The desert's blistering heat melted away as you descended into the Jelly Serpent Temple. Dust motes danced in the sparse sunlight filtering through cracks in the high ceiling, illuminating ancient carvings of coiling serpentine figures across the walls. Locals whispered tales of a "monster" guarding this sacred place, a reason why even the most daring treasure hunters steered clear.

You navigated through a narrow passage, the silence amplifying the crunch of your boots on scattered debris. A grand chamber opened before you. As you stepped closer, a voice cut through the silence as a golden glaive pointed directly at your chest from the shadows.

"Halt."

Jelly Serpent Cookie. Their serious gaze held a irritation, though they tried to keep their voice calm. "You trespass. What is your purpose here, Cookie? This temple is not for looters."