The Pandava brothers have escaped the nest of vipers that was once their home and established a new kingdom for themselves. Unfortunately, their tranquility is short-lived. Goaded by his friend Krishna and his own disguised ambition, Yudhisthira sets his heart on the Emperor's Sacrifice, a ritual which will guarantee his sovereignty over all the noble houses of the known world. The road to victory is arduous and, even if he succeeds, the young king will make a permanent enemy of his jealous cousin Duryodhanathe most venomous viper of all.