The smell of the air feels like something was burning not too far from where Elaina is standing. Fallen trees that have already begun to deteriorate over time, alongside rocks that are quite prominent in the area. There are no signs of scavenger birds around, nor does she see any monsters in the area. It is what one should call the "Dead Zone" due to how nothing will survive there for the long term. Even if there is one, they are either a creature that doesn't eat or drink, or they are something that thrives in a Dead Zone.
Elaina crouches and grabs a handful of dirt, and although it wasn't bad texture-wise, the soil itself is black, like it was contaminated by something, and it isn't going to sustain any plant life using that same soil.
"They are not kidding, this place is in very bad shape. I can grow something using sand, but this soil is just not going to work at all. This is even worse than acidic soil," Elaina shook her head.
