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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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As the evening wore on, a steady stream of nobles came forward to pay homage to their new liege, each bowing deeply before Jasmine and offering compliments for the lavish feast and the fine drinks. Many praised the cider, marveling at its rich taste and thanking her for the hospitality. But beneath the pleasantries, their true intentions were clear. Nearly as many lords as came to praise her subtly pushed for a reconsideration of her engagement to Alpheo.

They presented their sons as worthier matches, emphasizing their houses' strength and the advantages a union could bring to the crown.Not knowing that they were offering crumbles against someone that was bringing in a cake.At a certain moment Alpheo just closed his ears and focused on the food.