Sanguinity

Raezhon continues to approach the creature slowly, and in a very calm, soothing voice, says, "Ok, it's gonna be ok. Just take it easy there, big fella, and don't hurt the nice lady who's trying to help you." She assesses the injury as best she can and tries to figure out the most expeditious (and least painful) way to extract the object. She mentally crosses her fingers, and pulls - ready to run if need be.

As Raezhon seem to know what she's doing, Rohim will stand watch for other beings attracted be the noise.

She distracts the creature like a pro, and then yanks it out in the most direct route possible. The creature flinches, but doesn't crush her in a mad thrashing. Flexing its foot, it lumbers to its feet, then turns to face you. Bowing lightly, its mouth opens, and you hear a heavily lisped voice say, "Tang oooh."

Raezhon's eyes get as big around as dinner plates and her mouth drops. After a moment of doing that gaping fish thing, where your mouth moves but no sound comes out, she manages, "Y-you're welcome. I... I'm sorry you hurt your foot. I hope it's better now."

Kaseeh's original disappointment at the lack of a fight quickly turns to amazement, first at Raezhon's expert handling of the situation and then at the creature being able to speak. "You alright there?" he shouts at both her and the creature, trying to discern whether the wound had any silvery liquid around it like they one seen close to the altar.

The creature nods its huge head, flexes it's foot again and puts weight on it. It shudders but the weight holds. "I yam yolpren. Fren." It turns and shuffles away.

You can each take 1xp for discovery.

Raezhon bows slightly towards Yolpren, touches her hand to her chest, and says, "I am Raezhon. Friend." She smiles at Yolpren, not really knowing if that gesture is relevant, but maybe they'll associate a smile with friendly intent.

Aduan keeps watch on their backside as the others tend to the beast.

The creature limps away.

Where to next? Take the part back to Rodia, or there is the trail of droplets, or the tracks over the cliff?

"Well, that went unexpectedly." She holds out the impaling article to whoever wants it. "Maybe we should take this back to the blood priestess?"

"If this part was nearby, the final one shouldn't be far off either" Kaseeh thinks out loud to himself, before turning to Raezhon. "I agree. Let's return this to the priestess, then maybe pick up one of the other trails."

You return to Rodia and she indeed recognizes the piece. She thanks you profusely and begins to expertly fasten it to the rest of her device.

Do you want to follow the droplets, or go over the cliff?

By far, following the droplets looks to be easier.

"Let's start with those" says Rohim pointing at the direction of the droplets.

Raezhon peers over the cliff edge for a moment, then adds, "Yep, I'm for droplets."

Nim, who has been unusually quiet during these last few moments mutters in agreement. "Yes the trail of droplets seems an appropriate next step." He looks around in a bit of a daze, as if his mind had been elsewhere for a little while and just came to.

"You okay?" Raezhon gives Nim an appraising look.