Wild, dangerous, musty.

4 Watches to the North of Mycircleum lies a wide area of twisted and gnarled trees with layered, shale-gray bark. The Elders warn less-experienced travelers to stay away from the area - Essence runs thick and wild, and the trees themselves have become animated. They flail at and ensnare any unfortunate soul that gets close enough. Be careful, and be aware!

Dice Roll Who’s There Doing Complication
1. d3 Juice Addicts frightened; hiding deprived
2. A lost trader and their beast of burden desperately seeking shelter losing goods
3. 1d6 Faction Members (EM Core) making camp under assault
4. d6 Spore Children moving swiftly followed by something hungry
5. A Grok resting Tree branches closing in
6. (Roll for NPC) fighting a flailing Fir unseen threat

Example:

The punks spot a man who displays the clear signs of Juice addiction running full speed through the woods, eyes wide with fear. It’s not apparent what’s chasing him, but then they see it: Trees are reaching and grasping at him. As the man notices them, he waves frantically, calling for help. In that instant, a gnarly-looking birch branch coils tightly around his raised hand. He screams in terror as he is pulled inexorably towards the tree’s trunk.