Bregan D'aerthe

What started as an elite Drow mercenary and mercantile group, Bregan D'aerthe (pronounced: BRAY-gan DAIRTH) eventually became a pirate organization based in the Sea of Swords and Sea of Fallen Stars. Founded and led by Jarlaxle D'aerthe, Bregan D'aerthe is organized into various fleets led by admirals such as the Red Queen of Swords, Turanga Starvekoyne.

Bregan D’aerthe became the faction without a home, a drow-led mercantile guild that roamed the seas of the Forgotten Realms, occasionally making landfall when the Sword Coast was clear. Here, the drow who wished to escape the matriarchy of the Underdark maintained their culture of rebellion.

When the demon lords took the Underdark, Bregan D’aerthe was arguably the only haven left for drow, other than Underdale, though they’d abandoned life underground for one on the seas instead. Ever pragmatists, the mercenary company relaxed their rules to strengthen their numbers, welcoming folks of every race and gender. The considerable size of their fleets and speed with which they moved kept them out of the direct eyeline of both Vecna and Tiamat.

The faction had numerous settlements scattered among lost islands of the Trackless Sea; however, none were considered home and simply provided shipments of food or a safe place to dock. Members of Bregan D’aerthe who lived on the mainland typically served as spies, living unassuming lives in the few remaining cities while gathering intelligence for the fleet. To some, Bregan D’aerthe was simply the latest iteration of a piracy scourge on the sea, whereas for others, they were seen as the world’s last hope.

Goals and Ambitions

Ensure Vecna’s downfall, returning the Forgotten Realms back to its former glory—with Bregan D’aerthe now a major player.
Establish spies throughout the Forgotten Realms.
Claim the seas, letting allies use it—for the right price.

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Bregan D'aerthe was primarily a mercenary and mercantile band which became a pirate group after the portal to Shedaklah was opened in the Underdark. Members, both individuals and the band as a whole, were usually available for hire to the highest bidder. Bregan D'aerthe was involved in most conflicts in Menzoberranzan in one way or another. The band expanded to trade goods from the surface to Menzoberranzan and the Underdark. For example, they traded Netherese artifacts to Menzoberranzan via Luskan.

Bregan D'aerthe was also an information broker, willing to provide information for both sides of a conflict—for the right price. Its contacts reached even as far as the Unknown city of Blingdenstone.

Bregan D'aerthe had a reputation that normally allowed its agents to skip lines. Its members were given "credit" — often they didn't need to pay because of the threat of retaliation from Bregan D'aerthe.

May 2nd, 2026

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Bregan D'aerthe

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