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[[File:Zhentarim.webp|230px|right|alt=The Symbol of the Zhentarim, a white dragon in flight silhouetted against a large gold orb. It gapes over a smaller orb.]] | [[File:Zhentarim.webp|230px|right|alt=The Symbol of the Zhentarim, a white dragon in flight silhouetted against a large gold orb. It gapes over a smaller orb.]] | ||
The '''Zhentarim''', also known as the ''Black Network'', are a merchant network and mercenary group. They are led by {{FRWiki|Pereghost}} of {{FRWiki|Darkhold}}. | The '''Zhentarim''', also known as the ''Black Network'', are a merchant network and mercenary group. They are led by {{FRWiki|Pereghost}} of {{FRWiki|Darkhold}}. | ||
{{DiQ|If you've got coin to spend and problems to solve, the Zhent will relieve you of both.|Zarys}} | {{DiQ|If you've got coin to spend and problems to solve, the Zhent will relieve you of both.|Zarys}} | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
The '''Zhentarim''' are an unscrupulous mercenary group that cultivates its power through smuggling and backroom deals. They were once part of the cult of [[Bane (God)|Bane]]. Their leadership was thought destroyed along with their headquarters at {{FRWiki|Zhentil Keep}} in 1383 DR, until the rise of {{FRWiki|Pereghost}} led to their resurgence.<ref>''[[The Leadership of the Zhentarim]]'' — Iosefa Elgin</ref> | The '''Zhentarim''' are an unscrupulous mercenary group that cultivates its power through smuggling and backroom deals. They were once part of the cult of [[Bane (God)|Bane]]. Their leadership was thought destroyed along with their headquarters at {{FRWiki|Zhentil Keep}} in 1383 DR, until the rise of {{FRWiki|Pereghost}} led to their resurgence.<ref>''[[The Leadership of the Zhentarim]]'' — Iosefa Elgin</ref> | ||
{{Q|Steel ends enemies, but gold makes friends.|Proverb by Manshoon, founder of the Zhentarim}} | {{Q|Steel ends enemies, but gold makes friends.|Proverb by Manshoon, founder of the Zhentarim}} | ||
== Involvement == | |||
== Act One == | === Act One === | ||
{{CharLink|Roah Moonglow}} can be encountered in the [[Shattered Sanctum]] within the [[Goblin Camp]]. Speaking with her will provide some background information on the shady dealings of the Zhentarim and allow the party to trade with her. | {{CharLink|Roah Moonglow}} can be encountered in the [[Shattered Sanctum]] within the [[Goblin Camp]]. Speaking with her will provide some background information on the shady dealings of the Zhentarim and allow the party to trade with her. | ||
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The Zhentarim can also be found in the [[Zhentarim Basement|Zhentarim hideout]] below [[Waukeen's Rest]]. The entrance is guarded by {{CharLink|Salazon}}, who threatens to blow up the player with a large number of {{SmRarityItem|Firewine Barrel|Firewine barrels}} if they don't know the password or pass an ability check. This group of Zhentarim is led by {{CharLink|Zarys}}, and bringing her the unopened {{SmRarityItem|Caravan Strongbox}} will gain her favor and allow the player to trade with {{CharLink|Brem}} for unique equipment. The party can also bargain with Brem in order to free {{CharLink|Oskar Fevras}} as part of the quest to {{Quest|Free the Artist}}. | The Zhentarim can also be found in the [[Zhentarim Basement|Zhentarim hideout]] below [[Waukeen's Rest]]. The entrance is guarded by {{CharLink|Salazon}}, who threatens to blow up the player with a large number of {{SmRarityItem|Firewine Barrel|Firewine barrels}} if they don't know the password or pass an ability check. This group of Zhentarim is led by {{CharLink|Zarys}}, and bringing her the unopened {{SmRarityItem|Caravan Strongbox}} will gain her favor and allow the player to trade with {{CharLink|Brem}} for unique equipment. The party can also bargain with Brem in order to free {{CharLink|Oskar Fevras}} as part of the quest to {{Quest|Free the Artist}}. | ||
== Act Two == | === Act Two === | ||
If Roah Moonglow and her bodyguards were not killed in Act 1, they can be found in [[Moonrise Towers]], where Roah will have access to new items for sale. Even if the party attacked the Goblin Camp in Act 1, Roah will pretend she's never seen them before. When pressed, she will reveal that she'd rather trade with the party than get on their bad side by revealing this information to the [[Cult of the Absolute]]. | If Roah Moonglow and her bodyguards were not killed in Act 1, they can be found in [[Moonrise Towers]], where Roah will have access to new items for sale. Even if the party attacked the Goblin Camp in Act 1, Roah will pretend she's never seen them before. When pressed, she will reveal that she'd rather trade with the party than get on their bad side by revealing this information to the [[Cult of the Absolute]]. | ||
The {{SmRarityItem|Zhentarim Shipping Crate}} can be found on the docks next to Moonrise Towers, revealing just how much the Zhentarim are doing to assist the the Absolutists. | The {{SmRarityItem|Zhentarim Shipping Crate}} can be found on the docks next to Moonrise Towers, revealing just how much the Zhentarim are doing to assist the the Absolutists. | ||
== Act Three == | === Act Three === | ||
Several Zhentarim, such as {{CharLink|Phase}}, can be found inside the [[Guildhall]] in the [[Lower City Sewers]]. They have an uneasy alliance with {{CharLink|Nine-Fingers Keene}} in the face of the threat posed by [[Minsc|The Stone Lord]]. | Several Zhentarim, such as {{CharLink|Phase}}, can be found inside the [[Guildhall]] in the [[Lower City Sewers]]. They have an uneasy alliance with {{CharLink|Nine-Fingers Keene}} in the face of the threat posed by [[Minsc|The Stone Lord]]. | ||
