been among the Clan Droranath prisoners held aboard Dejarn. Rumors that the prisoners there attempted an uprising or escape are not yet confirmed.
 * 11 - SHARN: An elemental galleon in Breland's Navy was challenged in The Hilt outside the city by two Brelish Coast Guard vessels, according to Breland Navy **Commandant Janoi ir’Nauphtula**. //BNV// //Prince Boramil// was sailing westward for Moonwatch when //BCG// //Darkmantle// crossed her bow and refused to make way, she said, forcing the galleon to stop. When //BCG// //Grimlock// came alongside "with clear intent to board," //Prince Boramil's// captain used the bound water elemental to push the smaller ship away, then accelerated to maneuver around the blocking ship. Both Coast Guard vessels reportedly fired ballistas, but no damage was reported and //Prince Boramil// easily outran her assailants. As the Coast Guard is the maritime arm of the Royal Steward's office, ir'Nauphtula said, "//Prince Bortan will answer for this provocation//."
 * 11 - NEW CYRE: Floating fortress **Dejarn** is reportedly crippled, left motionless after an attempted breakout by captured Mror Holds mercenaries who had been part of the Swords of Liberty army attacking New Cyre. More than a dozen Citadel agents were killed during intense fighting on board, and the fort's three bound Elementals were all released or destroyed. Prince Julian is rumored to be among the missing.
 * 12 - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: More than two dozen "Prince Bortan" impersonators appeared at high sun, in Wroat, Kennrun, Moonwatch, Starilaskur, Sterngate, Xandrar, Fith'Hagen and multiple districts in Sharn. Each loudly proclaimed, "//Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn, eldest child of King Boranel ir'Wynarn, claims the title of Heir Designate to the Crown of Breland. Prince Kor ir'Wynarn is to immediately swear fealty, after which he may remain as Lord Commander of the King's Citadel and Chief Advisor to the Crown; otherwise, he shall be declared an Enemy of the Brelish Crown and treated accordingly//." Some of the impersonators -- about half of them Changelings, the other half Humans or Half-Elves //glamered// to look like Bortan -- were apprehended; at least two were killed by angry onlookers. But others, in Xandrar, Starilaskur and the Cliffgate District of Sharn, were escorted to safety by apparent followers, all wearing dark red cloaks or tabards, the color assigned to the Heir Designate. There was no word from Regent Kor. Prince Bortan's actual location is unknown.
 * 12 - Outside NEW CYRE: Reports have come in that the floating fortress Argonth, controlled by the Royal Stewards since the end of the Last War, launched a sneak attack on the disabled floating fortress Dejarn, run by the King's Citadel, just after midday about a mile west of town. Casualties are unknown, but the battle appears to have been inconclusive, with Argonth breaking away and heading west after Dejarn showed it could once again move (a sign that elemental power had been partially restored). New Cyre itself reports no further damage or loss of life.
 * 13 - KORRANBERG, ZILARGO: The //Korranberg Chronicle// runs a front page editorial by Prince Bortan, in which he states his case for the Brelish crown, explains why he claimed the Heir Designate title, and calls for support from all signatories of the Treaty of Thronehold. Elsewhere in the paper the conflict is officially dubbed "**Red Bear-Blue Bear**," for the banner colors (dark red = Heir Designate, "Brelish blue" = Regent).
 * 13 - VULYAR, KARRNATH: Talenta Halflings arriving in this border town report fleeing from Whirling Blade storms as their caravan passed near the infamous Fields of Desolation, a known Manifest Zone to Shavarath, the Battleground. This follows rumors from northeastern Thrane of a Whirling Blade storm breaking up an illegal bloodsport fighting event at Tamor Gulch, another Shavarath-linked zone. Both incidents would have happened around the 3rd or 4th of Eyre.
 * 13 - WROAT: The Brelish Parliament was expected to elect the next Chancellor of the Chamber of Nobles and First Speaker of the Chamber of Commons, but neither Chamber could muster a Quorum.
 * 14 - FITH'HAGEN: Residents of this small, ancient town are "ecstatic" about the arrival of the Royal Twins, Prince Cleon and Princess Fiona, who are said to be moving into the nearby Wynarn estate.
 * 14 - SEVEN CAVES: The top of the tallest peak in the Seawall Mountains exploded when two Manifest Zones interacted, and a 40,000-year-old Giant-made //eldritch machine// was destroyed.
 * 15 - STERNGATE: Air units from Dejarn attacked and damaged Argonth in the pre-dawn hours of 14 Eyre. Argonth has been steadily moving west after its inconclusive battle with Dejarn two days earlier. Dejarn is reportedly in pursuit, but its damaged elemental engines mean Argonth is slowly pulling away. The air attack is thought to be an effort to hurt Argonth before the distance between them became too great. Argonth's destination is likely the capital, Wroat, and many believe the self-proclaimed Heir Designate, Prince Bortan, is aboard.
 * 15 - SOLDORAKHOLD: Veteran diplomat Dolfo Soldorak was found dead last week in his quarters deep inside his clan's hold. Cause of death was not released, but at 106 Dolfo had not reached midlife for Dwarves. Dolfo was part of the Mror Holds' delegation to the Thronehold Treaty negotiation, after which the Iron Council appointed him Ambassador to the Cyran survivors led by then-Prince Oargev ir'Wynarn.

