Persuasion adv roll if needed: 4

The other one that had spoke up thought for a moment about whether or not to trust them, but after consideration, she decided to trust them as well. As such, the first one spoke up again,

"There are only a few other shards left in this forest. In the past, there were more, but since the Dusk Queen's return, her servants have been collecting them. Fortunately, we know where the final pieces are. One is embedded within the Hanging Tree. Another lies beneath a mound of smooth black stones. Another is to the east of here, within the Putrid Bog. One has fallen into a deep pit of Shadows. Be wary. You may not necessarily encounter the Queen's forces, but that does not mean that you are the only outsiders searching for the shards."

"Thank you for the help, is there anything we can give you in return?"

"Thanks," Desarian says with a grunt.

Eudith just bows slightly.

Rengar simply gazes to the east, tail flicking.

(Does he know much about the putrid bog?)

((You can make a nature or history check if you want to see if you know anything about that bog in particular.))

"As long as you destroy those shards, we will be thankful for you. May fortune smile upon you, travelers."

The two women dive back down beneath the pool's surface...

Eudith waits a bit in silence before turning to the party, "Looks like we've got quite an adventure in store!"

Nature: 17

((What's the Nature check for?))

(To recall information about the bog to the East.)

You recall a few things about the Putrid Bog. It's filled poisonous fumes that could actually kill a person if they were not careful. You also remember hearing a rumor of some strong energy coming out of it from a few people versed in magic. Caution is advised.

Rengar relays that info back to the group. "... So we'll need to approach the marsh with caution if that's our next move." He says.

Desarian nods.

"Shall we resume our scouting formation?" Rengar asks everyone, ready to continue scouting out front.

(Pass w/o trace is still up I believe. Stealth roll if needed: 27)

Eudith's stealth roll if needed: (3)

...hopefully it isn't needed. (Oh, forgot +10 for pass without trace, so 13. Not so bad.)

Desarian nods again and moves towards the front as well to help scout.

(Eudith don't forget +10 stealth from pass without trace)

Perception: 18

Stealth: 18

Stealth roll 25

((I’ll just assume that you’re going straight there.))

The group continues on down the path toward the Putrid Bog. Nothing seems to attack them along the way, but there is certainly a feeling of eyes watching them from the shadows of the thicker trees. As they proceed, they feel the temperature change. Instead of the cold winds, the approach to the bog feels warm. Further down the path, they begin to find bodies of various creatures. The corpses of giant spiders, wolves, worgs, and other creatures were passed by. There was even the corpse of another Weeping Treant, and bones scattered about...Eventually, the group finds themselves high part of the path that overlooks the Bog. The stench of it seems so strong that the group can practically see it...

Would Rengar be able to attempt to determine how the creatures we're passing died?

Nature: 14 Or Medicine 19