Sea monsters? Rose was tempted to inquire, but there was something more enticing beckoning. Two little niches, in which the shield and sword fit perfectly.

The door swung open, and the hall beyond gaped open like a giant seadwelling monster's mouth. How exactly a sea creature would be attached to the bottom of a basement ballroom was unclear, but if it was, it was hanging like the world's biggest fucking lamprey off the tile in front of them.

The trinkets appeared to have served their purpose, and would not be dislodged while the door stood open. Rose held her candle out in front of her and stepped into the inky darkness.

> Rose: Open second door