The Zhentarim are trying to find this secret hall before it grows to become a true problem. Completely fitting the archetype of the sly-tongued, sinister and decadent master spellcaster, Manshoon ruthlessly crushed revolts within his own ranks of the Black Network, easily slaughtered his rivals and weeded the weak out of the ranks of the young and ambitious by sending upstarts on nigh-impossible suicide missions. Archmage 5 Wizard 20 While the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting gives information on the cities controlled by the Zhentarim, the data given here applies to the actual members of the Zhentarim within those cities and elsewhere.
His strong leadership in this time of crisis was widely credited as the only reason the Zhentarim was able to survive and begin rebuilding its power and reputation, and as of 1489 DR, he appeared to still be in command of Darkhold, and as a result the wider Black Network.[4]. This doesn’t prevent the Zhents from defending their western territories, but in all likelihood if those territories were lost (for example, if Darkhold were to be taken over by Cyricists), they would have to accept the loss until the agreement expired. The Doomraiders are former adventurers who settled down and took over/opened a Zhentarim chapter in Waterdeep (possibly because the name itself came with some sway). My players found it confusing for a couple of sessions, until they heard that Urstul Floxin was trying to become the new Zhentarim leader (completely false) (they were told this by Davil, as he doesn't know about Manshoon being their actual leader).
Manshoon made sure his blind brother Asmuth fell off of a bridge to his death before they returned to the keep where he and Chess planned to dispose of the usurpers. Alignment The comments below are accurate to the adventure module. Some caravans that include a cleric of Bane sometimes have undead skeletons lashed to the undersides of wagons, which can be released with a few quick tugs if the caravan is attacked. [citation needed], Orbakh awoke at the beginning of the Manshoon Wars only to find that he had been turned into a vampire and was not in the stasis chamber with the rest of the Manshoon clones (or the stash of magic items he had left for himself in the event of his death). Manshoon, using the body of a beholder held in mind-thrall, unleashed magics strong enough to reduce Elminster to dust. Since that time, Fzoul has changed allegiance from Cyric to Xvim and then to Bane again, Zhentil Keep has been rebuilt, and Fzoul has become the Zhentarim’s official leader.
The one in Undermountain died during the events of the Spellplague itself.
Leader: Fzoul Chembryl: Religions: Bane (primarily), Cyric (some holdouts in the western lands) Alignment: LE, NE: Secrecy: Low : Symbol: The original symbol of the Zhentarim resembles a stylized spear head bearing a while circle and a long scrawled “Z” in the Dethek alphabet. Never be less than what you deserve to be. Role-playing game products have been produced for the setting … Chaotic Neutral, Evil.
In or near places where the Zhents are in power, they are treated coolly by nonmembers, for while they bring shipments of grain, tools, and weapons, those same caravan guards might return someday as a part of an attacking army. Whilst venturing up to the surface to feed, he found himself in Westgate where the magic items influenced him to create some vampire underlings and with them, he decided to take over and revitalize the Night Masks thieves' guild. Race The current Manshoon is trying to gain more power in Waterdeep. Unknown. [17], In 1488 DR, Manshoon, now no longer interested in direct confrontations with the Sage of Shadowdale, was caught alongside several other archwizards inside a spellstorm in Cormyr for the purpose of making a bid for the mythical Lost Spell. Manshoon, his brother Asmuth and the son of their father's chief rival, Calkontor, named Chess were sent off together to prove themselves worthy of being lords like their fathers. Turns out one of the Manshoon clones survived and is now trying to assert his control over the Zhentarim in Waterdeep for his own goals. Davil, the leader of the Doom Raiders, is the leader of the Zhentarim in Waterdeep. The greatest ally of the Zhentarim is the church of Bane. Think of Davil and Co as the Carpos of that chapter/family. But when my Manshoon started a gnag-war with Xanathar (the failed stone negotiations), the beholder did not really separate between the different Zhent factions. Died The Zhentarim also opposes (and is opposed by) groups that promote good and freedom. Sometimes an entire village is held hostage by a group of Zhentarim warriors, preventing the import of export of needed supplies until the Zhentarim’s demands are met. The Pereghost was one of the great mysteries of the Zhentarim's fortress of Darkhold.
In Daggerford. 5e
Unknown to nearly everyone, Fzoul arranged a tenuous peace with Khelben Blackstaff of Waterdeep. The Zhentarim overall are basically the mob (Other than Xanathar they operate more subtle: extortion, bribes, blackmailing, smuggling). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 1229 DR [2] Much as they control most of the Moonsea, Manshoon and Fzoul would like to see the Zhentarim eventually rule lands that stretch all the way westward to the Sword Coast. Knowing the priests to obey Bane over anyone else and assuming the wizards were just as ambitious as he was, Manshoon held little trust for any of his new allies, he sent out spies and was determined to raise his powers in the arcane far above anyone else in Zhentil Keep. Rules Information [16], In 1487 DR, although intending to continue where his former clone left off, the new Manshoon continuously found himself thwarted, from even attempting to begin his schemes, by the newly returned Mirt the Moneylender, the two of them continuously meeting for drinks and passive-aggressive conversations in Suzail. Never be less than what you deserve to be.
