In the mythical land of Eretemeus, Anselm and Maximus journey to the City of The Holy Mother where Maximus is to begin his National Service. Tragedy strikes and Anselm finds himself a prisoner in the Vulcanian castle of the Baron Invictus. There he meets the mysterious Leandro and soon learns the frightening secrets kept within the castle's walls. Loyalties are tested, a powerful enemy draws near and time is running out as the Baron rushes to complete his greatest creation - a son.