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

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 horde swarm of warriors seeking riches. Their longships, like prowling predators, sliced through the waters, their banners waving in the wind. A city once pe