It would take a little time for the group to retreat; the plants seemed to understand, and moved into defensive positions, keeping out of easy line of sight of the invaders.<br/><br/>Sena had heard of the spell, before - a powerful effect, beyond what she was yet capable of, but suspected it would last no longer than about a quarter of an hour.<br/><br/>This time, though, better prepared, the party managed to suppress the symbols, and beat the now-reinforced plant creatures - the lightning seemed to have given them improved endurance, but their efforts were enough to punch through, with time. Beyond here, the path splits, with no immediately obvious signs of which way to go.