Therendor (3rd Month, early Spring)

 * 1 - THRONEPORT: The funeral procession for King Boranel stops at the Brelish sector, and is denied entry to Thronehold Castle by the Thronewardens of House Deneith pending a decision by the Tribunal of Thronehold.
 * 2 - WROAT: Attempting to break the impasse, **Regent Kor ir'Wynarn** offers Brelish support for the interment of **Queen Aurala**, **King Kaius III** and **'Queen' Diani** in Thronehold Castle.
 * 3 - FLAMEKEEP and KORTH: A representative of **Keeper of the Flame Jaela Daran** angrily denounces Regent Kor's statement, since it elevates the figurehead Blood Regent, Diani, above the Keeper. In the Karrnathi capital, King Kaius also rejects Kor's offer, but no reason is given.
 * 4 - SHARN: Norrin Tordannon, account executive with NZZN, and four bodyguards die in battle with unknown assailants near Czervanth Tower.
 * 4 - NEW CYRE: Ambassadors sent by Aundair, Karrnath, Thrane and other Treaty signatories to the "court" of **Prince Oargev ir'Wynarn** are reportedly packing and returning to their homes since the Prince became Governor Oargev.
 * 5 - SHARN: Brawls and fistfights break out in taverns throughout Sharn, in what's being called the "Night of Rage." Most seem to have started with arguments about the Brelish Succession, between followers of the late King Boranel's son, the Royal Steward Prince Bortan, and the current Regent, Boranel's brother Prince Kor. So-called "Democrats" (opposed to the monarchy in general) were also involved in some of the fights. In at least four cases reported by the Sharn Watch, fatalities were reported.
 * 5 - SHARN: Suspected mass murderer Muraco, a Changeling who had been held in custody by House Deneith pending trial, was killed attempting to assassinate a Deneith officer in the midst of the "Night of Rage" fights.
 * 7 - WROAT: Outside the capital, the private airship carrying the Royal Steward, **Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn**, hails what appears to be a damaged airship. Before it can close, however, sails billow from the other ship and it flies rapidly west.
 * 8 - SHADOWLOCK KEEP: The garrison at this remote fort in far SW Breland reports skirmishes with Ogres crossing the border from Droaam. Nearly 200 villagers are taking refuge in the fort. Rumors that **Prince Julian ir'Wynarn**, a young officer in the King's Citadel, is among the defenders have not been confirmed.
 * 9 - DIAMOND GULCH: This small mining town, nestled in the Seawall Mountains 30 miles east of the sprawling House Vadalis breeding farms PrairieHearth, reports it has had no contact with the Vadalis enclave for more than two weeks.
 * 9 - SHARN: More than 40 employees of the shadowy firm NZZN are found dead in their headquarters, the upper portion of Czervanth Tower called "The Screw." The carcasses of a large number of unidentified creatures are also found in both the tower and the levels just below. Fatalities include at least one of the reclusive senior partners, and the incarnate flesh golem Fedder.
 * 12 - RHUKAAN DRAAL: Rumors spread that the **Lhesh Haruuc**, founder of Darguun, has gone into seclusion due to sudden illness.
 * 13 - WROAT: Office of the Royal Steward officially seizes all remaining assets of NZZN in Breland. House Kundarak agrees to freeze NZZN accounts as well as those belonging to employees.
 * 15 - SHARN: Several small tremors shake the city, causing thousands to flee from the towers using any means available.
 * 16 - SHARN: Several members of the King's Citadel and Sharn Watch were slain in battle with "criminals and cultists" attempting some sort of ritual in long-abandoned caverns underneath the city (below the sewers, above the Cogs).
 * 16 - SHARN: Ending months out of the public eye, **Prince Cleon ir'Wyarn** and his twin sister, **Princess Fiona ir'Wynarn**, charter a private Lightning Rail car and leave the city, with a "minimal" entourage in tow.
