The King and the Slave

In the aftermath of Babylon's fall, Cyrus's army, accompanied by his slave Croesus and the unprepared heir Cambyses, faces a devastating defeat. With Cyrus's death, Cambyses ascends the throne but struggles with his violent tendencies and lack of diplomatic skill. As tensions rise, especially after a slight from an Egyptian ruler, Cambyses embarks on a brutal campaign in Africa, leading to a clash filled with vengeance and chaos.