Amphitrees

Amphibian trees, aka Amphitree or life logs as they are known by the Raftsdal are a species of trees native to the body of water in between Dalmeran and the independent isles, known as the wood sea.
===Uses===
These plants are used as building materials for the elaborate rafts and sea mansions the Raftsdal build.
Every part of the Amphitree is vital to the lifestyles of the raftsdal as it is their primary source of construction materials. The leaves of the amphitree serve as thatch, the wood as lumber, and the seeds protective husk as a derivative of metal. The pseudo ceramic derived from nut shells is highly sought after by raftsdal as it is an effective replacement for metal in their everyday needs.
===Reproductive cycle===
The Amphitree has a particular method of reproduction, it grows in the silt of the ocean floor, and once it reaches maturity, its roots detach from the ground and it floats to the surface of the water thanks to its natural buoyancy. Once reaching the surface, the uprooted log lets itself be carried by the current. Progressively the log becomes soaked and heavy with water as it travels. Eventually the log is so drenched with water that it sinks again to the ocean floor, planting itself deep into the soil, where it releases its seeds, repeating the cycle.
The seeds are protected by a form of pseudo ceramic that the tree produces naturally, this protection has no clear role, apart as protection from the Silver Dendrophageous Shark, also known as Silden’s Shark.
The amphitrees have no set reproductive cycle, so drifting life logs can be found all year round, which is an advantage for the raftsdal and ocean dwelling societies who depend on it for survival.
===Diseases and pests===
The amphitree is not without its sicknesses and predators.
Sprock is a disease caused by infected amphitree that makes bloated forms appear on the plant, rendering the wood derived from it much weaker and likely to break, making it a hazard for construction.
The tree is also vulnerable to dendrophages such as Silden's shark.
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