You slip away from the ballroom, your heart racing with anticipation, as you navigate through the chateau's dimly lit corridors. The air is heavy with the scent of old stone and faded memories, echoing whispers of secrets long buried within these walls. As you reach a hidden panel disguised as part of the ornate tapestry, you push it aside to reveal a narrow passage leading into darkness.
Your footsteps echo softly against the cold stones, each step taking you deeper into the unknown depths of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. Suddenly, you hear faint murmurs ahead, the sound of hushed voices carrying a sense of urgency and conspiracy.
A flickering torch casts eerie shadows on the walls, illuminating the figure of a hooded woman standing at an intersection in the passageway. She turns towards you, her eyes gleaming with intrigue, and beckons you closer.