Across the vast and sprawling domains of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The foundations that for centuries supported their dominion are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in previously provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to doubt the emperor's mandate

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster struck Boston. A here massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a wall of of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying people in a treacly soup. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Aut