Emperor Lucius bears deep scars from years trapped in subterranean quarry chains after surrendering into enemy hands to shield his household. Enduring agonizing labor, he survived believing his loved ones mourned his sacrifice. When he finally escapes captivity, he discovers his imperial palace celebrating his arch-nemesis, with his consort sitting proudly at the usurper's side.
Discarding his shattered sentiment, Lucius activates his clandestine imperial seals to rally loyal legion commanders across the provinces. He enters the capital unnoticed, biding his time until the usurper's coronation gala to unmask the betrayal. Lucius must seize back supreme command before the rogue regime executes remaining loyalists and plunges Rome into darkness.
