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

The gentle sway of the Roaring Axe accompanied the captain of the ship like a mother's lullaby. Inside the captain's cabin, Blake sat at the large oak table.

The Roaring Axe, or better yet its name, had once been his father's vessel, a symbol of power and pride in the days when his father commanded the respect of ten ships. Now, it was Blake's flagship's name , a legacy he carried both proudly and heavily as a way to honor him.

Across from Blake sat Kroll, his long-time friend, leaning back in his chair with an easy air. Between them on the table were two empty cups, their polished metal gleaming faintly in the lantern light. Blake had invited Kroll aboard earlier that day, the rare lull in the chaos of leadership offering them a chance to reminisce.

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