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Born in exile, Pyrrhus of Epirus rises to reclaim his lost kingdom, proving himself a warrior as fierce as his ancestor, Achilles. From the battlefields of Greece to the war-torn lands of Italy, he wages war against powerful enemies, including Macedon, Rome, and shifting allies who betray him at every turn. As he builds an empire through blood and conquest, Pyrrhus seeks not just victory, but immortality—a place among the greatest legends of history.

But war demands sacrifice. And the price of ambition is steep.


Years after his father’s fall, Alexander II of Epirus is forced into exile, raised in a land of warriors. As a young king, he reclaims his throne and seeks to restore his father’s legacy. But he soon faces an even greater threat—Rome, an empire that will not bow to kings or gods.

Outnumbered and surrounded by betrayal, Alexander must decide what kind of ruler he will be—one who fights for his people, or one who fights for history. As war consumes the land, his destiny unfolds in a battle that will determine not only his fate, but the fate of all who defy the rise of an empire.

Crown and Blood

The Epirote camp outside Tarentum was restless.

Pyrrhus sat in his war tent, maps spread before him, his mind racing.

The Romans had retreated after Heraclea, but they were not defeated. They never were.

A messenger arrived, bowing deeply. "Sire, news from Rome."

Pyrrhus gestured for him to continue.

"The Senate has rejected your offer of peace. They are sending another army."

Echecrates cursed. "Of course they are."

Echecrates shook his head. "No, Pyrrhus. They are not fools. They are Romans."

Pyrrhus leaned back in his chair, his mind already forming a plan.

"They will march south," he said. "They will try to reclaim their lost honor."

Echecrates nodded. "So what do we do?"

Pyrrhus stood abruptly, his energy unshaken despite the losses.

Echecrates sighed. "Of course we do."

Rome Strikes Back