Exarthodus

Mark of Vaylora

We found the entrance to the next dungeon. It was a giant skull

carved into a cliffside, lit by torches that definitely didn't pass fire

"Why does this place look like it was decorated by a goth wedding

Inside? Red lighting. Ambient fog. Random chains. Trapdoors that

screamed when triggered. The whole vibe was very 'haunted

Kyuu whispered, "Okay but this aesthetic kinda slaps."

We fought through shadow beasts, floating masks, and one very

angry chandelier. Vish kept muttering, "I feel at home here," which

was concerning. Allie cast sparkly shields. I tried to not get flattened.

Then the boss showed up: a nine-foot tall armor suit named Sir Emo

Malice, the Third. He did the slow boss walk for dramatic effect. Vox

"Do we really have to wait for this guy to finish his entrance

"Yes," Kyuu sighed. "It's in the genre rules."