The episode is set in during the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. While Rome is preoccupied with the war against Carthage, it maintains control over half of Hispania through an army led by the ruthless Praetor Galba (played by Lluís Homar). Galba is tasked with maintaining peace with the local tribes, but his methods are defined by harassment and extreme violence. Key Plot Summary
Praetor Galba offers the Hispanic people peace on the condition that they surrender all their weapons. Trusting this promise, the villagers of Caura comply and meet the Romans unarmed. Hispania La Leyenda Season 1 Episode 1