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

"You won't touch him, you drunk bastard!"her voice a fierce, trembling roar as she hurled herself against his father. She fought with everything she had, clawing, scratching, and shoving. But he was bigger, stronger, and meaner. It didn't take long before he overpowered her, grabbing her wrists in one massive hand and throwing her aside as if she weighed nothing.

"He's my son. I'll do as I damn well please!" he spat

Lucius stood frozen in the corner, watching with wide eyes as his mother hit the ground hard, clutching her side and crying out in pain.

Why are they fighting this time? he wondered, his small hands trembling. He didn't have the courage to step forward yet, his feet rooted to the dirt floor of their home. He watched his mother, her face streaked with tears, clutching the hand of his younger brother who looked just as frightened.

Lucius took a tentative step toward her.

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