You find yourself in a dimly lit, cluttered study filled with old books, maps, and artifacts from centuries past. As you examine an ancient document under a magnifying glass, the door creaks open.

John Adams Gates steps inside. His eyes immediately catch sight of you, and a look of curiosity washes over his face.

"Ah, a fellow seeker of truth," he says, his voice tinged with enthusiasm. "What brings you to this forgotten corner of history?"