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===[[585 CY]]===

* 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 [[Tenh|Tenha]] refugees. The [[Alliance of Tenha Workers]] is subsequently formed. (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)
* In Fireseek, the human residents of [[Shelleton]] in [[Celene (realm)|Celene]] are outraged to discover that a corrupt elven governor has been embezzling taxes. Tension grows between the elven and non-elven residents. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.47)
* In winter, a shortage of food supplies from the foragers of the [[Gamboge Forest]] threatens famine for many in [[Nyrond]]. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.76)
* In Readying, a filthy effluvium pours from the [[Ritensa River]] into the [[Veng River]] for several days, causing illness in [[Furyondy]]. It disappears as suddenly as it arrived. (The Marklands p.26)
* Early this year, [[Javka Gerneskir]] joins the Gynarchy of [[Hardby]]. (LGJ #1 p.27)
* Early this year, there is an outbreak of plague in [[Midmeadow]]. (The Marklands p.65)
* Furyondian [[Knights of the Hart]] call for the annexation of Verbobonc. Magister [[Margus]] of Dyvers dismisses the possibility and fails to address public concerns. He is voted out of office later that year. (Slavers p.6)
* Magister Margus of Dyvers succeeded by the patriotic [[Larissa Hunter]], First Captain of the Dyvers Free Army. Belvor privately rebukes the Knights of the Hart, and publicly reassures Hunter that there are no plans for annexation of Dyvers. (Slavers p.6)
* Larissa Hunter dispossesses two nobles of Dyvers who planned to defect to Greyhawk. She uses their property to build the castle [[Eastguard]] to protect against possible incursions by Greyhawk. (Slavers p.6)
* The Directing Oligarchy of the Free City of Greyhawk votes to rebuild the area of the Old City destroyed by fire during the Beggar's Union raid of Harvester [[571 CY]] and the Day of Signing fire or Harvester [[584 CY]]. A Fire Tax is levied until [[590 CY]] to pay for it. (The Adventure Begins p.122)
* Furyondyan [[Knights of the Hart]] call for the annexation of Verbobonc. Belvor IV assures Dyvers that there are no plans for annexation. Magister [[Margus]], lord mayor of Dyvers, fails to address public concerns. (The Adventure Begins p.36; Slavers p.6; LGG p.42,132)
* Magister [[Margus]] of Dyvers resigns due to public pressure. He is replaced by [[Larissa Hunter]], First Captain of the Dyvers Free Army. (Slavers p.6; LGG p.42)
* In spring, construction begins on [[Fordkeep]], protecting the ford connecting [[River Road]] along the [[Selintan River]] to the main road to [[Dyvers]]. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
* [[Greyhawk Militia]] patrolling the Gnarley Forest are friendly with the local woodsmen, though they avoid contact with the wood elves. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.44)
* Militia specialist [[Perren Striaken]] joins the [[Ryell Pass]] garrison. (From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.83)
* Orcish ships first appear in Wooly Bay. [[Davis the Reaver]] begins harassing ships in the Sea of Gearnat. (Slavers p.67,120)
* Orc and human pirates raid Pomarj from bases in the Pomarj and southern Wild Coast. (Slavers p.120)
* A sect of [[Trithereon]] in [[Furyondy]] with access to powerful magic begin assisting the inhabitants of the woodland-dwellers of the [[Earldom of the Tangles]]. (LGG p.30)
* Orcs of the [[Pomarj]] invade the [[Principality of Ulek]]. Ulek manages to stave off the attack. (LGG p.16,121)
* Warden of the Citadel, master of the Free City of Greyhawk's prison, is imprisoned for corruption. He dies during a routine interrogation with the man who would replace him, Greyhawk Militia officer [[Etin Derecs]]. (The Adventure Begins p.81)
* [[Millstream]] in the Free City of Greyhawk, an important supply of drinking water for the Slum Quarter, is intentionally poisoned, resulting in 10 deaths. (The Adventure Begins p.93)
* [[The Pit]] purchases the Cartographer's Guildhall. The cartographers move next door into the former home of Duke [[Garand]]. (The Adventure Begins p.103)
* [[Keoland]] attempts to retake [[Sterich]]. King Kimbertos Skotti promotes Earl Querchard to the rank of Marquis. (LGG p.16,107)
* [[Nyrond]]ese raid on [[Prymp]]. (Ivid the Undying p.132)
* [[Ratik]] starts ambitious castle building program. (From the Ashes, Atlas p.73)
* A school of dolphins appears in [[Relmor Bay]], seeking help from humans. (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, [[Tenser]] is returned to life, but leaves the Circle of Eight. The [[Circle of Eight]] is shortly restored to its full membership with the addition of three new members: [[Warnes Starcoat]], [[Alhamazad the Wise]], and [[Theodain Eriason]]. (Player's Guide p.11; LGG p.16; The Adventure Begins p.19; Return of the Eight p.53)
** ''The Adventure Begins p.37 dates the reformation to 586 CY, but this is likely in error, as other sources including The Adventure Begins p.19 date it to 585, and the module Return of the Eight also takes place in 585 CY.''
* 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. ([http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20051101a 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. ([http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20051101a 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)
* '''Attempted coup in [[Nyrond]].''' In fall, King [[Archbold III]] of Nyrond appears to suffer a stroke, but survives. A conclave of clerics discover that he was poisoned. Within hours, Prince [[Sewarndt]] and a group of military officers attempt to seize the throne, but are scattered by the church of [[Heironeous]]. (LGG p.78)
* 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. ([http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20070626a Ford Keep]; From the Ashes, Campaign Book p.15)
* [[Domain of Greyhawk|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. ([http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20070424a 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)
* On Coldeven 5th, [[Otto]] is horrified to learn that Duke [[Szeffrin]] holds one of the Orbs of Dragonkind, specifically the Orb of the Hatchling. (Dragon #230 p.8,11)