THE CRUMBLING PILLARS

Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken root. The pillars that for centuries upheld their rule are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions ignite in previously provinces, discontent festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to question the emperor's legitimacy. The

The year the year of our Lord eight hundred and forty-five AD. A chill wind blasted across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent emanating from salt and fear. The Norsemen had arrived, a ravenous swarm of warriors seeking plunder. Their longships, like serpents, sliced through the waters, their standards waving in the wind. A city once confid