A Crisis Grips Byzantium
In the bustling heart of Constantinople, a storm gathered on the boulevards. It sparked as a protest against oppressive taxes, fueled by despair amongst the masses. The shouting of "Nika! Nika!" echoed through the city, a battle cry. This riot, known as the Nika Riot, swiftly escalated into a ferocious clash between rioters and the imperial guards.