[quote=@Vacare] *We walk away from the village up the forested slopes of the mountain. The landscape begins to change gradually as we get closer to the bear. Dead trees, dying birds, sick animals almost everywhere. You could feel it in your soul that it was getting cold and heavy.* Already? Dammit- Michael: This black stuff's been spreading... If we don't stop it soon it'll reach the village... Have the elves sent anyone yet? Michael: No... They're still busy with their own matters. Damn... [/quote] Lily: *Activates analysis magic to look for properties of the substance and any patterns in the terrain*