The morning fog hung low over the city, curling its fingers around the buildings like a slow-breathing serpent. In the heart of this mist, nestled between the towering structures, was a small and unassuming café: The Arcane Brew. Its window panes shimmered with a faint, otherworldly glow, though few ever took note of it. Most passersby saw only the chalkboard sign out front that read: “Espresso for