 * 17 - TRAILHEAD, Breland: **Prince Bortan's** chartered airship //Audacity// stops at this small village near the Howling Peaks along the Orien trade route. Bortan and his half-sister, **Princess Audrina**, speak with villagers, local farmers and members of a passing caravan.
 * 18 - WROAT: Regent Kor recalls Parliament. Members of both Chambers will convene on 1 Eyre to hear the triannual reading of the Roll of Honour, in which deserving Brelish citizens are given non-hereditary knighthood status. Regular sessions will begin the following day.
 * 19 - TRAILHEAD: A Half-Orc woman living in this village was found dead last night in a room at the inn, next to an armed but unconscious Dwarf who'd arrived on the airship //Cloud's Destiny//. A small riot was broken up by other airship passengers, and the dead woman and her daughter were reportedly teleported to Sharn.
 * 20 - MISTMARSH: Farmers to the west of this town report seeing an "airship battle" involving no less than three vessels. The local noble of that area, Baron Curzon ir'Dorn, has dispatched riders to investigate.
 * 22 - STERNGATE: Reports that large numbers of veterans and local militia members have left farmsteads and villages throughout eastern Breland are "unfounded rumors," according to the fort's commander. This denial comes after Lightning Rail passengers arriving here from Starilaskur, as well as travelers using the Orien trade route from New Cyre, have reported seeing smoke and small groups of armed men in open lands west of Diamond Gulch.
 * 22 - NEW CYRE: Governor Oargev announces a reward for information leading to the safe return of Tanar d'Tharashk and Brunt d'Vadalis. The reward will reportedly be jointly paid by their respective Houses and Oargev's personal fund.
 * //23 - House Vadalis Enclave battles. Tanar d'Tharashk and Brunt d'Vadalis killed.//
 * 25 - STERNGATE: A battered House Vadalis carriage -- drawn by one living and one skeletal horse -- arrived at this fort, carrying a King's Citadel officer and representatives of Houses Vadalis, Lyrandar and Medani. The group reported large battles at PrairieHearth, the House Vadalis enclave north of the fort, with much loss of life, especially among the House's breeding stock of magebred animals. They then entered private discussions with the fort's commander.
 * 26 - FOALSWOOD, ELDEEN REACHES: The Patriarch of House Vadalis expressed "shock and outrage" over reports that the Vadalis enclave in eastern Breland, PrairieHearth, had been forcibly occupied by "//foreign militias bent on mischief//" who had slain numerous House scions and hundreds of "priceless" creatures bred there. PrairieHearth's patriarch, **Baron Tiber d'Vadalis**, who was among those arriving at Sterngate the previous day, was summoned to Foalswood for "consultations." Tiber is the father of **Dover d'Vadalis** and great-uncle of the late **Brunt d'Vadalis**.
 * 26 - STERNGATE: This fortress on the volatile Darguun-Breland border was ordered to high alert. At the commander's request, House Orien canceled the daily Lightning Rail to Starilaskur, so that the train could be used to transport soldiers to the north. No official reason was given for this.
 * 27 - WROAT: Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn withdraws his resignation as Royal Steward of Breland; Regent Kor ir'Wynarn refuses to accept his withdrawal, saying it would be "Parliament's will" if the late King Boranel's eldest son would be removed from office or not. Royal court watchers note that during during Bortan's time as Steward, the number of armed Deputies, Bailiffs and Wardens has more than quintupled even as the postwar black markets have flourished and Breland's borders with Darguun and Droaam -- normally patrolled by Stewards -- appear practically unguarded.
 * 28 - WROAT: On the eve of Parliament's return, the capital is shocked by news that the notorious "**Red Owl**," leader of the anti-monarchist Swords of Liberty, has mobilized thousands of Brelish militia and mercenaries and is marching on New Cyre.

