Deciding to seek guidance from the enchanted portraits, you navigate the castle's corridors until you reach the portrait gallery. The air is thick with the wisdom of long-gone wizards, and the eyes of the painted figures follow your every move.
Approaching an ancient-looking portrait, the wizard depicted within stirs. The figure's eyes, though painted, sparkle with a deep intelligence. The enchanted symbols on the walls seem to shimmer with recognition as the wizard in the portrait acknowledges your presence.
What's your next move?
3.A) Ask about the mystical symbol: Inquire about its significance and any knowledge that could aid your quest.
3.B) Ask what books might be of use: The library is quite vast and the portraits tend to know the best.