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 witness is urged to inform the judges of his testimony," the Archon intoned, his voice firm as a gavel striking stone. "And to cease engaging in conversation with the accused."

The rebuke struck the young soldier like a blow. He winced, seeming only now to remember where he was and before whom he stood. With a stiff bow, he lowered his head.

But before he turned fully, he cast one last glance at Elyos — a glance not of hatred, but of deep, aching disappointment. It was a look that struck harder than any curse, and even Elyos, for a fleeting instant, seemed unsettled.

The young man straightened, grasping his cane tightly, and began his testimony in a clear, if heavy, voice:

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