THE WANING STRENGTH OF EMPIRES

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

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