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

Amidst the chaos of the battlefield, the Venetian mercenaries received a sudden order to retreat, one that left their former allies in a state of shock. The Venetian officer in charge wasted no time in conveying the command, urgently shouting, "RETREAT, RETREAT!"

"The battle is lost; we have no reason to fight anymore!" he exclaimed to his men, leading the hasty withdrawal. The soldiers, disheartened by the abrupt order and the sense of abandonment, quickly fell back, their morale shattered. The speed at which the Venetian mercenaries began to retreat left their previous allies bewildered and feeling betrayed.

The soldiers, who had fought alongside the Venetians, watched in disbelief as their once-comrades swiftly disappeared into the distance, leaving behind a sense of betrayal and confusion among their ranks. The sudden turn of events had shaken their resolve, and they now found themselves facing an uncertain and challenging situation.

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