Publius Scipio lives in one of the greatest empires in the known world, Rome. His family has political ambitions at home, and the empire has expansion ideas of its own abroad, yet Publius has no desire to be involved in either. He is too caught up in what a privileged life has to offer. His life is about to change despite his desires. There is a threat gaining strength in the south; one that will force him to meet his destiny.