Bob finds someone strange examining the exterior of the Necropolis...
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A crimson mist swirls in a sickening circle and resolves itself at what first appears to be a vermillion skeleton. But on further inspection is a horned humanoid with emaciated skin so tight that individual bones are clearly visible. The demon wears thin strips of black and white cloth, some garment that has long since been destroyed by the dripping red acid slime covering her skin. She holds a corroded longspear loosely in one hand. Her voice juxtaposes a bright cheerful tone with something that sounds like wind passing over a barren field of rusted weapons of some long forgotten war, ”Hey guys! It’s been too long! How have you been?" She clearly doesn't register that the party is injured and running away.
Goldslip exits the dungeon, not too far behind Bob. He can still feel his connection to Snowball. And then he notices the strange demon who is speaking nicely. The fossegrim eyes the demon warily, responding, "Who are you?"
Snowball scrambles out of the cave after Bob. She tilts her head like a confused dog.
"Auntie Ethyl? I thought you lived in closet..."
Seeing as she's the only friendly monster left in the room, Tina zips over to the door. She shouts to the cleric, "Thanks dearie, you've been a doll. Hold on a moment longer, and I'll send you home, probably. The cleric stares daggers at the tiny lich, as Tina closes the door behind her, and in hopes of not drawing attention to herself, chooses to not attack the skeletons.
You all gather safely outside the Necropolis. It seems the skeletons are bound to protect the place and they don't venture outside... But that treasure chest is still inside...