webnovel

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.

Allevatore_dicapre · ย้อนยุค
Not enough ratings
387 Chs

Aftermath(1)

The morning after the sortie of the Epirotians dawned upon the besieged city of Prevesa with an air of grim determination. The sky, painted in hues of soft amber and pink, provided a stark contrast to the events that had transpired under the cover of the night. The camp, previously cloaked in darkness and echoing with the clash of arms, now bore the scars of the recent struggle.

Within the city walls, the defenders began their morning routine with a sense of weariness, yet their resolve remained unbroken. The smoke from the still-smoldering siege tower lingered in the air, a reminder of the challenges faced and the sacrifices made to thwart the Sicilian invaders.