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 icy darkness wrapped around Darron like a shroud, pressing in from all sides. Beneath the surface of the sea, there was no sound but the muffled roar of distant chaos and the rush of blood in his ears. His chest burned, the cold water biting at his skin, and everything around him was a void—a deep, consuming blackness that seemed infinite.

He kicked hard, his limbs heavy from the cold, clawing his way toward where he hoped the surface lay, for a small second, he even wondered if he was going up or down, the complete darkness playing with his mind.

Suddenly, however the darkness above him exploded into brilliance. A burst of light so intense it pierced the murky depths, flooding the water with an unnatural glow.

It was as though a thousand torches had ignited all at once, becoming even more dashing as it contrasted with the complete pitch black.

A gift from your friend across the sea(3)