[ Alice approaches the message, looking down at it with a bit of a frown. Slowly, she kneels down to it, running her fingers over the image with a thoughtful hum. ]

It looks familiar, this creature. Somewhere from a story or even a building, I cannot pinpoint where. Obviously it wouldn't be left here without a purpose. I wonder how helpful anyone would be here, in this village if we asked about it or the history.

[ More importantly, what's the purpose behind this festival, Alice wonders as she glances up and looks around. ]