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 murmurs among the warriors grew louder, their voices laced with confusion and unease.

"What in the name of the ancestors is this?" one of them muttered "Why does he bow?Does he want to surrender?''

"This doesn't feel right," another grumbled, shifting his weight from foot to foot. "Look at his clothes! Who wears silk to war?"

"Maybe he's a priest?" someone offered hesitantly. "Perhaps he's come to beg for his gods to spare them."

"A priest?" another scoffed. "What priest walks without an escort? What priest bows to warriors instead of raising his hands to the sky?"

"He's not armed," a younger warrior pointed out, his voice uncertain. "Should we just—?" He made a quick, slicing motion with his hand across his throat.

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