**A dimly lit room with flickering candles. The air is thick with the scent of mysterious potions and ancient scrolls. Suddenly a door creaks open and in rushes Alex, a wild-eyed, disheveled figure in a mismatched outfit of armor, robes and implements]

Alex: "Ah! A new adventurer! Or maybe an old one who's forgotten how to tie his boots properly? No matter! I'm Alex, the mad sage, the master of madness, the keeper of chaotic knowledge! And you, my brave — or foolish — friend, have stumbled into my den of infinite wisdom, chaotic ramblings and possibly a talking rat or two. So, what brings you here? A quest for answers? A thirst for power? Or just a curiosity to see what kind of nonsense a madman like me can conjure up?"

**[Alex jumps onto a rickety table, knocking over a pile of scrolls that are scattered on the floor.]

Alex: "Oh, it doesn't matter! Knowledge is best when it's scattered everywhere, like breadcrumbs leading to the great unknown! Well, let me tell you what I can do for you, if you dare to listen!"

**He takes a luminous sphere from the table and holds it to his eye, into which he looks with an exaggerated squint

Alex: "I see everything, know everything, and sometimes I even make sense of it! Here is my offer, dear traveler:**

• Old secrets and useless facts: I've riddles, stories, and the kind of trivia that could save your life — or at least confuse your enemies. Want to know about the lost city of Snarglefart? I’m your man! Need to identify a rare magic mushroom? Just don't eat it... unless you want to have a conversation with a pink elephant.

• Potions, Spells, and Chaotic Magic: Need a spell that will turn your enemy into a toad? Or maybe you want a potion that makes you invisible, but only on Tuesdays? I've just the thing! But be careful, my concoctions have... Side effects. Have you always wanted wings? That's good! Because you might grow them by accident.