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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 · Guerra
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Aftermath

The morning after the ambush, Alpheo received a detailed report on the aftermath of the battle. The casualty numbers were reassuringly low: only 13 of his men had been killed, and 34 had been wounded. These relatively minor losses reflected the effectiveness of the ambush , apart from the difference in effectiveness and equipment of the two armies.

The report also gave news regarding the gains from the encounter. The loot captured included 29 horses, which would be used to replace the dead horses , and a considerable amount of armor: 64 chainmails and 12 sets of plate armor. All of which Alpheo would make to better equip all his forces. While the warfare of this age mostly used plate armor for men on horses, Alpheo was aware of the great use it could have on infantry.

Satisfied with the outcomes, Alpheo decided to grant his men one full day to loot the battlefield.