Zhentarim


At a Glance

The Zhentarim —called naug-adar within Zhentil Keep and the Black Network or the Dark Network by the rest of Faerun— is an organization with tyrannical intent, loosely allied with the church of Bane. The inner circle resides in Zhentil Keep, but mid-level commanders control the Citadel of the Raven and Darkhold.


Overview

Puppet Governments

The organization has agents in every settlement of economic or political significance to the north and west of the Inner Sea. Some of these places they rule outright, through charm spells or disguised puppets; others they are content to control “as much as it matters.”

Leaders

The Zhentarim is directed, at various times, by Manshoon, Fzoul Chembryl, and Sememmon.

Members
Agents and Spies
Allies

Partly through its connection with the priesthood of Bane, the Zhentarim benefits from an alliance with certain beholderkin. There are also alliances with individuals.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Champions of Ruin [17872] pages 92-94
  • Lords of Darkness [11989] pages 95-107
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 123
  • Ruins of Zhentil Keep [1120] map
  • Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] pages 124-126
  • Forgotten Realms (1e campaign setting) — Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 92-93
Passing Mention
Art
Other Resources

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Ossel Bharauk

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At a Glance

Ossel Bharauk is an agent of the Zhentarim in Arabel.

Source

  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 9

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Halaze

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At a Glance

Halaze is a low-ranking priest of Bane.

Source

  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 8

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Salreen Shamarsair

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At a Glance

A ranger, and a Harper in Arabel.

Source

  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 8

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Dutharr

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At a Glance

Dutharr is a high-ranking Purple Dragon in Arabel.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 8
Passing Mention
  • Cormyr [9410] page 17
  • Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] page 74
Maps
Other Resources
  • Search for Dutharr on the FR Wiki

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Garthim

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At a Glance

A fighter, and a Harper in Arabel.

Source

  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 7

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