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 it is a realm of bravery, cowardice, vengeance and betrayal...This is the world as Rome begins its fall and the Dark Ages loom on the horizon. Where new beliefs compete with old entrenched gods. This is the world East of Byzantium.