Olarune (2nd Month, Late Winter)

 * 1-6 - __Kythri__ Coterminous
 * 1 - VULYAR: Karrnathi Countess decries new Valenar Elf fortress in Talenta Plains ([|story])
 * 1 - REKKENMARK: **Prince Halix ir'Wynarn**, youngest of King Boranel's sons, enrolls at Karrnath's prestigious Rekkenmark Military Academy ([|story])
 * 1 - SHARN: Silver Flame followers continue protests at Morgrave University against controversial Provost Dannad Mourain ([|story])
 * 1 - WROAT: Brelish Parliament rocked as both the Lord Chancellor and First Speaker lose no-confidence votes, and tender their resignations. Elections scheduled for 13 Olarune; **Lord Ruken ir'Klarn** widely expected to be the next Lord Chancellor. Regent Kor dismisses Parliament. **Prince Bortan ir'Wynarn**, in a separate announcement, resigns from his position as Royal Steward, to be effective when Parliament reconvenes.
 * 2 - SHARN: Two jade statuettes depicting "lucky" sabletuft housecats reported stolen from Kant Manor, Crystal Bridge district ([|story])
 * 2 - FITH'HAGEN: Searchers end efforts to locate **Prince Aejar ir'Wynarn**, missing on Mount Herrian, in the western Blackcaps range, for nearly a month.
 * 3 - WROAT: Retired general issues report criticizing Breland's postwar western defenses, citing "critical gaps in the Graywall fortifications" ([|story])
 * 3 - WROAT: **KING BORANEL IR'WYNARN, RULER OF BRELAND FOR 37 YEARS, DIES AFTER PROTRACTED ILLNESS**
 * 4 - TROLANPORT: Port officials speculate that a new band of pirates may be active after third shipwreck found off Zilargo coast ([|story])
 * 4 - KORTH, FAIRHAVEN, FLAMEKEEP: In separate statements, **Keeper Jaela Daran** and **Blood Regent Diani** of Thrane, **King Kaius III** of Karrnath and **Queen Aurala** of Aundair all express sorrow at the passing of King Boranel, and sympathy to the people of Breland during this time of loss.
 * 4 - SHARN: Lord Mayor orders all consulates in the City to cease issuing travel permits, work permits and temporary visas. Alfred Meldrum and Draco perish.
 * 5 - WROAT: Brelish Army units ordered to report to their Barracks; Fortress Argonth ordered to increase speed of its ongoing border patrol, in order to reach Vathirond by 21 Olarune and Sterngate by 28 Therendor.
 * 5 - WROAT: //**Regent Kor:** "King Boranel ir'Wynarn will lie in state in the central courtyard of Brokenblade Castle from Olarune 10th through the 16th. All citizens of Breland and friends of the Brelish crown are invited to view the King this final time."// No announcement as to the King's final resting place has been made.
 * 5 - REKKENMARK: In a hastily-prepared statement, Prince Halix announces he won't attend King Boranel's funeral. //"For safety's sake, the entire Brelish royal family should not be together in one place, even for this,"// the prince said. //"Also, as youngest of my father's eleven children, I had no chance of ascending the throne, so why not stay in Rekkenmark, protected by some of the finest swordsmen and battle-mages in all Khorvaire?"//
 * 5 - STORMHOME: **House Lyrandar**, bowing to unprecedented demand for airship berths from people traveling to Wroat to view King Boranel, announces that the //Golden Dragon//, largest airship ever built, will be launched in Sharn on 7 Olarune, six weeks ahead of schedule.
 * 6 - FAIRHAVEN: Baffled ranchers in western Aundair find dozens more dead sheep and cattle in remote grasslands ([|story])
 * 7 - SHARN: Armed hijackers, many bearing abberant Dragonmarks, boarded the airship Golden Dragon during its launch cermony atop Lyrandar Tower. The Sharn-based criminal groups Daask and House Tarkanan are suspected in the attack, which was possibly led by the Brelish anti-monarchist Swords of Liberty. Quick thinking by the entourage of a Brelish noble in attendance resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen attackers, but nearly a dozen civilians (including Kaela and Brackenmore) also perished.
