Zhentil Keep

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At a Glance

Zhentil Keep is an independent city on the Moonsea. Once known as Flostren’s Hold.

The army of Zhentil Keep, known as the Zhentilar, is hated around the Moonsea and throughout the Dalelands. Many folk believe the Zhentilar to be the military arm of the Zhentarim, and that’s not entirely false since the Zhentarim controls Zhentil Keep, but the average Zhentilar soldier is not a member of the Zhentarim.

Several dragons attacked the city during the Flight of Dragons in 1356 DR.

Citizens of Zhentil Keep are referred to as Zhent; individuals may also be called Keepers.

Notable Individuals

Citizens

Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms [11836] (3e campaign setting) page 162
  • Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] pages 120-121; ‘Zhent’ is from page 73
  • Forgotten Realms [1085] (2e campaign setting) — A Grand Tour of the Realms page 70; ‘Keeper’ is from page 32
  • Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting) — Cyclopedia of the Realms page 93
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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
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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
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