Thaddeus's fascination with the Mayan civilization was unrelenting. His days were dedicated to deciphering ancient hieroglyphics, and nights brimmed with concealed temples in Central America's jungles. While meticulously studying a newfound Mayan codex, a sudden, blinding flash engulfed him. As the radiant light faded, he found himself in the midst of towering step pyramids and lush emerald foliage, ancient Tikal, the civilization he had yearned to explore, now before his astonished eyes.