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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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Alpheo sipped leisurely on his cup of warm honeyed milk, savoring the soothing sweetness that had long become his customary morning indulgence. The rich, creamy warmth rolled over his tongue, chasing away the lingering haze of sleep and replacing it with a quiet clarity.

He missed coffee—missed it terribly, in fact. The rich, bold aroma, the comforting warmth, and the invigorating bite of the first sip had been a cherished part of his mornings once. Yet, no matter how hard he tried to fill that void, it lingered like a stubborn ache.

Alpheo had spared no effort in his attempts to find even a trace of the plant that produced such beans , sending word to merchants, explorers, and herbalists far and wide. He scoured the markets for any whispers of its existence, combed through ancient records for clues.