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 great hall was silent, the weight of expectation pressing down upon the air as the old priest bowed.

No one spoke. No one moved. The only sound was the faint rustle of Elios's robes as he straightened.

Alpheo's eyes drilled into the old man, his stare unwavering, sharp as a blade poised against the throat. He studied every wrinkle on the priest's face, every movement of his hands, every breath he took

Then, Alpheo broke the silence. His voice was even, almost casual, but there was an unmistakable edge beneath it, as he would have liked nothing more than to cut the man where he stood.

"We were quite surprised when we heard that certain nobles in the north had made a rather... generous land donation for the construction of a temple." He let the words settle in the air, watching for any flicker of reaction.

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