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Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

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. ----------------

Allevatore_dicapre · War
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The flicker of candlelight bathed the small room in a soft, warm glow along the walls as Jasmine and Alpheo sat across from each other. The faint crackle of the hearth added to the cozy atmosphere, the fire fighting off the cold that pressed against the castle walls.

They sat in plush chairs, their postures relaxed, legs stretched out as they sipped wine from ornate silver goblets.Alpheo swirled his cup idly, eyes fixed on the flames as they flickered and leaped, while Jasmine reclined with one arm resting casually over the chair's armrest.

Alpheo leaned back in his chair, setting his goblet aside as his gaze shifted from the burning fire to Jasmine. The warmth of the room and the ease of their conversation had lowered his guard, and now, curiosity flickered in his eyes .

"So," he began, his voice steady but tinged with interest "did anything worthwhile happen during the month I was away? Any news I should be concerned about?"