The year is 335BC. Alexander of Macedon, a young and ambitious prince, eager to build on his father's legacy has fought off all internal claimants to the Macedonian throne, crushed the Illyrians and Thracians and finally brought the Greek city states to heel through his destruction of Thebes.
He heads North to his capital at Pella, to spend the winter preparing for his long-awaited invasion of Asia. However, while out hunting his horse, Bucephalas, puts a foot into a rabbit hole, throwing the King of Madecon from the saddle. His neck breaks as he hits the ground, killing him instantly.
What now?