Swamped

You can't really grasp what any of this machinery does. You can see a lot of moving parts - gears and belts and pistons - but you don't know what they connect to or how any of it relates to this ship's functions.

What does strike you is that it's mostly made of metal, and some of it's quite sharp. Could be more useful than the mudpike if you have to fight, especially since you've got Marshall's throwing glove. You spot a few gears that aren't actually moving, and decide it's probably safe to grab them. If they're supposed to be doing something, they aren't doing it right now anyways.

You recall that the priest mentioned Rider was down with the machinery, keeping an eye on something. Maybe you can find him. It would be good to touch base, and if the ram does try something, well, you'll be in much better shape having his help.

You're just about to call out when you hear a loud thump behind you. You glance over and see the ram at the bottom of a ladder. There's a fair amount of machinery between you and it, though, so it might not notice you... but not if you go hollering for Rider.

How should you handle this?