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This is an archive of all Did You Know? articles of 2017.

January 1 - Dragon

… that dragonkin are native to the planet Triaxus?
… that unlike true dragons, linnorms are native to Golarion?
… that dragons native to the Great Beyond are known as primal dragons?
… that Apsu and Tiamat are believed by dragons to be the creators of the multiverse?

January 8 - Azlanti

… that some Azlanti persist through undeath?
… that part of an ancient Azlanti organization survives in the Inner Sea region: the Knights of the Eastern Star?
… that the legendary Azlanti heroine Savith decapitated the serpentfolk god Ydersius?
… that the Azlanti had two rival gods of magic: Amaznen and Lissala?

=== January 15 - [[]] ===

… that there are six aasimar heritages: the idyllkin, the angelkin, the lawbringers, the musetouched, the plumekith, and the emberkin?
… that aasimar births have had a sharp uptick since the death of the god Aroden?
… that even though aasimars live about as long as humans, their unusual grace makes them appear much younger and more vital?
… that aasimars are rare in the Inner Sea region, but are much more common in Tian Xia, particularly in the nation of Tianjing?

=== January 22 - [[]] ===

… that Shizuru and Tsukiyo, Prince of the Moon, are lovers?
… that the star archon named Dusk Ronin is believed to be Shizuru's daughter?
… that the Minkai Emperor Shigure Higashiyama claims to be Shizuru's direct descendant?
… that Shizuru is sometimes depicted as a gold dragon?

=== January 29 - [[]] ===

… that the Aldori dueling sword is an Iobarian design?
… that the sap of Bruorsivi trees is highly flammable?
… that the Maw of Karth is a giant skull carved into the Icerime Peaks?
… that Mirnbay, Iobaria's largest city, is ruled by 22 noble houses?

=== February 5 - [[]] ===

… that half-orc Venture-Captain Calisro Benarry captains the only mobile Pathfinder lodge?
… that some half-orcs are indistinguishable from humans?
… that Hundux Half-Man is the only half-orc leader of an orc tribe in the Hold of Belkzen?
… that Averaka is one of the few predominantly half-orc settlements in the Inner Sea region?

=== February 12 - [[]] ===

… that James Jacobs' favourite movie is Alien?
… that the Marbledome in Varisia is owned by House Jeggare?
… that The Sordaiv is unique amongst the tribes that serve the vicious Carrion King for being the only wholly gnoll tribe?
… that the ancient Azlanti captured will-o'-wisps and bottled them to serve as street lights and living art pieces?

=== February 26 - [[]] ===

… that the Vudrani reportedly worship thousands of gods, the most famous of whom is Irori?
… that the spawn of Rovagug Kothogaz wrought much destruction in Vudra in the 4th century AR?
… that most Vudran gods share a series of narrative holy books, the most famous of which is the Azvadeva Pujila?
… that Vudrani society is divided into castes, which define their roles and carry different cultural traditions?

=== March 19 - [[]] ===

… that an elf gate is said to link the Mordant Spire to Sovyrian?
… that independent Thoska Isle is home to a brine dragon named Rezlarabren?
… that many Mordant Spire elves worship Gozreh?
… that the Mordant Spire elves' nemesis is Auberon the Drowned, a lich and former Azlanti?

=== March 26 - [[]] ===

… that Keleshites who live in the desert often have black or dark blue tattoos under their eyes to ward off the sun's glare?
… that some Keleshites claim to have learned the fundementals of civilization millennia ago from the genies?
… that most Keleshites belong to one of six cultures originally from different parts of the Empire of Kelesh?
… that Keleshites traditionally worship a number of deites, but none are more honored than the goddess Sarenrae?

=== April 2 - [[]] ===

… that the Starstone fell to Golarion during Earthfall?
… that the Azlanti deities Acavna and Amaznen are said to have sacrificed themselves to reduce Earthfall's impact?
… that Earthfall marked the beginning of the Age of Darkness?
… that Kellid tribes retreated underground during Earthfall, where they remained until the Quest for Sky?

=== April 9 - [[]] ===

… that of the evil deities, Asmodeus is the most respected and trusted by his divine peers?
… that fire mephits have a theocratic society?
… that in Ancient Osirion it was a great honor to be blessed by the Pahmet?
… that halflings are the second largest racial group in Augustana after humans?

=== April 23 - [[]] ===

… that kobolds' scales appear in a variety of colors, including red, black, white, green, and blue?
… that despite their name, cutlass spiders are actually constructs?
… that the Pactmasters of Katapesh are Witchwyrds?
… that when the light of Carcosa's star shines in another planet's night sky, Hastur's power on that planet grows stronger?

=== May 5 - [[]] ===

… that Ed Greenwood lives in a farmhouse in Ontario, Canada?
… that the second floor of Ferox's Garrison houses a huge library and an alchemist's lab?
… that a group of Chelish treasure hunters recently failed to return from a foray into the ruined city of Nagisa?
… that the lake monster Vorndra is said to live in Lake Vorn?

