John is not sure about the Medusa theory, but he has heard of powerful wizard magics that could turn someone to stone. It would be possible to then enlarge the statues magically also. Rosalia's examination of the statues is also revealing. All details are present. When checking skirted subjects from lower angles, Rose finds that the statues nether bits are complete and detailed as well. Apparently, undergarments were not in style at the time of the statues creation.
"uh, guys, good news: these may not be created by creatures; bad news: not by carving either. Worse news: Quite possibly by powerful arcane magic" his tone is dry, totally lacking humor.
"Scrag not like garden gnomes. They stare with eyes when he goes to make number two. Scrag not like statues, either. They no move eyes, either and Scrag need scratch himself."
Rosalia nods as John gives his explanation. She inspects the statues further beofre asking: "John, is there any way magic could be reversed? Maybe these people could survive it and tell us what's going on here and who we're against?"