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This is an archive of all Did You Know? articles in 2014.

Week 1

... that despite the fact that bebiliths are native to the Abyss, they are not demons?

... that rather than the longbow, halflings consider the sling as Erastil's weapon?

... that Linnorms roam the First World?

... that gillmen, dark folk, mongrelmen, and morlocks are said to be descended from the Azlanti?         

Week 2

... that the plural of cyclops is "cyclopes"?

... that stone giants mummify prominent members of their tribes?

... that legend has it that guiltgorger giants were formed from drops of Rovagug's spilled blood?

... that marsh giants believe that they can gain spiritual supremacy by consuming the spirits of other living creatures?

Week 3

... that Aroden raised the Isle of Kortos from the sea floor in 1 AR?

... that teleportation magic tends to be unreliable in the Kortos Mounts?

... that the Kortos Cavalry patrols the streets of Westgate as the Sally Guard?

... that the city hall of Dawnfoot is housed in a converted siege engine?

Week 4

... that Baba Yaga hid part of Kostchtchie's soul in an artifact?

... that Queen Jadwiga was installed as the first queen or Irrisen in 3313 AR?

... that Zorka is a fey who serves as Baba Yaga's housekeeper?

... that Irrisen is divided into six provinces?

Week 5

... that members of the Decemvirate wear artifacts known as Decemvirate Helms?

... that Shevala Iorae was the first person to discover how to unlock the Spire of Nex?

... that the stone ring of Kaer Maga predates the Empire of Thassilon?

... that the Sellen River moves more water than all the other rivers that touch the Inner Sea combined?

Week 6

... that the Bonuwat worship a janiform amalgam of Gozreh and Desna, whom they call Shimye-Magalla?

... that the Seven Tooth goblins do not have a set leader?

... that Sandpoint is fifty miles from Magnimar?

... that Gorvi sports a multitude of tattoos?

Week 7

… that Sajan has a twin sister named Sajni?
… that according to frost giant myths, the god Thremyr fell into the Steaming Sea in ancient times?
… that Yen Hazai was the founder of the Temple of the Endless Step?
… that the Duskwardens are authorized to execute those caught committing serious crimes?

Week 9

… the gillmen maintain an embassy in Escadar?
… that the genetic influence of the Azlanti is noticeable in today's Taldans and Chelaxians?
… that on average, the Sightless Sea is a mile deep, but in places it is much deeper?
… that the aboleth sometimes rewarded loyal Azlanti leaders with cloaker bodyguards and assassins?

Week 11

… that Aram Zey is the Master of Spells of the Pathfinder Society?
… that the Ruby Prince of Osirion has an invisible fire elemental as a consort and advisor?
… that Acavna was the Azlanti god of the moon and battle?
… that the Iron Gods Adventure Path, which debuts in August 2014, will be set in Numeria?

Week 12

… that the Harbingers of Fate believe that they have until 4714 AR to restore the proper course of history?
… that oreads (pictured) are native outsiders with shaitan genie or earth elemental ancestry?
… that Mount Osiki is the tallest mountain within the range of Brazen Peaks in northern Garund?
… that Sean K Reynolds has written a vast majority of the articles in Pathfinder Adventure Path dealing with religion?

Week 13

… that iconic paladin Seelah hails from the Katapeshi city of Solku?
… those bitten by the alien creatures known as akata can turn into void zombies?
… that Gideon Gull is secretly a student in the Shadow Schools with ambitions of joining the elite spies known as Lion Blades?
… that Paizo Creative Director James Jacobs was first published in Dungeon #12 at the age of 14 in an adventure that featured a mage named Alaznist?

Week 14

… that the Beginner Box has won three ENnie awards, including Product of the Year?
… that the aklys is a favored weapon of the Derro?
… that today most serpentfolk are degenerate barbarians?
… that The Hagfish is known for the best seafood dinners in Sandpoint?

Week 15

… that of the evil deities, Asmodeus is the most respected and trusted by his divine peers?
… that fire mephits have a theocratic society?
… that in Ancient Osirion it was a great honor to be blessed by the Pahmet?
… that halflings are the second largest racial group in Augustana after humans?

Week 16

… that astradaemons often serve more powerful daemons as assassins and executioners?
… that Korvosa boasts three statues of Field Marshal Jakthion Korvosa?
… that the Birdcruncher goblins, make their home in caverns along the western side of Devil's Platter?
… that at one time, Droskar's Crag was known as Torag's Crag?

Week 17

… that kobolds' scales appear in a variety of colors, including red, black, white, green, and blue?
… that despite their name, cutlass spiders are actually constructs?
… that the Pactmasters of Katapesh are Witchwyrds?
… that when the light of Carcosa's star shines in another planet's night sky, Hastur's power on that planet grows stronger?

Week 18

… that Arazni has a retinue of five former Knights of Ozem re-animated by Geb as graveknights?
… that explorers first claimed to have found Barkskin Lake in 4259 AR?
… that the Black Desert is a spawning ground for purple worms?
… that Wave Riders' uniforms include sea-green capes?

