The story follows the adventures of Hannibal, who unknowingly gets thrust into the alternate realm after naively accepting an agreement with an unknown entity named The Spider Queen. He discovers a world that allows time travel and the alteration of world history. Throughout his journey, Hannibal meets some renowned historic figures such as: Boudica, Sun Tzu, William Wallace, Saladin and others. It is made known to Hannibal early on, that there is a powerful spirit called Herald, which is a prize for those who complete certain quests. As he delves deeper into his journey, Hannibal ends up uncovering a very dangerous truth, one which presents him with a morally burdensome dilemma.