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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

In the heart of Palermo, within the grandeur of the Palermitan court, a new day began with the gentle embrace of dawn. The morning sun stretched its golden fingers across the sprawling palace grounds, casting a warm and inviting glow upon the hallowed halls and lush gardens that adorned the royal residence.

As the first light of day filtered through the ornate windows, it painted intricate patterns of dancing reflections on the polished marble floors. The grand chandeliers, adorned with crystals that sparkled like diamonds, refracted the sunlight into a mesmerizing display of prismatic colors.

In the courtyards, songbirds perched on intricately carved stone fountains, their melodious tunes filling the air with the sweet music of nature. The scent of freshly bloomed flowers wafted from meticulously landscaped gardens, where roses and lilies competed for attention with their vibrant hues and delicate fragrances.

Words arriving to the king's ear(1)