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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

Alpheo sat in his study, sunlight pouring through the tall windows and pooling over the stacks of parchment and ledgers cluttering the wooden desk. His steward had just handed him the latest inventory report from the royal warehouses, and Alpheo's sharp eyes scanned the document with growing satisfaction.

"Three thousand six hundred bushels of grain," he murmured to himself, the corners of his mouth lifting into a smile. "Five thousand bushels of oats. Four thousand bushels of barley." He leaned back in his chair, clasping his hands behind his head and exhaling a pleased sigh.

The numbers were better than he'd expected. His diligent oversight of the kingdom's agriculture—and the crown's relatively lighter taxation policies—apparently did not weighted down on the total by a lot . Now, the coffers of the warehouses brimmed with the sustenance needed to fuel his next plans.

Organizing the expedition