THE CRUMBLING PILLARS

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

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 of salt and fear. The Norsemen had arrived, a horde swarm of warriors seeking riches. Their longships, like beasts of the north, sliced through the waters, their standards fluttering in the wind. A city once confide