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

In the dimly lit corridors of the royal palace, Anna, the wife of the despot of Epirus, moved swiftly, her elegant gown flowing as she navigated the labyrinthine passages. Beside her, Queen Mother Theodora, a figure of regal poise, matched Anna's pace. The urgency of the situation painted a sense of determination on their faces.

The clatter of armor and distant echoes of the city in turmoil reached their ears, signaling the invasion of the Sicilian forces. Anna, with a quick nod to the royal guards accompanying them, urged them to hasten their steps.

The small group reached a seemingly ordinary section of the palace corridor. With a practiced ease, Queen Mother Theodora approached a particular tapestry, adorned with intricate patterns. With a swift movement, she revealed a concealed entrance, exposing a narrow passageway hidden behind the rich fabric.

Epirote's royal family