Allevatore_dicapre

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos.

As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor ,  his three ambitious sons  vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it,  selling their swords to the highest bidder  .

But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch  as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters.

In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath  itself , lacking the strenght to stop them.

In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to  forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires.

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Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Sorza's life as a "guest" of the princess was more like a comfortable imprisonment. He spent most of his days confined to his chambers, under what was effectively house arrest. The room was large and well-furnished, but the gilded surroundings did little to ease the burn of captivity.

Occasionally, Sorza was allowed brief reprieves, where he could step outside into the palace gardens. In the serene garden, the flowers in bloom, the calming breeze, and the chirping birds contrasted sharply with the turmoil he felt inside. To be defeated and reduced to this was a humiliation that festered in his heart, made worse by the knowledge that it was a mercenary that delivered this shame to him.

One of his few comforts was the ability to meet some of his captured knights, particularly those who had been part of his personal guard. These were men he trusted, and their presence brought some ease to him . All of them awaiting for the ransom coming from thier prince.

Life of a prisoner