During the quest to {{Quest|Return Rakath's Gold}}, the party will stumble upon a tadpoled and brainwashed {{CharLink|Minsc}} helping {{CharLink|Jaheira (doppelganger)|'Jaheira'}} bribe the Zhentarim to betray [[The Guild]]. If Roah Moonglow is still alive at this point then she will represent the Zhentarim, and if not then {{CharLink|Friol|Boss Friol}} will take her place. Once combat begins, either Roah or Friol will attempt to escape with the gold and head to the Guildhall. | During the quest to {{Quest|Return Rakath's Gold}}, the party will stumble upon a tadpoled and brainwashed {{CharLink|Minsc}} helping {{CharLink|Jaheira (doppelganger)|'Jaheira'}} bribe the Zhentarim to betray [[The Guild]]. If Roah Moonglow is still alive at this point then she will represent the Zhentarim, and if not then {{CharLink|Friol|Boss Friol}} will take her place. Once combat begins, either Roah or Friol will attempt to escape with the gold and head to the Guildhall. | ||
Returning to the Guildhall will reveal that the Zhentarim have turned on the Guild and are preparing for battle. If the player did not stop Roah or Friol from fleeing, they will attempt to convince the party to ally with them against the Guild | Returning to the Guildhall will reveal that the Zhentarim have turned on the Guild and are preparing for battle. If the player did not stop Roah or Friol from fleeing, they will attempt to convince the party to ally with them against the Guild. Alternatively, if either of them has been killed and prevented from escaping during the battle against Minsc, {{CharLink|Trinoda}} will take their place and start the takeover, without making any attempts at persuading the party for their aid. | ||
Helping the Zhentarim overthrow the Guild will make them allies in the {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}} quest, with some of the surviving Zhentarim members becoming possible summons in {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}} through the use of the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (class action)|Gather Your Allies}} action {{SAI|Black Fist Enforcers}}. | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
=== Act | === Act One === | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Bellar}} | * {{MdCharLink|Bellar}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Brem}} | * {{MdCharLink|Brem}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Erna}} | * {{MdCharLink|Erna}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Garias}} | * {{MdCharLink|Garias}} | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Karad}} | * {{MdCharLink|Karad}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Olly}} | * {{MdCharLink|Olly}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Roah Moonglow}} | * {{MdCharLink|Roah Moonglow}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Rugan}} | * {{MdCharLink|Rugan}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Salazon}} | * {{MdCharLink|Salazon}} | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Yerle}} | * {{MdCharLink|Yerle}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Zarys}} | * {{MdCharLink|Zarys}} | ||
Wolves: | Wolves: | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Indra}} | * {{MdCharLink|Indra}} | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Istor}} | * {{MdCharLink|Istor}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
=== Act | === Act Two === | ||
* {{MdCharLink| | * {{MdCharLink|Roah Moonglow}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink| | * {{MdCharLink|Erna}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Yerle}} | * {{MdCharLink|Yerle}} | ||
=== Act Three === | |||
=== Act | |||
{{div col}} | {{div col}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Roah Moonglow}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Boss Friol}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Carlorina the Wolf}} | * {{MdCharLink|Carlorina the Wolf}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Borgus Elamin}} | * {{MdCharLink|Borgus Elamin}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Fishbait Arno}} | * {{MdCharLink|Fishbait Arno}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Follgast}} | * {{MdCharLink|Follgast}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Gravedigger Karcen}} | * {{MdCharLink|Gravedigger Karcen}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Lacy Dancer}} | * {{MdCharLink|Lacy Dancer}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Lugarrio}} | * {{MdCharLink|Lugarrio}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Phase}} | * {{MdCharLink|Phase}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Slick Inatra}} | * {{MdCharLink|Slick Inatra}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Smilin' Ginna}} | * {{MdCharLink|Smilin' Ginna}} | ||
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== Related | == Related items == | ||
* {{RarityItem|Caravan Strongbox}} | * {{RarityItem|Caravan Strongbox}} | ||
* {{RarityItem|Iron Flask}} | * {{RarityItem|Iron Flask}} | ||
* {{RarityItem|Zhentarim Shipping Crate}} | * {{RarityItem|Zhentarim Shipping Crate}} | ||
== Related | == Related literatures == | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|On the Origins of the Zhentarim}} | * {{MdRarityItem|On the Origins of the Zhentarim}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Parchment (Serpent)}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Parchment (Serpent)}} | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|The Leadership of the Zhentarim}} | * {{MdRarityItem|The Leadership of the Zhentarim}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Zhentarim Note}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Zhentarim Note}} | ||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|Aid the Underduke}} | |||
* {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}} | |||
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}} | |||
* {{Quest|Free the Artist}} | |||
* {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}} | |||
* {{Quest|Return Rakath's Gold}} | |||
== Related locations == | |||
* {{Loc|Lower City Sewers}} | |||
** {{SubLoc|Abandoned Cistern}} | |||
** {{SubLoc|Guildhall}} | |||
* {{Loc|Waukeen's Rest}} | |||
* {{SubLoc|Zhentarim Basement}} | |||
** {{SubLoc|Storehouse}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 19:45, 9 December 2024
The Zhentarim, also known as the Black Network, are a merchant network and mercenary group. They are led by 
Pereghost of Darkhold.
