The year is 1173. England and France are at war. The destiny of the two great powers has never been so intertwined. As King Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, is captured and imprisoned by the king himself, Richard and his brothers lead the fight against their father in a heartless war. Allegiances shift with each victory or defeat as the destinies of England and France keep swaying in a delicate balance.

In the dark ages, Richard the Lionheart is imprisoned in a fortress dungeon. To win his freedom, he must participate in a dangerous sword-and-sorcery tournament where the contestants fight to the death. With his sword and shield, Richard battles giants and other formidable opponents in a desperate fight for survival.