The eastward migration of the Massagetae continues, until, late into the waning summer, and cool nights, a place for a winter camp is chosen where the ancient Oxus River, now known as t…
After turning the tables on Thraxsus and his cutthroat band of gladiators and thieves, it is time for a feast. The Queen is at the head of an ever growing host of warriors. It is time …
Axia’s party, slowed down by the Scythian treasure wagons, have attracted a lot of unwanted attention passing through the farthest reaches of the Empire after leaving Baku. They are war…
Adam, Abu and Scarus are now placed in the custody of Axia, Queen of the Red Scythians, and they begin a relentless journey on horseback with her warband across the Eastern Empire, hea…
Our story now moves a land far away from the civilized cities of Roman AEgypt, out onto the vast Steppes of Central Asia, where a party gathers on a vast Scythian burial ground. A mys…
While our reluctant prophet is drawn far, away from Alexandria on an uncertain adventure, our narrative now shifts to the darkened halls of Herod the Great’s palace in Jerusalem. There,…
Adam reflects on a past memory of Axia, who now speaks to the secret assembly. She vows to return to her people and retake her throne. The scholars at Alexandria reveal knowledge of the…
In the aftermath of the great race, Adam's fame as healer of the Queen of the Red Scythians threatens his security. Scarus, the centurion, is assigned by the prefect to become Adam’s b…
The day of the great race comes. During the opening spectacle, Axia's funeral fire is ignited. But the crowd is astonished when a red phoenix flies up from the ashes, followed by the r…
Axia’s recovery is kept secret. Adam assembles a group of scholars together with Theron and his guards. Adam reveals what he knows about the likely cause of Axia’s seizures. A secret pl…
Axia recovers with Adam’s help, but he is alarmed by the bold expression of her intentions towards him. Sofia recites the tragic history of the Massagetae and asks Adam to introduce her…
Adam’s fame as a physician in ancient Alexandria continues to grow, and his medical practice thrives. An evil shadow from the past makes its presence known, but Raphael is close by. Ad…
Evil invades Adam and Abu's home, leaving Adam stricken, but Atlas and Calliope come to the rescue. While unconscious, Adam has a mysterious vision, and Raphael reveals himself again.
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Adam and Abu settle into the great city of Alexandria. Adam uses his skills and knowledge to build an ancient medical practice, and their household begins to thrive. Adam is drawn to th…
Chapter 6 Secrets from the Past Episode Summary
The narrative in our story now shifts to Camilla, the retired Vestal Virgin, who we first met in the prologue, 25 years before. As instruc…
Abu and Adam are at a loss about what to do with their travelling companions, until they come again upon Raphael. Adam is given a powerful vision, and there is an awakening from the la…
Abu and Adam begin their memorable trip down the ancient Nile, bound for the great City of Alexandria. Adam discovers too late that they have been followed, and are betrayed back into…
Adam meets a young slave, Abu, who is impressed by Adam's magic tricks and agrees to help him. Adam must first deal with Abu's piratical master, Draco, who is reluctant to give up h…
Our reluctant prophet sets out in the ancient world of Greco-Roman Egypt to begin his quest, armed with the gifts he has been given. Adam begins to discern how he must cope with his ne…
Our reluctant prophet, Adam, is transported back in time 2,000 years and finds himself on the Banks of the Nile in ancient Egypt. Adam is not at all convinced that this is real. He me…