Bregan D'aerthe

The clandestine organization known as Bregan D'aerthe is one of the most infamous names to escape the Underdark. It is led by a flamboyant and enigmatic figure known as Jarlaxle, and its agenda changes with his whim. Despite its loose set of ideals, it has endured for centuries and remains one of the only factions that maintains full scale operations on both the surface and in the Underdark.

Bregan D'aethe has active cells up and down the Sword Coast, but its greatest presence on the surface is felt in Luskan, the City of Sails. In the Underdark, its headquarters is and has always been the drow metropolis of Menzoberranzan.

## **Bregan D'aerthe's Ideals**

Bregan D'aerthe is primarily a mercenary and mercantile organization, although Jarlaxle's fingers are often in many pies. It began in Menzoberranzan and provided vital services to those under the heel of the matriarchy. It swiftly grew into a substantial mercenary empire and is highly sought after for its discrete and indiscriminate methods. The majority of its members are drow, although it does admit non-drow.

Currently, Bregan D'aerthe is working in concert with the Council of Spiders to enact a revolution in Menzoberranzan intended to put an end to the matriarchy.

### **Goals**

* Provide any service or solution to those who need it... for the right price.
* Always stay three steps ahead of everyone else.
* Exploit tyrants and leaders, governments, and organizations that grow too powerful.
* Have eyes and ears all over Faerûn.

### **Beliefs**

* Those in difficult situations often pay very well.
* Too much power leads to corruption, which leads to opportunity.
* Everything—and everyone—has a price.

## **Bregan D'aerthe Ranks**

Like the Zhentarim, Bregan D'aerthe is a meritocracy. The more useful one is to the organization, the quicker one can advance. Non-drow tend to advance at a slower pace than drow do, but there are always exceptions made for exceptional skill. Many agents also seek membership in other factions, to better acquire vital intelligence useful to Bregan D'aerthe.

* Orbb (1 Renown)
* Kyorlinorbb (3 Renown)
* Khal'abbil (10 Renown)
* Mallasargtlin (25 Renown)
* Ilareth (50 Renown)

### **RANK 1:** **Orbb (1 Renown)**

This is the rank a character receives when first joining Bregan D'aerthe. For more information on the general benefits of this rank, refer to Factions.

**Receive Your Faction's Insignia.** The insignia for Bregan D'aerthe is an opalescent clasp in the shape of a diatryma feather. The prismatic feather is long, thin, wispy, and often curled.

### **RANK 2: Kyorlinorbb (3 Renown)**

Kyorlinorbb have shown that they are aligned with Bregan D'aerthe, and can take on more responsibility. For more information on the general benefits of this rank, refer to Factions.

**Faction Training.** Bregan D'aerthe offers training in Disguise kit, Poisoner's kit, Gaming Set, or Thieves' tools.

### **RANK 3: Khal'abbil (10 Renown)**

Khal'abbil are reliable faction agents, entrusted with many secrets and deserving of additional support during adventures. For more information on the general benefits of this rank, refer to Factions.

**Item Procurement.** Bregan D'aerthe can procure the following items for a Khal’abbil:

* Uncommon rarity: *+1 weapon* or *+1 shield, piwafwi*
* Rare rarity: *+1 armor, ring of free action*

### **RANK 4: Mallasargtlin (25 Renown)**

Mallasargtlin are trusted voices within Bregan D'aerthe. They are looked upon as champions. For more information on the general benefits of this rank, refer to Factions.

**Becoming a Mentor.** Bregan D'aerthe can requisition a **Bregan D'aerthe gunslinger** or **Bregan D'aerthe elite warrior** to serve the Mallasargtlin.

## **Bregan D'aerthe Contacts**

* Sharlotta Vespers, Calimport
* Krilelyn H'Kar, Menzoberranzan

## **Notable Members of Bregan D'aerthe**

* Artemis Entreri
* El-Viddenvelp, illithid advisor to Matron Baenre