They're mandrakes, conjured into existence, but without souls.
Mandrakes don't have souls.
Mandrakes are conjured with souls.
One person with a broom stands alone outside.
He wasn't walking in the same direction.
The government was not closed down.
Grass eventually becomes sand.
Halfa is an underground cavern, perfect for spelunking.
A young girl has her hands in her pockets.