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	'''Zinzerena''' is the only other non-evil member of the Dark [[Seldarine]]. Known as ''The Hunted'' and ''The Princess of the Outcasts'', she is the Goddess of Chaos and Assassinations, whose faithful are encouraged to use their skills at murder in order to tear down the tyranny of Lolth's rule.		'''Zinzerena''' is the only other non-evil member of the Dark [[Seldarine]] besides [[Eilistraee]]. Known as ''The Hunted'' and ''The Princess of the Outcasts'', she is the Goddess of Chaos and Assassinations, whose faithful are encouraged to use their skills at murder in order to tear down the tyranny of Lolth's rule.

	Originally born a mortal drow, Zinzerena's mother had to hide her daughter in secret to keep her from becoming a sacrifice to Lolth after her daughter revealed a natural talent as an [[Illusionist]]. Whilst in hiding, she honed her magical, stealth and combat skills and became an assassin of legendary prowess - just how legendary is hard to keep straight, as her doctrines are passed down exclusively through word of mouth and so every teller claims she originated from their home region. But, eventually, she developed such a reputation for merciless skill and efficacy that [[Keptolo]] decided to sponsor her towards godhood. In true drow anarchist fashion, Zinzerena stole a chunk of Keptolo's own divine strength to boost her power, and then fled Keptolo's wrath. This ultimately led her to Menzoberranzan in the wake of the [[Time of Troubles]], where Lolth attacked and killed her in order to subsume Zinzerena's divine attributes... at least, that's one version of the tale; it's entirely possible that Zinzerena has merely been banished from Toril and still roams other worlds, aching to strike against her hated rival.		Originally born a mortal drow, Zinzerena's mother had to hide her daughter in secret to keep her from becoming a sacrifice to Lolth after her daughter revealed a natural talent as an [[Illusionist]]. Whilst in hiding, she honed her magical, stealth and combat skills and became an assassin of legendary prowess - just how legendary is hard to keep straight, as her doctrines are passed down exclusively through word of mouth and so every teller claims she originated from their home region. But, eventually, she developed such a reputation for merciless skill and efficacy that [[Keptolo]] decided to sponsor her towards godhood. In true drow anarchist fashion, Zinzerena stole a chunk of Keptolo's own divine strength to boost her power, and then fled Keptolo's wrath. This ultimately led her to Menzoberranzan in the wake of the [[Time of Troubles]], where Lolth attacked and killed her in order to subsume Zinzerena's divine attributes... at least, that's one version of the tale; it's entirely possible that Zinzerena has merely been banished from Toril and still roams other worlds, aching to strike against her hated rival.

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	\|Name = Zinzerena		\|Name = Zinzerena
	\|Symbol = The Draped Sword		\|Symbol = The Draped Sword, a shortsword draped in a black cloak
			\|Aliases = The Hunted, the Princess of the Outcasts
	\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral		\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral
	\|Divine Rank = '''2E/3E/4E:''' Dead God <br> '''5E:''' Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess		\|Divine Rank = '''2E/3E/4E:''' Dead God <br> '''5E:''' Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess

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	\|Symbol = The Draped Sword		\|Symbol = The Draped Sword
	\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral		\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral
	\|Divine Rank = '''2E/3E/4E'''Dead God <br> '''5E'''Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess		\|Divine Rank = '''2E/3E/4E:''' Dead God <br> '''5E:''' Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess
	\|Pantheon = [[Dark Seldarine]]		\|Pantheon = [[Dark Seldarine]]
	\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies		\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies

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	\|Symbol = The Draped Sword		\|Symbol = The Draped Sword
	\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral		\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral
	\|Divine Rank = Dead God or Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess		\|Divine Rank = '''2E/3E/4E'''Dead God <br> '''5E'''Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess
	\|Pantheon = [[Dark Seldarine]]		\|Pantheon = [[Dark Seldarine]]
	\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies		\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies

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	Zinzerena's followers believe in the value of cruelty, stealth, misdirection, and survival by any means necessary.		Zinzerena's followers believe in the value of cruelty, stealth, misdirection, and survival by any means necessary.

