Dark spires rise into the mist-choked sky, their obsidian-black surfaces gleaming like wet glass under flickering lamplight. Massive carved doors open into grand halls lined with towering shelves, crammed with ancient tomes, forbidden texts, and fragile scrolls bound in strange materials. The scent of old parchment, candle wax, and something faintly metallic lingers heavy in the still air. Silence reigns — not from reverence, but from the unspoken fear of what may be listening.
Here, knowledge is both sanctuary and weapon.
Scholars, occultists, and whispering patrons move like shadows between the endless stacks, each chasing secrets best left undisturbed. Some seek forgotten rituals, others the keys to unholy power — and a few may simply be prey for those who lurk behind heavy drapery and carved pillars. The surrounding block is equally rich and decadent, lined with peculiar shops offering rare curiosities, exotic pleasures, and temptations designed to ensnare body and soul alike.
The Obsidian Archive offers Dungeon Masters a richly detailed setting for occult research, forbidden bargains, and dangerous encounters in the heart of a city ruled by predators. Every secret uncovered here carries its price — and some debts are paid in blood.
