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The Sacred Grove of Cypress, the Minotaur Druid
Unusual among his kind, Cypress chose to live in peace, following "The Old Faith." As a Druid, he sought to help those who came to him find harmony...but some found it hard to accept him because of the reputation of his people. Though he sought to live in peace, it did not always to survive the prejudices of his neighbors... His dwelling was often ransacked by those who feared or hated him, simply because of his species.
So, over time, he created his Sacred Grove. It is not what it seems.
Each plant was carefully placed and coaxed into a particular shape, tracing out a special mystic maze. The Grove is semi-sentient, and protects Korina (and any of his guests) who resides in the white gazebo at its heart. At any time, it can act like an Entangle spell of its own accord if it senses hostility, and the plants are not only fire resistant, they actually grow with lightning speed if someone tries to light them.
When the Grove grasps someone, it may hold them or expel them, depending on the level of hostility it detects. Minor maliciousness will result in expulsion, but deep malice will result in being held for the druid's queries.
Those who bear no ill will to Korina are able to navigate the Grove freely, and many still seek him out for his potions or advice.
The Sacred Grove of Cypress, the Minotaur Druid
Unusual among his kind, Cypress chose to live in peace, following "The Old Faith." As a Druid, he sought to help those who came to him find harmony...but some found it hard to accept him because of the reputation of his people. Though he sought to live in peace, it did not always to survive the prejudices of his neighbors... His dwelling was often ransacked by those who feared or hated him, simply because of his species.
So, over time, he created his Sacred Grove. It is not what it seems.
Each plant was carefully placed and coaxed into a particular shape, tracing out a special mystic maze. The Grove is semi-sentient, and protects Korina (and any of his guests) who resides in the white gazebo at its heart. At any time, it can act like an Entangle spell of its own accord if it senses hostility, and the plants are not only fire resistant, they actually grow with lightning speed if someone tries to light them.
When the Grove grasps someone, it may hold them or expel them, depending on the level of hostility it detects. Minor maliciousness will result in expulsion, but deep malice will result in being held for the druid's queries.
Those who bear no ill will to Korina are able to navigate the Grove freely, and many still seek him out for his potions or advice.