Groups with a high-level cleric or wizard are sometimes accompanied by a banedead, and a beast of Xvim (technically now a beast of Bane) might accompany privileged groups. This attitude puts the Zhents at odds with the Iron Throne, the Cult of the Dragon, the Rundeen, and any evil group of a more chaotic or independent inclination. It was, however a double cross! https://tobyisland.fandom.com/wiki/Zhentarim?oldid=152. Manshoon (the clone) is obviously not happy about all these new Zhent chapters. Class
Second, they raid enemy caravans, using human soldiers or recruited gangs of humanoids to drive their competitors into poverty. Wise and experienced beholders such as Xulla, Manxam, and Xavlal can eliminate enemy spellcasters, charm an unlimited number of reticent contacts, and carve out secret hideouts in the hardest rock. Even his desire for the Vault and gaining power/influence in Waterdeep is all to serve the ultimate goal. Agents of the Zhentarim feel that if they play by the rules, nothing gets done. The two were attacked by Banite priest/assassins upon their arrival but were saved by Manshoon's magic. Danniker Nelkin "the Snail" - Undermining a moneylending business in Daggerford. Hated and mistrusted by Fzoul, Manshoon manipulated him much as he did all others - remaining arrogant, untouchable in his power and faintly amused by it all. The public face of the organization appears much more benign, offering the best mercenaries money can buy. Alignment Male[1] However in order to do this Manshoon and his magelings had to pledge fealty to Bane, promising to lead the faith to even greater heights of power than the weakening High Imperceptor had. Banite priests flocked to the place where Xantriph instructed them all to do as Manshoon commanded, joining the Zhentarim and leading them away from the decadent High Imperceptor of the church. [3], Following a string of disasters that left both Zhentil Keep and the Citadel of the Ravens destroyed, the Pereghost emerged as the most senior leader of the organization still standing. As the Zhentarim and the church of Bane become more entwined each day, the Black Network can count on support from northern Banites. He departed, however, before discovering that Elminster survived as a pile of magical ash.
On a smaller scale, the enemies of the Zhentarim are the people whose lives they ruin or disrupt; reputable merchants, villagers in frontier areas, or local law enforcement officials who try to stop shipments of contraband. The Zhentarim is an unscrupulous shadow network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout Tobias Island. Manshoon’s Zhents are concerned with amassing power, deposing the Open Lord and replacing her with Manshoon, and basically ruling with an iron fist.
Thank you for the explanation! I look at it like this: Manshoon’s Zhents = Nazis, Doom Raiders = the mafia. He accomplished this by being ruthlessly efficient and not playing favorites. Used to ruling and manipulating from behind the scenes and relived of responsibility of administering to the Black Network, he seems to have learned a lesson in caution and patience. Class Race
Magic-user 16
The Black Network was created by the archmage Manshoon, who rose through the ranks of Zhentil Keep by eliminating his rivals (including members of his own family). The Doom Raiders are Zhentarim members. https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Pereghost?oldid=495361, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function. Rules Information Inhabitants with a 13 challenge rating (5e), Inhabitants with a 25 challenge rating (3e), Forgotten Realms Campaign Set (DM's Sourcebook of the Realms), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms, https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Manshoon?oldid=552460, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function. Losing the Anauroch trade route may force the Zhentarim to consider other, southern routes. A member of the Zhentarim thinks of himself or herself as a member of a large family, and relies on the Black Network for resources and security. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the WaterdeepDragonHeist community, Continue browsing in r/WaterdeepDragonHeist, A subreddit for DMs running the D&D 5th Edition module Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Press J to jump to the feed. Everything else is just an obstacle or annoyance to his plans, especially the Xanathar Guild.
The caches of magical items formerly hidden by Manshoon were scattered throughout the Realms. He restructured the guild to his tastes and planned to turn Westgate into the capital city of a vampire kingdom by wedding the last in the line of the defunct Westgate royalty. Khelben’s group is almost unknown outside its membership, and its purpose (and Khelben’s reasons for bargaining with the Zhentarim) is also secret.
The second clone assumed a position of power among the Night Masks of Westgate, calling himself Orbakh. [citation needed], Although most believe the Manshoon Wars persisted only a few short, chaotic years, they actually waged over the course of at least a century.
One major setback occurred during the Time of Troubles, with the destruction of the Zhentarim’s primary deity, Bane.
Is on the Zhentarim payroll.
The Zhentarim seeks to become omnipresent and inescapable, more wealthy and powerful, and most importantly, untouchable. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. The Zhentarim hierarchy follows a linear branching structure, with Fzoul Chembryl at the head of the organization. He also began to use his powerful mental techniques on lowly and powerful alike, enslaving some, making others mind-thralls to be used or discarded as needed (without the person being any the wiser), and spying on the nobility and palace staff. Talks real slow. Only Orbakh remained. 3e
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