It is a story of antiquity forgotten by most people of this twenty first century however the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the characters are no less poignant for today. Has 3, 000 years truly changed the nature of man? Have the questions we all ask ourselves been answered? This story revolves around a man given the ability to live forever, never get sick or old and regenerates his tissue if catastrophically damaged. As time moves forward he witnesses the frailties of men and women with all of their love and hate, selfishness and selflessness and their ability to transcend above the greed and savage violence to actions of benevolence and creative will. The over powering and continuous struggle for freedom and liberty is at the core of the story. The main character pondering the inconsistencies of mankind and the futility of their lives and actions. All of this going on to a backdrop of alien intelligence and intervention.