The skeleton lunged to its feet, as soon as she drew close, bringing up its odd-looking short sword to try to parry her, but her blade finds a home. Her blow doesn't deal full damage, but it's enough to send the skeleton reeling. It hisses at her, then speaks. "None... may take... this treasure!" It moves into an offensive stance, focused against her; this was clearly a skilled fighter.<br/><br/>Behind her, she can hear Natya making a swift prayer, lashing out with her magic at the skeleton, but it doesn't seem to have any effect.