Forbidden
"You seek Kamar Taj because you wish to restore your family."
"Yes."
"What would you do to bring them back?"
"Anything."
Kaecilius has seen the power the Ancient One keeps to herself. He has seen her shift reality and obliterate enemies. He remembered peering into the many dimensions as she revealed his magical proficiency during their first encounter.
The man felt raw power coursing through his veins whenever he borrowed power from other dimensions.
It was something Kaecilius had never experienced before.
And it felt good.
Waving his arm in a circular motion, he cast a portal using the sling ring. Stepping through, Kaecilius found himself in the library.The shelves of books and ancient texts seem to tower over him. The library is dimly lit, except for the reading area. The shadows seem to grow and cast itself on the other walls with every footstep.
Thankfully, the librarian didn't seem to be around. Kaecilius was looking for a special book. One that belonged to the Ancient One. Those were forbidden to the ordinary student, and even to him.
Kaecilius shouldn't be doing doing this, but some part of him spurred him on. Peering around the corner, he watched as the librarian strolled out of sight.
The sorcerer made his way to the hexagonal shelf. The books were locked and chained as some sort of security measure. It was difficult to see in the dark, but he saw the faded words on the cover of the book.
The Book of Cagliostro.
Somehow managing to unlock the chains, he flips through the pages of the Book of Cagliostro. Kaecilius can feel the arcane powers coursing through the pages. It would be criminal for this knowledge to be confined to a room. There are mentions of Dormammu and rituals on how to summon him. Taking them will be too risky, and Kaecilius was sure she would notice.
Footsteps echo throughout the library, which belongs to no one but the librarian. Quickly locking the book again, the master hides behind a tall shelf. The librarian is too close to be able to cast a portal, so he would have to wait until the librarian is gone. His heart pounds against his chest, which is the only thing Kaecilius hears other than silence.
Seconds feel like minoutes until he hears footsteps walking away from his location. He lets out a sigh of relief as he casts a portal leading to his room.
He will be back soon.