Menzoberranzan home to the most feared and hated of all races, the drow. Once the drow of Menzoberranzan were the most powerful of all the races in the Underdark. Under the rule of the influential elder matron, Yvonnel Baenre, they conquered, murdered, and sacrificed all in the name of Lolth. However, like all vanquishers, their luck ran out, and they suffered defeat. For the Menzoberranyr this defeat came at Mithral Hall, at the hands of dwarves, humans, and the Companions of the Hall. It was a costly loss for the drow, many were killed and as many deserted amidst the chaotic battle; but the most severe blow was the death of Matron Baenre herself.
The present Menzoberranzan is a city in turmoil. Many drow, did not return from the war. Some by choice, others by death. A new, younger Matron has ascended to the throne of Qu’ellar Baenre, and to the head of the ruling council, to rule over the city. Many are unsure of her ability to hold her position of authority, so alliances that were once strong, even by drow standards, have withered away and died. Mistrust and betrayal run rampant throughout the city and beyond. Although Lolth, herself proclaimed that the drow must stop their internal fighting for a time and rebuild together. Yet the nature of the drow is difficult to change.
With the loss of thousands of drow, noble and commoner alike, the Menzoberranyr are eager to replace their lost slave force, and to increase the ranks of their nobility. Now is a time of opportunity for many newcomers, be them drow or outsiders. The door for higher status, and more power has opened wide, and Menzoberranzan stands before them. Positions within the nobility, Tier Breche, mercantilism, or even adventuring need to be filled. The choice is left to you...