The creatures surged up, and swung at the retreating party, but they were just nimble enough to escape from the Black Puddings - terrifying creatures that devour anything metallic or organic quickly, and are nigh impervious to edged weapons, creatures that can climb walls, and are perfectly aware of any living creature within sixty feet. Keeping distance and hammering them with spells seems to be the best idea, as they have no defense against them.<br/><br/>The slimes would stop chasing after only a hundred feet or so, returning to their pool.