The Zhentarim are a vast and secretive organization of merchants, wizards, adventurers, and assassins based in the Forgotten Realms who seek to expand their influence over trade and politics. Known for their ruthless pragmatism, they operate through a network of spies and enforcers willing to do whatever is necessary for profit. Their ultimate goal is always to consolidate power, often by subverting established governments and monopolizing key economic resources.
They are currently focused on expanding their territory into the Eldravis archipelago to control lucrative trade routes. Specifically, they have identified Caldris as a strategic priority to establish a new stronghold for their operations.