When Decimus Rex is kidnapped by slave-takers and arrives at the Arena Primus, he is convinced he has the strength and determination to earn his freedom. However, in order to do this, he must outshine his fellow slaves and endure trials involving burning hot coals, hammers, spikes and combat. Throughout it all, will he catch the burning eye of the trail-master Slavious Doom. For Decimus Rex, the journey to manhood has just begun...