Maybe the entangled root systems were neutral? Robert Moss - dream explorer says to name your dreams. Give hem a title. Re-Dream your dream becoming each "character" like the entangled roots, the creatures, the glowing viscous orbs - as aspects of yourself to understand what the symbols are telling you. Just a thought.

In working with dreams - it is about what I've encountered right before bed, unless its a Dreamtime dream. More on than for another time. Sounds like you liked this chapter on the crystalline staff?