 * 8 - SHARN: Search for missing Royal Aide Shauranna Rokesko continues ([|story])
 * 8 - FAIRHAVEN: Aundairian diplomat calls for end of Brelish "city-fortress" moves ([|story]). //Argonth's location is accounted for; Brelish authorities refuse to comment on Dejarn//.
 * 8-14 - XANDRAR: Hundreds of pilgrims descend on river town of Sumberton in Valley of Obelisks to celebrate "Sunthaw" at Lake Daggerchill ([|story])
 * 9 - SHARN: Accused terrorist leader of the Swords of Liberty, Telgin Char, was slain as he was being captured in the lower levels of Sharn. Char is accused of masterminding the attack on the airship Golden Dragon, with the intent to crash it in the city, potentially killing thousands.
 * 10-16 - WROAT: **FUNERAL SERVICES FOR, AND CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF, KING BORANEL IR'WYNARN OF BRELAND**
 * 12 - STERNGATE: House Orien caravan traveling from Rhukaan Draal attacked by Bugbears two miles from fortress walls; scouts report multiple Bugbear sightings in Marguul Pass west of Matshuc Zaal, the Darguuls' border fortress.
 * 13 - WROAT: Agents of the King's Citadel and Wroat City Watch, supported by Brelish Army units, sweep through the Little Droaam neighborhood.
 * 13-16 - WROAT: Regent Kor ir'Wynarn orders additional troops to Sterngate, to be deployed via three commandeered airships, including the Golden Dragon. Bugbears reportedly plunder two House Orien caravans, damage the Lightning Rail line, and destroy several farms in the Pass.
 * 16 - STERNGATE: Bugbears of multiple Marguul clans menace this major fort in Eastern Breland. Advance scouts and raiding parties are met by air-dropped Brelish and allied forces, and driven back.
 * 18 - RHUKAAN DRAAL: The **Lhesh Haruuc** denounces the action of the Bugbears, claiming that the Marguul tribes are defying his order to start releasing Cyran and Zil slaves.
 * 19 - WROAT: //"Upon the advice of senior loyalist members of Parliament, key members of the Brelish nobility and several royal heirs, I decree that King Boranel ir'Wynarn, ruler of Breland and Bringer of Peace to all Khorvaire, shall be taken to Thronehold to be buried with the Kings of Galifar. May the Sovereigns have mercy on us all."// So decrees Regent Kor ir'Wynarn
 * 18-22 - STERNGATE: Tense negotiations produce results. **Matuusho**, chief of the Gul Dalan tribe and self-styled leader of the combined Bugbear force, releases 350 slaves to Brelish custody in exchange for a reputed fortune in coin and gems -- most of them provided by Zilargo for release of 100 Gnomes among the freed slaves. The Bugbears retreat.
 * 23 - STERNGATE: The Slayer of Cyre's Children strikes again, killing **Mira Sandra**, 52, newly-freed after 28 years of slavery in Darguun. Another released Cyran slave, elderly veteran **Dain** **Kessel**, was found with the murder weapon (a kitchen knife), but no memories of his actions. House Medani swears these murders will be solved.
 * 27 - SWORD KEEP: The funeral procession for King Boranel arrives at the Breland-Thrane border, and is met by Thrane forces. Procession shifts from lightning rail to the airship Golden Dragon for final leg of journey to Thronehold.
 * 28 - NEW CYRE: **Oargev ir'Wynarn**, last member of Cyre's royal family and mayor of New Cyre, accepts the recess appointment by Regent Kor to be governor of the unincorporated Yedans' Expanse region of Breland, while renouncing all claim to the Throne of Galifar and the former Cyran lands now part of Darguun. According to the wording of the appointment, Governor Oargev's authority will __not__ extend to Starilaskur, Vathirond, Diamond Gulch, Kennrun or Lurching Tower, nor to any House enclaves or lands owned by the hereditary nobility.

