While still pursuing the reclamation of Ecbatana, Prince Arslan and his retinue advance toward the capital. Yet when word arrives that Turan"s forces are striking the Parsian bastion of Peshawar Citadel, he must reverse course to protect the fortress. As his troops repel the attackers, an unforeseen guest appears before them.
When Arslan reaches Peshawar, Prince Hermes diverts from his duel with his cousin to hunt the fabled blade Rukhnabad, a sword that would legitimize his claim and recover what he deems his. Yet after retrieving the relic, the Temple Knights of Lusitania seize it, forcing the masked hero to pursue. In Ecbatana, the imprisoned King Andragoras III seizes a chance and begins his counterattack. He rallies the remaining forces, seizing a strategic position on the citadel"s walls.
With the factions of the Parsian succession war colliding, their ambitions clash over the same throne, each believing their cause just. Arslan"s claim to the throne is challenged. Nevertheless, the young monarch and his steadfast warriors press onward, guided by hope and loyalty, determined to restore Pars to its former splendor. Their resolve will decide the fate of their realm for generations to come.
