Menzoberranzan

This information is intended for use with the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.


At a Glance

Menzoberranzan is an independent drow city.

The cavern in which the city stands is known to the dwarves as Araurilcaurak (“Great Pillar Cavern”).


Civilization

What You See
Districts
Locations

Politics

Who Rules

The matron mothers of the eight most prominent Houses convene in a Ruling Council which makes major decisions regarding the city.

Who Really Rules

Matron Baenre, Matron Mother of House Baenre.


Culture and Society

Menzoberranzan is comparatively small as far as drow cities go, with only about 20,000 citizens. Most drow cities boast 35,000 or more citizens.

Demographics
The Houses

Player Characters

PCs from Menzoberranzan may choose the Menzoberranzan region.


Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Reference
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 109
  • Drow of the Underdark [FOR2/9326] page 98 — this is simply a list of drow city names, with no accompanying description
  • Drow Cities
  • Underdark Locations
Maps
Other Resources

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