We retreated from the monstrous tree. Barg and our Elf companion were dead, Mavinda unconscious. Mission failed completely.
We returned to town, and gave a funeral for our elf friend. Abby convinced the local church to revive Barg. I was building slashing bullets and ballista during his resurrection.
I am told after he was revived the head priest's eye caught fire and burned out.
I am disappointed. Spontaneous combustion is a very rare occurrence, happening in less than 0.001% of the population.
Barg seems changed after his experience. A normal reaction to dying I'm told.
We dug traps, and fabricated Ballistae. We were attacked by some treants and trees. We defeated them easily. A bellow from the forest indicated more is to come.