Challenges, oaths, and propheciesCornelius Scipio and Jace Kasia were passionate about their missions, but on a collision course. Unfortunately, one would have to lose for the other to accomplish his goal.As a staff officer, Tribune Cornelius Scipio had experienced more combat and defeat than men twice his age. Now, as a youth of twenty-years-old, this veteran thirsted for a command of his own.Somehow, Cretan Archer Jace Kasia had become the defender of the Hirpini people. In that capacity, he fought both Roman Legionnaires and Carthaginian mercenaries. But when he tangled with the Hirpini Chief of Chiefs, his number of enemies tripled, and his sanctuary shrank to zero.Challenges, oaths, and prophecies create a dangerous and convergent path. To survive against the threats will require Cornelius and Jace to combine their unique heritages.Welcome to 215 B.C.