Zhentarim

The Zhentarim, often shortened to "Zhents", are a network of mercenaries and thieves operating in the Sword Coast. Official page.
Their symbol is a winged serpent. 
There are two branches of the Zhentarim: the mainstream following Manshoon and the Doom Raiders, a group of adventurers that support and receive support from the Network. The Doom Raiders have been trying to gain a legitimate economic foothold in Waterdeep, but that has been thrown off by the recent gang war.
== Knowledge of the Grand Game ==
=== Manshoon's Report on the Grand Game ===
Ritual of the Stone of Golorr
The use of the Stone to magically eliminate a memory or piece of knowledge from the realms of Abeir-Toril requires a special casting of the legend lore rite which requires twelve hours to perform. In addition, one must possess a second Abolethic artifact, a small tetrahedron of red jade which I am certain is still held by Lord Dagult in Neverwinter.
During the ritual, burn incenses infused with the blood of an aboleth. The sides of the tetrahedron will unfold, revealing slots into which four ivory strips may be inserted. The Stone is then placed within the tetrahedron and the sides will close upon it.
As the ritual is completed, the tetrahedron will open once more, revealing the Stone of Golorr as it releases a burst of psionic energy. This energy will refract through the person attuned to the Stone, translating the knowledge they focus upon and erasing it from the known world.
The Stone of Golorr has been blinded by Lord Dagult.
The Neverwinter Eye was obtained from the Protector’s Enclave in Neverwinter, but was taken by Xanathar’s treachery. It remains in the beholder’s possession.
The Waterdeep Eye has been taken from Renaer Neverember and secured within the library’s Astral Vault.
It is apparent, based on interrogations of their impish agents, that the Cassalanters possess the third eye, although it is uncertain where the Cassalanter Eye originated. Perhaps Lord Dagult entrusted it to them?
=== Secrets Known ===
* The Stone of Golorr's purpose is to magically eliminate a memory or knowledge from the entire world.
** How to cast the rite (procedure and artifacts)
* The Stone has been blinded by Dagult Neverember
** The Xanathar Guild holds one of the eyes
** The Zhentarim hold the Eye that was taken from Renaer Neverember
** The Cassalanters have the third eye
*** Manshoon does not know where they found it
== Notable Members ==
* Manshoon, actually one of the clones of the original founder, the leader of the organization.
=== Doom Raiders ===
* Davil Starsong, Master of Opportunities and Negotiations
* Istrid Horn, Master of Trade
* Skeemo Weirdbottle, Master of Magic
* Tashylyn Yafeera, Master of Arms & Mercenaries
* Ziraj the Hunter, Master of Assassination
* Yagra, a half-orc adventurer with the Doom Raiders
== Outposts & Bases == 
The Zhentarim are headquartered at Kolat Towers.
== Operations ==
The Zhentarim are pursuing the Eyes of Golorr and the Stone of Golorr as part of the great game around Neverember's Enigma.
== History ==
See official page.
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