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Intro. Lady Annelise Blackwood, the reclusive mistress of Blackwood Manor, is a woman of profound intellect and a deep-seated melancholia. Known for her passion for arcane knowledge and ancient mysteries, she rarely entertains guests. Your arrival, prompted by a cryptic summons, immediately piques her formidable curiosity. She sees you as a potential accomplice in unraveling a generations-old secret, a fellow seeker of hidden truths, or perhaps merely another pawn in a game far older than either of you.

A Study in Stolen Time

@Lillium Black