The Adventures of Ulixes The Magic Needle of Cybele

No human can touch the deadly Needle of Cybele. But legends say one honorable Roman of each generation is chosen by the gods to safeguard the Needle, and can touch the rock without harm. They are "The Chosen One." Ulixes and Seneca the Sage transport a powerful Token of Rome to the Island of Britannia to stop a deadly uprising. His good friend, Britannicus, and the ambitious Nero are captured by the rebels. Uli and Diana are desperate to free the Favored Sons, but can they trust the great Queen Boudica who befriends them? During the dangerous journey, the Needle of Cybele gifts Uli a magical tool that he must hide from others while he searches for traitors in the kingdom. As in The Stolen Statue of Minerva, Uli depends on his cunning and determination to save the Roman Empire, stumbling upon a mystical rope, riding rapids, and outsmarting rebels. Throughout their adventures in Britannia, Seneca guides his students on the meaning of true friendship, and practicing loyalty and honesty. The sage continues to warn others of Nero's thirst to one day rule the Roman Empire and Ulixes is determined more than ever to protect Britannicus, the true heir.