The year is 120 A.D. The Roman Empire is at the height of its power. In China, the Han dynasty is firmly ensconced as the ruling empire and is expanding into Central Asia. Merong Mahawagpa, a descendant of Alexander the Great, is to escort a Roman price to South East Asia to wed a beautiful Chinese princess. They are to meet halfway and marry on neutral grounds - a marriage set to bring together the great civilsations of the East and West. But the pirate nation of Geruda have other plans and plot to kidnap the princess and hold her for ransom. Also released as The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines.