Talking Tree

The Talking Tree is a character from Herdy Gerdy, making his only appearance in Valley Floor.

Appearance
The Talking Tree is a tree with a face. Two branches next to its face look like arms, and a third branch spikes up from where its forehead would be. The tree has no leaves, and its roots are hidden behind bushes.

Character
When Gerdy firsts meets the Talking Tree, he will likely have not gotten the Magic Flute from Red. Upon standing in front of the tree, he will try and get Gerdy's attention, surprising him. Gerdy politely informs the tree that he's on his way to the great tournament to defeat Sadorf. The tree doesn't believe this, and states that not only could Gerdy not defeat Sadorf, he probably couldn't even make the journey, extending this claim by challenging the young shepherd to cross the stream in front of them. Unfortunately for Gerdy, he hasn't obtained the Swimming Costume from Skrag yet, so he cannot make it across. Once he has the Magic Flute from Red, who lives in Midmear, Gerdy can return to the Talking Tree. There, Moley will appear and tell Gerdy that, as well as being a lazy bully, the sound of a calming melody will put the tree to sleep. If Gerdy plays the flute now, the tree will literally be put flat out-he will yawn and fall over into a permanent slumber, allowing Gerdy access to the rest of Valley Floor.