11 B.C., Despite his mourning, Alix was sent by Augustus to the city of Petra. On the road, Alix and Enak had a hard time not thinking of those they had left behind... But here appears the intriguing Alexander, son of Minister Syllaios, to guide them through the city. Between the cynic Syllaios who plotted to train Rome in his taking of power and Queen Hagirû decided to rally the senator to the royal cause Alix had to remain vigilant in the city at the thousand poisons.