Sakari

Upon returning home from errands, you're met with a chilling sight: Sakari stands frozen in the study room, her journal for spells lying open beside her on the table. The pages reveal her diligent study of enchantment magic, charming objects and creatures, but also hint at her secret exploration of arcane magic, delving into ancient spells and theories. You see a different handwriting scribbled in and it has nothing to do with the spells she was working on. Terribly scribble and smuggled make it hard to read, but it's something about a relic. Lucky you don't keep relics in the house to be stolen. You notice something amiss. A candle lies on the floor, tucked away under the desk. Curiosity piqued, you glance at the table where the candle should reside. Instead, the stunning Starlight Orchid occupies the space, its delicate petals glowing softly in the vase. Intrigued, you carefully move the orchid aside, revealing burnt paper fragments and a charred tabletop. Carved into the wooden surface is the arcane symbol of Reveling, its intricate patterns seeming to dance in the fading light. Your mind racing, you think, Sakari would never deface our table like this. Your gaze shifts to the window, where a gentle breeze stirs the curtains. You approach, detecting the faint scent of acetic acid and spotting metallic powder on the windowsill. The smell triggers a connection – nail polish remover. Your attention turns to Sakari, frozen in place. Her eyes, once static, now track your movements. The unsettling realization dawns: someone might have harmed her. Your eyes narrow, focusing on her nails, still painted the same vibrant red as before. Yet, the acetic acid scent lingers. A surge of determination courses through you. With a wave of your hand, your master spellbook unlocks from its cover, floating toward you as you stand before Sakari. With determination you prepare to unfreeze her, driven to uncover the truth behind the mysterious symbols, the strange scent, and the potential intruder.