Will of the Wisps

Will o the wisp is a ball of fire that can be seen in damp, marshy places. It has been known to stand perfectly still and send off scintillations. As you approach it, it will move on, keeping just beyond your reach. If you retire, it will follow you. The standard explanation is that they're produced by gases including phosphine, di phosphine and methane. These gases are produced by organic decaying matter like cow and horse tung. And natural gas contains methane, which is why your gas stove burns with a blue flame. But in the wild, a pocket of burning gas may be carried by air currents. When that happens, it's sensitive