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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

Artio's journey into the royal army was an unexpected chapter in his life, one that began as a humble peasant in a small village. The allure of serving his kingdom led him to enlist, a decision that altered the course of his destiny.

Having successfully passed the rigorous recruitment test, Artio found himself donning the uniform of the Sicilian crown. However, his life as a soldier was not confined to the barracks alone. During breaks from his military duties, Artio would return to his village and tend to the fields. His days were a delicate balance between the disciplined life of a soldier and the familiar, earthy toil of a farmer.

Under the watchful eye of his captain, Antonio, Artio underwent a comprehensive training regimen. The seasoned squad leader drilled the recruits on essential skills, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pristine gear. Antonio's stern yet effective teaching style became a guiding force for Artio and his fellow band of soldiers.

Life of a soldier (1)