The mighty Roman Empire, once a beacon of civilization and military prowess, met its a gradual decline over centuries. A multitude of influences played a role to this tragic fall. Political instability, pervasive corruption, and conquest from barbarian tribes sapped the empire's foundations. The once-unified Roman world fractured, leading to count

The year 845 AD. A chill wind blasted 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 prowling predators, sliced through the waters, their banners billowing in the wind. A city once proud now trembled beneath the threat of Ra