4717 AR

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Age of Lost Omens
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4717 AR in conflicts

• The Ironfang Legion of hobgoblins and other goblinoids, formerly a mercenary "monster regiment" of Molthune, suddenly invades and claims the Nirmathi town of Phaendar and initiates the Ironfang Invasion of both Nirmathas and Molthune.
  • Pathfinder and dwarven prince Gorm Greathammer returns to Kraggodan to face the Ironfang Invasion, and also brokers peace with Molthune, contributes to Kraggodan's administration, and leads an expedition to recover a helmet from Roslar's Coffer.
• Absalom is unsuccessfully attacked by a collection of demonic and undead forces during the Fiendflesh Siege.

4717 AR in deities

• Investigators seek followers of Benorus in hopes of invoking Benorus' aid to find the Lost Mines of Nirmathas and the workers lost with them, as other divination magic had failed.
• In the summer, High Clockmother Athenth Llanalir of Alkenstar judges a clockwork-focused contest in Absalom where the invited engineers compete for the prize of a workshop with the High Clockmother in Alkenstar.

Migrations in 4717 AR

• The Bumblebrasher goblins settle in the ruins of Citadel Altaerein, Isger.

4717 AR in organizations

• The Winter Council reportedly dissolves.
• The Whispering Way steal one part of the Gluttonous Tome from the Shrine of the Seal beneath Kaer Maga.
• Eras the Needle enters his fifth failed petition to be captain of the Grinning Pixie.

4717 AR in people

• Sorah Verdell arrives to Canorate in Molthune.
• Gyr of House Gixx, Primarch of Absalom, disappears.
• Wrin Sivinxi opens Wrin's Wonders in Otari.
• Count Haserton Lowls IV steals the Necril translation of the Necronomicon from the Mysterium in Katheer, Qadira.

4717 AR in politics

• Vidrian ends its protection agreement with the Free Captains of the Shackles and is promptly invaded by them. The Vidric government signs an alliance with Senghor to fend off the attack, which it does successfully, establishing it as a viable nation.
• The nation of Oprak is established in southwest Nirmathas by hobgoblin survivors of the Ironfang Invasion.
• Acting Siege Lord Wynsal Starborn grants all slaves in Absalom who help defend the city during the Fiendflesh Siege their freedom. Following the attack, the Grand Council abolishes slavery within the city-state.
• Gendowyn regains control of the Accressiel Court in the Fangwood forest when Arlantia is killed by militia leaders from Nirmathas.
• Andoran founds the colony of Talmandor's Bounty on the island of Ancorato in the ruins of Azlant.
• Upon assuming office, Lord-Mayor Jilia Bainilus of Kintargo becomes the inaugural ruler of Ravounel and adopts the title of "Domina," harkening back to the pre-Thrune Chelaxian tradition.
• The name of the nation of Shokuro reverts to its historic name of Songbai.
• For reasons not publicly stated, High Prophet Kelldor of Druma issues the Edict of Preparation ordering the nation's military, known as the Mercenary League, to double its efforts in recruitment and training.

Miscellaneous

• This is the year 7217 IC in Tian Xia's Imperial Calendar.
• Tar-Baphon telepathically commands his winterwight servant Gildais to hire thieves to steal all but one of the shards of the Shattered Shield of Arnisant and replace them with fakes.

References

The year 4717 AR corresponds to Paizo products published in 2017. Corresponding Absalom Reckoning dates for events in those products are estimated from their publication date.