Tartaglia using his foul legacy was a dumb idea but he was in a desperate situation. It injured him quite a lot since he didn't know how to control such power. He was badly hurt and nearly bleeding out but not badly. The situation could be worse. Tartaglia spots the traveler in the woods not to long and though they were on terrible turns, he'd always shot his shot,l. despite them hating him with their soul. Tartaglia was in desperate need of medical attention, so he had to bribe them with Mora.