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This is an archive of all Did You Know? articles in 2015.

Week 1

… that vegepymies worship a fungus-themed interpretation of Gozreh?
… that town to Losthome is under the protection of Kalsgard, but not technically part of the Linnorm Kingdom of the Thanelands?
… that Pangolais' Black Triune has been in place since the Age of Darkness?
… that first-hand accounts of the city of Ird don't seem to exist?

Week 2

… that the pre-eminent divinity in Thassilon was the rune goddess Lissala?
… that the Pathfinder Arnois Belzig was a rival of Eando Kline?
… that engineering is a highly prized skill in Omesta?
… that many azata hold noble titles such as "count" or "prince"?

Week 3

… that Quinn the investigator favours the subtlety of a sword cane?
… that the Kaijitsu family maintains a villa in Magnimar?
… that the Shining Sea is home to an aquatic variety of will-o'-wisps known as will-o'-the-deeps?
… that the town of Hillcross is located in a ravine that is free of ice year round?

Week 4

… that Queen Ileosa Arabasti married King Eodred Arabasti II in 4704 AR?
… that the Karcau Opera is one of the best art schools in the Inner Sea region?
… that the Wardens of the Eye disbanded for a time in 4606 AR?
… that the Deeptreasure Mining Company operates out of a series of secret bases scattered throughout the Bandu Hills?

Week 5

… that Allips may be forcefully created via magic?
… that while natives of Abaddon, Pairakas prefer to haunt the Material Plane?
… that Marvius Anquen is the current owner of the River Inn?
… that the Tiger Lords select their leader by combat?

Week 6

… that Merrymead, a holiday devoted to the honeyed brew, is marked every year on the second of Calistril?
… that the Starstone Brewers travel the Inner Sea region to teach brewing techniques and rescue orphans?
… that the titan-descended gigas are the first giants?
… that half of Geezlebottle Hall in Korvosa's Theumanexus College is sized for halflings and gnomes?

Week 7

… that Jezelda dwells in the Abyssal realm called the Moonbog?
… that the Boreal Expanse hosts natural portals to the Elemental planes?
… that Norns are a single soul split into three bodies?
… that Wereboars tend to have large families?

Week 8

… that orcs were driven to the surface from the Darklands by the dwarves?
… that Korvosa was a site sacred to the Shoanti before its settlement?
… that the Seven Patriarchs are said to be the first duergar to worship Droskar?
… that sometimes Auran runes supplemented written Shory?

Week 9

… that the Ouat caste of dwarves do not keep beards?
… that Ezida was razed by the Tarrasque in -632 AR?
… that drummers in the Taldan Phalanx are rumoured to be rejects from the Kitharodian Academy?
… that the Merry Widows are a sect of the greater Besmaran religion?

Week 10

… that shrines to Gorum are typically an organized pile of rocks with a helmet or blade set atop?
… that the Mosswood consists of mostly of redwood trees?
… that Kobold Quarterly 14 features game statistics for Radovan?
… that black holes feature centrally in the Dominion of the Black's "Banquet" ritual?

Week 11

… that noble djinn, also known as viziers, grant three wishes to anyone who captures them?
… that mithral cookware is non-stick?
… that rule over Oyster Cay is disputed as part of a lovers' quarrel?
… that the Shoanti word tshamek is a slur used against outsiders?

Week 12

… that Alashra may be the most powerful follower of Lamashtu in all of Osirion?
… that most buildings in Solku have brightly coloured doors?
… that Halflings are the second largest racial group in Augustana?
… that Das Korvut is a noted dog lover?

Week 13

… that Westcrown was once a center of worship to Aroden?
… that basilisks are sometimes referred to as the "King of Serpents"?
… that the "Lady Liberty", Alysande Benedict served as an apprentice scribe?
… that the streets of Osibu are literally paved with gold?

