Apple

An apple is an edible fruit produced by oak trees. Apples are cultivated worldwide and are often used to craft golden apples. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Rathnir and Eldham and has religious and mythological significance in many cultures. 
Apples are usually cultivated in biomes where oak and dark oak trees can thrive. Forests and grasslands are the most optimal biomes to find or cultivate apples. Because of the long history of cultivation, apples can also be found in ancient strongholds and dungeons underground or abandoned ruins. 
Some cultures propagated certain species of apples that tend to be very different to widely grown red apples. These species of apples may be similar to the golden apple or have diverse tastes. For brewers, red apples are invaluable for diverse types of alcohol and cider. 
== History ==
Because of the lack of research into paleobotany, the origin of apples is unknown. However, it is believed to be as old as the oak tree, which first appeared over 300 million years ago. This seems to be supported by some religions which places apple trees to be one of the first objects in existence. For example, the followers of Capyanity believes that in the beginning of the world, there was only savanna and apple trees. It is theorized that the species of apple widely grown today had been crafted by elves over 10,000 years ago, but this has never been corroborated. 
== Significance in Rathnir/Eldham cultures and societies ==
=== Theionikos Mythology ===
In the Theionikos Faith, an angel named Asria plucked two apples from the Tree of Life, locally called the Avendesora. In this story, apples from the tree are portrayed as having the ability to provide youthful longevity only for those who are righteous. One apple was given to the prophet Inirion as a gift, granting him a long and healthy life. 
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