(after 1 round)<br/><br/>As the party gathered for battle, a secret passage to the side opened up, as did a second passage on the other side of the room.  A legion of Karrnathi undead began to stalk into the room, led by Dread Marshalls.  They crouched in battle readiness, while one of the undead leaders delivered an ultimatum.  "Halt!  Our leader, Korja Salof, would like to have words with you.  Come under parley, or come in pieces."  The lead zombie said in a grave tone, his voice like a howling death gasp.<br/><br/>In total, there were 20 Karrnathi zombies, 20 Karrnathi skeletons, and four dread marshalls, standing in two equal groups on either side of the party.  The sounds from inide the passages seemed to indicate that 40 undead was just the tip of the spear, though even a swarm high end undead were only a minor edge against a party of true heroes.<br/><br/>(if the party goes to fighting, it'll resolve as mass combat)