The Serpent's Oath

Prologue

For centuries, the Obsidian Temple has stood as a sanctuary, untouched by the relentless march of time and the grasping hands of the outside world. Within its sacred gardens, moonlight dances on water, and ancient magic thrums beneath every stone, a testament to a forgotten age. But now, a shadow stirs, drawn by the scent of power and the echo of disruption. A dark sorcerer seeks to unravel the temple's protective enchantments, to claim its potent energies for their own twisted ambition. Their insidious tendrils creep through the gardens, poisoning its beauty and twisting its sacred essence. The balance shifts, and the fate of the temple—and perhaps more—hangs precariously in the balance.