In 73 BC, a haunting beauty yokes four world class athletes to escape the Capuan school for gladiators. A hapless young shepherd is swept along by legendary Spartacus and his brigands upon their breakout. The youngster spends his formative years becoming a talented scout when budding romance gives him a reason to fight. Thrust prematurely into manhood with barbarians from the unknown world forming a shaky alliance in a brutal struggle for liberty. Transport yourself two-thousand years to a land and time that's startlingly different, yet strangely familiar. Secure your sword and strap on your helmet for the fiercest, no quarter brawl for freedom, the world has ever known.