Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Chained in slavery yet yearning for freedom, such is the fate of Alpheo, a modern historian forced to live under the oppressive grip of slavery in a land where chaos is about to erupt. As the empire of Rolmia descends into civil war following the emperor's death, his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. Amid this turmoil, Alpheo seizes the chance to break his chains and escape, leading his companions into the heart of war, trying to thrive by selling their swords to the highest bidder. But beyond Rolmia's borders, hungry eyes watch as the empire's power wanes. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence. To the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the north, the confederation of the Free Isle finds an opportunity to revive their old traditions of pillaging and piracy, previously denied by an empire now crumbling from within. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo hears his call and seizes the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires.