<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6c/a0/86/6ca08685cea5395c50965a5f4e430643.jpg)</div>NOTE/WARNING, I'm quoting/updating the post. If you see something funky, ask because I might have missed deleting something.<br/>OOC Scene 6, Post 6<br/><br/>Note:<br/><br/>A culture note. There is no real distinction between 'Elf' and 'Half-Elf' in the' Elven Empire.' If you have Elven blood, you are considered an Elf. Frore and Darius are Elven despite his Dhampir nature.' The others in the party are 'retainers.'<br/><br/>NPC:<br/>Lieutenant Arilemna Glynjyre (female Elf)<br/><br/>Situation:<br/>The Elven rivercraft is about 1/2 mile up river.<br/>The tree demon still chained has become grounded on the river's edge<br/>Kalinta is working with a chisel and hammer to break the first of three chains restraining the tree demon<br/><br/>Lighting: Daylight<br/>Terrain:<br/>Water: River, Deep and moving about 10ft/round (Difficult Terrain)<br/>Party Boat: 5ft x 15ft<br/>Orcish War band: about 12 are visible.<br/><br/>Froroe: AC11 (+5 Shield), HP 16/20,<br/>Elli: AC 14, HP 24/24,<br/>Shade AC 16, HP 27/27,<br/>Kalinta: AC15, HP 39/44,<br/>Darius:  AC17/19, 25/25;<br/><br/><hr/>The Orcish War Band was recovering from their impromptu orgy. Their hide armor seemed to be designed with the idea of a bit of sex (or perhaps rape) while being worn. A few Orcs had moved toward the party, but the presence of Darius seemed to dissuade them.<br/><br/>"...guide we've been given seems to be pointing directly to you...and one other..." Shade finished.<br/><br/>The Tree-Demon shook his head slowly and then responded telepathically,<strong>"I suspect that you are searching for my wife and me. She is the Earth Mother who nurtures the crops and I am the Horned Father that fertilizes the crop."</strong><br/><br/>"Is it time to talk of planting seed in all the fertile soil that abounds?" ask Elli.<br/><br/>The large tree-like creature swiveled the upper part of its branches and looked towards Elli,<strong>Yes, your soil is fertile. A seed implanted will in fact sprout from your loins. Do you have any preferences as to the father? You seem attracted to the Minotaur-like creature. However, I'm sure that several of the Orc warriors would be happy to breed with you. I'm indebted to you and your companions. Just let me know whose seed you desire and I shall ensure that your loins are fertilized."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"I am sssssssssure Prime, our employer, would appreciate an audiencccccccccccccce." Kalinta addressed the tree demon. "To dissssscusssssssssss recompensssssssssssssse for the sssssssssssssecret of fertility."</strong><br/><br/>The tree-demon chuckled telepathically,<strong>"Secret. There is no secret, it is all hard work - prepare the land, plant good seeds, nurture the crops, and in the fullness of time harvest."</strong>The tree demon sighed,<strong>"That said, my wife and I are the embodiment of the will of generations of farmers."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Paladin, you and your companions have rescued me from a dire fate. I doubt any of my worshippers could have reached me before I was in the grasp of the Empire. Now, I ask you once more to aid me. My wife remains trapped by the Emperial Elves. To rescue her, will result in the deaths of many Orcish warriors and weaken the tribes against further predations. I ask that you come with me to rescue my wife and provide what aid you and your companions can. If you do so, both my wife and I will owe you a boon. We shall provide whatever aid we can."</strong>