Fredericktown to its core has finally been quelled, respect, the FDX Corps establishes fruitful trade relations thanks to the valiant efforts of Tisdale and Porcupine with the indigenous âhkihkaniw peoples. Drawing on guards. The violence was unlike anything we've ever their traditional wisdom and reverence for nature, the faced, creating a chasm within our community that tribes guide the Corps in adopting sustainable logging seemed insurmountable. Yet, in the aftermath, practices. The logging facility transitions to stricter there's a palpable sense of unity and resilience guidelines, emphasizing restoration and respect for the among us. We've been reminded of our collective environment, fostering economic growth in Porcupine strength in facing adversity. The scars of the revolt village while preserving Anchorome's pristine wilderness. are reminders not of our fragility, but of our enduring spirit and the peace we've fought to preserve. Together, we step into a future rebuilt on the foundations of our newfound solidarity. • 1368 DR: Against all odds, Frederick Shoeslapper, a resourceful and determined gnome, The Present Age stumbles upon rich veins of gold in the rugged terrain near Porcupine. With ingenuity and perseverance, he The four and a half centuries since the establishment of the spearheads the establishment of Fredericktown, where Lords of Waterdeep have been tumultuous times for Toril. the promise of wealth draws prospectors and settlers Throughout this period, civilization struggles against the eager to seek their fortunes. The completion of Frederick savage forces of chaos, and life attempts to presevere against Mine heralds a new era of prosperity, as the region's the agents of death and strife, sometimes in places where even mineral wealth becomes increasingly evident. the gods themselves have not been exempt from destruction. The last one hundred fifty years have comprised one of the most cataclysmic periods in Faerun's history. On no fewer than • 1375 DR: Recognizing the strength in unity, the three occasions, Toril has been shaken to its core by forces that leaders of Tisdale, Porcupine village, and Fredericktown have repeatedly rewritten the laws of reality. forge an unprecedented alliance. This alliance, known as the Tisdale Pact, marks the birth of the Tisdale District, a • 1363 DR: The Iron Throne, driven by a lust for beacon of cooperation and shared prosperity in the Anchorome's rumored riches, establishes the Shadow Vein untamed frontier of Anchorome. Together, they pledge to Mining Division. They dispatched a well-funded expedition to uphold principles of mutual aid, defense, and exploit the continent's untapped wealth. Simultaneously, governance, laying the foundation for a resilient and recognizing the need for sustainable resource management, cohesive community. the Woodsmen's Guild dispatches the FDX Corps to establish logging camps and cultivate relations with any indigenous tribes, aiming for mutually beneficial cooperation. • 1380 DR: The dream of endless riches fades as the shallow veins of Frederick Mine begin to run dry. • 1364 DR: The Shadow Vein expedition, led by seasoned Frederick Shoeslapper, faced with mounting pressure explorers and miners, braves the perilous journey across the and dwindling resources, reluctantly closes the mine to seas and establishes Tisdale as their primary base of salvage what remains of his investment. The abrupt operations. Meanwhile, the FDX Corps, in collaboration with closure sparked unrest among miners, culminating in Evergreen elves known for their reverence for nature, founds the Miners Revolt of 1381. Led by the indomitable dwarf Porcupine village adjacent to the newly discovered Porcupine Theo Greatrock, disaffected miners rise in protest, Lake. This strategic location serves as a nexus for trade and threatening the fragile peace of Fredericktown. cultural exchange between settlers and natives.
• 1381 DR: The Miners Revolt erupts into violence,
• 1365 DR: With meticulous planning and skilled engulfing the Tisdale region in chaos and uncertainty. craftsmanship, the FDX Corps completes construction of a Only through the valiant efforts of both Tisdale and state-of-the-art logging facility in the dense northern forest Porcupine guards is the revolt quelled, preserving the near Porcupine. The facility's design incorporates eco-friendly hard-won peace of Fredericktown. The scars of the revolt practices, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the ecosystem and fostering a harmonious relationship between burgeoning frontier community, inspiring resilience and settlers and the natural world. unity in the face of adversity.