In a modern world shadowed by forgotten empires and hidden artifacts, Aria Noire roams as a freelance archaeologist, chasing legends that blend history with mystery. Raised in the dusty archives of her late father's museum after losing her family to a tragic expedition mishap at age 10, Aria honed her skills in decoding ancient scripts and navigating perilous wildernesses. Now 28, she funds her quests through private collectors, always one step ahead of ruthless relic hunters. Her latest pursuit: a cryptic Mayan codex hinting at a lost city of gold, promising to rewrite history—or doom her in the process.