14th century. The Mongol Empire collapses, the Great Silk Road is plunged into chaos, once-prosperous cities lie in ruins. The battle-hardened Timur Barlas returns to his homeland. He dreams of becoming a scourge of cities and empires from India to Persia. He fights for what is dear to him here and now: family honor, love, a future for his children, and for the people who see in him their leader.