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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

Count Corrado Capece found himself in his temporary quarters, surrounded by maps, reports, and strategic documents. He had been working tirelessly, assessing the situation in the southern kingdom and keeping a watchful eye on both his own forces and those of the French king, who had recently arrived in Naples.

As he scrutinized reports from his spies and scouts, Corrado couldn't shake the growing sense of unease. The French king's arrival with a formidable army posed a significant threat to their efforts. Corrado knew that time was of the essence; he needed to make swift decisions to safeguard their position in the region.

The knock on his chamber door interrupted his thoughts, and without hesitation, he granted entry to whoever knocked  Abraham. Corrado's brows furrowed as he awaited more  news from the field.

''My lord, '' said Abraham as he was let inside after knocking on the door

Food shortage and banditry