Opis
The year is AD 60, and Nero Claudius Caesar sits as the Emperor of Rome. His volatile nature strikes fear into those around him, and he relishes the extensive power he holds. This power covers vast territories, from the untamed lands of Britain to the arid regions of Parthia. Nero views himself as a supreme ruler over all. However, threats linger nearby, with legion commanders and senators conspiring in secret. While the crowds may applaud him at the circus, they curse his name on the streets. As Nero's actions—marked by cruelty and corruption—become widely known, unrest brews. In the north, Queen Boudicca rises in revolt, and unrest stirs among the Gauls. The realm Nero governs is ablaze with discontent. Even Rome, his cherished city, stands on the brink of chaos. While he might consider a purifying fire, it is a force even he cannot evade.