After being defeated by Sapor I, King of the Parthians, Commander Marco Metelo Aquila and his men set out on a long journey to China to save their lives. The most stark betrayal, the murder of loved ones or death while living as slaves in the mines are some of the stages that the courageous Romans will go through until they come into contact with the extraordinary Country of Silk. However, there are many tough challenges that will have to be overcome, in the hope of returning to their homeland.
Although his best friend escaped along with the men under his command the best Roman general of his time has to deal with several rebels before he can go to rescue them.
