1943 the year of the RAM and the Temple of sublime truth high in the Himalayas a master monk prepares to transfer an ancient scroll to his young protege. The scroll holds the key to an unspeakable power one which in the wrong hands could destroy the world. According to prophecy the young monk will become the steward of the scroll for the next 60 years five times the year of the ram. But to do so he must sacrifice everything he has including his name.