Zhentarim - Revision history

Wvaske: Add detailed history, renown system, ranks, Rules of Profit, and party member Shade

2026-01-12T23:06:12Z

Add detailed history, renown system, ranks, Rules of Profit, and party member Shade

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 == Zhentarim ==
-A shadowy mercantile network seeking profit and influence through any means necessary.
+'''The Zhentarim''', also known as the '''Black Network''', is a shadowy mercantile network seeking profit and influence through any means necessary. A sprawling criminal empire and clandestine organization that spans the Sword Coast and beyond, their goals remain consistent: seize control, accumulate wealth, and manipulate power structures to their benefit.
-=== Goals ===
+=== Beliefs ===
-Also known as the Black Network, the Zhentarim pursue wealth and power through trade, mercenary work, and calculated political maneuvering. They often operate through legitimate fronts while engaging in morally questionable activities.
+* Power is the path to security.
-=== Leadership ===
+=== Methods ===
-* Key leaders and figures
+* Bribery, blackmail, sabotage, assassinations.
-=== Headquarters ===
+=== Desired Outcome ===
-Primary base of operations.
+Crush the [[Cult of the Dragon]] to keep power balanced—and profit plentiful.
-=== Relationships ===
+=== History ===
-* Allied and rival factions
+The Zhentarim originated over four centuries ago in Zhentil Keep under the leadership of Manshoon, a powerful wizard. Originally a tool for expanding influence through military force and arcane might, the faction has since evolved into a sprawling criminal empire and clandestine organization that spans the Sword Coast and beyond. Their goals remain consistent: seize control, accumulate wealth, and manipulate power structures to their benefit.
 === Notable Members ===
 * Various merchants and agents throughout Faerûn
 === Associated Quests ===
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 === Appearances ===
 * [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]
 * [[Session 28 - Alliance of Scales (3/24/24)]]
-* [[Session 34]]
+* [[Session 34 - Messages from Beyond]]
 * [[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins]]
 * [[Session 39 - Waves, Wands, and Wagon Tracks]]
 * [[Session 43 - The Council of Waterdeep]]
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Wvaske: Added Sessions 38-45 appearances

2026-01-12T02:05:00Z

Added Sessions 38-45 appearances

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	* [[Session 34]]		* [[Session 34]]
	* [[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins]]		* [[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins]]
			* [[Session 39 - Waves, Wands, and Wagon Tracks]]
			* [[Session 43 - The Council of Waterdeep]]
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Wvaske: Added Session 35 to appearances

2026-01-12T01:07:45Z

Added Session 35 to appearances

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	* [[Session 28 - Alliance of Scales (3/24/24)]]		* [[Session 28 - Alliance of Scales (3/24/24)]]
	* [[Session 34]]		* [[Session 34]]
			* [[Session 35 - The Training Montage Begins]]

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Wvaske: Added Session 28 to appearances

2026-01-11T21:04:06Z

Added Session 28 to appearances

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	=== Appearances ===		=== Appearances ===
	* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]		* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]
			* [[Session 28 - Alliance of Scales (3/24/24)]]
	* [[Session 34]]		* [[Session 34]]
	* [[Session 34 - Messages from Beyond]]

	[[Category:Factions]] [[Category:Campaign]]		[[Category:Factions]] [[Category:Campaign]]

Wvaske: Added Session 34 to appearances

2026-01-11T20:22:25Z

Added Session 34 to appearances

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	=== Appearances ===		=== Appearances ===
	* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]		* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]

	* [[Session 34]]		* [[Session 34]]
			* [[Session 34 - Messages from Beyond]]
	[[Category:Factions]] [[Category:Campaign]]		[[Category:Factions]] [[Category:Campaign]]

Wvaske: Added Session 34 appearance

2026-01-11T18:53:37Z

Added Session 34 appearance

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	=== Appearances ===		=== Appearances ===
	* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]		* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]

			* [[Session 34]]

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Wvaske: Updated via ChatGPT

2026-01-10T07:27:42Z

Updated via ChatGPT

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	== Zhentarim ==		== Zhentarim ==
	~~Zhentarim is an organization active in Faerûn~~.		A shadowy mercantile network seeking profit and influence through any means necessary.

	=== Goals ===		=== Goals ===
	~~The faction's objectives~~ and ~~philosophy~~.		Also known as the Black Network, the Zhentarim pursue wealth and power through trade, mercenary work, and calculated political maneuvering. They often operate through legitimate fronts while engaging in morally questionable activities.

	=== Leadership ===		=== Leadership ===
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	=== Notable Members ===		=== Notable Members ===
	* ~~Members encountered in the campaign~~		* Various merchants and agents throughout Faerûn

	=== Associated Quests ===		=== Associated Quests ===

Wvaske: Updated via ChatGPT

2026-01-10T07:25:55Z

Updated via ChatGPT

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== Zhentarim ==
Zhentarim is an organization active in Faerûn.

=== Goals ===
The faction's objectives and philosophy.

=== Leadership ===
* Key leaders and figures

=== Headquarters ===
Primary base of operations.

=== Relationships ===
* Allied and rival factions

=== Notable Members ===
* Members encountered in the campaign

=== Associated Quests ===
* Campaign involvement

=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 23 - The Pair of Black Antlers and the Caravan Plan (12/2/23)]]

[[Category:Factions]] [[Category:Campaign]]