The Ro'ah Tree

The Ro'ah Tree is a coniferous tree that's long-lived and slowly-expanding. It's most generally found enveloped by other trees in thick forests. If it's chopped and rooted, it can be extremely light-weight as-well as durable. While possessing the beforementioned traits, it also has jet black to almost dark purple bark. This tree is very rare and flammable. It's said to be found only in some of the oldest forests and is impossible to find as it's completely surrounded by other shadowy trees.

Full Lore

The Ro'ah is a coniferous tree, never loosing it's leaves throughout the seasons. This tree is long-lived and extremely slow-growing. The nodules on the roots fix nitrogen, producing a more fertile soil, the leaves provide vital browse for herbivores, and the extensive root system stabilizes the soil. Mature Ro'ah trees, if chopped down and removed, are extremely light weight and durable.

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The Ro'ah tree is most commonly found surrounded by other tree's in dense forests. A Ro'ah tree can be distinguished by it's almost jet black to dark purple bark. The Ro'ah tree is commonly sought out by wood carvers and also smiths because of it's extremely light weight and durable bark. The Ro'ah tree is considered precious to the elves because it's naturally prone to being used for long bows and hilts and parts of blades.

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Along with being incredibly flammable, the Ro'ah tree is incredibly rare. It is only found in some of the oldest forests, and almost impossible to find because it is completely surround by other dark trees. Some things that point to Ro'ah trees are old oaken trees, and a river is often near if a Ro'ah tree is found.