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==Types of Trees== | ==Types of Trees== | ||
− | + | There have been many types of trees across the realms. Some of these are quite common, while others are far more rare. Trees are generally found in the lands of all races, except the Orcs, and are extremely common among Elves and Kharajyr. Trees can be used for housing and protection, or chopped down and used to make products out of wood. Some occupations such as lumberjacks rely on trees for their income. | |
− | Some of the | + | Some of the more common and rare types of trees. |
− | ''' | + | '''Apple''' |
− | + | Apple trees are quite common and look very similar to oak. One can usually find apples by crawling around the tops or chopping off branches. Apple Dryads may be found near them. | |
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− | Seen in a few | + | Seen in a few places around Anthos. Ash Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Birch''' |
− | One of the most | + | One of the most widespread across many realms. Make up the forest in the Cloud Temple of Anthos. Birch trees have dark leaves and whitish-grey bark. Birch Dryads may be found near them. |
'''Bonsai''' | '''Bonsai''' | ||
− | These diminutive | + | These diminutive trees are little more than a bush. Often kept inside dwellings and cared for by peoples of Anthos. Bonsai Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Cedar''' |
− | Tend to | + | Tend to grow best when in an area with a variety of trees. Cedar Dryads may be found near them. |
''' | ''' | ||
− | + | Cherry | |
''' | ''' | ||
− | One of | + | One of prettiest trees when in bloom, as pink and red flowers blossom. Cherry Dryads may be found near them. |
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− | Chestnut | + | Chestnut trees grow large nuts that can be collected and eaten. Chestnut Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Conifer''' |
− | + | Conifers are usually found in mountainous or snowy regions, such as northern Oren in Aegis. They have needles instead of leaves. Conifer Dryads may be found near them. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Elder''' |
− | Ancient | + | Ancient trees that become sentient. Large and powerful, Elder Trees are strong with magic of the Druids. They often give guidance to the Druids and may serve as Druid Groves. A few have been uncovered in Anthos, but there is no known evidence of how many there may actually be in the world. However, the general consensus is that they are quite rare. |
− | ''' | + | '''Fir''' |
− | + | Usually found in cold areas. Have a very dark wood and needles of deep green. Fir Dryads may be found near them. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Jungle''' |
− | Some of the | + | Some of the largest trees ever, jungle trees grow best among their own kind in hot, humid environments. Efforts to transplant saplings usually fail. They have a unique looking bark that is highly valued among those without regular access to it. Jungle Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Mangrove''' |
− | + | Mangroves tend to grow thickly, with tangled roots that make traveling through them difficult. Usually grow directly in swamps, using nutrients from the muddy water. Mangrove Dryads may be found near them. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Maple''' |
− | When tapped, | + | When tapped, their sap can be refined to create a delicious and sweet syrup for sweetening foods such as cookies. Maple Dryads may be found near them. |
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− | + | Undoubtedly the most common tree throughout all time, oak trees have pleasantly green leaves and light brown bark. They are the most common trees to be harvested and can grow in a variety of climates. Oak Dryads may be found near them. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Orange''' |
− | Often found in | + | Often found in warmer, humid areas. Orange Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Palm''' |
− | One of the | + | One of the more unique trees, Palms are found in hot areas and usually grow in sand. Deserts and beaches often have palm trees. Palm Dryads may be found near them. |
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− | A | + | A coniferous tree, pines have needles instead of leaves and remain green all year. Usually found in cold and snowy areas, such as the Realm of Hanseti. Pine Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Redwood''' |
− | + | Redwoods are undoubtedly among the largest trees ever known, often reaching heights of over twenty meters tall and six meters across. Made up a large portion of the Wildewyn Woods and Mallowyn Forest. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Ro'ah''' |
− | + | Ro'ahs are coniferous trees of Anthos that never lose their leaves. They are long-lived, slow-growing and extremely rare. Building on these trees is not recommended as they are extremely flammable. | |
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− | Not among the most common of | + | Not among the most common of trees. Sequoia Dryads may be found near them. |
− | ''' | + | '''Spirit Tree''' |
− | These | + | These are among the tallest trees in the world. Dating back to before records, they housed the Wood Elves of old. They are mostly hollow which allow living and building within and stand as a sanctuary of nature to all. Only one person at any time may be the Bearer of Seeds and this position is passed on through a ritualistic ceremony within one of the trees. The current Bearer of Seeds is Bravepaw. |
− | ''' | + | '''Willow''' |
− | + | Large and graceful, willows have thick trunks that support many branches that droop with the weight of their leaves. Usually found near swamps or along riverbanks. Willow Dryads may be found near them. | |
[[Category:Flora]] | [[Category:Flora]] |
Revision as of 01:35, 2 April 2020
Types of Trees
There have been many types of trees across the realms. Some of these are quite common, while others are far more rare. Trees are generally found in the lands of all races, except the Orcs, and are extremely common among Elves and Kharajyr. Trees can be used for housing and protection, or chopped down and used to make products out of wood. Some occupations such as lumberjacks rely on trees for their income.
