DnD Legends: Manshoon

About this episode

This episode explores the dark history and influence of Manshoon, a notorious archwizard in Dungeons & Dragons.

Ever feel like you’re just entirely beside yourself? Try being Manshoon! In this episode of Roll for Lore , we’re pulling back the dark, shadowy curtain on one of the most infamous archwizards in Dungeons & Dragons history. If you've ever crossed paths with the Zhentarim or played through Waterdeep: Dragon Heist , you’ve probably felt the lingering chill of his influence. But who exactly is the founder of the Black Network? And more importantly... which one of him are we talking about? Grab your spellbooks and make sure your demiplanes are secure as we dive into a tale of dark magic, political backstabbing, and the most disastrous use of the Clone spell in the history of Faerûn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sean McDonnell

Topics covered

• Dungeons & Dragons
• Manshoon
• Zhentarim
• dark magic
• political backstabbing
• Clone spell

Keywords

• Manshoon
• Dungeons & Dragons
• Zhentarim
• dark magic
• Clone spell
• Waterdeep
• political intrigue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zhentarim

Books & works: Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Places: Faerûn

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