Runes are the letters of an ancient Germanic writing system that harkens back to a mythological age filled with heroes, magic, and mystery. To the Nazis, runes were about power, and represented proof of Aryan dominance. Himmler made rune studies obligatory for SS officers as he believed they held mystical power and even placed protective runes on SS uniforms and buildings.
Over centuries, researchers have come closer to understanding the true origins of humanity, but there are still fundamental questions up for debate. There is power in this debate and it becomes the fixation of a nefarious power as Heinrich Himmler, leader of the Nazi's SS, turns his attention to proving the Paleolithic past of Germany's Aryan race.