A shocking event

Ty's advice flowed with the wisdom of experience, his words echoing in the air. "Whatever you choose to do with your life, be proud of any path you take, and even if you fall short, always stand proud of the path you choose."

But before he could finish his thought, the moment was abruptly interrupted. The ground beneath them cracked and groaned, a deep, rumbling sound that heralded danger. From the fissure, a large earth golem-like creature began to emerge, its massive form casting a formidable shadow over them.

Ty, recognizing the creature from his past encounter, reacted with a mixture of surprise and familiarity. "Hey, big guy, what are we doing out here?" he asked, addressing the creature. "I thought you were a native creature or something."