THE WANING STRENGTH OF EMPIRES

Across the vast and sprawling territories of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The cornerstones that for centuries sustained their dominion are showing undeniable signs of fracture. Rebellions erupt in remote provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to challenge the emperor's

The year the year of our Lord eight hundred and forty-five AD. A chill wind whistled across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent emanating from salt and fear. The Norsemen had arrived, a horde swarm of warriors seeking glory. Their longships, like serpents, sliced through the waters, their banners billowing in the wind. A city once proud now