“If you've got coin to spend and problems to solve, the Zhent will relieve you of both.„
Background
The Zhentarim are an unscrupulous mercenary group that cultivates its power through smuggling and backroom deals. They were once part of the cult of Bane. Their leadership was thought destroyed along with their headquarters at Zhentil Keep in 1383 DR, until the rise of Pereghost led to their resurgence.[1]
| “ | Steel ends enemies, but gold makes friends. |
„ |
| — Proverb by Manshoon, founder of the Zhentarim |
Involvement
Act One
Roah Moonglow can be encountered in the Shattered Sanctum within the Goblin Camp. Speaking with her will provide some background information on the shady dealings of the Zhentarim and allow the party to trade with her.
Along the Risen Road, the party can discover a Zhentarim caravan attacked by Gnolls and begin the quest to 
. This will lead to a cave where Rugan and Olly are attempting to defend themselves from Flind and her pack of Gnolls.
The Zhentarim can also be found in the Zhentarim hideout below Waukeen's Rest. The entrance is guarded by Salazon, who threatens to blow up the player with a large number of 
Firewine barrels if they don't know the password or pass an ability check. This group of Zhentarim is led by Zarys, and bringing her the unopened 
Caravan Strongbox will gain her favor and allow the player to trade with Brem for unique equipment. The party can also bargain with Brem in order to free Oskar Fevras as part of the quest to .
Act Two
If Roah Moonglow and her bodyguards were not killed in Act 1, they can be found in Moonrise Towers, where Roah will have access to new items for sale. Even if the party attacked the Goblin Camp in Act 1, Roah will pretend she's never seen them before. When pressed, she will reveal that she'd rather trade with the party than get on their bad side by revealing this information to the Cult of the Absolute.
The 
Zhentarim Shipping Crate can be found on the docks next to Moonrise Towers, revealing just how much the Zhentarim are doing to assist the the Absolutists.
Act Three
Several Zhentarim, such as Phase, can be found inside the Guildhall in the Lower City Sewers. They have an uneasy alliance with Nine-Fingers Keene in the face of the threat posed by The Stone Lord.
During the quest to , the party will stumble upon a tadpoled and brainwashed Minsc helping 'Jaheira' bribe the Zhentarim to betray The Guild. If Roah Moonglow is still alive at this point then she will represent the Zhentarim, and if not then Boss Friol will take her place. Once combat begins, either Roah or Friol will attempt to escape with the gold and head to the Guildhall.
Returning to the Guildhall will reveal that the Zhentarim have turned on the Guild and are preparing for battle. If the player did not stop Roah or Friol from fleeing, they will attempt to convince the party to ally with them against the Guild. Alternatively, if either of them has been killed and prevented from escaping during the battle against Minsc, Trinoda will take their place and start the takeover, without making any attempts at persuading the party for their aid.
Helping the Zhentarim overthrow the Guild will make them allies in the quest, with some of the surviving Zhentarim members becoming possible summons in through the use of the 
action 
.
Members
Act One
Wolves:
Act Two
Act Three
Related items
Related literatures
On the Origins of the Zhentarim
Parchment (Serpent)
Postmaster Shipment Enquiry- Postmaster Shipment Enquiry (Bundle)
The Leadership of the Zhentarim- Zhentarim Note
Related quests
Related locations
References
- ↑ The Leadership of the Zhentarim — Iosefa Elgin
External Links
- Zhentarim on the Forgotten Realms Wiki