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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

With the dinner ended, the royal couple retired to their chambers. The room was bathed in the soft, flickering glow of candlelight, casting restless shadows across the high walls. The scent of burnt wax lingered in the air, mingled with the faint traces of jasmine perfume.

Alpheo lay stretched out on the grand bed, hands folded lazily behind his head, watching as Jasmine changed into her nightgown. She moved with the effortless grace of nobility, yet as the delicate fabric slipped over her bare shoulders, she let out a sharp sigh—one heavy with frustration.

"Our guest has no manners," she muttered "The way he ate… Gods, I've seen starved dogs with more refinement. He tore into his food as if he expected someone to snatch it from his plate."

Departing guests