You pause for a moment as you enter the mansion, to catch your breath and gape at the ominous beauty of the mansion. Candles adorn every surface, dancing flames casting long shadows that seem to twist towards you as you take a few steps forward towards the stairs.
You notice two paintings at the top of the stairs, to the left and right of the large and elegant stained glass window whose design bears a symbol that you are entirely unfamiliar with, (A family symbol, perhaps?) The painting to the left appears to be of a man in bondage, shackled to the floor, a woman behind him with a whip, the painting to the right is a similar portrait featuring a woman in chains being whipped by a man with a riding crop. You gape in horror at these portraits, wondering what kind of monster would own this kind of artwork. A voice calls out to you from behind you, and you find yourself face to face with the owner of the manor.
He introduces himself as the owner of the manor, he does not appear at all surprised to have an intruder in his home.
"You were beckoned to this place.. not because you're particularly special, you just happen to be vulnerable to suggestion. Regardless, heeding the call makes you an intruder in my home, and that means I can do with you as I please."
You open your mouth to speak, but the lord of the manor snaps his fingers, and your mouth shuts tightly.
"I suppose I ought to tell you why your here.." He grumbles.