Born to King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympias, Alexander grows up in a volatile world of political intrigue, family division, and military conquests. From a young age, he is groomed by his ambitious mother and tutored by the philosopher Aristotle, igniting in him a hunger for knowledge and conquest. His complicated relationships with his parents, especially the strained bond with his father, shape his ambitions and desires for greatness. Alexander's youthful aspirations and dreams are further fueled by the legends of Hercules and Achilles, stirring a deep-seated yearning to surpass the feats of his ancestors.

Ascending to the throne at the young age of twenty following his father's assassination, Alexander quickly consolidates power and embarks on an epic campaign of conquest that would forever stamp his name in history. Driven by visions of a united world under his rule, he leads his loyal Macedonian army across the Persian Empire, achieving unprecedented victories. His military genius and bold strategies allow him to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including vast distances, harsh climates, and vastly superior enemy numbers. Through these campaigns, Alexander's character is tested as he grapples with the complexities of leadership, loyalty, and the heavy burdens of kingship, while striving to achieve his vision of a boundless empire where Greek culture and civilization would spread across the known world.