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Azar
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 08 Dec 2025 : 09:01:07
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Hello.
In a classic supplement, there is a remark about the invasion of Daggerdale by Zhentil Keep.
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Under Malyk, the Zhentarim controlled Daggerdale and ruled it with an iron fist backed by fireball-wielding mages. The populace was beaten into submission ... by Malyk's agents
Brutal yet cool visuals aside...
1. What would that have looked like? Considering these malefactors were evil yet pragmatic (as far as resources were concerned), were they incinerating local farms who refused to pay tribute to the new masters? How about consideration regarding collateral damage in the form of forest fires?
2. What might be the composition of a patrol with a mage who favored fire? One mage to four to five warriors (all on horseback), perhaps? Considering that a spellcaster (certainly, an Invoker) functions akin to fragile artillery, I can't see one leading a van.
3. Who might be in charge of these bands? The mage (high Intelligence) or a fighter (i.e., someone more-or-less guaranteed to possess actual combat experience)?
Bonus question: would ZK sponsor the training of these mages just skilled enough to cause conflagrations or would the higher-ups bring in already established talent?
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Pre-1367 D.R. Zhentarim patrols in Daggerdale?
