A fantastic update with a neat little message, I liked that you explained why the creatures attack the necromancer. I had my ideas on why but I think that explanation was necessary. Good Job!
Oh yes, and this:
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I was willing to imbibe, opening the window a crack to relieve myself, I gave little thought to the sanitary conditions outside. But the rain would wash it away anyway.
Made me think of Family Guy:
*window closes in front of Quagmire*
Quagmire: Hello hospital? Yea it's Quagmire. It's stuck in the window this time...
Hehe, fun stuff!