In 16th century Spain, nobleman Pedro de Vargas becomes entangled in the brutal inquisitions of the Spanish Inquisition, led by the vindictive Diego de Silva. After bravely aiding a peasant girl named Catana, Pedro incurs the wrath of De Silva and faces false charges of heresy. Alongside loyal companions, Pedro escapes imprisonment and flees his homeland. Embracing a change of fate, he joins Hernán Cortés on an expedition to the New World, hoping to seek justice and redeem his family's honor.

In the rugged terrain of the Americas, Pedro and his comrades encounter both fierce resistance from indigenous tribes and treacherous infighting among their own ranks. As they march deeper into uncharted lands, the clash of cultures and greed for gold fuels mounting tensions. Throughout these trials, Pedro's resolve is tested as he grapples with questions of loyalty, love, and destiny. The story builds towards an epic confrontation that will determine the fate of Pedro, his compatriots, and the legacy of their quest in a land rife with promise and peril.