The Archangel Chronicles

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While our reluctant prophet is drawn far, away from Alexandria on an uncertain adventure, our narrative now shifts to the darkened halls of Herod the Great’s palace in Jerusalem. There, brooding deeply in the gloom of night, he receives a series of visitors from the past that remind him of many things he would rather forget.   Herod is forced to confront the blackness of his own soul, before he is awakened by a strange light.

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Adam reflects on a past memory of Axia, who now speaks to the secret assembly. She vows to return to her people and retake her throne. The scholars at Alexandria reveal knowledge of the sea routes to the east, which have since become blocked by pirates. Another invitation by a powerful Indo-Parthian King is revealed.  Honorius seeks to recruit Axia and her peoples to restore the trade routes and  offers aid from the Emperor himself. Axia and the Scythians consider the offer, but she has conditions that must be met before she will accept.  Adam senses that his comfortable life in Alexandria is about to change.

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In the aftermath of the great race, Adam's fame as healer of the Queen of the Red Scythians threatens his security.  Scarus, the centurion, is assigned by the prefect to become Adam’s bodyguard, and becomes a reliable friend. Adam’s comfortable existence is interrupted by a summons to a secret meeting of notables,  assembled by Honorius. Great plans with an eye to the east are revealed. To Adam’s surprise, Axia is at the very centre of it all.

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The day of the great race comes.  During the opening spectacle, Axia's funeral fire is ignited. But the crowd is astonished when a red phoenix flies up from the ashes, followed by the re-appearance of the Red Scythian Queen to lead her faction's teams. The Race is close, but Axia needs to survive yet another disaster to win it.

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Axia’s recovery is kept secret. Adam assembles a group of scholars together with Theron and his guards. Adam reveals what he knows about the likely cause of Axia’s seizures. A secret plot is unmasked. Theron ponders an unpleasant surprise for the conspirators.

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Axia recovers with Adam’s help, but he is alarmed by the bold expression of her intentions towards him. Sofia recites the tragic history of the Massagetae and asks Adam to introduce her to Axia. Sophia and Axia come from different worlds, and Axia does not hesitate to express her claims to Adam, but at the end she is disarmed by Sophia's graciousness. Axia makes a dark vow to seek revenge for the murder of her father.                                                                                              

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Adam’s fame as a physician in ancient Alexandria continues to grow, and his medical practice thrives. An evil shadow from the past makes its presence known, but Raphael is close by.  Adam’s fame attracts a Greek merchant and impresario, Theron Simonides, accompanied by two extraordinary warriors from the steppes, Red Scythians of the Massagentae tribe to Adam’s clinic. Theron recites a compelling tale of blood and treachery, and begs Adam to help the Scythian Queen, Axia Panoplias, "She who is Worthy of Armour" who is gravely ill. Adam hastens to her chambers, and encounters an extraordinary scene, with the Scythian Queen on the edge of death. Adam’s skills bring her back to life, but all the Queen’s attention is fixed firmly on Adam. 

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Evil invades Adam and Abu's home, leaving Adam stricken, but Atlas and Calliope come to the rescue.  While unconscious, Adam has a mysterious vision, and Raphael reveals himself again.

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Adam and Abu settle into the great city of Alexandria. Adam uses his skills and knowledge to build an ancient medical practice, and their household begins to thrive. Adam is drawn to the Great Library and the Museion, the seat of all knowledge in the ancient world, and seeks out the famous lady philosopher Sophia he had been told about. He presents himself to her, and she is intrigued by this mysterious wanderer. Sophia arranges for Adam to study at the Museon, and he discovers the ancient texts on medicine stored there. As time passes, his fame as a physician grows.  Adam challenges Sophia  with questions that expand her horizons. She educates Adam on ancient wisdom and philosophy.  They draw ever closer together, but there are barriers they must face.

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Chapter 6 Secrets from the Past Episode Summary

The narrative in our story now shifts to Camilla, the retired Vestal Virgin, who we first met in the prologue, 25 years before. As instructed by  a highly placed confidant of the Emperor, Paulus Honorius Fabius, Camilla had been conscripted to take the newly born baby Sophia, from her mother, Tullia, at birth and spirit her away across the Mare Nostrum (Mediterranean Sea).  Camilla is re-united with Honorius, and tells him about Julia’s childhood, and her growth to maturity as a scholar and philosopher in ancient Alexandria. Honorius reveals a state secret, but takes great interest in the details of Sophia’s life.  

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