Tanglewood

Tanglewood trees are of an unknown origin. They are one of the few flora which do not have any saplings, or seeds, or any form of descendants, their roots simply spread, and every now and again a new tree pops up. Which is quite curious.
==Tanglewood==
Tanglewood trees often sprout up, or grow, near magical places or once-magical places. Trikash ruins are likely to be found with Tanglewood trees growing about. However a few scholars have noted Tanglewood trees growing on Kal'Kan. One scholar reported that they saw tanglewood trees in Kro'Lesk proper. Though there is no evidence to confirm claims about the sightings in Krolesk.
Due to the nature of Tanglewood trees growing near magical places, they are more easily influenced by magic. As such, many mages turn Tanglewood trees into large Tanglewood towers and homes. However Tanglewood trees have a tendency to revert to the previous tree form if the magic cast upon them is not constant.
Tanglewood has shown a very high resistance to fire based on observations. Experiments have shown that when dealing with fire, Tanglewoods often "sweat", releasing a water-y sap which the tree seems to live off of. The water-y sap acts like a form of water, yet does not evaporate so easily.
The trees themselves often strengthen with age. Some scholars have reported the bark on some of the oldest known Tanglewood trees is 'harder than stone'. Tanglewoods also produce fruit every other year, however the fruit has no seeds in it and has proven to be hamrful to most humans. Though effects on other species is unknown.
Tanglewoods also seem to die if fully submerged in water, or if consumed by a strong fire. New Tanglewoods often sprout up from dead Tanglewoods unless the roots are completely removed.
==Uses==
Tanglewood is ideal for bows, staves, arrows, walking sticks, and sword hilts. Due to it strengthening with age, it's unlikely to break after heavy use. Though that remains a possibility.
The water-y sap Tanglewoods produce in spring time and also when dealing with fires, is used in Krolesk'Kan Mead. Its also used by some as an extra flavoring for foods, and sometimes added to vairous teas to thicken the tea.
Roots of Tanglewoods are often used in stews and soups, though due to the rarity of Tanglewoods, it is a pricey ingredient.
Category:New VoldraniaCategory:Flora