Charlemagne, Emperor of The Holy Roman Empire (King of The Franks) - dies today. Sometimes referred to as "Charles The Great", he united most of Western Europe during his reign.
From Slavic origins, The Ala were Demons of Bad Weather . They were said to be responsible for storms and floods that ruined crops. They were able to take the form of Ravens or other Pest Animals . The Ala's true form was that of a Giant Snake.