After Hero confronts the Cyclops, the Oracle of Gaia reveals her rescuer's true identity; turbulent Athens wobbles on the brink of collapse.

Oracle, Hero and the genius inventor, Daedalus, form an unlikely alliance to find Hero's birthright - the Ring of the Magi.

Hero, Oracle, and Daedalus search for the Ring of Magi in the forest of Troezen, eluding capture by warrior priests; in Athens, Medea walks into a dangerous trap.

Ruthless Minoans kidnap Hero, Oracle and Daedalus and subject them to brutal torture; Medea makes arrangements for a mercenary to rescue Hero.

Hero is arrested and turned over to Prince Lykos when he attempts to confront King Aegeus; Daedalus unveils plans for the ultimate war machine that will cripple Athens.

Hero is pressured by Medea and Aegeus to solve the Lexicon's riddle, but he remains skeptical of their true intentions.