Surraruthru's Tree (Surraruthru)

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well this is certainly nice. I almost want this tree for my grove instead. Where do we go from here?"

[Anastasia]

"Wait," Pearwood says shortly, approaching the tree and laying a hand on it.

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru does so.

[Anastasia]

"...ahead," Pearwood murmurs, "Ahead, we are not far in a way."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Confusing plane bleeding?"

Surraruthru questions as he begins following Pearwood again.

[Anastasia]

"No," Pearwood's voice is sharper, "Talking to the spirit of the tree."

"Oh, I know that spell," Kascha says, "I'm surprised a tree has a concept of a portal. They're quite simple, all normal plants are."

"This is not a normal plant," Pearwood retorts, "Were we the wicked, we would have found the alarm raised and the forces of the Beastlands ready to crush us. It is intelligent and sees for a long ways, something like a treant."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Interesting. Hello tree."

Surraruthru inclines his head to the tree.

[Anastasia]

Make a Diplomacy check, -5 circumstance penalty due to Simmer.

[Iron Dragoon]

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+23 : 5 + 23, total 28[/blockquote]

[Anastasia]

Nothing happens at first, then...

> roll 1d20+28 Simmer
<Serith> Koaway roll for Serith < 44 > [d20=16]

Simmer groans aloud, a corona of fire bursting around her before fading. "The hell are you?" She hisses between clenched teeth, turning her gaze to the tree.

You can feel magic flowing in your bones, powerful and ancient magic resonating through the land. It makes the Weave burn in your veins, spellfire dancing across the edges of your vision.

"Simmer!" Kascha cries, rushing to her side in a tizzy. Her sword is out, held defensively as she stands vigil over Simmer.

"It is not a normal tree, it knows to fear fire," Pearwood says, "Run, flee this place and its presence! Follow me!"

[Iron Dragoon]

Does it matter that Simmer has Spell Turning and Energy Absorption?

Surraruthru moves to follow Pearwood while looking at the spellfire, trying to discern its power and if he can counter it.

[Anastasia]

No, it's a supernatural effect, not a spell.

Make Spellcraft as well as K:N if you have it.

[Iron Dragoon]

> roll 1d20+40 K:N
<Serith> Iddy roll for Serith < 54 > [d20=14]

[Anastasia]

The tree is an elder treant. It is letting its power over the area out, including the ability to suppress flames.

[Iron Dragoon]

"It's an elder treant. It's best if we leave and let Pearwood talk to it, I think. Let's go."