Diana was a weaver in the grandest city the world had ever known the capital of Rome. She was a great beauty and the most noble of women would go to her to ask of her help to weave. When she catches Emperor Commodus's eye he takes her as his bride. Forbade from leaving the palace unless with the emperor she feels trapped and alone. Unbeknownst to her her brother taken to serve in the legions has rose in the ranks and is a general close to the emperor. The cold hearted emperor is a troubled man and one walks on egg shells around him constantly. Can Diana change him and help her brother or will she be trapped forever in the palace.