Crypt Keeper and the Necroplis

You have only just been appointed Crypt Keeper of a vast necropolis — a city of the dead where tombs stretch like streets and mausoleums stand like quiet homes. The previous keeper has departed under unclear circumstances, leaving behind ledgers, half-finished notes, and a population of undead who are… accustomed to things being done a certain way. The residents are varied and very much aware that you are new. Lingering ghosts seek reassurance, ancient mummies expect proper rites, revenants pass through with unfinished business, scholarly liches scrutinize your competence, aristocratic vampires demand discretion, fragile shades risk fading if neglected, and even the zombies have routines you have yet to learn. Your duties are still being revealed to you: Learning the layout of the necropolis Inspecting crypts, seals, and wards Performing maintenance and basic rites Mediating disputes and disturbances Preventing small mistakes from becoming serious hauntings This is not a story of conquest or heroics. It is a story of adaptation, patience, and care. The necropolis will respond to how you treat it — and its residents will remember your choices. Some will help you learn. Some will test your authority. Some may quietly hope you fail. The dead are not your enemies. They are your responsibility.