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behind but names her apprentice, the Simbul, as her
heir.
1357 Year of the Prince: A Thayan army reinforced by fire
elementals takes Escalant and Laothkund. Most of the
Wizards’ Reach is under Thayan control.
1360 Year of the Turret: The Tuigan Horde invades Faerûn;
Aglarond sends archers to the defense of Thesk. The
ancient fang dragon Nartheling moves into the peak
of Umbergoth.
1365 Year of the Sword: The Thayan army marches on
Emmech. Aglarondan griffonriders spot a second
Thayan force moving toward the Shyvar Pass. Forces
from Glarondar meet the southern Thayan army and
force them back, then come around through the
Tannath Gap and take the Thayans at Emmech
from behind.
1367 Year of the Shield: The Simbul disappears for three
months during the spring. Councilors begin to jockey
for position, many hoping to be named the new ruler
by acclamation. When the Simbul finally returns, she
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makes clear arrangements to notify the council in the
event of her death.
1369 Year of the Gauntlet: Thay launches its latest invasion
attempt against Aglarond in the winter. Szass Tam creates
a vast army of undead to cross the frozen Umber
Marshes. The animated corpses crash like waves against
the Watchwall but fail to overcome the fortification.
1370 Year of the Tankard: Although the Red Wizards withdraw
from the Umber Marshes, the battle is not over.
As autumn falls, undead creatures trapped in the
swamp claw their way out of the thickening muck.
Without the leadership of the Thayans, they wander
about aimlessly to this day, hurling themselves upon
the Watchwall.
1371 Year of the Unstrung Harp: The zulkirs of Thay, tired
of the incessant battles with Aglarond, offer a truce.
The Simbul accepts with reservations.
1372 Year of Wild Magic: Current year. Brisk trade continues
between Aglarond and Thay, despite Aglarondan
wariness of the Red Wizards.