Baenre is a prominent noble house in the fictional universe of Dungeons & Dragons, specifically within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. It is known for its powerful matriarchs and its influence in the subterranean city of Menzoberranzan, which is inhabited by drow elves. The house is often associated with the worship of the goddess Lolth, the Spider Queen, and is involved in the complex politics of drow society. The house's most notable figure is Matron Mother Baenre, who has played a significant role in the history of the drow. Baenre is often depicted as cunning and ruthless, embodying the traits necessary for survival in the treacherous environment of the Underdark. The house's rivalry with other noble houses, such as House Do'Urden, adds to the intrigue and drama of drow culture.