The book doesn't really go into much detail (unless I missed it) about what the city is doing while this battle unfolds. Are the demons teleported here or do they slowly make their way there?

Also the gem that fraz is trapped inside is currently making it's way back to the spider city on the drow assassin's person. What kind of effect would this have and how might that play out given that the city hosts many very powerful spellcasters?

I’m clearly missing something.

At the end of chapter 3, the kuo-toa in Sloobludop summon Demogorgon.

But in chapter 15 (page 189, second paragraph) it says: “Menzoberranzan was the site of Demogorgon’s appearance in the underdark.”

Huh? Which one was it? Something can’t appear for the first time in two places.

Any clarification would be GREATLY appreciated, as this is seeming incongruity is driving me nuts.

Thank you!

EDIT: My question has been answered. A big THANK YOU to everyone who replied!

For a non-Drow party, how did your players handle when they where in Menzoberranzan?

Sneak around the entire time? Use disguise self? Or just act like they belonged there?

The group I am DMing for is coming up on this in a couple of sessions, so I am trying to plan ahead encounters and resources they will need (note: they are working with Vizeran to stop the Demons)

I am looking for a discussion of Menzoberranzan: City of Intrigue if anyone has the time. Thanks!

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So, my sorcerer in one of the campaigns I'm playing in has led something of a charmed life. For very liberal definitions of the term. When I made the character, literally the only things I established about his past were his parents' names, the fact that his father had fled the Underdark with him as a newborn, and that he was a Waterdhavian city watch investigator with a century or so of experience. (No, he still doesn't feel all that safe without his uniform. Or his endless gin flask. Or the Restoration spells cast upon his liver every decade or so...)

All the other things that have come up are things the DM has worked out, and I frickin' love it. :D

But that said, I present to you some unique spells from this particular sorcerer's soul... there may be more at a later date, though the sorcerer's repertoire is somewhat limited, so he may simply end up with more utilitarian spells.

https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/d83iiMS3KEaU

(PS: Mods, I was not entirely sure if the 5th Ed or the Homebrew flair was the appropriate one here - let me know if I picked the wrong one.)

What defenses would Menzoberranzan have against flooding. An enemy captures Purple Worms and tunnels from a secure water source through to the ceiling of Araurilcaurak, the city will fully flood in 24 hours. If the water tunnels are stopped then the purple worms make new tunnels.

How would the Drow defend the city? If the city is doomed would Lloth intervene?

Thanks