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

Caught in a pincer attack and faced with the relentless assault of the Sicilian forces, a significant portion of the Epirote infantry, mainly consisting of levies, found themselves overwhelmed. The chaos of battle, coupled with the unexpected assault from both the front and the rear, shattered their morale.

As the Sicilian warriors pressed forward with renewed vigor, the Epirote levies, many of whom were inexperienced and hastily assembled, began to falter. The hills, once thought to be their , turned into a trap as the Sicilian forces closed in from all sides.

Unable to withstand the onslaught and witnessing the fall of a considerable portion of their comrades, a sense of panic gripped the Epirote levies. Realizing the dire situation, a portion of them threw down their shields and attempted to retreat carrying their spears only . The sight of their fellow soldiers fleeing further fueled the chaos, and a ripple effect of demoralization spread through their ranks.

Battle of the hills (12)