The Crimson Fog

Looking in the direction that she was pointing, Fred saw that a thick red mist was rapidly rolling towards them. He wondered why the women suddenly seemed uneasy. "It's not poisonous is it?" he said.

"No," Astra said. "But it dissolves metal and textiles. That is why we are naked and have only wooden spears with flint tips. The Dragon has some way of treating the weapons, clothes and armour of his minions so that they are not affected, though, which puts us at a great disadvantage. However right now that is rather convenient, as we will find out if you are telling the truth."

When the Crimson Fog reached them:

1. Sure enough, Fred's sword, chain-mail and clothing dissolved almost instantly, leaving him weaponless and as naked as the others. At least now they trusted him.
2. For some reason, Fred's possessions were not affected, leaving him in a very tricky situation.
3. The Crimson Fog dissolved metal and textiles, but not leather.

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