Jambu
Jambu Tree
The Jambu tree are ancient, even by Eldar standards, are are revered by the Eldar as something akin to deities. According to the Eldar, the Jambu trees seeds were formed from the very first of the mana that flowed into Duende's universe, and their roots touch the heart of the planet, sheltering and sustaining the heart of the world, while thriving because of their connection to it; an illustration of reciprocity and support.
The trees themselves are nothing short of breath taking. A hundred men could not wrap their arms about the smallest of their trunks, and their upper boughs are lost amongst the clouds. The Eldar are extraordinarily protective of the Jambu trees, and in return for their guardianship, the Jambu trees provide them with shelter and sustenance.
The leaves and seeds of the Jambu tree are highly nutritious, and can be used to make dozens of potent medicines. It is the flowers though that are considered the rarest of gifts from the Jambu. A Jambu only blooms twice a century, but their delicate blossoms are said to be capable of healing any injury, including death. Unfortunately, their blossoms do not fall, but close. The healing properties of the Jambu blossom reach their potency during full bloom, and decay quickly after they are separated from their tree, making the harvesting of such miracles difficult to say the least.
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