To those who have not yet figured it out:

A young sapling grows in the Eastern Ithmia, imbrued with the
Dark Mother's essence, and anointed by one who would not leave
Her sacred sites undefiled. To those who would seek to desecrate
this place: Do not tempt Her wrath, lest you invoke a cataclysm of
misfortune upon that which you hold dear.

I'll provide a simple warning to those who would meddle; leave the
sapling be and so shall you and yours. Interfere, and accept the
consequences you will bring. Perhaps you might yet learn and
witness something of rare wonder. At the very least, I suggest
listening to Kiyotan, I believe he's on to something.

-Ryv Bouchard,
Of the Dark Heart

Penned by my hand on the 9th of Arios, in the year 226 MA.