Helmsport is declared the capital of New Amn. The clergy of Helm in the South declare that the year marks the beginning of blessed works for the faithful. »
A second Amnian colony is founded farther inland from Helmsport to create a trade between New Amn and native tribes to the west. Cordell's estate forms the core of the new settlement, whose garrison protects New Amn's frontier. The colony is called Qoral, after an old native town near the site. »
The Lord-Governor of New Amn refuses to allow twelve ships from Waterdeep to trade at Helmsport because of the council's restrictions on transoceanic trade. The ships head north to land at Maztapan Island, off the jungle coast north of Mount Plutoq. Within two months, a small colony called New Waterdeep forms farther west, off the Gulf of Kultaka; these colonists trade and negotiate with the Kultakans, despite the displeasure of Governor-General Cordell of New Amn. New Waterdeep marks the northernmost extent of New Amn's influence; the former is one mile north, on the eastern side, of the river marking Kultaka's allied territory. »
In Maztica, with the aid of some rangers and more wizards than the Amnians' usual wont, the Waterdhavian contingent forges north and establishes a second colony called Trythosford, named after the expedition's paladin leader. It lies at the mouth of a river due west of the offshore Zilhatec Island. Both new settlements are protected by log palisades and defensive ditches that enclose most of each settlement's buildings. By year's end, eight of twelve ships head for Waterdeep, laden with new trade for the northern Sword Coast; three ships sink during the return voyage. »
Hammer 30 The Rundeen secretly approach the Shadow Thieves for information and access to the colonies of New Amn. Considering the Rundeen a barrier to its ability to work in Calimshan, the Shadow Thieves refuse. »
Alturiak 21 Despite sea storms throughout this month, over a dozen ships set sail for Maztica, loaded with mercenaries and priests of Helm to reinforce those at Helmsport, New Amn. »
New Amn founds the frontier outpost of Fort Tussin along its western frontier. »
Ches 23 The Council of Six sends word to Governor-General Cordell of New Amn, requesting aid. Cordell is unable to send the Golden Legion, as the bulk of the army is engaged int eh south against the Star Worm H'Calos. »
Fortunately for travelers, Amn no longer has a monopoly on shipping to and from the New World. The Bozeman Line now offers transport to and from Maztica at a fee substantially cheaper than Amn. Passengers need pay only 100 gold for a working berth on a westbound ship, and 200 gold for the return trip. Vessels of the Line never dock at Helmsport, instead preferring Trythosford, New Waterdeep, or other colonies to the north of New Amn. »