THE CRUMBLING PILLARS

Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has survival of empires taken grip. The pillars that for centuries supported their rule are showing undeniable signs of corrosion. Rebellions erupt in remote provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to challenge th

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