THE CRUMBLING PILLARS

Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken root. The cornerstones that for centuries supported their rule are rise and fall of empires showing undeniable signs of fracture. Rebellions ignite in remote provinces, discontent festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to doubt t

The year 845 AD. A chill wind whistled across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent emanating from salt and fear. The Norsemen were amongst us, a ravenous swarm of warriors seeking glory. Their longships, like serpents, sliced through the waters, their flags waving in the wind. A city once proud now trembled beneath the threat of Valhalla's e