Claire 2003-01-22

The room is furnished in bright colors but classic designs. There are a number of soft sofas and armchairs. It is warm but elegant and the walls are covered in a burgundy wallpaper with gold threads. There are impressionist pictures on the walls.

It's a fir forest full of velvety green and handsome trees bathed in golden light.

The path blends seamlessly into the forest but remains recognizable. It is winding and fairly narrow, and it is not very well traveled.

The water is a series of small waterfalls ending in a deep pool. The water is clear and cool where the waterfalls are but in the pool is deep, still and slightly menacing.

It is a small, round flask made of animal hide with a metal cap.

It's a golden, old-fashioned key with an ornate handle. It unlocks an exterior door.