Knowledge shall lead the...

[Corwin]

"Perhaps," Seira agrees, uses her sense through this mirror image of her realm to see whether any of her artifacts are present. They might be of use, either here in case the Orb of Yesterday is present, or if brought back with her eventually.

[Anastasia]

Nothing. It's empty.

No.

There is something. Something that rests in your private room, far below.

[Corwin]

Seira takes the three of them there.

[Anastasia]

In your private room sits an unfamiliar book, a cover of red and rather thick. A spellbook would be your first glance, or perhaps a lore tome.

[Corwin]

With Mind Blank's protection, the usual methods of attack are rather neutered, but Seira checks it for traps and hostile magic all the same.

Perception 114

[Anastasia]

It's not trapped as far as you can tell. It isn't even magical in the slightest.

[Corwin]

Seira peruses the book!

[Anastasia]

You open the book. It is empty.

Yet as you stand here, book open? It flips open towards near the end, and then the two pages shown quickly become a painting of your private bedroom, where you stand now.

[Corwin]

Seira studies the painting. Anything special about it, anything missing or extra in it, just about what can catch her eye.

Perception 114 again. Unless it's an int check?

[Anastasia]

It's quite well done, so strong and so alive. Huh. It's moving!

You see a 5 year old Emily poke out from under your bed, clinging a pillow close to her. She looks around carefully before she slides back under, as the door opens. Xera comes in, just a year behind her, looking around.

[Corwin]

Seira keeps looking!

[Anastasia]

Xera looks...aaah....aaah...

Thump! The three of you are suddenly there, a 4 year old Xera looking up, tiny wings fluttering as she gasps, "Mommy!" She runs up to you and hugs you, "Magic Mommy!"

"Mommy?" Emily pokes her head out curiously, "Uncie Donald!" she smiles, waving.

"There she is!" Xera turns, pointing. "I win!"

[Corwin]

"How about a new game?" Seira offers as she picks up Xera with a grin and holds her close to her. She kneels on the floor and extends her free hand towards Emily. "Come on!"

[Anastasia]

Emily takes your hand with a smile as Donald smiles as well, "Kid, you're gonna grow up to be something else. Just remember to listen to your Mom."

Ranbar smiles as she watches this, not interrupting.

[Corwin]

"Speaking of growing up, it's up to you what you want to do in the future," Seira tells her girls. "I just want you to be prepared to take on anything!"

Grinning at Donald, she says, "How about a chase? I feel like you're it."