Sememmon

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At a Glance

A ruthless, haughty mage of the Zhentarim. He controls the fortress of Darkhold.

Sememmon has been slain several times; the current Sememmon is a clone of the original. He’s romantically linked with Ashemmi.

He’s a human wizard. He was born Malathar Wingstarl, in Huddagh, in 1234 DR.


Appearance


Personality & Power


Personal History


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1031] (1e) DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms page 30
  • Renegades of Darkhold by George Krashos — Dragon Magazine 357 pages 72-75
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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Miraun

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At a Glance

A mage descended of the wealthy Dannacasters of Zhentil Keep; he’s illegitimate, however, and not entitled to the family name. He’s attempting to prove himself and gain power through service in the Zhentarim.

Source

  • DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms [1031b] page 27

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Manshoon

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At a Glance

A wizard and archmage, and the leader of the Zhentarim. He’s also the author of Filfaeril, Bound and Willing.


Sources

  • Epic Level Handbook page 301
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 46
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1085] (2e) Card shows his mage sigil
  • Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] page 124 shows his mage sigil
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1031] (1e) DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms page 25
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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Eregul

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At a Glance

A mage and an agent of the Zhentarim. He wanders Cormyr, Sembia, and the Dalelands, looking for useful information, magic, and manpower.

Source

  • DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms [1031b] page 21

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Darkhold

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At a Glance

A fortress in the Far Hills, on the border between Sword Coast and the Tunlands.

It was once the lair of Varalla; now it is controlled by the Zhentarim.

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms [1085] (2e campaign setting) — A Grand Tour of the Realms page 90
  • Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting) — Cyclopedia of the Realms page 37
Maps

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Citadel of the Raven

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At a Glance

The Citadel of the Raven is a string of fortresses north of the Moonsea.

The Zhentilar seize the Citadel in the name of Zhentil Keep circa 1355 DR, slaughtering the garrisons sent by other Moonsea cities. The Zhentarim subsequently uses the fortresses as well. Under Zhent control, the Citadel houses over 2,000 men-at-arms, led by Commander Kandar Milinal.

One of the battlements, known as Sundeth’s Tower, contains the tomb of Sundeth Gossyl.

The Citadel is attacked by three dragons during the Flight of Dragons in 1356 DR.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 65
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 30
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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Whaul Zormm

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At a Glance

A Zhentarim wizard, serving in Scardale village.

Source

  • Tantras [FRE2/9248] page 24

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Selcheth Yundael

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At a Glance

A Zhentarim wizard, serving under Albaer Morndragon in Scardale village.

Source

  • Tantras [FRE2/9248] page 24

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Fzoul Chembryl

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At a Glance

Fzoul Chembryl is the High Priest of the Dark Shrine in Zhentil Keep. He controls the clerics of the Zhentarim, and thus wields a great deal of power in that group.

He’s a human cleric of Bane.

He serves as the overall commander of the West Fang in Bane’s attack on Shadowdale which takes place during the Time of Troubles.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 25
  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 35
  • DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms [1031b] page 21
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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Tuatharn

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At a Glance

One of four Zhentarim Battlelords (officers) of The West Fang, in Bane‘s attack on Shadowdale which takes place during the Time of Troubles.

He is a human cleric of Bane.

Source

  • Shadowdale [FRE1/9247] page 35

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