The former slave has a difficult choice to make - to fulfill a long-standing vow or to act according to the dictates of his heart. Fate does not give the young dancer any choice - only to run headlong to hide from the powerful magician and the old sensualist, who, unfortunately, rules the whole country. What else is needed for two persecuted people to begin to help each other? A new vow, a firm agreement, a hefty sum of gold and mortal danger for both.