While in the Shademirk Bog, as part of Vox Machina's preparations to enter the cancerous tree rumored to contain Fenthras, Keyleth cast Commune with Nature to learn about the tree. Asking the environment what was fueling the tree, she heard the name "Saundor" for the first time. Saundor took a special interest in Vex'ahlia, seeking to relate to her and establish a bond.