With Guide's translation, the 'Herbalist' explains the different kinds of soils and plants to the botanists in great detail. She also asks you many questions about the Deepwood. You even manage to answer a few of them, explaining the role salt plays in keeping the Deepwood at bay at city walls. After a tedious process of mixing different compounds together, they sprinkle a portion of an auburn soil mix into the small bowl with the dark Deepwood soil. On top of this, they place a small plant. You all surround the bowl to witness the experiment.

The 'Herbalist' sends out some spores to the plant, an air of excitement palpable around her. The plant begins to grow before your eyes in reaction to her spores. As the plant thrives to everyone's surprise and delight, the dark soil seems to take on a browner, more natural color. But then the plant suddenly pales, the auburn soil turns dark, and red thorns dripping with a yellow liquid start to grow out of the previously natural looking plant. You pull a chunk of amber out of your pocket. The spark is quickly struck, and soon the hostile plant is on fire. Frightened, the A'Dendri steps back from the flames. Soon only ash remains and everyone regains their composure despite the disappointment.

Before you leave, the 'Herbalist' presents you with a small bag of bast fibers with some plant seeds in it. Merilla is delighted, and she thanks the A'Dendri telling her this could be the most valuable gift they have ever received.