Some of the more common and rare types of trees.
Apple
Apple trees are quite common and look very similar to oak. One can usually find apples by crawling around the tops or chopping off branches. Apple Dryads may be found near them.
Ash
Seen in a few places around Anthos. Ash Dryads may be found near them.
Birch
One of the most widespread across many realms. Make up the forest in the Cloud Temple of Anthos. Birch trees have dark leaves and whitish-grey bark. Birch Dryads may be found near them.
Bonsai
These diminutive trees are little more than a bush. Often kept inside dwellings and cared for by peoples of Anthos. Bonsai Dryads may be found near them.
Cedar
Tend to grow best when in an area with a variety of trees. Cedar Dryads may be found near them.
Cherry
One of prettiest trees when in bloom, as pink and red flowers blossom. Cherry Dryads may be found near them.
Chestnut
Chestnut trees grow large nuts that can be collected and eaten. Chestnut Dryads may be found near them.
Conifer
Conifers are usually found in mountainous or snowy regions, such as northern Oren in Aegis. They have needles instead of leaves. Conifer Dryads may be found near them.
Elder
Ancient trees that become sentient. Large and powerful, Elder Trees are strong with magic of the Druids. They often give guidance to the Druids and may serve as Druid Groves. A few have been uncovered in Anthos, but there is no known evidence of how many there may actually be in the world. However, the general consensus is that they are quite rare.
Fir
Usually found in cold areas. Have a very dark wood and needles of deep green. Fir Dryads may be found near them.
Jungle
Some of the largest trees ever, jungle trees grow best among their own kind in hot, humid environments. Efforts to transplant saplings usually fail. They have a unique looking bark that is highly valued among those without regular access to it. Jungle Dryads may be found near them.
Mangrove
Mangroves tend to grow thickly, with tangled roots that make traveling through them difficult. Usually grow directly in swamps, using nutrients from the muddy water. Mangrove Dryads may be found near them.
Maple
When tapped, their sap can be refined to create a delicious and sweet syrup for sweetening foods such as cookies. Maple Dryads may be found near them.
Oak
Undoubtedly the most common tree throughout all time, oak trees have pleasantly green leaves and light brown bark. They are the most common trees to be harvested and can grow in a variety of climates. Oak Dryads may be found near them.
Orange
Often found in warmer, humid areas. Orange Dryads may be found near them.
Palm
One of the more unique trees, Palms are found in hot areas and usually grow in sand. Deserts and beaches often have palm trees. Palm Dryads may be found near them.
Pine
A coniferous tree, pines have needles instead of leaves and remain green all year. Usually found in cold and snowy areas, such as the Realm of Hanseti. Pine Dryads may be found near them.
Redwood
Redwoods are undoubtedly among the largest trees ever known, often reaching heights of over twenty meters tall and six meters across. Made up a large portion of the Wildewyn Woods and Mallowyn Forest.
Ro'ah
Ro'ahs are coniferous trees of Anthos that never lose their leaves. They are long-lived, slow-growing and extremely rare. Building on these trees is not recommended as they are extremely flammable.
Sequoia
Not among the most common of trees. Sequoia Dryads may be found near them.
Spirit Tree
These are among the tallest trees in the world. Dating back to before records, they housed the Wood Elves of old. They are mostly hollow which allow living and building within and stand as a sanctuary of nature to all. Only one person at any time may be the Bearer of Seeds and this position is passed on through a ritualistic ceremony within one of the trees. The current Bearer of Seeds is Bravepaw.
Willow
Large and graceful, willows have thick trunks that support many branches that droop with the weight of their leaves. Usually found near swamps or along riverbanks. Willow Dryads may be found near them.