The moonlit expedition

The night was shrouded in darkness as dr evelyn thompson and her team of archaeologists prepared for their moonlit expedition they were on the verge of unraveling a mystery that had perplexed scholars for centuries the location of an ancient civilization rumored to possess unimaginable riches armed with torches maps and a sense of adventure they ventured into the unexplored depths of a remote jungle their journey was fraught with peril as the tangled foliage seemed to resist their every step the air hung heavy with humidity and the cacophony of nocturnal creatures echoed through the dense underbrush the team pressed on fueled by a relentless curiosity and the lure of archaeological discovery days turned into weeks as they fought against the harsh terrain battling swarms of insects and the oppressive heat just as their hopes began to wane an unexpected breakthrough emerged a crumbling stone structure peeked through the foliage a sign that they were closing in on their elusive prize with renewed determination the team meticulously excavated the site uncovering ancient artifacts that hinted at a lost civilization of great sophistication intricate pottery ornate jewelry and hieroglyph laden tablets revealed glimpses of a forgotten culture as the sun dipped below the horizon the archaeologists stumbled upon a hidden entrance concealed beneath layers of overgrown vegetation excitement surged through their veins as they gingerly descended into the subterranean depths guided only by their flickering torches they found themselves in a labyrinthine network of tunnels each leading them deeper into the mystery the air grew colder and an eerie hush enveloped the explorers the walls were adorned with faded murals depicting scenes of ancient ceremonies and celestial alignments but their meaning eluded the team driven by curiosity they pressed on until they reached a colossal chamber bathed in a dim ethereal glow the room pulsed with an otherworldly energy emanating from a perfectly preserved sarcophagus resting upon a stone pedestal cautiously they pried open the sarcophagus revealing the remains of a long forgotten ruler adorned with a golden crown and clutching a cryptic scroll the deceased monarch held the key to the city s enigma dr Thompson delicately unrolled the scroll her heart pounding with anticipation as she deciphered the ancient text her eyes widened in disbelief it revealed the existence of an artifact a fabled gem known as the eye of eternity legends whispered that the eye possessed unimaginable power capable of granting untold wisdom and eternal life driven by both fascination and trepidation the team embarked on a perilous quest to locate the eye following a series of cryptic clues they braved treacherous traps and overcame riddles left by the ancient civilization finally they stood before a concealed chamber their eyes fixed on a dazzling jewel nestled atop a pristine pedestal the eye of eternity radiated a mesmerizing glow casting shimmering rays across the chamber with great reverence dr Thompson gently lifted the gem and felt a surge of energy course through her veins however as the eye was removed from its resting place the chamber trembled and the once serene environment turned chaotic the team realized they had unwittingly triggered a long dormant protection mechanism the ground shook and stone slabs shifted threatening to seal them within the labyrinth forever frantically they scrambled back racing against time narrowly escaping the collapsing chamber they emerged into the moonlit jungle gasping for breath the team marveled at their miraculous survival realizing that some mysteries were meant to remain hidden.

The artifacts she found... are abnormal holding powers that no mortal being should behold and have mysterious letters that can not be read so what is this artifact and its power?