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

Any hope Alpheo harbored for reaching a satisfying agreement with the Veritia envoy evaporated like morning dew under the harsh glare of reality. The envoy's proposal was not only disappointing but borderline insulting, offering terms that failed to reflect the risks and resources Yarzat would be expected to commit.

The crux of the offer—just 8% of the annual toll revenues collected from the ships passing through Harmway, plus no taxes from any ships bearing the royal seal of Yarzat —was a laughable offer.

It was an amount so negligible that it couldn't even begin to justify the hazards of sending Yarzat's fleet into battle.

Contrary to what many might assume, the crown of Yarzat didn't command vast caravans crisscrossing the lands.

Welcoming the shadows