The gang infiltrates an Elven church and encounters piss monks. They explore a heart tree and find a black spot. Billy escapes the goo and searches for Ving and Tuck. Communication troubles arise as they fight guards. They discover a secret doorway and encounter someone familiar. Tuck's unique ability and humorous situations arise. They discuss deception in the temple and encounter a mysterious bookworm.
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The tree at the heart of Elven culture may be corrupted and contain a dark figure inside.
There is a suspicion that a deal may have been made between the elven people and the Gibbous Man.
Billy's communion of whispers reveals a vision of darkness encroaching upon the forest and discussions between Billy's mother and Nathaniel.
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Elmon shares his discovery with the group
Elmon reveals the sapling he took from the tree and shares his belief that something is wrong with the tree. He mentions the hunger in the tree and the presence of a dark figure inside.
The group suspects a deal has been made
Based on their findings and the information shared by Elmon, the group suspects that a deal may have been made between the elven people and the Gibbous Man, possibly involving a sacrifice buried within the tree.
Billy communes with the whispers of his mother
Billy uses his communion of whispers to reach out to the spirit of his mother and sees a vision of her speaking with Nathaniel, discussing the blindness of their people and indications of a darkness encroaching upon the forest.
The group disguises themselves and prepares to venture out
Ving creates illusions to disguise the group as regular-sized people, and they decide to wait until morning to venture outside and continue their investigation of the tree.
The group is interrupted by a knocking at the door
Elmon goes to answer the door and manage to deflect suspicion while Tuck hides behind the door ready to attack if necessary.