The following is a timeline of Cauldron. I shall add the really commonly known things that everyone would know for starters. During the game this knowledge will be added to as we play through Bardic Knowledge checks and History checks.

7 Years Ago

A plague of filth fever strikes Cauldron. Several hundred die before the city's clecrics can get the plague under control.

32 Years Ago

The rainiest winter in centries results in massive flood damage to the lower reaches of Cauldron. The Flood Festival is founded the next year, and for the next several years the freakishly wet wnters continue until before the weather finally turns to normal.

75 Years Ago

The Gnomish enclave of Jzadirune was abandoned due to a magical disease known as The Vanishing.