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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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243 Chs

Call from the sea(1)

Blake's ship sliced through the waves as the jagged silhouette of the island came into view. The rocky coast rose steep and unforgiving, cliffs plunging into the sea like the jaws of a beast, but nestled in the heart of it was Blacktide Cove, the only place on the island that welcomed ships. A narrow strip of sandy beach curved into a natural harbor, its calm waters offering refuge from the wild seas beyond.

As they drew closer, Blake's eyes scanned the horizon, noting the dozens of ships already anchored in the cove. Their sails hung limp, banners fluttering weakly in the wind. recognized many of the banners—old rivals, former allies, and friends.