"Hmm," A thoughtful hum as he taps his chin, "I see."

There's a long pause as he thinks, "well, if their intent is to observe us then, perhaps there is something they want us to accomplish? Like rats in a maze, surely there must be cheese?"

He clears his throat, "that is a poor analogy. The fog is a clear deterrent, you can't stay out in it for long periods of time, but if it recedes we can explore, yes?"

He sips his moonshine. "Not the Ocean then, but perhaps the Chasm? Can we see the other side? Are there any ruins of a bridge or pathway that once spanned across it? Because if so, I may be able to help. Though I'll admit, thus far my magic is very limited and I can't promise the results will be satisfactory."