# The V.A.L.U.E. of Skullport

**URL:** <https://www.rpgvienna.com/t/the-v-a-l-u-e-of-skullport/5656>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [April 9, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.rpgvienna.com/t/the-v-a-l-u-e-of-skullport/5656 "2023-04-09T15:36:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.rpgvienna.com/t/the-v-a-l-u-e-of-skullport/5656/6 "2023-04-09T15:38:33Z")

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# 💀 Factions in Skullport:

## ![Fray](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4d7c64e9c3e5e01ebec8a985b641576fd34ee648.png) The Rag Mage

Recently awoken, the boogieman is real. Is it the legendary 14th skull?   
It has plans and it seems there is a lot to do to save **Skullport** (quote).

> **known Subgroups:** The Fray (warlocks of the Rag Mage), Dr. Cassee Dannell (human antropologist), Captain Brisby (undead sailor), ~~Varrin Darkstone (duergar noble cleric of Abbathor)~~

**PCs:** Arduria (@Arthilas) [reputation: 1], Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 9], Darius [reputation: 1], Dr. Goosejet (@PatrickD) [reputation: 8], Ghundralt (@Jackfruitchilli) [reputation: 8], Ildun (@Atoh-nym) [reputation: 3], Liandrin (@Stracci) [reputation: 7], Richard (@ThatGuyTed) [reputation: 2], Sirius (@BufoBufo) [reputation: _became a_ 💀]

[Reputation 3+] less likely to be harassed by _“flameskulls”_; **wizard spells:** [**Heist Magic**](https://www.rpgvienna.com/t/the-v-a-l-u-e-of-skullport/5656/21)   
[Reputation 5+] **magic item:** [_Heward’s handy haversack_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:hewards-handy-haversack)  
[Reputation 10+] **magic items:** [_duplicitous manuscript_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:duplicitous-manuscript), [_lyre of building_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:lyre-of-building), [_nature’s mantle_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:natures-mantle), [_shadowfell shard_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:shadowfell-shard)

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 ![Xanathar_Guild](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d609d07b2e73e0f091155fe5fab2f91941e2c3a6.png) \

## The Xanathar Guild

Anyone can join the Xanathar Guild, which dominates **Skullport** since almost two decades.   
Before membership is granted, however, an applicant must pass a test that always involves the perpetration of a serious crime. Possibilities include murdering a guild member who has failed Xanathar in some fashion, kidnapping a citizen, collecting a ransom, robbing a hire-coach, or looting a warehouse.   
Given that the faction is fundamentally evil, advancement is based on one’s wiles or one’s ability to dispose of rivals. Competition within the organization is fierce and often deadly. Evil characters can thrive in this environment, but the risks are seldom worth the reward.

> **known Subgroups:** Legion of Azrok (hobgoblin mercenaries), ~~Nihiloor~~ ~~(mindflayer artificer; actually working for the **Kraken Society** )~~, Noska Ur’Gray (duergar psychic warrior brute), The Afterlife Casino (Mammon archdevil gambling cult), The Muses of Misery (Loviatar prison/temple), ~~Nar’l Xibrindas~~ ~~(drow conjurer)~~

**PCs:** Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 1], Darius [reputation: 1], Ghundralt (@Jackfruitchilli) [reputation: 1], Sirius (@BufoBufo) [reputation: 1]

[Reputation 3+] **Tools:** _disguise kit, forgery kit, poisoner’s kit, thieves’ tools_   
[Reputation 5+] **magic items:** [_eyes of minute seeing_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:eyes-of-minute-seeing), [_gloves of thievery_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:gloves-of-thievery)   
[Reputation 10+] **magic item:** [_robe of eyes_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:robe-of-eyes)

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## ![Kraken_Society](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0a48a6e3fa72455722f4a72802f2e0e651c6dd9a.png) The Kraken Society

The Kraken Society is a secret society of thieves, assassins, pirates, smugglers and mages in northwestern Faerûn. The Kraken Society has secret followers in many cities along the Sword Coast, including Neverwinter, Waterdeep, and of course **Skullport**. Its agents walk all manner of dark paths from cultists, to assassins, to thieves.

