In 1625, the young D'Artagnan departs his Gascon village for Paris, bearing his grandparents' blessings, his father's sword, and a letter of introduction. Hoping to meet Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers of the Guard and a comrade of his late father, the impoverished nobleman intends to become a great hero serving King Louis XIII. The young adventurer is struck by Paris's immense size, yet also feels overwhelmed. He roams the city streets, making friends with a young orphan named Jean. However, he also manages to offend three Musketeers of the Guard: Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. When confronted by Parisian guards regarding their illegal dueling, D'Artagnan and the Musketeers repel five of Cardinal Richelieu's soldiers, and the four quickly become friends. The four new comrades set out to prevent the Cardinal from sparking a war between England and France, and to safeguard the reputation of Queen Anne d'Autriche, wife of Louis XIII. But what will be the cost of their efforts?