Editing Timeline (section)

===[[589 CY]]===

* [[Thornward Division]]. Negotiations conclude between [[Ket]] and [[Bissel]], in which Bissel's capital of [[Thornward]] becomes a neutral city governed in common by Ket, Bissel, [[Veluna]], and the [[Gran March]]. Ket withdraws its armies and gains control of all Bisselite lands north of the Bramblewood Gap. (LGG p.33)
* '''Signing of the [[Solnor Compact]]''', a defensive alliance between [[Rel Astra]], [[Ountsy]] and [[Roland]]. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
* Sunndi declines to join the new [[Kingdom of Ahlissa]]. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.7)
* 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. (Slavers p.46; [http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20071106a Safeton])
* An elven ship from the [[Lendore Isles]] is spotted in the [[Densac Gulf]]. (The Adventure Begins p.29)
* The lighthouse in [[Dyvers]] is renovated with ''continual light'' spells, thereafter casting its light for 30 miles on a clear night. (Slavers p.11)
* Mother [[Arinohal]] of the Scarlet Brotherhood appointed Mother of Purity for a second term. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.19)
* The Scarlet Brotherhood fortifies three ports in [[Hepmonaland]] to maintain the blockade of the [[Tilva Strait]]. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.7)
* 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)
* An ancient temple is discovered in the [[Hellfurnaces]] near the [[Sea of Dust]]. For reasons unknown to outsiders, it triggers a schism within the Scarlet Brotherhood of the [[Hold of the Sea Princes]]. (LGG p.102)
* In summer, internal conflict within the Scarlet Botherhood in the Hold of the Sea Princes escalates into assassinations and a brief armed revolt by the [[Black Brotherhood]]. The unusually hot summer and weakening of the leadership results in a slave rebellion, resulting in civil war. The Brotherhood ultimately loses control of the Hold except for [[Port Toli]], the capital of [[Monmurg]], and the islands [[Flotsom]], [[Jetsom]] and [[Fairwind]]. (The Scarlet Brotherhood p.7; The Adventure Begins p.32.63; LGG p.16,98,102; [http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgmp/20051213a The Duchy of Berghof])
* [[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)
* An assassination attempt on the life of [[Carmen Halmaster]], wool merchant and member of the [[Free City of Greyhawk|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; The Adventure Begins p.64)
* [[Stimrin Cannasay]] becomes Representative of the Union of Merchants and Traders in the Free City of Greyhawk, [[Laup Cobrun]]. (The Adventure Begins p.64)
* Former Greyhawk Thieves' Guild member [[Carmen Halmaster]] is poisoned in an assassination attempt. (The Adventure Begins p.115)
* [[Marius Lindon]] elected Freeholder of the [[Yeomanry League]]. (LGG p.135)