=== May 12 - [[]] ===

… that Alaznist is said to have worshiped many different types of demons?
… that the River Queen has a sister ship named the Lady Fortune?
… that the Tekritanin League, along with the Jistka Imperium and Osirion, are credited with bringing civilization to northern Garund?
… that the thorns of the viper nettle can grow up to 6 inches in length?

=== May 19 - [[]] ===

… that the Knights of Ozem were once commanded by the mortal Iomedae?
… that the Ustalavic county of Virlych is racked by unexplained and highly unnatural storms?
… that the haft of the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is veined with silver?
… that the Poleiheira has been broken into several folios that are in the hands of various collectors?

=== May 26 - [[]] ===

… that Red Sonja was one of the extraordinary warriors pulled into the Worldscape?
… that forthcoming War for the Crown Adventure Path is the 22nd installment in the flagship series?
… that iconic cleric Kyra makes a cameo appearance in the Curse of the Crimson Throne audio dramas?
… that Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild's Year of Faction's Favor launches at Gen Con 50 in August, 2017?

=== June 4 - [[]] ===

… that Skyreach is where the Decemveriate operate the Pathfinder Society?
… that the Decemvirate is responsible for opening and closing Pathfinder lodges?
… that only the Decemvirate can bestow a field commission to prospective Pathfinders?
… that artifacts known as Decemvirate Helms protect the identities of its members?

=== June 11 - [[]] ===

… that Daidian Ruel, founder of the Hellknights, inspired the Order of the Rack's creation?
… that Taranik House in Westcrown hosts a rotating complement of Hellknights?
… that lore deemed heretical by the Order of the Rack is stored in Citadel Rivad?
… that Aligois Thels modeled modern Hellknight orders after the Jistka Imperium's legions?

=== June 18 - [[]] ===

… that the halfling warrior Jamus Hainard serves as a mentor to young heroes?
… that Fort Bandu has a garrison of 150 soldiers?
… that Strigoi are the ancestors of modern vampires?
… that a typical basilisk is twelve to fifteen feet in length?

=== June 25 - [[]] ===

… that some of the Kortos Mounts, near Absalom on the Isle of Kortos, are volcanic?
… that Zom Kullan, the capital of Nagajor, is inside a volcano?
… that the yellow ash-spewing Lurching Mountain is said to be home to a lich?
… that the mysterious air river of Torag's Breath originates in the volcano of Droskar's Crag?

=== July 2 - Shark ===

… that when the Swallowtail Festival is celebrated in cold climates, leaves or painted corn husks replace the traditional butterflies?
… that the Sandpoint Cathedral was rebuilt after burning down in 4702 AR?
… that Sandpoint Glassworks is one of the oldest industries in Sandpoint?
… that the Scarnetti family is involved in a low-grade feud with the Shoanti of Magnimar?

=== July 9 - [[]] ===

… that Arazni is said to have had a relationship with Sunlord Thalachos, herald of Sarenrae?
… that graveknights are regenerating undead corpses bound in unholy armor?
… that a lich is immortal until its phylactery is destroyed?
… that the chief Blood Lord of Geb is the vampire Kemnebi, who holds the office of chancellor?
=== July 16 - [[]] ===

… that the Garundi people formed ancient Osirion, the Jistka Imperium, the Shory, and the Tekritanin League?
… that three elven tribes live in the Mwangi Expanse: the Ekujae, Kallijae, and Alijae?
… that aasimars, catfolk, and grippli are common in southern Garund?
… that Holomog has been exposed to the Maelstrom for millennia, resulting in the Ganzi race?
=== July 23 - [[]] ===

Celeste, a lunar naga and ship's navigator.

… that lunar nagas are astute astronomers?
… that blink dogs have their own zodiac?
… that Lergeni astrology is believed to be connected to the Varisian Cosmic Caravan?
… that the Lantern Bearers share their name with a Cosmic Caravan constellation?
=== July 30 - [[]] ===

… that derghodaemons can be born of the souls of murder victims?
… that hydrodaemons are one of the few creatures that can survive near the River Styx?
… that olethrodaemons are said to have been made from the blood of the Oinodaemon?
… that venedaemons embody death by magical means?
=== August 6 - [[]] ===

… that the Dancing Hut is on the flag of Irrisen?
… that the crone queens dwell within the Dancing Hut?
… that Zorka is Baba Yaga's mischievous housekeeper?
… that the Dancing Hut also contains demiplanes, like Buyan?
=== August 13 - [[]] ===

… that Pathfinders are forbidden from fighting other Pathfinder Society members?
… that the famous author Ailson Kindler is a former Pathfinder?
… that the Arcadian Mariner's Lodge is a Pathfinder Lodge on a ship?
… that wayfinders are manufactured in Oppara Lodge?

=== August 20 - [[]] ===

… that humans live in parts of the universe far from Golarion, such as Androffa and Earth?
… that the Mahwek are the best-known ethnicity of Arcadian humans?
… that the Varki of Icemark are nomadic humans descended from Erutaki, Tian, and Varisians?
… that Iobarians are descended from Ulfen explorers?

