Il Libro Nero

A dusky sky rolls over the Ligurian foothills, cloaking the sea in a ribbon of fire as night approaches. The ancient stone walls of Roccamala rise from that gloom, a former Cistercian convent turned feudal stronghold, its towers and moat whispering of centuries of conflict and devotion. Within these shadowed battlements, the lives of monks, knights and locals intertwine, each bearing the weight of a history that feels both grand and intimate.

At the heart of this world stands a young, charismatic count—Ugo—whose court brims with falcons, troubadours and the echo of tournament horns. His rise from a modest birth to a celebrated noble is marked by lavish feasts, papal blessings and a circle of loyal friends who view him as a modern‑day Arthur. Yet even in this age of chivalry, a lingering dread surrounds the enigmatic “black book,” hinting at secrets that could unravel the fragile peace of Roccamala.