The moment you stand, you see two things.
Firstly, the source of the dripping is something truly horrifying. Resembling a wolf, but skinned alive. Blood, muscle, and bone on full display. It's walking steadily towards you, and those eyes are fixed firmly on you.
Secondly, a figure standing between you and it. They are regarding you carefully, and seem to be thinking. The person is a man, dressed in a cloak - studded with stars. In their hand is a gnarled branch, stretching up and around a white orb that seems to be the only source of light in the region.
"Well, I hadn't expected you to arrive quite so soon."