Bregan D’aerthe

Bregan D’aerthe is a company of mercenaries originally made up of the much-derided and dishonorable castaways of destroyed drow houses from the cities of Menzoberranzan and Ched Nasad. Using his alter ego, Zardoz Zord, Jarlaxle Baenre has been making a public figure of himself in Luskin and around Waterdeep in an attempt to legitimize the pirate city and make it a more profitable base of operations for the thousands of Drow refugees hiding there now. Head Quarters, Hidden Bases, and Spheres of Influence

Bregan D'aerthe's main headquarters are hidden in the Clawrift in Menzoberranzan. However, they have a number of smaller headquarters and hide-outs in many locations throughout Menzoberranan.
All of the hideouts in Ched Nasad are considered lost/destroyed after Lloth's Silence doomed that Drow city.
Bregan D'aerthe has a huge presence in Luskan, the pirate city inhabited by many of the refugees from Ched Nasad
Recently Rizzen Dyrr organized the Bregan D'aerthe takeover of Mantol-Derith, a trading city situated on the Darklake. Its inhabitants are primarily Drow, Illithids, Svirfneblin, Duergar, and Bugbears. The city's location is halfway between Ched Nasad's ruins and Menzoberranzan. It is along the escape route Jaraxle is planning for Menzoberranzan.
Recently Gurren Oblodra, Nymdor Oblodra, Otho, and Slies T'Druis Oblodra set up a small hideout in Waterdeep at Trollskull Manor. They also cleared opposing forces to make room for Drow refugees to inhabit the first two levels of Undermountain, The Dungeon Level and The Arcane Level.

Related Timeline: The History of Bregan D'aerthe

Founding Date

975

Type

Secret, Brotherhood

Leader

Jarlaxle Baenre

Controlled Territories

Notable Members

Related Species

Drow

Related Plots

House Auvryndar is paying Bregan D'aerthe for information that will help with their invasion of Skullport.

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House Auvryndar

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975

Jarlaxle founds Bregan D'aerthe
Founding

Bregan D'aerthe was founded by the houseless rogue Jarlaxle, choosing to separate from the matriarchal drow society. He recruited mostly rogue drow males from the destroyed houses of Menzoberranzan and Ched Nasad. The organization began as a mercenary band widely employed by the ruling houses of Menzoberranzan, especially by House Baenre, which had the resources to hire the group regularly, particularly given that Jarlaxle himself was a Baenre. Arathis Hune was Jaraxle's first Lieuntenant, recruited in the earliest days of the organization.
1018

The Raid of House Simfray
Political event

Jaraxle and Arathis Hune took part on House Simfray. They were paid to acquire Zaknafein Simfray as a weaponmaster for House Do'Urden and patron for Malice Do'Urden. During this time, through mercenary opportunities in house-to-house infighting - the opportunity to acquire houseless rogues for the organization results in doubled membership by 1118 DR. The rise in membership and demonstrated effectiveness of the band afforded it more respect and fear amongst matron mothers of the city. In order to protect the organization during this delicate time Jarlaxle chose to stay in Menzoberranzan and send Arathis Hune on jobs in Ched Nessad when required. For the first time ever the band has a castoff priestess as a part of its resources.
1118

Kimmuriel Oblodra joins Bregan D'aerthe
Political event

Jarlaxle enlisted a young Kimmuriel Oblodra as a second lieutenant in an effort to quell internal conflicts. Despite efforts to strengthen the band's loyalty, a conspiracy within Bregan D'aerthe involving House Barrison Del'Armgo resulted in the death of Arathis Hune.
1358

Bregan D'aerthe aquire an illithid advisor, Methil El-Viddenvelp
Metaphysical / Paranormal event

Bregan D'aerthe played a role in the Drow attack on Mithral Hall in 1358. After the battle was over, it was assumed by many that the illithid advisor to Matron Yvonnel Baenre, Methil El-Viddenvelp was dead. In truth, Jaraxle Baenre and Kimmuriel Oblodra brought the badly injured creature back to Menzoberranzan. The creature served as an advisor to Bregan D'aerthe and a psionic mentor for Kimmuriel.
1366

Bregan D'aerthe expands into Luskan
Political event

With the help of Artemis Entreri, Jaraxle expanded Bregan D'aerthe's influence into Luskan, a lawless city of pirates and rogues. By 1377 DR, Bregan D'aerthe had developed a significant surface presence in Luskan. At this time Kimmuriel Oblodra assumes more responsibilities, leading the Menzoberanzan branch as Jaraxle focuses on the surface world.
1485

7 Kythorn

Rizzen Dyrr takes over the trade hub, Mantol-Derith
Political event

A party of escaped Drow prisoners and heretics led by Rizzen Dyrr organized a takeover of Mantol-Derith, a trading city situated on the Darklake. Its inhabitants are primarily Drow, Illithids, Svirfneblin, Duergar, and Bugbears. The city's location is halfway between Ched Nasad's ruins and Menzoberranzan. It is along the escape route Jaraxle is planning for Menzoberranzan. Rizzen handed over the administration of the outpost to Bregan D'aerthe. Two of the other escaped Drow prisoners joined Bregan D'aerthe after the negotiations.
1485

15 Nightall

Rizzen Dyrr named Archmage of Menzoberranzan
Military: Battle

Rizzen Dyrr foils Vizeran DeVir's plot to destroy the city of Menzoberranzan by summoning powerful demons within the Drow city. After surviving the battle known as The Rage of Demons, in a remote cavern, Rizzen was able to capture The Wand of Orcus. He was named Archmage of Menzoberranzan by Quenthel Baenre, much to his chagrin. Jarlaxle convinced Rizzen to work with Bregan D'aerthe behind Quenthel's back in exchange for an escape to the surface in the near future.
1492

21 Mirtul

The Psions of House Oblodra Reunite
Founding

The year is 1492 DR. It has been 134 since the fall of House Oblodra. The Psions unite in Waterdeep before taking on a job for Bregan D'aerthe.

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Location
Waterdeep

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1492

14 Kythorn

Raid on The Xanathar Guild
Disaster / Destruction

The Psions destroy The Xanathar Guild Hall with explosives.

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Location
Waterdeep

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1492

20 Kythorn

The Psions Enter Undermountain
Expedition

The Psions of House Oblodra descend the well at the Yawning Portal to enter Undermountain, quickly finding themselves face-to-face with Halaster's simulacrum and the opportunity to ask 3 questions.

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Location
Waterdeep

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1492

29 Kythorn

The Psions capture House Tanor'Thal's fortress
Political event

After exploring the city and meeting with the local Zents, the Psions team up with Thorvin, the Harper Spy and Drizzt Do'Urden, The Most Hunted Man in The Underdark. They kill the Illithids terrorizing Skullport from the abandoned Drow fortress perched above the city.

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Location
Skullport

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1492

30 Kythorn

Hearts and Minds
Gathering / Conference

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Location
Kyorlamshin, House Tanor’thal's Fortress

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