House of Broken Mirrors
Mirrors are traditionally seen as symbols of Vanity since the beautiful and narcissistic (or just plain narcissistic) constantly stare at their reflection and adjust their hair, clothes, and makeup. A broken mirror isn't a simple reversal however, a symbol of ugliness and selflessness...but of ugliness and insanity. The mirror casts a jumbled and distorted reflection, with missing pieces and dozens of small, fractured copies (and probably a little blood on it) and is oddly silenced. It can't reflect back a true image, and anyone normal looking at their reflection will feel a little diminished doing so.
Sinister Deer Skull
Deer, the majestic, beautiful lords of the forest, but also gentle symbols of nature's fragility.
When they're alive, that is.
While deer themselves are generally portrayed as heroic or at least benign in fiction, deer skulls tend to be bad news. With their empty eye sockets, sharp antlers, and oddly-shaped mouths, deer skulls◊ are decidedly creepy in a way that living deer aren't, which makes them a perfect accessory for villains.
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