Aegyptus, a land of mystery and antiquity to the rest of the known world. A place of ancient gods and goddesses, mysterious temples and tombs, and extreme environments. As the annual Nile floods begin to recede, the Roman governor in Alexandria receives word the Nubians have attacked the province from the south, quickly overwhelming the border posts and laying siege to the key frontier city of Swenett and its fortress at Elephantine.

The heroes are tasked with commanding an entire century to retake the fortresses and villages, and find out who–or what–has spurred the Nubians to war.