At Ares's request, Xena is judged by the Furies for not avenging the cuddle of her father and is punished by persecution and madness, leaving Gabrielle to try and solve the problem and reverse Xena's insanity.
Xena is as an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent by using her formidable fighting skills to now, help those who are unable to defend themselves. Xena is accompanied by Gabrielle, who during the series changes from a simple farm girl into an Amazon warrior and Xena's comrade-in-arms.