Samark Dhanzscul

Samark Dhanzscul was the sixth Blackstaff.

Biography
Samark was the apprentice and heir of Ashemmon of Rhymanthiin, the fourth Blackstaff. He became Blackstaff in 1464 DR, after the death of Ashemmon. He had a long-standing rivalry with Khondar “Ten-Rings” Naomal, mainly based on the fact that Khondar wished to be the Blackstaff.

When Vajra Safhar came to Waterdeep to learn magic, she met Samark, and after some time, Samark became her mentor and lover, making her his heir to the Blackstaff.

Samark was murdered by Khondar and Khondar’s son, Centiv, on 20 Marpenoth, 1479 DR, as part of their plot to rule the city. His “template of spirit”—his knowledge and intellect—joined the rest of the Blackstaffs, becoming part of Blackstaff Tower.