. Pope Urban II ignited the passions of the Princes of Europe with his fiery sermon and call for a holy war against the Saracen Turks. Inspired by this cause, Sir Rodrigo, a young knight from Castile, set out to join the Crusade, but an unexpected encounter challenges his beliefs about the Pope's proclamation, leaving him determined to uncover the truth. Throughout his fateful journey he experiences the epic triumphs and horrific tragedies of the First Crusade as they march toward Jerusalem. His unrelenting quest for truth will test his very faith in God when the crusaders reach their final goal.