The Book of Truth

To gaze upon the truth

A tome of ancient origins, the book is said to be created by the gods themselves - although by which god and to what purpose is lost to time.
The Book of Truth itself is a large volume bound in thick, marred brown leather that whispers of the passage of centuries. The cover is adorned with strangely swirling patterns that seem to pull the viewer into their depths. Encircling these patterns are ancient runes in an unknown language, their amber-white glow a portent of the truths within. Despite the ages it has witnessed, the tome’s condition is remarkable. Each of the yellowed pages, tinged with the hue of times past, stands as a testament to the book’s endurance.

The truth within

Upon opening, a silent thrum pulses through the world's fabric, felt by all living things nearby. The flowing letters within seem to dance and twist in their own light, everchanging and yet somehow the same if cast a second look at them.Their mesmerizing light beckons the reader, promising a journey of discovery, of finding one’s destiny and beholding the truth behind all.
Once one starts reading, the words seem to speak to the reader in images and scenes instead of simple words, drawing them in. Few mortals can withstand these powerful images - for to gaze upon the words is to peer into one’s soul. The book shows the reader’s innermost strengths and secrets, their true self - but also their darkest desires, depths, even the terrible consequences of their most minute actions. The effect on the reader is profound - most people's minds are shattered instantly, while stronger minds are slowly driven mad by realizing their own failures.

The Truth we know

The book’s divine origin is hinted at through rare mentions in historic records, suggesting a divine legacy or perhaps, the existence of multiple copies.

Its last recorded location was the ancient city of Harran, in a chamber beneath the summoner’s guild. It is said to have been the catalyst to the downfall of the Harran and subsequently the kingdom - for the truths it revealed were too much for the mind to bear.
All attempts to recover the book from the ruins have led to the disappearance of the involved for reasons unknown. It remains hidden to this day, its exact location shrouded in mystery.
And this might be for the best, as the book will resurface at some point in history as it always has - be it as a gift or a warning from the gods that some things are not meant for the eyes of men.

Type

Manuscript, Magical (Tome/Scroll)

Medium

Papyrus

Myth

The fall of Harran

Location

Harran - A city of legend