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The return of the fallen king

In a usurped kingdom , amid a war-torn and blood-soaked Italy, Conradin's battleground is set. To reclaim his birthright the crown of Sicily, he must tread a path paved with blood, learning that he must do whatever it takes to ascend the throne. --------------- In the year 1266, the tale of Conradin, the last scion of an ancient imperial dynasty, unfolds. His once-great kingdom, Sicily, has been ruthlessly usurped first by his own uncle and now rests in the hands of the cunning French Count Charles. Through a treacherous plot involving the Pope, Charles managed to oust the Hohenstaufen from the Kingdom of Sicily and crowned himself as its king. In the East, powers such as the Despotate of Epirus are keenly observing the instability in Sicily, poised to seize any advantage that may arise from the chaos. Meanwhile, the small Italian communes are caught in the political crossfire, aligning themselves with one side of the conflict or the other based on the prevailing political party in power and their vested interests. These shifting allegiances turn the Italian peninsula into a powder keg, where all-out war seems inevitable. As the shadows of history close in around Conradin, the world watches with bated breath. Will he emerge triumphant, his name forever etched in the annals of Sicilian glory as the rightful king who defied insurmountable odds, toppling both the Pope and the usurper? Or will he, in his valiant struggle, become a tragic figure, a symbol of lost opportunities and shattered dreams? The future of Sicily hangs in the balance, and Conradin's destiny remains uncertain, poised on the precipice of history.

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Recruitment for the royal army (4)

"Oh, are you not an inquisitive young man?" the medic responded with a kind smile. "Well, if you're genuinely interested, I'd be happy to share. You see, it appears that when the king decided to rebuild and restructure the royal court, he placed a significant emphasis on including Muslim courtiers. Additionally, the renowned medical knowledge rooted in Muslim heritage made the king prioritize having at least ten physicians stationed at each recruitment and training center."

He paused for a moment, his gaze reflecting on the past. "As for me, I graduated from the University of Salerno, a prestigious institution, and I've spent most of my life practicing medicine in my hometown. However, when a messenger from the king brought the opportunity to work as a physician in the army with generous compensation, I seized the chance, just as many others did. So, that's the story of how we've come to meet today."