The chamer

Your torch illuminated the chamber and you saw a large bed, bigger than a king-size, as if made for a creature the size of four men. The bed was made up with sheets and a silk cover. There was no way this was from the original temple as it would have all rotted away by now. There was several large shapes under the cover. 5-6 people, you estimated under there based on the bulges. Someone had turned this temple into a home. It was a shame that it’s historical significance would mean they would have to vacate. You hoped they hadn't damaged any of the artifacts.

The light fell on the bed, and something stirred under the sheets. All the bulges moved at once. They moved in ways that were not possible for separate people to do. The two largest are moving up, supported by the four. The sheet fell away, revealing a large tiger lamia. The four bulges were 4 large tiger legs, her front paws came to rest on the frame of the bed. Her body, the size of a man but rounder and more tiger-shaped. On top of that was her human half. The head and body of a woman, although much larger in proportion to the body. She wore gold jewellery; a bra of golden fabric held firm breasts the size of your head.

“You dare disturb my slumber.” She growled, her eyes reflecting the light of your torch. Although she spoke a language you did not understand, your brain understood it as if she were speaking English. “The humans have not given me sacrifices in 200 years.” She continued looking you up and down. She looked above your head to a symbol carved into the doorway you were standing in. You saw a second doorway to your side with a different symbol.