Peter Gray wrote:
[...] 
> It also appears that Tsunami isn't actually associated
> with any tree, contrary to the impression created by
> the Jurai, but is rather contained within the water
> they derive sustenance from.
> 
> No... That's not quite correct....
> 
> Whatever source there is for the water, is where you
> will find Tsunami.

Well, that would seem to fit with Tsunami's role as
the mother (or just source) of the trees. It might
even explain why it's commonly believed that a rooted
tree would lose its power. But if, as you claim in
"The Rule of Trees"...

> The charging process occurs by the water baths that
> each tree is subjected to, whereby their roots are
> immersed. This water is from Tsunami, and carries the
> vital quintessence that they manifest as LHWs.  Trees
> are natuarally assimilative lifeforms that will absorb
> and embody just about anything, as long as it
> contributes to their continued health and longevity.

...how then does Aeka expect that she'll be able to
regrow Ryu-Oh? She's doing that in the planter in Washu's
lab, yet the expectation seems to be that Ryu-Oh will
retain or regain its powers, even though the water doesn't
seem to interact with a manifestation of Tsunami. (Aside:
Kagato built the planter for Tsunami, which means that he
at least was expecting a tree; neither Washu nor Aeka
seemed to regard that as a silly idea, but it may just be
that all three of them have been deceived about Tsunami's
nature).

Alan Zabaro

Thanks for the shorter posts, BTW. Much more manageable.