My Path Revealed 3 of 5: A New Approach

After our recent confrontation with Lady Mortalis, it was almost a relief to receive a more ordinary assignment. At least, as ordinary as things get on the Dryworld.
 
The assignment was simply to clear out some creatures that had made their home too close to the road. “Spiders” are a type of Octopus with rigid tentacles, and what they lack in dexterity they make up for in speed and precision. Interestingly, they are among the most feared of all creatures up here, despite their relatively low threat level.
 
The encounter itself was simple; I don’t even remember the details, the fight was so brief. But after I had dusted myself off, I started to wonder about these creatures. What about them inspires such terror? And why were they nestled so close to the road?
 
I’ve found myself having similar thoughts about the wildlife up here. The creatures are easily as varied as those from the Ocean, and in some ways even moreso. Some have even developed the ability to fly, despite most land-creatures being bound to their earthly plane.
 
The teachings of Selune have been my guiding beacon my whole life, but I now find myself thirsting for knowledge of this alien realm. Perhaps I should start to approach my mission from a more scholarly angle?
 
I used to fear the nature of this world, but for now, the yearning to learn and to integrate myself with it is impossible to ignore.