The Golden Stag

Set around 673 BC, the narrative unfolds on the Steppes of Southern Russia and in the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, focusing on a politically strategic marriage between the daughter of Assyrian King Esarhaddon and Scythian King Bartatua. This alliance aims to counter the threat posed by their common enemy, the Medes. The story explores themes of diplomacy, cultural interaction, and the complexities of ancient alliances amidst the backdrop of regional conflict.