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

<p>For a full week, Robert walked among the small group of priests and pupils, his heavy boots treading the same dirt paths as theirs. He, a lord with lands and a castle, walked as if he were still a simple knight, just another traveler moving from village to village with nothing but the weight of his own armor and the road ahead.</p>

<p>His son had offered him guards—many times. After all, they had retainers now, men sworn to their family, ready to ride at his word. But Robert refused. He always refused. He could not see himself as a lord, not truly. A man like him,a man of failure —what right did he have to command others that were only gained through shameful betrayal?</p>

Temple's land