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RE: LeoThread 2025-04-27 01:33

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Kavad II quickly accepted a peace treaty with Heraclius, whose empire was restored to its former glory, reclaiming lost territories. The Holy Cross was returned, symbolizing the spiritual restoration of not just an empire, but also its identity. The triumph rallied citizens across the land, celebrating Heraclius as a hero upon his return to Constantinople.


A Shifting Legacy

However, just as triumph seemed absolute, the narrative shifted dramatically. The collapse of the Sassianid Empire created a power void that soon welcomed a new challenge—a burgeoning new religion led by a charismatic figure named Muhammad. This movement would threaten the very foundations of what Heraclius had valiantly fought to resurrect.