S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Zone of the Chernobyl

Description: Wedged between two derelict apartment blocks is a long-forgotten courtyard, now swallowed by unnatural overgrowth and dominated by a massive, gnarled tree at its center—known as the Wailing Root. This once-quiet communal space is now filled with warped vegetation, broken benches, and exposed earth where the ground appears to have been torn open by seismic activity… or something worse. The tree itself emits a strange hum at night and is often surrounded by a faint green mist. Some claim it was planted over an experimental psi-node, which now influences the area with lingering psychic residue. Stalkers report intense headaches, vivid hallucinations, and feelings of déjà vu when passing through. Notable Features: Overgrown anomaly field—likely Gravitic or Springboard The Wailing Root emits sporadic bursts of psi-energy Possible underground access point beneath tree roots (rumored tunnel to the Hospital) Unexplained disappearances near dusk