As the door creaked open, revealing the dust-laden interior of the library, Sarah felt a rush of curiosity mixed with reverence.
"The writings of Al-Jabir were particularly significant to my mentor," Amir continued as they stepped inside. "He believed that Al-Jabir had uncovered a profound truth that had to be shielded from those who would misuse it. And now, with the resurgence of the Black Serpent, it seems his fears were well-founded."
Scrolls and tomes lined the walls, and their pages yellowed with age. In the centre stood a table, upon which lay a papyrus scroll bearing the symbol of the Black Serpent.
"This is the work of Al-Jabir, a scholar who sought the meaning behind the symbol," Amir explained, his hand hovering over the scroll. "His work was deemed heretical and dangerous. I
