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

The year 845 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 beasts of the north, sliced through the waters, their banners waving in the wind. A city once proud now trembled beneath the threat of the co