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

<p>As Jean de Bresuilve was leading the reserve and watching the battle unfold, he received a report from his men that the left and right flanks were slowly pushing back the enemy during their engagement against the Ghibellins. At the same time, the cavalry battle between the two armies was evenly matched, with no clear winner. Apparently the battle was expected to continue for a long time before one side gained victory over the other. Jean knew that maintaining the momentum of the flanks was crucial for their success. He quickly devised a plan to reinforce the cavalry, hoping to tip the scales in their favor and bring an end to the prolonged battle.  </p>

<p>''Good, it seems we are having the better'' , commented Jean to one of his baron retainers as he slightly tapped his thigh with his finger.</p>

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