A Crisis Grips Byzantium
In the thriving heart of Constantinople, a storm simmered on the boulevards. It began as a protest against tyrannical policies, fueled by anger amongst the commoners. The chant of "Nika! Nika!" rang out through the city, a rallying call. This riot, known as the Nika Riot, quickly escalated into a brutal clash between dissidents and the soldiers. Th