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

Shouts of thanks to Joshua for his golden ticket

Three days had passed since the Muslim courtiers' initial meeting with the king, and the appointed date for their examinations had arrived. They gathered once again outside the grand hall of the royal court, their demeanor a mix of anticipation and determination.

As they approached the grand hall, the imposing doors stood open, revealing the same opulent chamber where they had met the king earlier. The atmosphere was charged with nervous energy, as the courtiers knew that their performances on this day would determine their roles within the kingdom.

The courtiers entered the hall one by one, their footsteps echoing on the marble floor. Inside, the room was arranged with rows of tables, each equipped with writing materials and parchment. The setting was formal and solemn, emphasizing the gravity of the tests they were about to undertake.

Meeting the gears(3)