17. Gallery

Note: The description given below assumes characters are entering from the door into the corridor that runs to areas 19 and 20. If the adventurers puzzle out the illusionary wall in area 17a from the corridor side and enter through that door, the GM will have to amend the description. The walls of this room are covered with hooks such as one might use to hang a painting, but most of these hooks are empty. There is only one painting actually present, however, hanging at the right end of the far wall. It seems to depict a wizard in fine pale green robes, seated with his right hand held out making a strange gesture. The painting is actually an illusion, which will be obvious if anyone tries to remove it, as their hands will pass right through it. If any character stands before the painting and holds out their left hand in a mirror image of the painting's gesture, the secret door to area 17b will slowly swing open. There is no other normal way to open the door, even if it is detected; knock should work however.