Several kingdoms, regions, and cities throughout Faerûn have their own forms of annual reckoning. One of the most widely recognized (and the one used herein) is the Dalereckoning (DR) calendar. This calendar dates to the time, nearly 1,500 years ago, when humans were first permitted by elves to settle in the more open regions of Cormanthor - the even that led to the formation of the Dalelands.
Despite the various forms of annual reckoning used around the continent, most folk refer to births, deaths, weddings, and other events by the name of the year. For example, 1479 DR is the Year of the Ageless One. Children learn the order of the years from bards, artistic designs in temples, and their elders. Although the meaning of year names are often obscure, most years (until they arrive) are seen as mysterious portents of the time ahead.
The Roll of Years familiar to most folk was penned by Auguthra the Mad and expanded by the great sage Alaundo in the library of Candlekeep. A second Roll of Years, known as the Black Chronology, is said to exist as well, penned in darkness by Auguthra and held in secret by the Church of Shar.
Below is a brief accounting of the recent Roll of Years and the years to come that would be known by most adventurers.
Recent and Future Year Names
| Year Number |
Year Name |
| 1486 DR |
Year of the Nether Mountain Scrolls |
| 1487 DR |
Year of the Rune Lords Triumphant |
| 1488 DR |
Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn |
| 1489 DR |
Year of the Warrior Princess |
| 1490 DR |
Year of the Star Walker's Return |
| 1491 DR |
Year of the Scarlet Witch |
| 1492 DR |
Year of Three Ships Sailing |
| 1493 DR |
Year of the Purple Dragons |
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