Tao's life is threatened when he returns to his homeland of Xinca. Elsewhere, the warrior-guide Arina leads the Nords in an attack against the Terrons.

It takes the determined spirit of a dying tiger to help Tao recognize a new purpose in his own life.

Dar and Tao prove that communication can be a powerful weapon when they become involved in the Royal Family's bitter dispute.

The BeastMaster intervenes to save a rare Tasmanian tiger from extinction, while Voden attempts to manipulate Dar into helping him expand his empire.

Dar helps Sagitto and Radia, centaur archers forced from the safety of their homeland.

Iara strips Dar of his power to communicate with animals, and unwittingly sets all of nature off balance.

The BeastMaster must intervene to prevent the Eirons' miraculous healing crystal from falling into the hands of the malevolent King Voden.

Arina must seek Dar's help when she is pursued by The Apparition who is after her unborn child, and by Voden who desires her mare's foal.

Dar is drawn into a battle between King Zad and King Voden in order to save Tao, Arina and a band of captured elephants.