The civilization of the Children of the Forest was clearly still in a primitive tribal stage, though there were already signs of transitioning toward a state.
After passing through stretch after stretch of jungle, they arrived at the center of the tribe, beneath an enormous World Tree.
From Tyrande Whisperwind, Russell learned that this World Tree was called Wind Whisper, and the Child of the Forest tribe they were in was also called Wind Whisper.
"Caw!"
A huge crow flew down from the Wind Whisper World Tree and straight toward Russell. Its body twisted, transforming into the figure of a half-human, half-bird woman. She hovered in midair, studying Russell curiously.
"This is Storm Crow Aviana, the guardian deity of the Wind Whisper World Tree. She is the Moon God's messenger and the guardian deity of our Wind Whisper Tribe," Tyrande introduced.
Russell smiled. "Hello, Aviana."
Aviana had the contours of a woman's body, with feathers covering her private parts. She continued to examine Russell curiously as she said softly, "Greetings, visitor from beyond the heavens. Queen Azshara is waiting for you in the Tree Court."
"Just call me Russell," Russell said.
He carefully sensed Aviana's strength. To his perception, her aura was roughly on the level of a Phantom Dragon.
Still, her ability to transform into Humanoid Form was quite interesting.
After all, although the Phantom Dragons of Dragon Sleep Continent could assume countless forms, those were merely disguises. Their true bodies always had only one form; they could not become humanoid like Aviana.
The Wind Whisper World Tree was an ash tree.
Its towering crown reached toward the heavens, rising over a thousand meters high. The forest beneath its canopy was the living area of the Wind Whisper Tribe.
The male and female Children of the Forest wore simple