A dire end awaits the Dharivian Gelatinous Cube, research biologists in the Dharivian area report: the cubes face extinction within 31.5 million ticks. "These harmless, non-aggro creatures once roamed our dungeons freely," claims the letter, penned almost illegibly and posted just below the Queen's Rules.  "Though [the Queen] may punish murder, theft, assault, treason, soliciting, littering, jaywalking and existence, we beg her: save these noble beasts, before it is too late." 

The cubes, well known for their work in the garbage disposal field, are made of a jello-like substance which is formed by animated horse hooves.  Unfortunately, say the scientists, a recent influx of more mages casting "burning hands" in the area have caused Mana Warming, a process by which the atmosphere slowly heats up over time-- and the results can be disastrous for local fauna.  Gelatinous cubes are particularly vulnerable to the climate change, becoming sluggish, even watery, when exposed the increased temperatures.  This could spell disaster for the delicate ecosystem of Dharivia. 

Though most adventurers regard the cubes solely as a source of XP, they perform another vital function: they keep the area clean.  "Without them, we could see a dramatic increase in disease carrying mobs in a matter of ticks," read the note.  According to one noted sage, it's not too late for the gelatinous cube.  "Gelatin is a thermo-reversible substance. If we are able to return the temperature to its previous level, many of the cubes will repop naturally.  But if we wait, all we'll have left is glue."