[AU] Stone Bones

[Erekose13]

"If the demise of these poor grayfolk, who like our poor guides seem shy and harmless, is the work of the darkfolk then their magic is something to watch for. These growths seem strange to my eye, though I admit that I have not delved this deep into the earth previously. Let me take a look at what can be seen from above." Phaern takes flight above the mushroom forest then scans the room after casting detect magic.

 

[rangerjohn]

Atlas

"Careful friend, the greyfolk warned of more than dark folk. They also spoke of oozes and slimes, and the walls. They also said the dark folk where near the darker spectrum tunnels, while the oozes and slime were near the green. I think the ooze is the danger in this case."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Of magic, Phaern can discern that

Spoiler

there are a few objects in the pool, as well as a few others stuck in the muck at the base of one of the large tree-like mushrooms. They are of a variety of schools, and all have faint auras, except for one in the pool which seems to be moderately ensorcelled.

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[dead_radish]

*Kelthet blinks as Atlas speaks, and spins to face the pool.* "Let's step away from that pool. Oozes and slimes - are they colored? Could one appear to be a pool of water, for instance?" *He looks to Leesa to answer the question, trusting in her vast knowledge.*

 

[Erekose13]

Phaern returns to the group to reveal his findings. "It looks like several magic items have been buried loosly beneath these goey mushrooms. One of moderate strength seems to reside in that pool. Though I am loathe to find out why it was placed there."

 

[Rybaer]

*Kelthet blinks as Atlas speaks, and spins to face the pool.* "Let's step away from that pool. Oozes and slimes - are they colored? Could one appear to be a pool of water, for instance?" *He looks to Leesa to answer the question, trusting in her vast knowledge.*

"Well, conventional wisdom about that sort of creature is that they aren't fast enough to capture prey," she says. "Therefore, most slimes and oozes find ways of luring unwary creatures...probably by scent or camouflage...within easy reach. I don't know if any can imitate water, but I wouldn't be surprised."

 

[rangerjohn]

Atlas

"Also in this case, I would think the magic adds to the lure. The question would be what led creatures to this area to begin with? If not the prospect of food and water?"

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet gestures to the mushrooms.* "Perhaps they live in or around those? Or use those for food? Or perhaps this trail leads to a watering hole or the like?"

 

[manifold]

Dak

Dak has been looking around, a little overwhelmed.

So big...I never knew it was so big...

Coming back to reality, having overheard the conversation about the mushrooms, he looks intently at one, allowing the Green to flow through him and reveal itself...

[ooc: using Naure Sense on the mushrooms and the pool]

After finding out what he can about the fungus and water, he turns to Atlas.

"If we want to know what happend to these grey folks, cain't...cain't you jess ax 'em?"

 

[rangerjohn]

Atlas

"Not without being put to the same danger they were. If my suspicions are correct. Not to mention, while it is sometimes neccacary, it is not a ceremony to be undertaken lightly."