A DECLINE IN IMPERIAL POWER

Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken grip. The foundations that for centuries supported their rule are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions ignite in remote provinces, resentment festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to doubt the emperor's legitimacy. The

The year 845 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 plunder. Their longships, like wolves, sliced through the waters, their banners fluttering in the wind. A city once confident now trembled beneath the menace of Ragnarö