> **known Subgroups:** Lucian (Ex-@Alaadu), The Riverborn ( **Skullport** fishers), ~~Nihiloor~~ ~~(mindflayer artificer; doubleagent)~~, Deep Scion warlocks, Kuatoa Umberlee cultists

**PCs:** Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 1], Dr. Goosejet (@PatrickD) [reputation: 1], Ghundralt (@Jackfruitchilli) [reputation: 1], Ildun (@Atoh-nym) [reputation: 1], Liandrin (@Stracci) [reputation: 1]

[Reputation 3+] **Tools:** _herbalism kit, navigator’s tools, vehicles_ [water], _thieves’ tools_   
[Reputation 5+] **magic items:** [_cloak of the manta ray_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:cloak-of-the-manta-ray), [_gloves of thievery_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:gloves-of-thievery)   
[Reputation 10+] **magic item:** [_dagger of blindsight_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:dagger-of-blindsight)

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## ![Harpers](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cedab8f0757b21ec1ede49b070d2cdef6ff738a2.png) The Harpers

The **Harpers** are a semi-secret organization dedicated to preserving historical lore, maintaining the balance between nature and civilization, and defending the innocent from the forces of Evil across the Realms. Their reputation amongst the people of the Forgotten Realms varied just as wildly. They were often seen as wild-eyed idealists, but also just as often seen as insufferable meddlers who could not keep their business to themselves.   
In **Skullport** they are active in helping the Underdark refugees.

> **known Subgroups:** Protectors of the Song (Elistraee acolytes), The Patches ( **Skullport** medic guild)

**PCs:** Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 2], Darius [reputation: 2], Ghundralt (@Jackfruitchilli) [reputation: 1], Dr. Goosejet (@PatrickD) [reputation: 1], Sirius (@BufoBufo) [reputation: 1]

[Reputation 3+] **Tools:** _forgery kit, musical instrument_ (any), _thieves’ tools_   
[Reputation 5+] **magic items:** [_hat of disguise_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:hat-of-disguise), [_gloves of thievery_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:gloves-of-thievery)   
[Reputation 10+] **magic item:** [_sun blade_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:sun-blade)

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 ![Bregan_Daerthe](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3d7cb1f5f68552f36d4f9cd875d292564a262824.png) \

## 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. The group’s mysterious leader is always looking for new members to fill the ranks, and loyalty is what matters to him most.

> **known Subgroups:** ~~Jaezred Chaulssin~~ ~~(half-dragon drow assassins)~~, Gnome tinkers on a Lantan submarine

**PCs:** Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 2], Walter (@jboimler) [reputation: 2]

[Reputation 3+] **Tools:** _disguise kit, gaming set_ (any), _thieves’ tools_   
[Reputation 5+] **magic items:** [_boots of elvenkind_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:boots-of-elvenkind), [_gloves of thievery_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:gloves-of-thievery)   
[Reputation 10+] **magic item:** [_bracer of flying daggers_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:bracer-of-flying-daggers)

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## ![Reforged_Ring](https://www.rpgvienna.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d0cb6e184e5e8bce832b3aa7c510763fd70e3f84.png) The Reforged Ring

This criminal group partakes in the foulest trade in the entire city of **Skullport**. A group known as the Iron Ring was once the most powerful faction in **Skullport**. Led by a magically disguised yuan-ti abomination, the Iron Ring fell from power decades ago.   
Members of the Reforged Ring seek to invoke the old organization’s name, even in the face of some criminal elements in the city who oppose their foul plans.

> **known Subgroups:** Bat’s Roost (fighting pit), House Auvryndar (foreign drow nobles), Yuan-ti fleshcrafters, Troglodyte tribes

**PCs:** Bok (@DutchyGio) [reputation: 7], Ildun (@Atoh-nym) [reputation: 1], Liandrin (@Stracci) [reputation: 7], Sirius (@BufoBufo) [reputation: 1]

[Reputation 3+] **Language:** any; **Tools:** _poisoner’s kit, thieves’ tools_   
[Reputation 5+] **magic items:** [_slippers of spider climbing_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:slippers-of-spider-climbing), [_gloves of thievery_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:gloves-of-thievery)   
[Reputation 10+] **magic item:** [_spider staff_](http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/wondrous-items:spider-staff)

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