She watched as the floating flames divided and multiplied, merging gracefully with the slithering branches of the colossal tree. The branches ignited and crumbled apart as the flames spread like wildfire. The once tattered oak of the tree was being systematically peeled off by the flames, absorbing themselves into the core of each branch. Amberlik’h watched in fascination as the skin of the god-like tree showered across the dark, forest floor.
The dozen dryads released their bonds and whipped their dark violet leaves in unison. Their choreographed whip had caused the fallen oak to merge together and hurtle across the woodland in every direction possible. Amberlik’h watched above her as a few streaks of oak whisked over her head, vanishing from sight and into the cold distance.
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