Synopsis

The group arrives at the border between the interior and outskirts of the forest, specifically a swamp region. They observe deformed plants due to the swamp's poison and notice recent tracks suggesting someone has been collecting swamp water. One character eats a poisonous plant and experiences paralysis while another one detects a dragon's mana scent from the swamp, linking it to the power of the swamp and potentially the strengthening of the merpeople.