In ancient Egypt's Temple of Karnak, a priest adorned in ceremonial robes made from intricately woven golden thread stands before an altar, illuminated only by the dim light seeping through stained-glass windows depicting mythical creatures. The room is filled with cultural artifacts dating back thousands of years - statues of pharaohs, hieroglyphics etched onto stone walls, and a sarcophagus resting in the shadows. As the priest prepares to conduct a sacred ritual, his movements are reflected in the mirror-like surface of an obsidian dagger held tightly in his hand. The air is thick with anticipation and the scent of incense as he begins to chant ancient hymns, his voice echoing off the walls lined with intricately carved hieroglyphs.