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

Blake finally laid eyes on the fruits of his relentless labor. With a slow turn of his head, he took in the sight before him—the fleet anchored in the bustling port of the Call. The salty breeze carried the scent of the sea and the distant sound of waves lapping against the hulls of the warships.

Seventy-nine vessels stood ready, their masts reaching toward the sky like the spears of an army poised for battle. And yet, he could not ignore the absent ships. Ninety-seven captains had cast their votes when choosing the High Admiral, but nearly twenty had not arrived in time. A shame, but not a disaster. Their absence , at least he hoped , would not change the course of what was to come.

Blake let out a slow breath, his fingers tightening behind his back.

Fruits of one work