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

<p>Away from the chaos of the main battlefield, Lord Xanthios and his detachment found themselves locked in a desperate fight for survival. Hundreds of enemy soldiers had poured out from the garrison of Arduronaven in a swift, brutal sortie, aiming to strike at the camp and overwhelm the defenders stationed there. The clash of steel and the shouts of fighting men filled the air, echoing off the hastily constructed walls and throwing the entire camp into turmoil.</p>

<p>The enemy attackers, armed with makeshift ladders and ropes, swarmed toward te two-and-a-half-meter walls surrounding the camp, determined to break through and wreak havoc on the defenseless supplies and rear guard. They raised their ladders against the walls, clambering up as stones rained down from the defenders above. Xanthios, gripping his sword tightly, stood at the front of the line, roaring orders and striking down attackers as they breached the defenses.</p>

Battle of the bleeding plains(4)