Jude stepped through the stone doorway, his senses immediately assaulted by the dense air within. The temple's interior was vast, the ceiling disappearing into darkness above, supported by pillars carved with intricate designs. The flickering blue torches cast elongated shadows that danced across the walls, making the carvings appear alive. The weight of the place pressed against his chest, thick with an unseen presence that seemed to watch his every move. He advanced cautiously, his footsteps echoing across the polished stone floor.