The Tree of Spirits is a large oak tree that is over 500 years old. It exceeds 100 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It's branches spread out several feet and it is home to several animals.
Tree of Spirits, Trail
butterfly
animal
I am an animal that lives under the bridge. I like to eat the scraps that the people leave. I enjoy scaring anyone that comes under the bridge.
Hello, butterfly. Is this tree your home?  Yes, animal. I live among the tree spirits here in this Tree Temple. It is a peaceful life. We are wary of intruders, you see. Why have you come to this place? I am hungry. No one has passed over the bridge that is my home in a while. I usually scare them and take the items they drop, but it has been many days since I've eaten. I can see you are hungry, but you must know, we do not allow violence in our Tree Temple. Are you a carnivore, Animal? I'm an omnivore. A hungry omnivore.  Well, in that case, we have many berries and seeds to satiate you for now. Tell me, why do you scare away those that cross upon your bridge? They must learn to tread carefully in the domain of others. No one should ever be complacent.  This is rich coming from you, Animal. Daring to enter the Tree of Spirits, without cause, and with a threatening tone such as this. We do not allow violence here, be warned. Those who commit such acts are swiftly dealt with. But I am not complacent. I am wary. Of you, of that woodpecker, of that flower. As you should be of me.  This is not a land of vigilance, but a land of peace. We have no need of such suspicions. We graze upon nature's bounty and we live in harmony. Is that so? Tell me, then, where is the harmony in a world where you get to live here and I am under a bridge?  Harmony is found not everywhere, I can agree. We must promote harmony not just in this sacred land but throughout the kingdoms. Do you know wish for such a utopia?