Week 19

… that Ed Greenwood lives in a farmhouse in Ontario, Canada?
… that the second floor of Ferox's Garrison houses a huge library and an alchemist's lab?
… that a group of Chelish treasure hunters recently failed to return from a foray into the ruined city of Nagisa?
… that the lake monster Vorndra is said to live in Lake Vorn?

Week 20

… that Alaznist is said to have been a worshiper of many kinds of demons?
… that the River Queen has a sister ship names the Lady Fortune?
… that the Tekritanin League, along with the Jistka Imperium and Osirion, are credited with bringing civilization to northern Garund?
… that the thorns of the Viper nettle can grow up to 6 inches in length?

Week 21

… that the Knights of Ozem were once commanded by Iomedae?
… that Virlych is racked by unexplained and highly unnatural storms?
… that the haft of the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is veined with silver?
… that the Poleiheira has been broken into several folios that are in the hands of various collectors?

Week 22

… that Wadjet is said to dwell in the papyrus marshes of the River Sphinx delta?
… that the fortress town of Ysborg is populated primarily by ice trolls?
… that the Azlanti were the first civilization to use the ioun stones?
… that Mediogalt Island’s lagoons and outlying waters are home to the Kaneano tribe of adaro?

Week 23

… that water yai tend to be easily distracted by beautiful treasures?
… that Those Who Wait work diligently to guard and preserve the Cities of the First Ones until their return?
… that the Throne of Nalt was fashioned from the wings of the dragon Kazavon?
… that Baba Yaga refers to the Red Rider as "My Red Son"?

Week 24

… that the eyes of earth elementals are made of gemstones?
… that a metal tower at the centre of the Machine Armory emits a constant low vibration?
… that forest drakes do not care for their young?
… that the gold dragon Astarathian, lives incognito and in human form in Pangolais?

Week 25

… that Jamus Hainard serves as a mentor to young heroes?
… that Fort Bandu has a garrison of 150 soldiers?
… that Strigoi are the ancestors of modern vampires?
… that a typical basilisk is twelve to fifteen feet in length?

Week 26

… that ratfolk rule an empire in the darklands beneath Tian Xia?
… that "Naga Pharaoh" is the title given to the second pharaoh of Osirion?
… that unnaturally large stirges known as Stirge hounds are sometimes used as tracking animals?
… that no dragons on Golarion worship Tiamat?

Week 27

… that when the Swallowtail Festival is celebrated in cold climates, leaves or painted corn husks replace the traditional butterflies?
… that the Sandpoint Cathedral was rebuilt after burning down in 4702 AR?
… that Sandpoint Glassworks is one of the oldest industries in Sandpoint?
… that the Scarnetti family is involved in a low-grade feud with the Shoanti of Magnimar?

Week 28

… that the founding of Osirion marks the dawn of the Age of Destiny?
… that Thremyr, First Jarl of the frost giants is believed to have created the winter wolves?
… that the charda are immune to the effects of black blood?
… that the demigoddess Feronia took Dispater as a husband for a short time.?

Week 29

… that Absalom used to mint electrum coins?
… that Ergin Tock was formerly hired muscle for Thuldrin Kreed?
… that a series of underwater tunnels connect the Arcadian Ocean to the Sightless Sea?
… that the Elemental Plane of Water is composed of of salt, fresh, and brackish water?

Week 30

… Ymeri has long sought the worship of the salamanders, but instead they mostly revere the demon lord Flauros?
… that the highest peak in the Five Kings Range is 18,365 feet?
… that Ilnea was the first saint of Iomedae?
… that the serial killer known as Dr. D has been active for over a century?

Week 31

… that some deft arcanists have such skill in handling Harrow decks that they can injure opponents with thrown cards?
… that the pelts of Firefoot Fennecs are popular in Absalom and Molthune?
… that Choral "the Conqueror" Rogarvia disappeared around 4509 AR?
… that Kaijitsu Manor has been the home of three generations of the Kaijitsu family?

Week 32

… that Glabrezu are sometimes known as "treachery demons"?
… that the Antarkos Ocean is the largest body of water on Golarion?
… that Jurakuma put out his only eye after he witnessed the doom of his entire tribe?
… that Jukamis can be boiled down into a paste and used to seal structures and boats?

Week 33

… that Alahazra went blind at the age of sixteen?
… that Denizens of Leng do not bleed?
… that the Aspis Consortium does not dock in Nantambu for the same reason?
… that Kaer Maga's slave district is known as the Flesh Block?

Week 34

… that Dark Waters Rising includes a new story called The Last Mosswood Goblin?
… that the palace of the Ruby Prince is called the Palace of the Forthbringer?
… that Talmandor is patron of the Steel Falcons?
… that the administrative branch of Jalmeray's government is called the Maurya-Rahm?

Week 35

… that Zon-Kuthon (then known as Dou-Bral) created the Star Towers?
… that Kuwa are most at home living in disguise among humans?
… that -3470 AR marks the beginning of the Age of Destiny?
… that a deposed monarch once ran for the Sargava Chalice?

Week 36

… that on Akiton, ratfolk are known as Ysoki?
… that the elven druid Silvermane may be the last surviving member of the Council of Thorns?
… that the Immortal Ambulatory is home to the dragon god Apsu?
… that while most likely it was created by elves, no one remembers when or how the Walking Man was made?

