Die by the Sword

For four hundred years, the Roman Empire held sway over Britannia (now known as Britain), offering security and tranquility in return for the locals’ compliance. To ward off the Picts—formidable and enigmatic fighters known for their blue body paint—the Romans constructed Hadrian’s Wall along the northern frontier. However, in the fifth century, the Romans withdrew, leaving the British to manage on their own under the rule of King Vortigern.