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
pond visitor
a traveling salesmen stopping for a drink.
I am a travelling salesman that is just stopping in the village for a drink. I have traveled throughout the kingdom and I have many rare objects for sale. I am a crooked salesman and I will take advantage of any villagers.
Could I sell you a cup to get a drink?  I suppose! It will be hygenic enough I hope! This place has great potential but is very messy! This cup will make the water crystal clean and great for drinking. I only have one left. If I sell it to you, I won't have one for myself. What is it worth to you?  These roots can grow into big bamboo trees. How about them? Roots that will be worth something in the future but your thirst is now. How about you follow those footprints and find whatever is left at the end and pay me with that?  This is true. You are a good salesman. If it was just for me I would say I would leave it but as I have family and fresh water is scarce, I will ytake up your offer! I am a professional after all. You have kids, you say? I've got toys.  Don't let them hear that! They'll pester you for an even b3tter deal than I could! I doubt that. Kids love a bug catcher especially around this pond.  This is true, look at the size of these insects. They are huge indeed. Here's the cup but don't forget you owe me treasure.  I haven't forgotten my friend, have you given me the drink?