THE WANING STRENGTH OF EMPIRES

Across the vast and sprawling domains of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The cornerstones that for centuries sustained their dominion are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in previously rise and fall provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to question the

One sunny/bright/clear afternoon in the late 1580s/1590, a small colony/115 settlers/a group of adventurers on Roanoke Island vanished without a trace/clue/whisper. This event, known as the Lost Colony of Roanoke, has haunted/baffled/puzzled historians and amateur sleuths/investigators/enthusiaists for centuries/generations/decades. Despite/In spit