A Crisis Grips Byzantium
In the thriving heart of Constantinople, a storm brewed on the streets. It erupted as a protest against tyrannical taxes, fueled by frustration amongst the commoners. The cry of "Nika! Nika!" reverberated through the city, a battle cry. This riot, known as the Nika Riot, swiftly escalated into a brutal clash between dissidents and the imperial guar