About

The Zhentarim —also known as the Black Network—is a loose affiliation of merchants, mercenaries, and malefactors. When a caravan needs escorts, a noble needs bodyguards, or a city needs soldiers, the Zhentarim provides the best-trained fighting forces money can buy. If the cargo is shady or the cause is questionable, the Zhentarim doesn't mind one bit—if there's money to be made, Zhents will dabble in just about any venture.

Zhentarim agents consider themselves part of an extended family, and membership in the organization comes with the perks—and tension—that familial relations imply. Resources and security are shared among the organization, but the Zhentarim recognizes and rewards personal ambition, granting its members autonomy to pursue their own interests. In this way, the organization is a meritocracy; those who do well for themselves do well in the Zhentarim at large. But woe be to any whose personal aims conflict with the Zhentarim's, for loyalists respond to treachery with fierce retribution."

What Everyone Knows

Anyone in Faerûn who didn't grow up under a rock knows the following about the Zhentarim:

🗡️ If you want to move something unnoticed, hire Zhentarim mercenaries.

🗡️ The Zhentarim considers itself one big family. If you cross one Zhent, you cross them all.

🗡️ When trying to make an impression on a Zhent, a little coin goes a long way.

🗡️ Zhents take great pride in their weapons and armor, which are often embellished with special insignias.

🗡️ Zhentarim brokers are legal experts. Don't try to swindle a Zhent.

Tiers and Rewards

All rewards are cumulative

Tier 1

No Title
(2-6 Renown)
Your connections grant you advantage on d100 rolls to sell magic items when in major civilizations

Tier 2

Fang
(7-18 Renown)
You receive a randomly rolled uncommon magic item (Ping @vee when ready to do roll)

Tier 3

Wolf
(19-38 Renown)
You have a 10% discount on buying weapons, armor, and adventuring gear when in a major civilization (not combinable with other faction discounts)

Tier 4

Viper, insignia granted
(39-58 Renown)
You receive the Charm of the Viper - this charm can hold up to 3 charges. You can expend a charge to re roll any charisma check to influence others. This charm regains 1 charge for every 3 renown you earn towards the zhentarim

Tier 5

Ardragon
(59-98)
you can call on a Zhentarim-allied Beholder for help on a single mission. Once you use this reward, you can't do so again.

Tier 6

Dread Lord
(99+)
Zhentarim agents cast the "clone" spell on you for free, once