I am not sure if it is a bug or just usage of skill in the way it was never planned to be used. Here is the log.

<594/594hp 340/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
Brutela has arrived.

<594/594hp 340/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> where

The Treant yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Brutela!'

<594/594hp 340/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant's beating misses Brutela.
A lynx's claw *** DEMOLISHES *** Brutela!
Brutela parries your wrath.
Brutela parries your wrath.
Brutela has some small but disgusting cuts.

<594/594hp 340/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> com 'entangle' br
People near you:
(PK) Zandreya Along the Eastern Road
(PK) Brutela Along the Eastern Road
Brutela has some small but disgusting cuts.

<594/594hp 340/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> You narrow your eyes and glare in Brutela's direction.
The thorny plants spring up around Brutela, entangling her legs!
Your entanglement *** DEMOLISHES *** Brutela!
Brutela has some small but disgusting cuts.

<594/594hp 300/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
Brutela shoves you in front of the Treant!
You yell 'Help! Brutela is shoving me into battle!'
The Treant is in perfect health.

<594/594hp 300/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
You dodge the Treant's beating.
The Treant stops following you.
The Treant parries your wrath.
Your wrath EVISCERATES the Treant!
The Treant has a few scratches.

<535/594hp 300/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> com 'sunray'
You narrow your eyes and glare in the Treant's direction.
The sun is not in the sky for you to burn your foes with its light.
The Treant has a few scratches.

<535/594hp 265/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant's beating misses you.
The Treant parries your wrath.
The Treant dodges your wrath.
Brutela's poisonous bite MUTILATES a lynx!
The Treant has a few scratches.

<535/594hp 265/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> com 'entangle'
You narrow your eyes and glare in the Treant's direction.
The thorny plants spring up around the Treant, entangling its legs!
Your entanglement EVISCERATES the Treant!
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
The Treant parries your wrath.
The Treant has some small but disgusting cuts.

<419/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
Brutela tries to sever your artery, but her blow misses entirely.
Brutela's deep gash misses you.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Brutela!
A lynx's claw MANGLES Brutela!
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
The Treant parries your wrath.
Brutela's poisonous bite MUTILATES a lynx!
Brutela's poisonous bite EVISCERATES a lynx!
The Treant has some small but disgusting cuts.

<363/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> flee
Along the Eastern Road


You can make out a shovel in the darkness.
You flee from combat!

<363/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> scan all
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Red Aura) Brutela is here, fighting a lynx.
A tawny black-spotted wildcat prowls with stealthy menace.
A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Zandreya.

You scan up.
You scan down.
A lynx has arrived.

<363/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> w
Along the Eastern Road


( 2) A simple white cloak lies crumpled here.
A steel shield lies here.
(Red Aura) Brutela is here.
A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Zandreya.
A lynx has arrived.

<363/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant yells 'Zandreya! Now you die!'
Your shield blocks the Treant's beating.
Your shield blocks the Treant's beating.
The Treant has some small but disgusting cuts.

<363/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
The Treant parries your wrath.
A lynx's claw MASSACRES the Treant!
A lynx's claw MASSACRES the Treant!
A lynx's claw DISMEMBERS the Treant!
The Treant is gushing blood.

<244/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
Brutela swings the dagger of betrayal at your leg but misses.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Brutela!
The Treant is gushing blood.

<244/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {4 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>>
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
Along the Eastern Road


You flee from combat!

<187/594hp 225/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% com 'mend wounds'[br/>You close your eyes and concentrate for a moment.
You feel the rejuvenating presence of Nature mending your wounds.
A lynx has arrived.

<247/594hp 205/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> com 'mend wounds'

The Treant has arrived.
The Treant yells 'Zandreya! Now you die!'
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
You parry the Treant's beating.
The Treant is gushing blood.

<200/594hp 283/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% [br/>The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Along the Eastern Road


A lynx has arrived.
You flee from combat!

<136/594hp 283/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% You close your eyes and concentrate for a moment.[br/>You feel the rejuvenating presence of Nature mending your wounds.

<203/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% [br/>Brutela has arrived.

<203/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% e[br/>
Brutela thrusts her dagger towards you, attempting to sever your artery!
Brutela's deep gash devastates you!
Brutela is covered with bleeding wounds.

<171/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53% e[br/>flee
flee

Brutela deflects your wrath with her shield.
Brutela parries your wrath.
Brutela's poisonous bite EVISCERATES a lynx!
A lynx's claw MANGLES Brutela!
Brutela's poisonous bite devastates you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You land a lucky blow!
Brutela parries your wrath.
Along the Eastern Road


A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Zandreya.
You flee from combat!
The Treant yells 'Zandreya! Now you die!'
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Along the Eastern Road


(Red Aura) Brutela is here.
A tawny black-spotted wildcat prowls with stealthy menace.
You flee from combat!

<77/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> flee
Along the Eastern Road


A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Zandreya.
The Treant yells 'Zandreya! Now you die!'
Your shield blocks the Treant's beating.
The Treant is gushing blood.

<77/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> No way! You are still fighting!
The Treant is gushing blood.

<77/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> n
Along the Eastern Road


(Red Aura) Brutela is here.
A tawny black-spotted wildcat prowls with stealthy menace.
You flee from combat!

<77/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> e
You aren't fighting anyone.

<77/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> e
You aren't fighting anyone.
Brutela thrusts her dagger towards you, attempting to sever your artery!
Blood gushes out of your severed artery!
Brutela's deep gash maims you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Brutela gets in one more shot as you flee.
Brutela's parting blow MUTILATES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Along the Eastern Road


A huge tree has uprooted itself at the bidding of Zandreya.
You flee from combat!
The Treant yells 'Zandreya! Now you die!'
Your shield blocks the Treant's beating.
You parry the Treant's beating.
The Treant is gushing blood.

<1/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> e
No way! You are still fighting!
The Treant is gushing blood.

<1/594hp 263/989mn 100%mv {5 AM-full} (civilized-outdoor) <52.53%>> e
No way! You are still fighting!
The Treant's beating DISMEMBERS you!
You have been KILLED!!

You have died, but the Carrion Fields are not finished with you yet!
Your soul is returned to the realms in the form of a ghost.
You will return to your corporeal state in a short while.
Be careful, for even a ghost should fear some dangers!

That's pretty much exactly the way the skill was designed to be used, as far as I remember from the discussion at the time.