[sentient garbage. could be worse. could make less sense. could be some form of trash dragon that guarded the goal point in the heart of its hoard.]

Then it's likely vulnerable to being crushed as well as being burned. That's assuming the rain doesn't cancel out the latter.

[which he prays only grows stronger to drown more of the scent which is probably going to end up paralyzing his sense of smell for a while.]

...Also, where you're standing, I wouldn't recommend moving to the right. It's likely going to give way.