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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

So this is what it feels like to march to battle, Torghan thought, adjusting his grip on the hilt of his short axe, his shield pressed firmly against his chest. The cold morning air bit at his skin, but he hardly noticed. His heart pounded in his ears, not from fear, but from something else entirely—anticipation.

The warriors had moved faster than he'd imagined possible. Just last night, the summons had gone out, carried from fire to fire, from home to home. By dawn, the warriors stood ready, their weapons sharpened. It was a sight Torghan had dreamed of since he was a child, watching the men return from raids, bloodied and triumphant. And now, at long last, he was among them.

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