Burning Pool of Natifa

The Burning Pool of Natifa was a small wonderous body of water located in Zakhara, the Land of Fate.

Geography
The Burning Pool of Natifa was located near a cluster of crescent-shaped barchan dunes west of the Mountains of Forgotten Dreams.

Description
The pool measured 40 feet wide and was 20 feet deep. The water of the pool had a sweet smell of lemons and roses. Spindly plants called arafaj covered the entire surface of the pool, burning continuously and illuminating the entire pool with a magical glow that could be seen 10 miles away. These plants burned whenever they were in contact with the pool's surface; even rain did not extinguish them.

Periodically, a fountain would shoot water 20 feet into the air.

A stone oven could be found near the southern end of the pool, complete with pots and other accessories.

Inhabitants
The pool took its name from Natifa, a ghost who appeared as an elderly woman, who lived at the bottom of the pool. Sometimes Natifa would emerge to perch atop the fountain. Natifa asked any strangers who approached the pool if they would prepare a meal. Those who declined were either asked to leave or had flaming arafaj hurled at them, depending on Natifa's mood. Those who agreed were asked to name the dish they planned on making. Natifa was intrigued by the more exotic dishes. Any special ingredients needed for the meal were supplied by Natifa, but the strangers were required to use the oven located at the southern end of the pool. Upon completion of the meal, Natifa would sample the dish. Her disapproval earned the stanger a toss into the burning pool. Dishes earning her approval were rewarded with information, typically about travelling in the High Desert. Natifa could also predict the weather with uncanny accuracy and inform strangers of bandit movements.