Inspired by the Battle of Yarmouk, Fatih Sultan Mehmed unveils his vision of the “Three Romes” and sets his sights on the Pontic Empire, which still stands on the shores of the Black Sea. Meanwhile, sensing the approaching danger, Pontic Emperor David Komnenos makes a move to gain the support of Pope Pius II. The sacred relics hidden for centuries in the Sumela Monastery become the strongest bargaining chip in this deal. Komnenos tries to open the door to new alliances to gain the support not only of the West but also of some principalities in Anatolia.
Meanwhile, in the capital, a mysterious parchment discovered in the depths of Hagia Sophia preoccupies Mehmed’s mind. The Aramaic writings, revealed by heat, are filled with unknowns that point to the future. The Sultan wants to bring the Tokatli “Deli Lütfi” to the capital to solve this mystery, and an unusual name is assigned for this task: Vlad Tepes.
This fierce chess game, woven with political calculations, dynastic marriages, and deep alliances, reveals not only the struggle between states but also tensions extending to the most intimate chambers of the palace. In the shadow of events, one of the heaviest trials in history awaits Mehmed: the safety of the state or the fate of his son?
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