“I cannot slip into the Dream here as I once did. With the bough defenses activated, we are essentially blocked from the grove.
But I'm afraid it only gets worse, adventurer.
I believe Rymek did not merely trick us to gain access to the Dream. I suspect he is looking for something within it... something precious and powerful that I swore to protect.
Not even Gerithus or Somnikus knew of its existence, but now, my hand is forced. You must know the truth.”