Algoris, Therain, and members of the so called "Nature's Army",

There is an oath that every Arboreal must take upon joining our ranks.

As a guardian of all that is Nature, I, (insert name), hereby swear to
uphold the laws of the Arboreal guild as long as my servitude to Nature
will last. If I ever choose to leave the guild of the Arboreals, and be
considered a rogue Arboreal, I will remember this Vow and my dedication
to Nature, and will remain true to my word.

This oath, and the laws that it reflects grew out of more than twice my
lifetime of dedication, research, and building, each step on the path
backed by those that came before us.

The skills we as druids know come from these steps, and this background.
Things started even before you, in the Academia, but researched and
perfected within the Sacred Elmwood. The connection we hold with Nature
grew from your own grove research.

It pleases me to know that your research is still intact, and
continuing. However, the fanatical nature with which you continue is
worrisome. There are of course those of the world that agree with you.
There are likewise those that do not. Reconciliation is possible only so
far as the two groups can coexist. Naturally, you prefer that they do
not.

The purpose of this post, long winded as it has been, is to request an
audience with Algoris. To discuss the Arboreal arts, and to the future
of this research. If Nature is to continue along the path you have set,
there is much we must say, things that I must know. Please seek me out.

Until you do, please put a temporary hold on further activity.

--Lionas
High Priest of Nature


Penned by my hand on the 2nd of Ferinus, in the year 571 AD.