The vastness of the Library of Eldara was daunting, a seemingly endless expanse of ancient knowledge that stretched far beyond what Ethan could see. As he stood there, the Codex of Shadows in his hands, the enormity of his task weighed heavily upon him. The library was alive, its consciousness brushing against his own like a curious specter, testing his resolve. Ethan could sense that it was not just a repository of knowledge but a guardian of it, and only those deemed worthy would be granted access to its deepest secrets.