The **Feywild**, or the **Plane of Faerie**, exists outside traditional time, but its history intersects with the Material Plane and the Forgotten Realms. Below is a constructed timeline aligning major Feywild events with Dalereckoning (DR), reflecting its influence on Faerûn. --- ### **Prehistoric Era (Before -30,000 DR)** - **Creation of the Feywild** - The Feywild comes into existence as a reflection of the Material Plane, infused with untamed magic and natural energy. - Its eternal twilight and vibrant landscapes attract powerful beings who become the **first Archfey**. - **Rise of the Archfey** - Archfey such as **Titania (Queen of the Summer Court)**, **Oberon**, and the **Queen of Air and Darkness** emerge, shaping the Feywild’s social and magical structures. - The **Seelie (Summer) Court** and **Unseelie (Winter) Court** form, representing growth, life, and warmth versus decay, death, and darkness. - **Arrival of the Elves (c. -30,000 DR)** - **Corellon Larethian**, the elven god, creates the elves, and many migrate to the Feywild. - These early elves, influenced by the Feywild’s magic, evolve into the **Eladrin**, fey-touched beings who become deeply attuned to the seasons and emotions. --- ### **The Crown Wars (c. -12,000 to -9,000 DR)** - **Refugees Flee to the Feywild** - As the **Crown Wars** devastate Faerûn, many elves escape to the Feywild, seeking refuge from the destruction. - The Feywild influences these refugees, further diversifying elven culture and spreading Feywild magic into Faerûn. - **Rise of the Gloaming Court** - During this period, the **Gloaming Court**, a neutral faction focused on twilight and mystery, gains prominence. - **Emergence of the Prince of Frost** - A scorned eladrin noble embraces the cold power of the Winter Court, becoming the **Prince of Frost**, an enduring symbol of heartbreak and vengeance. --- ### **The Rise of Netheril (c. -3859 DR)** - **Netherese Bargains with Archfey** - Netherese wizards discover portals to the Feywild and strike deals with Archfey for knowledge of planar and arcane magic. - Some Archfey grant these boons willingly, while others manipulate mortals for amusement or gain. - **Fey Influence Spreads in Faerûn** - Feywild artifacts, such as **moonblades** and **fey-touched spellbooks**, are introduced to the Material Plane, further intertwining Feywild magic with Netherese practices. --- ### **The Fall of Netheril (c. -339 DR)** - **Collapse of Feywild-Material Portals** - The magical catastrophe that destroys Netheril severs many Feywild portals, isolating the plane from the Material Plane. - Feywild influence recedes in Faerûn, leading to an era of diminished mortal interaction. --- ### **The Time of Troubles (1358 DR)** - **Feywild Disruption** - The chaos caused by Ao’s punishment of the gods reverberates in the Feywild. Many Archfey exploit the instability to expand their influence or strike at rivals. - Deities tied to the Feywild, such as **Corellon Larethian** and **Sehanine Moonbow**, focus on mortal affairs, creating a temporary power vacuum. - **Increased Mortal Interactions** - Mortals accidentally stumble into the Feywild during the divine upheaval, creating new ties between the two planes. --- ### **The Spellplague (1385 DR)** - **Feywild Chaos** - The death of Mystra and the collapse of the **Weave** cause magical instability in the Feywild. - New fey realms form spontaneously, while others are destroyed. Wild magic zones proliferate, altering the landscape. - **Emergence of New Fey Creatures** - Magical surges in the Feywild give rise to new creatures, including plague-touched fey and chaotic elementals. - **Expansion of Fey Crossings** - The instability creates natural **Fey Crossings** in places of high magic or natural beauty, enabling more mortals to venture into the Feywild. --- ### **The Second Sundering (1482–1489 DR)** - **Restoration of Balance** - As Ao recreates the Tablets of Fate, the Feywild stabilizes alongside the Material Plane. - The **Summer Court**, led by Titania, regains prominence, while the **Winter Court** retreats to shadowy corners of the Feywild. - **Archfey’s Influence Expands** - Many Archfey use the Second Sundering’s chaos to strike new bargains with mortals, solidifying their presence in Faerûnian legends and politics. --- ### **The Current Era (1490 DR and Beyond)** - **Rising Mortal Interactions** - Fey Crossings have become more common, and adventurers frequently find themselves entangled in Feywild politics. - **The Wild Beyond the Witchlight (1492 DR)** highlights the Feywild’s whimsical yet perilous nature. - **The Queen of Air and Darkness’s Ascension** - The **Queen of Air and Darkness**, long dormant, begins reasserting her influence, threatening to engulf the Feywild in eternal shadow. - **Adventurers and Fey Pacts** - More mortals forge pacts with Archfey, becoming warlocks, emissaries, or champions. - Feywild artifacts and relics, such as **moonsteel weapons** and **glimmering cloaks**, are rediscovered in Faerûn. --- ### **Key Themes and Legacies of the Feywild** 1. **The Eternal Struggle Between the Courts** - The Feywild remains defined by the rivalry between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, with mortals often caught in their schemes. 2. **Wild Magic and Emotion** - Magic in the Feywild is tied to emotion and whimsy, creating a realm of unpredictability and wonder. 3. **Timelessness and Transformation** - Time flows differently in the Feywild, and mortals who return are often changed—physically, emotionally, or magically. 4. **The Role of the Archfey** - The Archfey are enigmatic, powerful, and often capricious, their motives incomprehensible to mortals. Their influence extends beyond the Feywild into the Material Plane. ---