Across the vast and sprawling territories of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The pillars that for centuries supported their dominion are showing undeniable signs of corrosion. Rebellions erupt in remote provinces, discontent festers among the populace, and once-loyal

One sunny/bright/clear afternoon in the late 1580s/1590, a small colony/115 settlers/a group of adventurers on Roanoke Island vanished without a trace/clue/whisper. This event, known as the Lost Colony of Roanoke, has haunted/baffled/puzzled historians and amateur sleuths/investigators/enthusiaists