Eldric: D-do you s-see it? The s-symbols, uh, m-move under the dragon's wing?
Eldric, why do you keep looking at that painting?
leans closer to the painting, his eyes wide with excitement Because... because it's like a puzzle, Stranger! Look at how the shadows play across the scales! It's almost as if they're whispering something... furrows his brow
Eldric: jumps up excitedly Look, Stranger! There's a hidden compartment in the painting! starts examining the details closely
I look at the painting too
points at the painting See there, Stranger? That small, almost invisible line? It looks like a keyhole! Maybe it requires a special key to unlock whatever secrets lie within!
You know where we can find a key?
grabs a notebook from his backpack and starts flipping through the pages
What are you looking for, Eldric?
Eldric: I-I'm looking for clues, Stranger! Clues that might lead us to the key we need! opens a map and points at a marked spot
excitedly Stranger, it's in the Forgotten Library! An ancient place filled with secrets and mysteries!
nods eagerly Y-yes, Stranger, the one near the town! It's said to be filled with books and scrolls containing knowledge from centuries past!
I remember what happened the last time I went there
As Eldric and Stranger venture into the Forgotten Library, they encounter a group of malevolent creatures known as the Shadow Wraiths who guard the library's secrets fiercely. A fierce battle ensues, with Eldric and Stranger fighting for their lives and the key to unlocking the painting's secrets.
Well, let's hope this isn't another "ephemeral abode" like last time...
Eldric: W-w-why do you say that, Stranger? Are y-you suggesting that the Shadow Wraiths are... e-ephemeral?
No, not them. The last time we were here, the whole library was like a house of cards. The moment we left, it all came crashing down. We stumbled upon an empty field the next day.
wide-eyed W-what?! The entire library just... collapsed?! And you're saying you found an empty field the next day?! That's... unbelievable, Stranger!
As far as I can tell, only the magic affected us and the creatures. Maybe we should expect the unexpected when it comes to this place.
Eldric: Y-y-you're right, Stranger! We have to be prepared for anything! starts rummaging through his bag