	5th edition tweaked her by making her the drow goddess of ~~arcane~~ magic, a position ~~she technically shares with~~ [[Malyk]], often depicted as her brother or lover (or both). But whereas Malyk is associated with [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|sorcerers]] and particularly [[Wild Mage]]s, Zinzerena is associated with [[wizard]]s, particularly [[illusionist]]s. For this reason, worship of Zinzerena is tolerated. However, arcane magic is looked down upon as a "weaker" magic in the drow theocracy, and thus female drow are discouraged from worshipping her, as wizardry is seen as something only males should do. In fact, even a rumor of being a wizard can be deadly for a female drow's reputation. But... wizardly magic is such a useful tool that many ambitious females study it all the same, establishing secret alliances with Zinzerena's cult in order to further their studies without being found out.		5th edition tweaked her by making her the drow goddess of illusion magic, a position in part shared by [[Malyk]] (god of arcane and wild magic), often depicted as her brother or lover (or both). But whereas Malyk is associated with [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|sorcerers]] and particularly [[Wild Mage]]s, Zinzerena is associated with [[wizard]]s, particularly [[illusionist]]s. For this reason, worship of Zinzerena is tolerated. However, arcane magic is looked down upon as a "weaker" magic in the drow theocracy, and thus female drow are discouraged from worshipping her, as wizardry is seen as something only males should do. In fact, even a rumor of being a wizard can be deadly for a female drow's reputation. But... wizardly magic is such a useful tool that many ambitious females study it all the same, establishing secret alliances with Zinzerena's cult in order to further their studies without being found out.

	Amazingly, despite this, the Tome of Foes didn't officially give her the Arcana domain, leaving her with just Trickery! Most reasonable DMs would agree that an Arcana Cleric of Zinzerena makes perfect sense.		Amazingly, despite this, the Tome of Foes didn't officially give her the Arcana domain, leaving her with just Trickery! Most reasonable DMs would agree that an Arcana Cleric of Zinzerena makes perfect sense.

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	First appearing in "Monster Mythology", her migration from her home world of [[Oerth]] to [[Faerun]] was detailed in "On Hallowed Ground", whilst her death was detailed in "Demihuman Deities". She received a 3rd edition writeup in the article "Vault of the Drow" in volume 14 of the Living Greyhawk Journal, which first appeared in print for [[Dragon Magazine]] #298, but was also mentioned in the late 3e sourcebook "Drow of the Underdark", where an alternate version of her ascension myth was presented.		First appearing in "Monster Mythology", her migration from her home world of [[Oerth]] to [[Faerun]] was detailed in "On Hallowed Ground", whilst her death was detailed in "Demihuman Deities". She received a 3rd edition writeup in the article "Vault of the Drow" in volume 14 of the Living Greyhawk Journal, which first appeared in print for [[Dragon Magazine]] #298, but was also mentioned in the late 3e sourcebook "Drow of the Underdark", where an alternate version of her ascension myth was presented.

	5th edition brought her back and made her a full-fledged member of the ~~Dark~~ [[Seldarine]] in "Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes".		5th edition brought her back and made her a full-fledged member of the [[Dark Seldarine]] in "Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes".

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	\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral		\|Alignment = Chaotic Neutral
	\|Divine Rank = Dead God or Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess		\|Divine Rank = Dead God or Quasi-Deity/Hero Goddess
	\|Pantheon = ~~Dark~~ [[Seldarine]]		\|Pantheon = [[Dark Seldarine]]
	\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies		\|Portfolio = '''3E:''' Deception, Humiliation, Ambush, Assassination <br> '''5E:''' Assassination, Illusion, Lies
	\|Domains = '''3E:''' Chaos, Luck, Trickery <br> '''5E:''' Trickery		\|Domains = '''3E:''' Chaos, Luck, Trickery <br> '''5E:''' Trickery

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	==Church==		==Church==
	Zinzerena's anarchistic goals and hatred of Lolth make her popular with the drow commoners, but outcast amongst the establishment. Her faithful come from all walks of life; all share in common a rebellious spirit and a desire for change, and thus whether they are dissidents in disguise or outright outcasts, they wish to tear down what Lolth has forged. Her clerics typically multiclass as [[fighter]]s or [[rogue]]s - ironically, despite her association with illusion magic, it's never suggested that her following has much popularity amongst [[illusionist]]s. "On Hallowed Ground" states that she's particularly popular amongst the [[Revolutionary League]], who find her anarchistic callings a perfect mesh for their own.		Zinzerena's anarchistic goals and hatred of Lolth make her popular with the drow commoners, but outcast amongst the establishment. Her faithful come from all walks of life, but all share in common a rebellious spirit and a desire for change, and thus whether they are dissidents in disguise or outright outcasts, they wish to tear down what Lolth has forged. Her clerics typically multiclass as [[fighter]]s or [[rogue]]s - ironically, despite her association with illusion magic, it's never suggested that her following has much popularity amongst [[illusionist]]s. "On Hallowed Ground" states that she's particularly popular amongst the [[Revolutionary League]], who find her anarchistic callings a perfect mesh for their own.

	Zinzerena's followers believe in the value of cruelty, stealth, misdirection, and survival by any means necessary.		Zinzerena's followers believe in the value of cruelty, stealth, misdirection, and survival by any means necessary.