Active Volcanic Asphalt Pools
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## Overview Geological features resulting from the plateau's volcanic and plutonic nature, appearing as pools of black, pitch-like substance. ## Mechanics and Rules * **Geothermal Activity**: The pools are characterized by surfaces that rise and fall in "great blisters of bursting gas." The air above is shimmering with heat, and the ground is too hot to touch. * **Biological Impact**: Creatures on the plateau, such as Iguanodons, are often found with **singular black circles** of asphalt on their hides. The expedition discovers that the Accala Indians use these marks to identify ownership of the Iguanodons, which they keep as tame herds. ## Narrative Significance These pools prove that the volcanic forces that created the plateau are still active, adding a hazardous environmental element to the setting and explaining the mysterious markings on the local fauna.
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