The powerful kingdom of Pars enjoyed great prosperity with people, goods and culture flowing into the Royal Capital of Ecbatana,
thanks to its central location along the Continental Highway which connected East and West.
Aided by the Erān and other loyal retainers, Arslan, the Crown Prince of Pars, enjoyed this time of great peace,
knowing that he would one day inherit its tranquil borders.
However, that all changed when the mighty Parsian cavalry met its end in battle amidst the dusty plains...
As devout followers of the Faith of Yaldabaoth, the Kingdom of Lusitania launch a large-scale invasion in order to subjugate what it views as the heathen hordes,
and to secure new lands and supplies for itself as well. King Innocentis the Seventh and his brother, Guiscard, lead a massive army on the Kingdom of Maryam in the east,
their sights ultimately set on the Kingdom of Pars beyond it.
The Lusitanian Royal Army quickly overwhelmed Maryam and turned its attention towards Pars. The Shah of Pars, Andragoras III, led his large army and its eight Marzbāns into battle,
meeting the invaders on the fields of Atropatene.
Among the army ranks was none other than the Crown Prince Arslan, fighting in his very first battle. Facing a real battle for the first time in his life,
Arslan was unable to hide his nervousness. Almost as if a manifestation of the dread he felt, an uneasy air settled across the chaotic battlefield.
With various plots and political machinations unfolding across the land, the violent fighting continues for days on end...
Amidst it all is Arslan, who with the support of many loyal followers by his side, finds he must quickly mature into the leader that his people so desperately need him to be...