=== August 27 - [[]] ===

… that the Houses of Perfection train students in Vudrani martial arts?
… that Jalmeray is the westernmost holding of Vudra?
… that Irori is a core deity in the Vudrani pantheon?
… that the Vudrani language is said to be descended from its ancient kings?

=== September 3 - [[]] ===

… that Gorum's herald is known as the First Blade?
… that Ranzak (pictured) was the first promotional character released for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game?
… that both forces engaged in the Battle of Falheart were struck dead by a mysterious force just prior to the battle's start?
… that Segada, the so-called "City of Keys", is home to Mahwek peoples of Arcadian descent?

=== September 10 - [[]] ===

… that Salim Ghadafar (pictured) was a member of Rahadoum's Pure Legion before serving the goddess Pharasma?
… that there are 11 planets in Golarion's solar system?
… that the Eldest, Count Ranalc, was banished to the Plane of Shadow millennia ago, and has since vanished completely?
… that ancient Varisian city of Kaer Maga is also known as the "Asylum Stone"?

=== October 8 - [[]] ===

… that Red Sonja once killed Valeros while the two were in the demiplane known as the Worldscape ?
… that Christopher Paul Carey (pictured) has written an authorized sequel to an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel?
… that Dynamite Entertainment publishes comics featuring pulp-era heroes from a variety of genres?
… that the Gorilla King Ruthazek led an army of apes from three worlds against the Council of Jungle Kings?

=== October 15 - [[]] ===

… that The Outer God Nhimbaloth and the Great Old Ones Mhar and Orgesh are Pathfinder's original additions to the Elder Mythos?
… that Earthfall (pictured) had dire ramifications across Golarion?
… that Ganagsau is the largest set of Ghol-Gan ruins in the Cannibal Isles of the Shackles?
… that Aubrin "the Green" is a former Chernasardo Ranger and cleric of Cayden Cailean living in the Nirmathi town of Phaendar?

=== October 22 - [[]] ===

... that after leaving Xin-Shalast, Xanesha travelled to and settled in Magnimar?

... that Madam K's Perfumery serves as a sort of pawn broker for travelers from Tian Xia that must sell possessions to fund their further travels into Avistan?

... that Lion Blades are usually recruited out of the famous bardic colleges of Oppara?

... that the Tors of Levenies boast impressively sized carvings and cave art?

=== October 29 - [[]] ===

... that the denizens of Leng have a thriving trade, supplying luxuries to the intellect devourers of High Ilvarandin?

... that despite being a source of food for Chelish colonists, the Sargavan boar population is actually on the rise?

... that the Tickwood is a favorite spot for hunters, because of the lack of otherwise ubiquitous goblins?

... that the Cult of the Dawnflower and the Church of Sarenrae in general were instrumental in Khemet I's rise to power?

=== November 12 - [[]] ===

… that Dawn of the Scarlet Sun (pictured) has a Pathfinder Battles Encounter Pack designed for use with it?
… that razorcrow feathers are prized by fletchers for their strength?
… that the Earthnavel is guarded by the ghosts of fur-clad warriors from a bygone age?
… that kobolds appear in a variety of colors, including red, black, white, green, and blue?
=== November 19 - [[]] ===

… Runescars 5 features a playable encounter set during the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path?
… Bloodcove boasts a reptile house named Paulus' Herpetorium?
… that the treant Dimari-Diji remembers the fall of the Starstone?
… that Alkenstar City is constantly shrouded in a cloud of steam and sooty smoke due to its countless factories operating around the clock?
=== November 26 - [[]] ===

… that Sidrah Imeruss (pictured) is the founder of Numeria's Technic League?
… that despite slavery being permitted, the sale or purchase of slaves in Chesed is forbidden?
… that noqual golems are powerful magical constructs made of the rare skymetal noqual ?
… that A Song of Silver is the only volume of Pathfinder Adventure Path with more than 96 pages?
=== December 10 - [[]] ===

… Seugathi can repress their hunger and don't have to feed constantly?
… in sufficient numbers, torbles can form a hivemind?
… the gillmen maintain a dry-land embassy in Escadar?
… Aylsande Benedict's personal journals were collected and published as Tales of Lady Liberty?

=== December 17 - [[]] ===

… that Adventurer's Armory has been reprinted twice??
… that the first recorded sighting of a mothman was in 4584 AR in the town of Bronze Bridge in Taldor?
… that despite their name, all seven members of the Sons of Rovagug are actually female?
… that Desna makes her home on Cynosure, in a palace called the Sevenfold Cynosure?

=== December 24 - [[]] ===

… that intellect devourers are unable to feel emotion or experience anything in their natural form?
… that the Pharasmin seer, Alika Epakena, foresaw the Great Fire of Korvosa?
… that the Icerime Peaks mark Brevoy's eastern border with Iobaria?
… that Aldern Foxglove and Ileosa Arabasti were born in the same year?