Hours passed as the scouting party meticulously copied the carvings from the temple walls. Each symbol, each line of text, was carefully documented. The ancient language was complex, but they were determined to uncover its secrets.
Back at the shelter, Jude and the others pored over the notes that Nefertari had already made. They cross-referenced the symbols with their own knowledge and speculated on the meanings. The process was slow and painstaking, but they were making progress.
By the time Nefertari and the others returned, the sun was beginning to set. They were tired but hopeful, their notebooks filled with new information. The group gathered around the campfire once more, sharing their findings and debating their next steps.
"We think we have a lead," Nefertari said, holding up her notebook. "There are references to a ritual, a way to use the talisman to break the curse. But it's complicated. We'll need to perform it exactly right."
