Thyrsus of the druid

A thyrsus of the druid was a type of magical druidic staff.

Description
A thyrsus of the druid typically had a very gnarled look to it. They were most commonly carved from single pieces of oak, duskwood, or weirwood. Leafy vines that maintained an eternally vibrant look wrapped around the shafts and upon their tops was mounted a pinecone.

Powers
A thyrsus of the druid typically allowed its wielder to cast the following set of spells:
 * Animate plants • control plants • plant growth • speak with plants • thorn spray

History
The original thyrsus of the druid was created by Craenoth Driel, a wood elf druid who hailed from Eaerlann. He ultimately died while defending the High Forest from the tanarukk forces of Hellgate Keep, who then plundered his creation.

Driel's acolytes, who greatly mourned the loss of their master and his creation, went on to create a multitude of derivative staves to honor his memory.