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

"Are you out of your mind?" Gregor roared, his voice booming through the tent as he slammed both hands onto the table, rattling the goblets and maps spread across it. His face was flushed with anger, his piercing eyes locked on Niketas as if trying to bore a hole through him. "Giving land to a priest? This is your grand solution? Weakening ourselves—disgracing our ancestors? For what?Engracing ourselves with the gods?'Did you commit that many sins?'

The other lords exchanged uneasy glances, their silence thick with tension. Some shifted uncomfortably in their seats, while others busied themselves by staring down at the table. None dared speak up just yet, their expressions caught between contemplation and doubt.

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