This fascinating series utilizes state-of-the-art CGI technology to bring to life ancient Egypt. A series of short stories derived from caches of recovered papyri tell the stories of ancient Egyptians as events come to life. This episodes illustrates ancient Egypt's preparation for war against an Near Eastern power, told through the eyes of a common soldier. Required to leave his family behind, the story chronicles the journey of a common man who must put aside thoughts of home to become a soldier.