It's not an uncommon sight to see someone carrying a weapon around Misery Falls, protection is needed nowadays. Judging by the bit of blood on him it looks like it came in handy. Question is, did he use the bat for protection or is he the reason you'd need your own?

Commission for Hellfiredragon13 on FA

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