Surraruthru's Tree (Surraruthru)

[Anastasia]

"Yes, I get the impression you're the ringleader here," The dwarf says, "Why do you want it and why should you have it?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Our world, Lifasa, was taken by devils. They've corrupted and destroyed much of it. We plan to take back our world. I plan to use the cutting in a ritual to mimic celestial memory crystals and have the survivors impart their memories and emotions for the world into it. Once we've taken Lifasa back, I'll use a ritual to implant the tree into a ley-line nexus so that the memories will be imparted back into the world and the natural energy of the ley lines will use it as a template to help restore nature to balance."

[Anastasia]

Quick question I have to ask for DM reasons: Are you being 100% truthful here? I don't mean to say you aren't being truthful, there's just a character ability in play.

[Iron Dragoon]

Yes, with the caveat that I'm not going to go into details. Between Pearwood's warning about these guys, his personality, and Surraruthru's celestial blood, Surraruthru's figuring that being truthful, to a point, is the path of least resistance and expedience.

[Anastasia]

That's fine.

The dwarf listens to your entire story with an impassive look. "Well," he finally says, "That's a damned good reason. On your journey here, have you fought and proven yourself in combat? Survived the hunt of the predators here and emerged victorious?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"A little, I suppose. Came across a dire bear, but as I can speak with animals I convinced it that we were just passing through and not invading or hunting. It walked with us until we were out of its territory with no issues. Simmer here dealt with a rather unreasonable tiger earlier, though. As far as food, we've brought most of what we eat with us. I got some fish from a river. Combat though? Come now, dwarf. One as in tune with nature as you should be must certainly be able to feel our strength and power. When have you ever met a dragon, no matter the size, that wasn't a dangerous predator?"

[Anastasia]

"You have wisdom," The dwarf says, offering you his hand. "I will show you the way to what you seek, but know this. The dryad who lives in that tree will not let you take some of it freely."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I didn't imagine anything here was going to be free."

[Anastasia]

"Come," The old dwarf says, starting to walk with a steady, fast gait despite his visible age.

"Thank you," Kascha bows deeply, smiling after. "It's good for people to help each other, don't you think?"

Simmer rolls her eyes but follows, keeping her mouth shut.

Pearwood follows as well.

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru does as well.

[Anastasia]

Quick Spot check, +2 circumstance bonus.

[Iron Dragoon]

> roll 1d20+36+2 Spot
<Serith> Iddy roll for Serith < 39 > [d20=1]

[Anastasia]

In a moment, you're...in forest, but different forest. The dwarf points ahead, a maple tree standing tall ahead, reaching the heavens. "That one," he says, the tree about 200ft away. "Good luck."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru approaches the tree, but stops before it at a somewhat respectful distance.

"Hello, Dryad. I am Surraruthru. With me are Kascha and Simmer."

[Anastasia]

In feet? It might matter, so elaborate on what you feel a respectful distance is.