Week 14

… that the Prince in Chains was once the spirit-wolf Thron?
… that the heart of Ur-Buvos, a dire owlbear, purportedly grants immortality?
… that Iblydos hosts one of the oldest human civilizations on Golarion?
… the location of the Dread Dungeons? If so, please contact whoever's running Galt.

Week 15

… that leucrotta occasionally ally with gnolls?
… that during Crystalhue, women dye colored streaks in their hair?
… that Jezelda is believed by many to be the first lycanthrope?
… that leprechauns are closely related to gnomes?

Week 16

… that the church of Milani has no holidays that are uniquely its own?
… that Scarhorn has looted many sunken Thassilonian ruins?
… that the Stargazer sails out of Katapesh?
… that all copies of The Order of Numbers are extensively decorated?

Week 17

… that Arkrhyst is known as Freezemaw amongst the Shoanti?
… that Windsong Abbey is built atop a much older structure?
… that Mosquito Island was once the stronghold of Tyrax "Blood-Bones"?
… that Gojan the Sharp's exploits are recorded in Volume 3 of the Pathfinder Chronicles?

Week 18

… that the origins of the Shoanti people can be traced back over 10,000 years?
… that Lake Ocota is the largest freshwater body of water in the Mwangi Expanse?
… that the Seventh Church is adorned with a 10-foot limestone and sapphire statue?
… that the Field of Concord was once a Chelish parade ground?

Week 19

… that gnomes first migrated from the First World during the Age of Anguish?
… that a city of spriggans exists in the Mwangi Expanse named Elokolobha?
… that the svirfneblin took up residence in Nar-Voth to counter the Court of Ether?
… that the city of Omesta was taken over by gnomes during the elves' long absence?

Week 20

… that Artrosa is a mile tall?
… that Khadon founded the empire of Tar Khadurrm in 3279 AR?
… that the Diaspora was formed out of the remnants of two worlds, Damiar and Iovo?
… that forest dragons are known to summon earth elementals?

Week 21

… that Nethys is one of only two mortals to have ascended to godhood without the aid of the Starstone?
… that Kembe consists of three concentric rings of buildings?
… that the Lantern Lodge sports many furnishings imported from Absalom?
… that torbles are known as "ooze bugs" by common folk?

Week 22

… that the keystone of the Arch of Aroden was given as a gift to Andoran by the gillmen?
… that the Glorious Endeavour has been condemned by several major religions, including those of Desna, Erastil, Sarenrae, and Shelyn?
… that the church of Asmodeus and local governments provide a free meal to all citizens on Loyalty Day?
… that forest drakes normally live and hunt in small groups with the siblings they hatched with?

Week 23

… that you can learn a lot about a Varisian's ancestry by studying his or her colorful kapenia?
… that the Varisian language is known for its subtle nuances and double-meanings that are perfect for innuendos?
… that others see Varisians as swindlers and thieves, but this generally only true of the Sczarni?
… that many Varisians have birth tattoos of identifiable shapes that transform as they age?

Week 24

… that worshipers of Norgorber are considered cultists by nearly all inhabitants of the Inner Sea region?
… that cornugons regenerate rapidly from wounds?
… that blue dragons have the strongest lungs of all dragonkind?
… that Eox is surrounded by deadly, mutagenic magical radiation fields?

Week 25

… that Araneas typically gather in small colonies of two to six individuals?
… that the Starwatch cannot enter Absalom without the permission of the First Guard?
… that Droskar's Crag consists of two primary peaks known as the Hammer and the Anvil?
… that the Grand Bridge of the Empire is 8,134 feet long?

Week 26

… that Druma was once the site of five dwarven kingdoms?
… that the fukujin are the spiritual guardians of ornamental shrubs?
… that the royal seal (and ring finger) of Cheliax's last pre-civil war king have never been found?
… that Sun Wukong is the Tian god of drunkenness?

