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Scrying mirrors are painted completely black on the back

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Instead of reflecting your actual face, these specific tools are designed to reflect absolutely nothing at all. Staring into the dark void is supposed to trigger deep visions and surface hidden answers from the absolute depths of reality. Mostly, it just makes you stare at your own dim outline until your eyes start watering. It turns checking your hair into a deeply existential plunge.

Scrying mirrors are painted completely black on the back
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