Across the vast and sprawling territories of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The pillars that for centuries upheld their rule are showing undeniable signs of fracture. Rebellions ignite in distant provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal

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 of salt and fear. The Norsemen were amongst us, a horde swarm of warriors seeking riches. Their longships, like beasts of the north, sliced through the waters, their