The Villain Manifesto

"Loathsome wretch" isn't a great opener, but perhaps it gets better...

The cleric continues: "In the name of all that is holy and good, and for our great goddess Lamaria, I do solemnly bring justice down upon your head!" At this he shrinks back into the hallway.

His form is quickly replaced by two rogue crossbowmen, who adeptly appear in the doorway... aiming squarely at your unprotected chest.

As two remarkably accurate crossbow bolts simultaneously pierce your heart without so much as touching a rib, all that is left in your thoughts is the regret that your tome of wisdom shall never be written.
End Of Story