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[Pegasus]

The Glass Tree

Never let it be said that the residents of Scalvoris were ever run-of-the-mill. Far from it. The island has some truly talented glassblowers and a lot of little aspects of life and small traditions seem to revolve around that. Nowhere moreso than the Glass Tree. Pretty much smack bang in the centre of Almund is an ancient and gnarled oak tree. Legend has it that the oak tree's roots meet with the volcano Faldrass and that it is why it never sheds its leaves, no matter what season or temperature it is ever-green. It's also huge, reaching up higher into the sky than even the tallest buildings and yet, as far as anyone knows or any records show, it has never once been struck by lightening, despite the fact that Scalvoris is renowned for storms in certain seasons.

To the locals the Glass Tree is a focal point for worship, for reverence and for making sure that the Immortals don't bother you. On special anniversaries, on moments of sadness or joy or even just in passing the locals will come and hang an offering on to the tree. Many of them are just bits of ribbon, others are small notes tied on with twine but a lot of them are small glass decorations, usually filled with water and a flower, or sand or some other substance. There are also more unusual trinkets - such as the ever-glowing lantern which hangs and shines a light leading the weary traveller to the Glass Tree.

It is said, by those who speak of such things, that the Glass Tree is a place where there are many things to discover and there is power here. It is said, by the same people, that to sleep beneath the branches of this great and ancient oak is to step into quite another world.

But those are just sayings. Stories for children. Right?

Player Notes

!	Message from: Pegasus
	Anyone is more than welcome to visit The Glass Tree There are many secrets to be discovered here! Some of the secrets will require a moderated thread!

Changelog

Posted here January 2017: Pegasus
Checked for Skills Scale Down by Elisabeth. No amendments needed August 2021
Glass Lantern hung in this thread added to the write up: Pegasus: Jan 2023.