The empire of Mutal is growing, and with it the number of its opponents. While a large alliance of free Mayan cities forms to put a stop to the expansion of the messengers of the gods in harmony with the mighty Teotihuacán, the Roman expedition tries to contact the mainland Mayans and find out more about the time travellers from Japan. But events quickly escalate and many who thought they were in control are taught otherwise. Conflicts escalate, events get out of control and Romans, Japanese and Mayans are caught in heavy tides ...