Chapter 133: Off Key

You enter a long, narrow, stony hallway.

Its plain walls adorn with rich tapestries.

Each tapestry depicts scenes of musicians playing in front of various crowds and in numerous venues and in numerous venues.

From open-air markets to elegant ballrooms.

At the end of this hallway is a plinth, upon which sits a demolished wooden box.

It's framed nearly two feet long, 18 inches tall, and one foot wide.

Beyond the plinth is an archway that leads to a narrow chamber that has no obvious exits or adjusting passageways.

Simply a plain stone wall at the end, carved with scenes of merrymaking and revelry.

that all feature musical instruments, singing and dancing in some fashion.

This room is also in disarray with broken furniture, smashed instruments, and other litter in the room.

Okay.

Also, the riddle that was written on the side of the broken box.

I hold a scene that never moves.

behind a wall of glass.

I keep your treasures safe and deep while all the years may pass.

I'm not a flat and simple frame.

I have a hollow heart where depth and light create the stage for every precious part.

What am I? Okay, and I believe I remember you guys were investigating the walls, kind of looking at things, thinking about the...

Riddle.