Gulian wrote:
The Tree gazed upon the Druidess with consideration, its massive wooden hands stroking its beard of twigs and leaves, causing all manner of green writes to rain down in a heavy downpour.
"Being an Archdruid is a great responsibility, Netura. Are you prepared to face immortality and infinite responsibility? Is your heart incorruptible and indomitable before the temptations of destruction?" - it whispered to her in response. Somewhere, unseen to Netura, the remaining six Archdruids watched over this ceremony.
However, the Tree would not make her an Archdruid just yet. If truly she was prepared, then it would seem her old teacher would once again have to instruct her.
Netura whispered back to the Great Tree:
"I am prepared to face immortality and infinite responsibility. My heart is incorruptable and indomitable before the temptations of destruction. This I swear to you."
She bowed her head and wept, waiting for the Great Tree's decision...