Life-tree
This magical tree is planted when an elf is born, inside their sacred garden. When the elf it is attached to is too old, they will magically fuse with the tree and keep living as a plant. Their consciousness is then part of the Forest Spirit, Faëryn, dulled and lulled into rest.
Basic Information
Anatomy
A life-tree looks like an old oak tree but with red leaves and white bark. Its flowers are pink and blue, often in patches of color, while the fruits look like green cherries sprouting in grapes. The leaves, flowers and fruits can sometimes faintly glow in the dark.
Genetics and Reproduction
The life-trees reproduce thanks to bees, like any other tree, but their fruits can only grow into a tree if an elf is magically connected to it at birth and it only grows flowers after the elf's death.
Biological Cycle
Life-trees are affected by the seasons just like other deciduous trees: their leaves turn brown in autumn, then are shed and only grow back in early spring. However, only trees connected to dead elves grow flowers, and then fruits in summer.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The flowers and leaves can be used as pigments and decorations. They can also be eaten, just like the fruits. They can be used to create wine, beer, juice, pastries and salads. At last, the honey created from these flowers is very sought-after. However, only elven priests can harvest life-tree related products because access to the Sacred Gardens is restricted.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
All life-trees are connected by the roots into an immense web, forming a Forest Spirit believed to be the elven god Faëryn.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
They have a symbiotic relashionship with elves.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
The life-trees are taken care of by the
Aldaluìn Order.
Lifespan
1000 years
Average Height
20 m
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
White bark, red leaves, pink and blue flowers, green fruits.
Geographic Distribution
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