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History of Bregan D'aerthe

From the founding of the organization in the late 10th century DR up to current events in 1492.

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Location
    Skullport
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  • 1492

    30 Kythorn

    Hearts and Minds
    Gathering / Conference