Friends stab you in the back. Lovers stab you in the front. Family stabs you right through the heart.
The death of the Roman emperor left the empire with two sons in this world. Livius was the eldest, learned in the world of politics. He took his rightful place as first citizen of the empire. The younger was Leonius, Rome's greatest general. He wanted nothing but to continue his campaigns and protect the empire.
What happens, however, when you are forced to protect the empire from your own flesh and blood? Far from seeing eye to eye, the two brothers see their relationship disintegrate to the point of violence. Can they make amends before the situation escalates? Can they work together to forge the empire they can both be proud of?
Driven by duty and honor, these two brothers share stubborn traits that push them forward to their goals. Outside threats mixed with internal conflicts lead the empire to a crossroads. A fateful battle will decide Rome's future.