You choose the darker path, leading you to a dimly lit chamber adorned with intricate tapestries of ancient battles. Gaillard, the enigmatic court painter, emerges from the shadows and silently gestures towards a hidden door. Despite feeling unease in his presence, curiosity compels you forward as you approach the concealed door, wondering what mysteries lie beyond.
As you push open the hidden door, a gust of cold air brushes against your skin, carrying faint whispers of voices from within. The room is shrouded in darkness, save for a single flickering candle at its center. A figure clad in rich velvet robes stands before an ornate mirror, their reflection distorted by a strange aura surrounding them. You sense a powerful presence emanating from this mysterious individual, their gaze fixed upon you with unnerving intensity.