Twelve years after the tragedy of The Ruining, the city of Neverwinter and its stalwart survivor-citizens are finally experience some semblance of security. Through hard work, determination, and the shedding of blood under the leadership of Jelvis Grinch, the Neverwintans have built The Wall to keep the worst of the monstrosities emerging from The Chasm out of the habitable portions of the city. Rebuilding efforts are beginning to increase pace and it seems as though Neverwinter will soon arise from one of the darkest times in its history. Unfortunately, Thay and the Shade Empire have their own designs on the region surrounding Neverwinter and both intend to use the city and their inhabitants to advance those interests.