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
crow
horse
I am a horse of the castle's stables. I personally transport the king. My mane is large.
I am the personal transport horse for the king. It seems as though the pond was poisoned by someone or something... Oh no. That is terrible. Is the King on his way to investigate? Maybe I can help. I am his main horse because of my large regal mane. It makes me distinct. I can ask my stable keeper if the king intends to investigate or if he will send someone. I may be able to help too. I can fly around and see if I can spot who might have done this. You ask too. Wonderful you are a very special and magical creature. Thank you! You are impressive too. You are large and I am small  but we both have our talents. I'll fly around and be right back with a report. By the time I get back, maybe you will have heard if the King is coming. Yes this is a good plan. You are a great help and a brave bird. His majesty will be pleased with your efforts. I'm back and I've found a clue. I picked up an empty poison bottle. It says it came from a mine to the south of here! Oh no! Maybe we can find out who made the footprints near the pond. This may help us find out how the poison got here. I assume the footprints belong to whom every dropped the poison cans. I can fly further south to search. Can you run to the north and search? Yes I would be happy to oblige. I will ask my fellow horses to assist me as well. Great, the more the merrier. Bring back any suspecious people.