Week 37

… that bugbears are particularly common in the wilderness of Varisia?
… that pilgrims travel hundreds of miles to visit the Lambent Citadel in Solku?
… that the Tusk Mountains are home to numerous frost giants?
… that the powdered wings of snowflake moths are used as glitter by dressmakers in Nidal?

Week 38

… that the Darklands consists of three layers: Nar-Voth, Sekamina, and Orv?
… that Pathfinder #7 was the first issue of Pathfinder Comics to not include a pull-out map?
… that Revenge of the Kobold King is the sequel to Paizo's first-ever module?
… that Azers often serve other societies as slaves or labourers?

Week 39

… that the Great Old Ones are heralds of the Outer Gods?
… that the King Xeros may have visited ancient Osirion?
… that the Pathfinder Lodge in Woodsedge was badly damaged in the riots of 4704 AR?
… that the Crimson Canal is said to have been built by Azghaad, The First Pharaoh?

Week 40

… that Nagisa was the site of the massacre of Taldor’s Sixth Army of Exploration by the Gorilla King?
… that the symbol for the Golemworks is a clenched fist?
… that the Pahmet have dark bronze skin?
… that local snow goblins view Pjallarane's Stone as a holy site?

Week 41

… that the First Guard was first commanded by Aroden?
… that one must be either voted or marry into the village of Abken?
… that the poet Vumeshki was one of the first victims of midnight milk?
… that firefoot fennecs are symbols of good luck?

Week 42

… that the inquisitor Imrijka was named for the first high priestess of Gravecharge?
… that the People's Council is composed of a cabinet of thirty Ministers?
… that the College of Dimensional Studies has no doors?
… that the Mendevian Crusades have been going on for nearly a century?

Week 43

… that Gorum is commonly worshipped by half-orcs?
… that the mongrelmen of Golarion are descended from the Azlanti?
… that a spawn of Rovagug, Volnagur, is sometimes known as the "End-Singer"?
… that Belkers loathe both djinn and jann?

Week 44

… that Paizo developer Rob McCreary was born in Japan?
… that Desna has many astronomers amongst her followers?
… that The White Deer's peppercorn venison is considered a house specialty?
… that Ipeq houses the second-largest permanent garrison of Osirian troops?

Week 45

… that the Knights of Ozem are a military order dedicated to the goddess Iomedae?
… that Moschabbatt, an ancient magma dragon, lives in lair deep beneath the surface near Droskar's Crag?
… that Shemhazai was once the powerful angel empyreal lord of vision, but is now a tortured prisoner of Lamashtu?
… that mephit is the name given to a grouping of diminutive, bat-winged creatures native to the elemental planes?

Week 46

… that Diobel has a large Kellid population?
… that linnorms predate "true" dragons by eons?
… that the Ashwood is regularly patrolled by the church of Erastil?
… that Torgra Stigardsdam is known for her bawdy sense of humour?

Week 47

… that only powerful casters are able to use teleportation to travel to or from an area in the proximity of blightburn?
… that hill giants born smaller than normal are known as "guffs"?
… that Jak'a'Napes is known for its Cinnamon-crusted flapjacks?
… that The Umbral Leaves is commonly written in human blood?

Week 48

… that blue dragons are obsessively controlling?
… that albino minotaurs are known as "Ghost Bulls"?
… that upon joining the Darklight Sisterhood, a woman symbolically changes her last name to Darklight?
… that Thunder and Fang is one of several unique fighting styles of the Shoanti?

Week 49

… that Belor Hemlock's last name is a translation of his Shoanti name, "Viskalai"?
… that the Irespan used to stretch as far as Hollow Mountain?
… that the Old Light dates back to the Thassilonian empire?
… that unlike their smaller relatives, dark stalkers are exceptionally clean?

Week 50

… that white dragons are often politically powerful on Triaxus?
… that the qlippoth were the first inhabitants of the Abyss?
… that the Kerse Accord ended a 700 year dwarven civil war?
… that the Korir River serves as a trade route between Port Freedom and Kalabuto?

Week 51

… that only functional flying city hovers over the desert of Shaguang in Tian Xia?
… that the treant Dimari-Diji might be Golarion's oldest living creature?
… that in Tian Xia, Pharasma is known as "Mother of Souls"?
… that forest drakes have a lifespan of up to 200 years?

Week 52

… that a dweomercat cub on the Material Plane cannot mature until it returns to the First World?
… that pseudodragons are sometimes called "house drakes" due to their size and good nature?
… that Shelyn has been known to offer divine pacts to mortals who realize the importance of beauty in the midst of battle?
… that the Duskwardens charge 2 gold pieces to travel the Halflight Path?

Week 53

… that vegepymies worship a fungus-themed interpretation of Gozreh?
… that town to Losthome is under the protection of Kalsgard, but not technically part of the Linnorm Kingdom of the Thanelands?
… that Pangolais' Black Triune has been in place since the Age of Darkness?
… that first-hand accounts of the city of Ird don't seem to exist?