Marcus Varro is accomplished at war, even at his young age. The relentless battles across Macedonia have honed his sword and hardened his will. In two brief years he has grown from fresh recruit to seasoned Optio, second in command of his century. He has faced the enemy and no longer fears him. But Varro fights wars beyond the simple arrangement of centuries and soldiers. He wars with his vow of peace and non-violence, and in battle after battle yields...