Dark north

Roman Britain, 208 AD: the Emperor Septimus Severus has arrived in Britain, intending to conquer the troublesome barbarians in the north once and for all. To Memnon, an African scout serving with a cavalry unit, the expedition seems at first just a continuation of his army life. On a journey north, however, he saves the lives of a senior member of the Emperor's staff and a beautiful young attendant of the Empress. Through them he becomes aware of a ruthless struggle for power within the imperial house. The bitter war will test all of them to the limit, and if they are to survive, it can ony…