Oak-That-Strayed

From Oleg’s Trading Post, travel South, West, West, then Southwest.

At the third empty node west of Oleg’s, save your game.

Venture northwest from the save point. If lucky, the Oak-That-Strayed will appear north of your path.

Enter the area and head north to find the Oak-That-Strayed.

Engage the Dryad. Her first action is to cast Spike Stones, creating an area that requires a Reflex save (DC 20) to avoid damage.

The Dryad will then cast Call Lightning on random party members.

Focus your melee combatants on charging the Dryad to disrupt her spellcasting and minimize movement through the Spike Stones area. Removing armor can help characters reach her faster.

Defeat the Dryad. Her Armor Class is not high, but she has Damage Reduction (DR 5/cold iron).

After the Dryad is defeated, the Spike Stones spell persists for one hour per caster level. You can either wait for it to expire or move through it, risking damage and potential unconsciousness.

Loot a stump near the oak tree for a Keen Sickle +1 and a Scroll of Freedom of Movement.

On the northwestern edge of the area, find a pile of rocks hiding a Restovic Sorceress’s Discharged Staff.

Heal your party and rest if necessary before proceeding.