At the edge of Rome at the gates of Persia, there lies a killing ground where a bloody stalemate between ancient superpowers is causing chaos. For those caught in-between them there are feats of bravery, cowardice vengeance and betrayal.... This is the world as Rome begins its fall and the Dark Ages loom on the horizon. Where the new beliefs compete with old entrenched Gods. This is the world East of Byzantium.