Allevatore_dicapre

In a usurped kingdom , amid a war-torn and  blood-soaked Italy, Conradin's battleground is set. To reclaim his birthright the crown of Sicily,  he must tread a path paved with blood, learning that he must do whatever it takes to ascend the throne.




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In the year 1266, the tale of Conradin, the last scion of an ancient imperial dynasty, unfolds. His once-great kingdom, Sicily, has been ruthlessly usurped first by his own uncle and now rests in the hands of the cunning French Count Charles. Through a treacherous plot involving the Pope, Charles managed to oust the Hohenstaufen from the Kingdom of Sicily and crowned himself as its king.

In the East, powers such as the Despotate of Epirus are keenly observing the instability in Sicily, poised to seize any advantage that may arise from the chaos. Meanwhile, the small Italian communes are caught in the political crossfire, aligning themselves with one side of the conflict or the other based on the prevailing political party in power and their vested interests. These shifting allegiances turn the Italian peninsula into a powder keg, where all-out war seems inevitable.

As the shadows of history close in around Conradin, the world watches with bated breath. Will he emerge triumphant, his name forever etched in the annals of Sicilian glory as the rightful king who defied insurmountable odds, toppling both the Pope and the usurper? Or will he, in his valiant struggle, become a tragic figure, a symbol of lost opportunities and shattered dreams? The future of Sicily hangs in the balance, and Conradin's destiny remains uncertain, poised on the precipice of history.

The return of the fallen king

As the group continued their journey through the Calabrian countryside, the knight kept a watchful eye on the peasants. He knew that they were not trained soldiers.

Despite the cold and the rough terrain, the group remained determined and focused. They moved with uneaven steps, each person carrying their share of the load.

As they walked, the group of soldiers chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company and the beautiful scenery around them. They saw wildflowers and heard the sound of birds chirping in the distance. For a brief moment, they forgot about the hardships of their daily lives and simply enjoyed the present moment. All of this was, however, stopped by the knight  ''Shut your traps;'' shouted the knight '' this is not a walk''he bellowed, his voice cutting through the air like a thunderclap. The group immediately fell silent, their smiles fading as they realized the knight did not  like one bit of it.

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