A thick, ancient mage’s book with a worn dark brown leather cover embossed with faded gold arcane symbols. The cover corners are reinforced with tarnished bronze metal brackets, dented and scratched. The rounded spine features raised bands and visible stitching. Inside, yellowed parchment pages are densely filled with handwritten magical runes and intricate diagrams in deep purple ink, some faintly glowing. Page edges are rough, uneven, with scorch marks and small tears. A sturdy leather strap with a brass clasp secures the book closed.