A Crisis Grips Byzantium
In the thriving heart of Constantinople, a storm simmered on the boulevards. It began as a demonstration against oppressive laws, fueled by anger amongst the commoners. The chant of "Nika! Nika!" rang out through the city, a battle cry. This uprising, known as the Nika Riot, swiftly escalated into a brutal clash between rioters and the imperial gua