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

Alpheo leaned back in his chair, his gaze heavy as it swept over the faces of his closest friends "Now, I hate to be the party pooper," he began, his voice calm but carrying the weight of what was to come. "But it's time we address the elephant in the room. By this time next year, we're set to lose nearly half of our army."

The room, already subdued, turned eerily silent. All eyes were on him. Alpheo straightened, his hands clasped together as he explained further.

"When I took the throne," he said, "You will recall that I made a promise. A promise to our men. They were to serve for two years, and in return, they would receive land—land to call their own, to work and pass on to their children. For the new recruits, the terms were longer—twenty-five years, they are still a long way from that . But for those who have stood with us from the beginning, their time is almost up."

Dealing with the issue