@Guy0fV4lor Based on the things that have happened so far, that's not unlikely.
@Versa1 . Are there things that can be consumed for skills that aren’t creatures/monsters? Like if I found a plant that had healing properties and I consumed it, would it have any result other than if I simply ate it?
Yup, there are. Yup, it could result into something else.2. With the influences this world has, I’m going to assume that a Level 90 goblin is still weaker than a Level 50 Hobgoblin because of how invisible stats work in those media. Does that follow suit for the enemies in the forest?
Yup. Levels don't really add anything to strength; it just measures experience. A level 10 Goblin could beat a level 50 goblin it had better talents and skills. Yup, same thing for other monsters. Enough carelessness and even a slime could kill the PCs.3. I’m sure the answer is finding a monster with the skill and absorbing it, but is there another means to happen upon magic?
Yup. Aside from absorbing it from monsters or items, it can be learned. Other means exist, but I'll leave those as a bonus for those who'll be able to fulfill certain conditions. For Healing Magic, there's already a clue in the IC.