In ancient Egypt, the evil warlord, Nebserek, discovers a cursed sword that makes the one who wields it more powerful with every soul it strikes down. Determined to stop his power from growing, the Scorpion King joins forces with Tala, the Nubian Princess; Amina, a mysterious woman with a magical and tragic secret; and her golem guardian to find the one thing that can defeat Nebserek: the Book of Souls.