The party finds themselves in a new environment after stepping through a magical mirror. They're in a homely vestibule with no windows, lit by magical candles, and adorned with valuable paintings which Pyrgos quickly seizes.
Upon exploring, they encounter winged creatures in a side room. Startled, the creatures disappear but one returns to parley, trading information for a magical item. The creature hints at another tiefling trapped in the mansion and reveals a secret chamber hidden behind a candle-levered bookcase.
In the secret chamber, the party discovers a tiefling woman, Ea, suspended in a magical stasis and surrounded by a static field. After trading a "magical" potato sack for information on how to release her, Archibald uses a Dispel Magic scroll, freeing Ea. She shares her story of seeking apprenticeship with Bundinar, the mansion's owner, who had become obsessed with a magical mirror that led to this alternate dimension.
Ea recounts her last memory of trying to awaken Bundinar from a trance caused by the mirror, only to be cursed by him. She offers to help the party navigate this mirrored dimension in search of Bundinar.
The party, joined by Ea, attempts to access the grand library but finds the doors locked. Unable to pick the locks, they continue exploring, encountering a mysterious, pulsating corridor that seems to move toward them with a squishy sound, indicating another imminent challenge.
As the party integrates their new ally, Ea, they face the complexities of a dimension altered by magical mirrors and Bundinar's experiments. Their journey is set to delve deeper into the mysteries of the mirrored realm, challenging their perceptions and testing their resolve.