Week 27

… that Castrovel has one moon?
… that the Black Desert is home to many abandoned cities, built in the style of Ancient Osirion?
… that Ice linnorms can reach lengths up to 90 feet?
… that Warpriests of Cayden Cailean often join the Steel Falcons?

Week 28

… that Korvosa's Acadamae specializes in conjuration?
… that Sverenagati is the last known city of serpentfolk that dates back to the Age of Legend?
… that treant acorns are the size of a human head?
… that Andoran's Supreme Elect also serves as mayor of Almas?

Week 29

… that Shax-revering babaus are coated with acidic slime?
… that Averaka is the largest half-orc settlement in the Inner Sea region?
… that the Lake of Mists and Veils is a haven for pirates?
… that the thorn-walled Nirmathi hamlet of Purt grows the largest cabbages in the region?

Week 30

… that magic rings can be intelligent?
… that the Shackles' Ushinawa Isles are ruled by a samurai shogun?
… that Desnans once made pilgrimages to the seven Bells of Mercy?
… that the Green Faith started in what's now the Worldwound's Stonewilds?

Week 31

… that the Lady's Light depicts a Runelord?
… that Lozeri was the first Ustalavic county to overthrow its heraldic rulers?
… that Mothers of Oblivion can't reproduce?
… that the Drillstones might be the tips of a massive war machine?

Week 32

… that the Whispering Way is headquartered in Gallowspire?
… that ercinee glow in the dark?
… that the Lighters' Guild of Oppara lights the city's tens of thousands of lanterns?
… that there is no year 0 AR?

Week 33

… that derros worship the demon lord Andirifkhu?
… that the derro settlement of Corgunbier is located under Cassomir?
… that cytillesh is a poisonous fungus that supposedly boosts mental powers?
… that a Galtan government used derros as torturers in the Dread Dungeons?

Week 34

… that Gray Gardeners are all anonymous?
… that Woodsedge is the home of Darl Jubannich, a father of the Red Revolution?
… that final blades trap their victims' souls?
… that a mortal executed by a final blade became Milani's herald, Courage Heart?

Week 35

… that the iconic half-elf rogue Merisiel is a Calistrian?
… that the Wasp Queens are a notorious all-woman band of elven-blooded Calistrian thieves?
… that the secret Calistrian Order of Vengeance fights to reclaim Galt?
… that a tale claims Cayden Cailean ascended to godhood after Calistria suggested no mortal could survive her charms?

Week 36

… that Desna is worshiped in Tian Xia as the Goddess of the North Star?
… that the Song of the Spheres accidentally released the demigod Ghlaunder?
… that unlike most other gods, Desna makes her home on the Material Plane?
… that the goddess' herald, the Night Monarch, is shaped like a gigantic moth?

Week 37

… that Mendev launched the First Mendevian Crusade in 4622 AR?
… that Mendevian Prelate Hulrun Shappok, leader of the nation's inquisitors, staged a series of witch-burnings?
… that the Pathfinder Society has an undercover presence in Nerosyan?
… that legends say the Lake of Mists and Veils is made of the sweat from a giant god?

Week 38

… that as a mortal, Irori supposedly learned Tian medicinal arts from the god Qi Zhong?
… that Sandpoint has an Iroran monastery, the House of Blue Stones?
… that the Irorium in Absalom is Golarion's largest arena?
… that Irori's herald, the Old Man, often appears accompanied by an animal?

Week 39

… that Asmodeus single-handedly engineered Hell?
… that House Thrune made a pact with Hell to win the Chelish Civil War?
… that night hags are one of many sources of damned souls?
… that the philosophy of diabolism venerates the order and workings of Hell?

Week 40

… that the Prophecies of Kalistrade are popular among refugees of Cheliax and Isger?
… that, coincidentally, Druma's High Prophet Kelldor owns large swaths of Isger?
… that dwarves of Peddlegate are renowned for being especially stubborn?
… that members of Druma's military, the Mercenary League, are also called Blackjackets for their sleek uniforms?

