It's... weird. Someone used the whole thing in some summoning ritual a long time ago, so now it's a source of magical energy. You can breathe on it in some spots, because there are portals to earth that brought in little pockets of atmosphere.

[ As for the second... ]

Natives take it seriously, but I learned on Earth, it only persists from a children's story? So you sound kinda childish using it, if Moon People are ever a topic.

[ Secondhand embarrassment. ]