This new society has roots in classical heritage of Rome

Beliefs of Roman Catholic Church

Customs of various Germanic

Over run the western half of the Roman Empire

Causing disruption of trade

Downfall of cities

Population shift to rural areas

Germanic warrior’s loyalty is to the lord of the manor he provides them weapons treasure

No orderly government for large areas

Small communities rule

Clovis riles the Germanic people fuel known as the franks

Church revenues are used to help the poor build roads and raise armies

This is a theocracy