Week 41

… that Triaxians have short white fur if born in their long winters, and dark skin if born in its summers, including those not born on Triaxus?
… that Triaxus is home to many dragons and draconic-blooded Triaxians?
… that Baba Yaga can speak the Triaxian language?
… that the color of the chromatic dragons who rule Triaxus's Drakelands vary by season?

Week 42

… that tatzlwyrm species vary by region and climate?
… that tatzlwyrms are cousins to dragons?
… that tatzlwyrms have a limited understanding of the Draconic language?
… that tatzlwyrms emit a poisonous mist?

Week 43

… that the great Kellid nation of Sarkoris was swallowed by the Worldwound?
… that Kellids' spirit worship has similar tenets to the Green Faith?
… that Kellids have short names of one or two syllables?
… that Hillcross serves as a jumping-off point to cross the Crown of the World?

Week 44

… that wererats and werewolves are the two most common forms of lycanthropes?
… that werebears are goodly lycanthropes who avoid spreading the condition?
… that werebats naturally flock together?
… that people descended from lycanthropes are called skinwalkers?

Week 45

… that there are two constellations named after gigas: Gigas Major and Gigas Minor?
… that gigas were born from the footsteps of the titans as they trod through the Great Beyond?
… that they are said to have created creatures of enormous size including rocs and immense vermin?
… that Axis gigas are said to wait below the streets of the Eternal City?

Week 46

… that jann, unlike other genies, are made of all four elements?
… that black jinn are considered bearers of ill will?
… that daivrat see genies as allies, unlike genie binders ?
… that Ahriman once inhabited the House of Oblivion?

Week 47

… that Outsea, a city designed for aquatic beings, has fresh- and salt-water districts?
… that the merfolk settlement of Chosovosei lies at the bottom of an ocean trench?
… that merfolk now inhabit some of the underwater ruins of Azlant?
… that giant water yai take the forms of enormous merfolk in water?

Week 48

… that revelers mask their race and gender in Seven Veils masquerade balls?
… that researchers and crafters launch projects on the Nethysian holiday of Transmutatum?
… that celebrants of Cayden Cailean's Ascension Day drink hot alcoholic beverages?
… that three very different holidays are marked on the winter solstice: Crystalhue, the Days of Wrath, and the Ritual of Stardust?

Week 49

… that the demon lord Deskari is said to be the son of Pazuzu?
… that Gundrun is all that remains of the nation of Sarkoris?
… that the silver dragon Terendelev fights alongside the Mendevian Crusaders?
… that when killed, balors explode in a fiery inferno?

Week 50

… that the evil dragon deity Dahak joined the primeval battle against Rovagug?
… that the malebranche Draghignazzo is a devil-dragon who longs for Hell?
… that Ragadahn claims to be father of all linnorms—a heresy among followers of Apsu?
… that the serpent cult of Apep and whore queen Ardad Lili both offer powers of the dragon subdomain?

Week 51

… that tiefling bodyguard Radovan Virholt has a collection of fancy jackets?
… that tieflings are descendants of a half-fiend?
… that a tiefling gang of brigands stalks Westcrown?
… that Shorafa Pamodae, a tiefling priestess of Calistria, is Riddleport's premier information broker?

Week 52

… that Gallowspire has been the Whispering Tyrant's prison for more than 900 years?
… that Hollow Mountain contains a vast network of Thassilonian ruins?
… that the Pyramid of Kamaria is home to a cult of Rovagug?
… that the Technic League would kill outsiders who own a copy of A Thread of Silver, which describes the Silver Mount?

Week 53

… that most goblins treasure worthless but pretty baubles over magic items?
… that goblins hate horses so much, they designed the horsechopper to kill them?
… that the Goblin Hero-Gods are barghest deities who serve Lamashtu?
… that goblins once ruled the Kingdom of Zog in the River Kingdoms?