Daru quickly dashed in for the rescue.
It was two malnourished Oak Runebarks versus two rather healthy Birch Runebarks, a Beech Runebark, and a thriving Pine Runebark.
There was simply no victory for the warriors of the Royal Sapling.
With his arrival, the battle immediately fell into a stalemate, then slowly improved for the Royal Sapling.
In the end, both its thralls fell in battle, but it survived.
Daru sheathed his tachi and headed over to the Royal Sapling, examining it. He actually felt that it was looking right back at him, even though trees don't have eyes.
He felt a subtle life energy brushing against his skin. That was how the princely tree "scanned" him.
The Royal Sapling didn't seem to be against his presence and was, in fact, quite enthusiastic about their encounter.
It was as though the princely tree knew instinctively that Bladeborns aren't enemies.
Was this a natural phenomenon or arranged by the Overseer specifically for this event?
