An Unnatural Drought

The soil sample you brought me is nearly devoid of moisture, $N. If the soil itself is losing moisture, then the creatures that live in the Dead Mire must be suffering terribly.$B$BI've seen what happens when the region's fungal giants begin to wither and die. The pain drives them mad, causing them to attack anything in their path.$B$BThese creatures have no idea what's happening to them. They're beyond our ability to save, so the best we can do is to end their suffering.