After a year in Numidia, Varro and his companions, Falco and Curio, have established themselves as the Mountain Ghosts, earning the respect of both the king and people of Numidia. After long months with no word from Rome, an urgent summons arrives at the Numidian court. Iberian tribes have joined together in open rebellion against Rome. Varro and company must once again march to war with the legions. Yet the Legions do not welcome their return...