Justinian, emperor of the Romans, seeks to regain the lands and glory of his forefathers. And with the empire's greatest general, Belisarius, and the invincible helmet of the great warrior, Achilles, Justinian thinks he has the perfect combination to do so.
Into this world of ambition and war, comes the soldier, Valerius, fighting alongside his friend, Belisarius, and seeking to be united with the love of his life waiting for him in Byzantium. Only, he hasn't reckoned with the scheming of the formidable empress, or the jealousy of Belisarius' wife, both of whom conspire to upset Valerius' quest.
Follow Valerius, as he fights his way across the lands of the Roman empire, each battle another desperate step to the fulfillment of his love, until the fates of both empire and romantic love come together in a thrilling climax.