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 King Conradin was about to embark with his army to finally arrive in south Italy, great changes happened after the defeat of the French at the siege of Cosenza. Following the defeat, the French army retreated back to Potenza, opening the way for Corrado, the high marshal chosen by the king, to continue his march unopposed. Corrado and his troops were able to advance quickly and seize control of several important cities in southern Italy as the French army withdrew. In addition to raising their spirits, this victory strengthened Conradin's claim to the throne because he now had a significant presence in the area and more men fighting to support his claim.</p>

<p>After the battle, Corrado assigned Abraham, the leader of the Muslim archer contingent during the siege of Consenza,  the task of embarking in Apulia, where he would, alongside Baron Ramir, the officer knight in charge of ambushing the French supply train, lead the duchy to revolt under French control.</p>

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