The Journey

Carpini's epic journey takes him across spectacular landscapes and scenery involving sea and river crossings, into medieval castles and monasteries in the west, and yurt encampments on the vast Asian steppe in the east.

Lyon
Lyon was the temporary home of Pope Innocent IV after his banishment from Rome.
Rome
Rome was the official home of the Papacy but the Pope was banished by King Frederick II.
Bari
Bari is near Frederick's Castel del Monte and where Carpini embarks for Constantinople.
Constantinople
Constantinople is where Carpini and Stephen are joined by Pashmina and Voltan.
Kherson
Kherson on the Black Sea is where the party lands to trek to the East.
Kiev
Kiev is the site of a Mongol massacre and the home of Prince Vladimir.
Karakorum
Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1260.
Carpini's Monastery

Carpini's Monastery

Ancient cliffside monasteries where warrior monks train and contemplate, bridging the spiritual and martial aspects of medieval life.

Hermit's Lair

Hermit's Lair

Remote rock castles and mountain sanctuaries where the travelers encounter wisdom, danger, and the unexpected.

Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte is a 13th-century citadel located in the Apulia region of southeast Italy and built by King Frederick II.

Asian Steppe

Asian Steppe

Endless grasslands of the Mongol Empire, where nomadic warriors rule and ancient traditions hold sway.

Teb's Tent

Teb's Tent

The mystical dwelling of the Shaman, where Mongol spiritual power and political intrigue intersect.

Karakorum

Karakorum

Journey's end at the magnificent capital of the Mongol Empire, where destiny and deadly court politics await.