There are always bound to be some creature or another that has adapted with time to survive here- and be much more dangerous to encounter than normal.

[A reason he had all of the paradox pokémon on him now, tucked away in their pokéballs so he could call upon them as needed while they could rest and remain protected just in case.

Turo was still recovering from a ghost nearly ending him, and it was a bit of stubbornness that had him here. Dojima not far away and making sure he took breaks. His recovery was a bit... complicated, to say the least.]

So far the only dangerous pollens come from the Eternal Fortunes- they are deadly, and make wounds far worse. I have caught wind of some sort of fog further below that can be dangerous, of course. Affecting the senses in... worrying ways.