THE CRUMBLING PILLARS

Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken root. The pillars that for centuries upheld their rule are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in distant provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to challenge the emperor's legitimacy. Th

One sunny/bright/clear afternoon in the late 1580s/1590, a small colony/115 settlers/a group of adventurers on Roanoke Island vanished more info 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. Despi