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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

Blake allowed his men a moment to revel in their victory, their laughter and jeers rising above the crackling flames. The sight of the Imperials flailing in the fire, their discipline reduced to desperate screams, was a welcome one. But he knew better than to let them linger in their triumph.

The second enemy vessel was closing in—fast. The ship on the right, the one whose boarding attempt they had stalled, was now gaining ground. The Imperials aboard it had adjusted their course, using the Roaring Axe's distraction to creep into striking distance. Their archers were already lining up along the rails, ready to unleash a deadly volley.

"Enough cheering!" he roared, his voice like a thunderclap over the deck. "You want to live to gloat about this later?! Then get your shields up and your blades ready! We've got more company!"

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