The pond is extremely dirty and has many dead creatures in it. The area surrounding the pond is dead, and there is no sign of plants or animals near the pond. The ground around the pond is soft and contains footprints of the people who visit the pond.
Pond, Wasteland
a traveling salesmen stopping for a drink.
crow
I am better and smarter than a raven. I see more than he. I know so much.
About an hour's travel more or less, as the crow flies. That's not bad, I'll rest here a minute then continue on. I would be careful of getting too close to that pond.  Pretty much everything that drinks from it dies, but feel free to try your luck. Grammarcy crow.  I will steer clear of the murky water.  I mean, not everyone dies.  Just most. That is a chance I would rather not take.  I wonder if I can ride this horse. Well, the horse recently drank from the pond, so I reckon he'll take you at least a quarter mile before collapsing. My feet hurt, I will take my chances with the horse.  Well, don't go hungry now.  Take some food for your travels. Thank you  thank you.  How shall I repay you? Well, do you have any shiny objects?  I love those. I do have a little bauble here that is not worth much.  Perchance you would like it.