Asher opened his mouth to ask more about the Dryads and their connection to the roots, but the bearkin cut him off with a quick wave.
The opening they had just passed through sealed itself, the wood flowing like water until the doorway disappeared entirely.
Next, the walls shuddered gently, and he immediately noticed the subtle vibrations beneath his feet.
They were moving fast. He pressed a hand against the smooth, fibrous wall, marveling at the sensation. The surface of the wood was warm, like a living organism, pulsating in sync with the motion beneath.
"We're moving through the roots, aren't we?"
"Yeah. The Great Tree's roots are like this huge network, stretching all over. The Dryads use them to get around and talk to each other. It's way faster than anything else... well, except portals."
He nodded lightly. "Portals are not exactly something you find on every corner."
Lucia's lips curved into a faint smile.
