Across the vast and sprawling domains of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The cornerstones that for centuries sustained their authority are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in distant provinces, discontent festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to question the emperor's legitimacy

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, smashing buildings and burying citizens in a sticky mire. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries