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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. ----------------

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Alpheo and his companions stood outside the encampment made near the walls of Arduronaven, The prince's dark hair was bound at the nape of his neck, and the breeze toyed with the loose strands that escaped the tie,as his eyes, scanned the horizon for signs of Egil's approach. His scouts had reported that his companion was near, and Alpheo was excited to see him once again, given the victory he had achieved in the field with the Golden steeds

Behind him, the city of Arduronaven stood, now reluctantly settled under new rule. A month ago, its walls had echoed the screams of the dying and the clash of steel. The siege had left its mark: decomposing cadavers, and corners of the city where rubble had only recently been cleared. Yet, for all its scars, the city now breathed anew.