Lightwood

Written by Pookas Kreations

This is the harvested and processed wood taken from the Giant Flying Trees to be used in Skyships and other such technology.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Lightwood is the deadwood that falls from a giant flying tree.

Physical & Chemical Properties

In its natural state, it will float around its home tree, and if farther away it will float on the wind currents. If looked at with arcane sight, it will show a faint magical aura.

Compounds

Lightwood is used to make Skyships, buildings and any item made out of wood that needs to be light.

Geology & Geography

In the Skylands Continent, or anywhere a World Tree grows.

Origin & Source

The World Tree Gaia sent out seeds during the The Chaos Wars to make sure something of her survived. They traveled to the Skylands and became the trees that lightwood comes from.

History & Usage

History

Not long after Skylands ascension into the sky, the lightwood trees began to sprout. They thrived in this new atmosphere.

Discovery

The first tree was discovered by Oskyr Zimmerman, in his travels after his soul-brother, Dieter Brightstone died.

Everyday use

They are used for Skyships, furniture, structures, anything that needs to be light.

Cultural Significance and Usage

The Sky Dancers* make all their ships out of lightwood. It is considered holy to them and they will never knowingly kill a Giant Flying Tree, only collect its detritus.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Only a licensed dealer can sell and ship lightwood.

Law & Regulation

Unless given permission, they can't be sold to Grounders (surface dwellers).

Type

Wood

Value

Varies

Rarity

Uncommon, protected

Odor

Varies, there are many types of Giant Flying Tree, each has their own smell.

Color

Varies, depending on tree type.

Melting / Freezing Point

The majority of Giant Flying Trees live at the lower levels of the Skylands, so the area is mostly temperate. Most can freeze if the temperature stays below 20 degrees for more than a week straight.

Density

Lightwood is porous which makes it so light.

Common State

Solid

Related Locations

• Skylands Continent

Related Species

• Sky Gnome

Related Technologies

• Skyships

Related Professions

• Logger
• Shipwright
• Carpenter
• Shipbuilder