Eager to uncover the mysteries beyond the crystal tree, you follow Georg's directions and search for the hidden door in the grand willow tree. As you brush aside hanging vines and push through a patch of luminous mushrooms, you stumble upon a small clearing where a peculiar squirrel named Reinhard is balancing on a stack of acorns, juggling tiny crystals with surprising skill. He stops mid-juggle as you approach, his bright eyes curious and mischievous.
Reinhard introduces himself with a bow, offering you a seat on a mushroom stool beside him. 'Welcome, traveler,' he chirps cheerfully. 'I've heard whispers of your coming from the whispering leaves. Would you care for some enchanted tea?'
The air fills with a fragrant aroma as Reinhard pours tea from a delicate acorn cup into an even tinier thimble for you.