After arriving in Carthage, Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is murdered.

Joseph's brother, Hyrum, is also murdered as the two are in jail waiting for trial on charges of treason. Surviving the attack are John Taylor and Willard Richards.

Joseph Smith prepares for his journey west to find a place for the Latter-day Saints to settle in the midst of the Rocky Mountains.

Not everyone is happy, however, with Joseph's decision to leave Nauvoo while it is in the center of its enemies' ire.

The citizens of Hancock County are furious that Joseph Smith ordered the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor Press.

In order to protect the city from their increased attacks and threats, Joseph declares the city under martial law.

Joseph Smith fuel's the anger and fear of his enemies when, as a 3rd party candidate, he runs to be the President of the United States of America.

William Law, a former leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leads a secret organization which has the goal of destroying Joseph Smith. The organization is full of men who left the Church and now want to kill their former prophet.