In the Year 106 AD, the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the

much-liked Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome

to its knees. Badly fought wars, famine and plague are rife in all corners of the Empire, whilst

the Emperor and his elite enjoy every excess and vice that the emptying coffers can afford.

As herald to this age of degradation, Arruntius has destroyed large portions of the city of

Rome to create the battleground for the bloodiest gladiator event ever staged…