Catherine Blackwell

Catherine Blackwell is a high-ranking operative and chapter leader within the Zhentarim (the Black Network)—an ancient guild of spies, thieves, and smugglers marked by the symbol of a dragon swallowing a moon. Together with her husband, Alistair Blackwell, she is recognized as a leading figure for the Zhentarim’s presence in the northern port city of Luskan.

Zhentarim Leadership and Structure

The regional structure of the Zhentarim’s command places Catherine and Alistair Blackwell at the head of the Luskan chapter.

The primary regional chapters and their leaders include:

• Lucian Nightshade – Neverwinter
• Nezznar the Spider – The Underdark
• Jamra Gleamsilver – Waterdeep
• Alistair and Catherine Blackwell – Luskan
• The Pereghost – The Moonshae Isles (currently reported as missing)