One by one scouts left going in different directions with promises of spreading the message. The elves gazed at their backs and praised their bravery, watching them leave and then worshipping the Elder Tree, which had not spoken since that day after promising to do so in future.
They would pray to the Tree to speak to them in this lifetime so that they may hear the Tree's deep, resonant voice yet again and absorb some more wisdom.
Midas had no idea this all was happening, but one tribe after another heard of the story of the Elder Tree and every one of them was ignited to life as they were told to come and see it for themselves, even getting promises of tasting the fruits that were to come in the next harvest.
