The animal-folk are disappearing. Some say they have traveled off the Sword Coast in search of "Sanctuary," a utopia for animal-kin - free of the prejudices and restraints that come from living in a society made by, and for, 'smooth-skins.' Some say they are being systematically taken by extremist parties who would see the Sword Coast rid of them. But when a member of the adventuring party disappears, an unlikely band of heroes rises to meet a challenge that will change the world forever...