As I reach into the first alcove, the very air around me seems to warp and contort, giving rise to a horde of undead creatures – skeletons and zombies – intent on protecting their resting place. They surge forth from the shadows, determined to thwart any would-be tomb raiders such as myself. I suppose I should have expected something like this, considering the eerie atmosphere that fills this once sacred space.
I stand my ground, clad in my chain mail armor and gripping my trusty battleaxe, prepared to face these vile abominations. The stench of decay is heavy in the air as I take in my surroundings – stone walls adorned with alcoves containing the skeletal remains and decomposing corpses of monks, save for one empty niche in the east wall.
The skeleton warriors before me are formidable opponents – clad in rusted armor and wielding short swords, their bones gleaming in the darkness. Their hollow, empty eyes seem to pierce through my very soul, but I shall not be deterred. The zombies shamble towards me, their jerky, uneven gait accompanied by the overpowering stench of rot. I can't help but wonder what foul necromancy has brought these wretched creatures to life.
In a swift and brutal attack, I strike down skeleton warrior number three with my battleaxe, leaving it to crumble into a pile of bones. Unfortunately, my victory is short-lived as the first zombie manages to land a blow, dealing a significant amount of damage. The pain is unbearable, and I find myself meeting my untimely end. However, in the nick of time, a mysterious divine healing from an unknown dark god spares me from death's cold embrace.
But alas, my respite is short-lived. With renewed vigor, I strike down the second zombie with my battleaxe, leaving it to join its fellow undead in a pile of rotting flesh. Yet again, I find myself facing the relentless attacks of these vile creatures – and once more, I am struck down by the first zombie's attack. With no mana or fate points left to save me, I find myself utterly defeated and perishing in this ancient tomb.