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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

Prince Arnold walked through the sprawling camp, his boots kicking up dust as he surveyed the scene. The clinking of armor and the low murmur of men at rest filled the air, interrupted only by the occasional crack of a whip on a prisoner or the bark of an officer. His gaze drifted to the rows of cages where captured rebels sat bound in ropes, their faces grimy and hollow with defeat.

Some glared defiantly at their captors, their fury undimmed even in chains, while others sat slumped and silent, their spirits broken. The stench of sweat, blood, piss , and despair hung heavy in the air. Arnold's jaw tightened as he passed, watching as a soldier tested the strength of the bindings on one cage.

These men were to be sold into slavery—punishment for their rebellion and also a reward for the prince to keep everything afloat in the chaos.

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