Zarantyr (1st Month, Midwinter)

 * 3-28 - __Kythri__ Occasionally Coterminous
 * 1 - SHARN: **Flamewind** the Sphinx Issues Annual "Riddle of the Three Stars" at Morgrave University ([|story])
 * 1 - WROAT: "Reconstruction Decree" Business Licenses become available in Breland ([|story])
 * 1 - REKKENMARK: Magic distress signal received in Thrane from the //Perfect Chicane,// three weeks overdue from a whaling expedition ([|story])
 * 2 - SHARN: Mysterious lights approach airships departing from Lyrandar Tower ([|story])
 * 4 - SHARN: Providence Tower, Copper Arch District collapses ([|story])
 * 6 - WROAT: Sharn Watch commander **Mathurin ir'Saldivar** appointed to head King's Dark Lanterns ([|story])
 * 6 - SHARN: Morgrave University researchers announce cracking the Code of Vvaraak ([|story])
 * 8 - CRAGWAR: **Prince Aejar’s Climbing Expedition to Mount Herrian reported as overdue** ([|story])
 * 10 - WROAT: **King Boranel reportedly "ill,"** seneschal reports longtime Breland monarch has no plans to relinquish authority.
 * 13 - WROAT: **King Boranel turns over day-to-day authority to his brother Kor ir'Wynarn** -- passing over eldest son, the Royal Steward **Prince Bortan**.
 * 15 - SHARN: Convicted traitor Sesko Arranash executed by hanging at midnight ([|story]).
 * 15 - WROAT: **National Day of Prayer** for the Swift and Full Recovery of King Boranel.
 * 16 - WROAT: **Regent Kor ir'Wynarn** denounces Darguun for reported Goblinoid incursion into northeast Breland, near New Cyre.
 * 18 - STARILASKUR: Diplomatic delegation from the Lhesh Haruuc of Darguun to King Boranel ambushed on Orien Trade Route; delegation killed, papers missing.
 * 19 - WROAT: "Slayer of Cyre's Children" claims latest victim, Cyran veteran **Gilson Moab**, on Lightning Rail between Starilaskur and Wroat.
 * 20 - WROAT: Attempted assassination of **Baron Curzon ir'Dorn** and Captain Narcy ir'Kemble, daughter of **Lord Max ir'Kemble.** The ir'Dorn and ir'Kemble families are both hereditary members of the Brelish House of Nobles, the upper chamber of Parliament.
 * 22 - WROAT: **Breland's Parliament** convenes in extraordinary midwinter session (rescheduled from 20 Zarantyr to allow stragglers to make it).
 * 23 - RHUKAAN DRAAL: The **Lhesh Haruuc** angrily denounces Breland upon hearing that his delegation had been ambushed and slain by "bandits."
 * 24 - WROAT: Parliament denounces "pernicious" bandit attack on Darguul delegation, calls on House Orien to increase patrols of trade routes in Breland.
 * 24 - SHARN: Work on restored Temple of the Sovereign Host in Fallen District suspended after several workers disappear.
 * 25 - NEW CYRE: Long-lost Dwarf hold in Seawall Mountains rediscovered; had been used as base by Goblinoids raiding into Breland.
 * 27 - WROAT: **Daask** suspected in attack on Howling River ferryboat; Hobgoblin courier escapes, delivers diplomatic pouch to Brokenblade Castle.
 * 27 - WROAT: **Lord Ruken ir'Klarn**, leader of pro-democracy faction in Parliament, calls for confidence votes against **Lord Chancellor Geed ir'Mannix** and **First Speaker Brinda Boromar Declain**, both longtime allies of King Boranel. Extraordinary Sol session to be held for the votes.
 * 28 - NEWTHRONE: Q'barran settlements reported "under siege" by Lizardfolk ([|story]).

Vult, 997 YK

 * 1 - WROAT: King Boranel reads the Roll of Honour (for the last time).
 * 9 - SHARN: Pastor **Dashiell Kaplan** named to head reconstruction of Sovereign Host Temple in Fallen District.
 * 26-28 - Nights of the Long Shadow (end of year festivities).

Aryth, 997 YK

 * Events relating to //Shadows of the Last War// (2004 campaign).
 * events relating to //Fallen Angel// (2004 campaign).
 * 27 - SHARN: Sovereign Host Temple reports retrieval of the Cauldron of Boldrei, thought to be forever lost in the ruins of the old Host Temple in Fallen District.

Sypheros, 997 YK

 * Events relating to //The Forgotten Forge// (2004 campaign).
 * Events relating to //Queen With Burning Eyes// (2004 campaign).

Rhann, 997 YK

 * 12 - VOLAAR DRAAL: In Darguun, Kech Volaar clan leaders assign **Mariin Dhakaan's** Skullreave-based strike team to investigate sightings of possible Empire-era coinage and rockslides near Seven Caves.
 * 17 - CHARDONN VILLAGE, DARGUUN: (early evening) Kech Volaar strike team fights members of a mercenary/outlaw group claiming the name of the long-lost thirteenth Dhakaani clan, the Dark Hands.
 * 18 - KOGAA KEEP, DARGUUN: (early morning) **Warlord Kogaa** of the Gan'durr Clan (second in status to the Lhesh Haruuc's own clan in modern Darguun) tries to kill members of the Kech Volaar team; team leader Mariin Dhakaan missing.

Barrakas, 997 YK

 * Roll of Honour

Eyre, 997 YK

 * Roll of Honour