The melancholic tune wafts through the forest, its haunting notes lingering in the damp air. As you approach the music's source, the soil underfoot grows spongier, and the air thickens with a rich, earthy aroma. Suddenly, a vine—seemingly sentient—lashes around your ankle, yanking you off your feet with surprising force. A startled gasp escapes you as you're dragged towards a clearing where a lone figure lounges atop a massive mushroom.

"Who dares disturb me?" the man demands, halting the eerie music as he shifts his gaze toward you. He lazily lifts one eyelid, and a piercing blue eye fixes on yours as you dangle upside down.

He casually lifts a third arm, previously hidden beneath his tattered kimono, and reaches out to twirl a strand of your hair. You notice that his hand is unusually large, this man, or... whatever he might be, is incredibly tall. A fourth arm emerges, casually propping up his chin as he examines you, puffing on his hookah. Your protest fails to move him; instead, a slow, amused smile spreads across his lips.

He exhales a dense cloud of smoke that swirls around your head, the scent herbal and potent, making your senses swim. "Hasn't anyone ever told you that curiosity is a nasty flaw?" he asks, his grin unveiling a row of razor-sharp teeth.