[Balanor]

This is the following list of all factions that are currently joinable in the Thay PW. This list is continually updated as new factions become available. If you have an interest to create a faction not on this least, see the bottom of this page for details about how you can make it a reality.

Temples 

Temples are joinable by any class, however in most cases only those with divine powers can become true temple clergy. Progression within a temple consists of several ranks attained by achieving the necessary level of notoriety in addition to any class requirements listed. 

 

Temple Initiate - New PC of any class. Receives a small discount to temple healing and stores if they exist. Discount increases as new temple ranks are attained 

Lay Member - Temple Initiate of any class. Receives faction item and may access restricted areas of the temple 
Clergy Initiate - Lay Member who has at least 1 Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Blackguard, or Divine Champion level. Note that not all faiths allow Druids, Paladins, or Blackguards so review the in-game list of Forgotten Realms gods in the Player Guide for clergy alignment restrictions. May begin using faction item to request aid from other members of the temple and extraplanar servants of their god, and to freeze or unfreeze faction advancement of a lower ranking member 
Clergy - Clergy Initiate who has at least 5 Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Blackguard, or Divine Champion levels and the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to kick lower ranking members from the temple 
Respected Clergy - Clergy member who has at least 10 Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Blackguard, or Divine Champion levels and the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to provide Clergy Initiates and below a one-time promotion to the next rank 

 

Alaor Isles 

House of Holy Tides (Temple of Istishia) 
Temple of Valkur 

Bezantur 

Crypt of Imminent Death (Temple of Jergal) 
Flaming Brazier (Temple of Kossuth) 
House of Cyric 
House of Entropy 
Ilmater’s Cathedral 
Loviatar's Manor 
Orcish Temple - Orcs and Half-Orcs only 
Temple of Auril 
Temple of Bane  
Temple of Beshaba 
Temple of Garagos (Santhro's Rooming House) 
Temple of Gargauth 
Temple of Gond 
Temple of Helm 
Temple of Juiblex 
Temple of Leira 
Temple of Lliira 
Temple of Lolth - Only Drow females may become clergy members 
Temple of Malar 
Temple of Mask 
Temple of Myrkul 
Temple of Mystra 
Temple of Oghma 
Temple of Shar 
Temple of Sharess 
Temple of Sune 
Temple of Talona 
Temple of Talos 
Temple of Tempus 
Temple of Tyr 
Temple of Umberlee 

Chur Gathos

Temple of Shaundakul 

Eltabbar 

Temple of Cyric 
Temple of Loviatar 

Gauros Keep

Garrison of War (Temple of Tempus) 

Gold Mines of Thay

Bastion of the Morndinsamman (Temple of all Dwarven Gods) 

Keep of Sorrows

Temple of Hoar 

Moszabbar

House of Snakes (Temple of Set) 

Murbant 

Temple of Nesharia 

Nethjet 

Chauntea’s Shrine 

Nethwatch Keep 

House of Eloquence (Temple of Milil) 

Pyarados 

Cathedral of the Dead (Temple of Myrkul/Cyric/Kelemvor) 
Temple of Tymora 

Ruins of Delhumide 

Temple of Tiamat 

Smoking Keep 

Citadel of Stratagem (Temple of the Red Knight) 

Sunrise Mountains

Oak Hearth (Temple of Silvanus) 

Surthay 

Pinnacle of the Firelord (Temple of Kossuth) 
Temple of Moander 
Temple of Talona 

Thasselen 

Shrine by the Sea (Temple of Umberlee)

 

Thazar Keep

Temple of Selune 

Thossos 
Temple of Talos 

Thralgard Keep 

House of the Hand (Temple of Torm) 

Tyraturos 

Burning House of Kossuth 
Temple of Waukeen 

Umratharos

Halls of Enlightenment (Temple of Deneir) 

Undrek'Thoz - House of Webs (Temple of Lolth) - Only Drow females may become clergy members 

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 Guilds 

Each guild has different restrictions as to who can join it. See the list of available guilds below for requirements. Progression within a guild consists of several ranks attained by achieving the necessary level of notoriety in addition to any class or alignment requirements listed. 

Recruit - New PC who meets guild requirements to join. Receives a small discount to guild stores if they exist. Discount increases as new ranks are attained 

Associate (Junior) Member - Recruit of the guild who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. Receives faction item and may access restricted areas of the guild 
Member - Associate Member of the guild who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to summon and request aid from other members of the guild, and to freeze or unfreeze faction advancement of lower ranking members 
Veteran (Senior) Member - Member of the guild who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to kick lower ranking members from the guild 
Officer - Veteran Member of the guild who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to provide guild Members and below a one-time promotion to the next rank 

Nationwide 

Cult of the Dragon 

The Harpers - Joinable by Bards, Rogues, Rangers, Wizards, Sorcerers, or Harper Scouts. Non-evil alignments only 

Monastery of the Long Death - Monks only 

Bezantur 

Assassin’s Guild - Non-good Rogues or Assassins only 
Thieves’ Guild - Non-good alignments only 

Eltabbar 

Thieves’ Guild - Non-good alignments only 

Sunrise Mountains

Eldreth Veluuthra - Elves only 

Surthay 
Criminal Underground 

Tyraturos 

Hinhome - Halflings only 
Iron Throne 
Thieves’ Guild 
Tower of Swift Death - Worshippers of Bhaal (or Cyric after 1370 DR) or non-good Rogues or Assassins 

Undrek'Thoz 

House of the Lightless Truth - Drow Monks only 
Arcane Academy - Drow Wizards or Sorcerers only 

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Legions 

Legions for the 11 tharchs of Thay, as well as certain non-tharch legions, are joinable by PCs of any class by speaking to one of the legion’s recruiters - typically a Master Sergeant. Progression within a legion consists of several ranks attained by achieving the necessary level of notoriety. 

Legionnaire - New PC who has achieved the necessary level of notoriety to join the legion. Receives access to legion quartermasters. Receives a legion cloak and access to the various quarters, barracks, watchtowers, keeps and castles within the respective Tharch 
Sergeant - Legionnaire who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to summon other legionnaires or imprison criminals to a pre-chosen set of prison shackles. Receives a small discount from the legion quartermasters. Discount increases as new ranks are attained 
Lieutenant - Human, Half-Orc, Half-Elf, or Tiefling Sergeant who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to freeze or unfreeze faction advancement of lower ranking members 
Captain - Human Lieutenant who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to kick lower ranking members from the legion 
Tribune - Human Captain who achieves the necessary level of notoriety. May begin using faction item to provide Lieutenants and below a one-time promotion to the next rank 


Tharch Legions of Thay

Alaor Legion 

Delhumide Legion 

Eltabbar Legion 

Gauros Legion 

High Thay Legion 

Lapendrar Legion 

Priador Legion 

Pyarados Legion 

Surthay Legion 

Thazalhar Legion 

Tyraturos Legion 

Non-Tharch Legions of Thay 

Black Unicorn Legion - Evil Human or Drow women only 

Griffon Legion - (Joinable after 1359 DR) Gnolls, Orcs, and Goblins not allowed 

Other Legions 

Undrek'Thoz Legion - Note that only Drow can rise above the rank of Sergeant 

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Other
Red Wizards of Thay
Thayan Knights
Thayan Gladiators