Isik Sakiz Tree
Racial Magic
Kalitho's Will
Can produce lights which amplify magic upon contact or extend this effect into light already present. Very rapid among Will manifestations.
Lithyr's Form(Artemesia)
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Their magic form changes their leaves into those of an Artemesia plant. It can switch back and forth between its own leaves and those of this herb but does not possess the racial magic of Artemesia, just it's physical qualities.
An aromatic, evergreen shrub or small tree native to the dry coastlands of Alkelbulan and Eluziar. It is cultivated for its resin by the Turkler and Hellenes, which is called Isik Gozyaslari. This can be used as a spice or gum, often combined with other herbs or oils to elongate the effects of Material Magic. Its racial magic allows it to transform its leaves into those of the Artemesia, an aromatic undershrub otherwise known as white wormwood. These leaves are bitter, aromatic and covered by fine hairs which reflect sunlight and release a fragrant oil. Isik Sakiz utilize these leaves to better survive it's arid and harshly sunny biomes. The bitterness and aroma of these leaves also repels a number of grazers and insects. They are silver-green, hairs present on both sides. They contain many components and are toxic if consumed in large amounts causing forgetfulness, delirium, convulsions and brain damage.
Basic Information
Anatomy
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Its leaves are small and leathery, arranged alternatingly with five or six pairs. It's flowers are small and inconspicuous, generally red or black. The fruit is bright red, about 4 mm in diameter, with a tart flavor. It grows either as a shrub or small tree with a wide spread of its branches. Both it's resin and twigs are silvery white.
Original Ancestor
Mastic Tree
Lifespan
Height
Length
Coloration
Genetics and Reproduction
by Lee Stepp
Can grow from seeds or cuttings. The tree is pollinated by wind and blooms from April to May. The shrub is dioecious, male and female flowers not growing together on the same tree. Each berry contains a single seed. This tree grows very slowly, not fully mature until it's between 40 and 50 years old.
Ecology and Habitats
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Native to dry and rocky coastlands, adaptive to all types of soils including limestone and saline. It is abundant near the sea but can also be found in woodlands, pasture, hills, gorges, canyons and rocky hillsides. It will only give resin in specific locations (Sesli Plato and Hellas). Its artemisa leaves allow it to thrive even in the Shamsi Desert despite not possessing radiant magic but it can also be found in Kemet, Kna'an, Arya, Sesli Plato, Flumen Pontem, East and Central Eluzian Valley and Hellas.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Isik Sakiz are cultivated for their resin, which is useful for spices and gum, and for the artemisia leaves it can produce. The resin is aromatic and ivory colored, sometimes called white gold. A gum called Isik Gozyaslari can be made from the resin, meaning "tears of light". It is invaluable for its uses in edible and magical enhancement and material magic. Its largest and most common use by the Kingdom of Accia is extending the duration of edible Material Magic and True Magic. By mixing herbs, oils and the like with the gum, the effects can be released gradually as the consumer chews. The most common kind shields travelers from the dangerous magic within Saha Shamsi like intense sunlight and sandstorms. However, only so much can be produced at a time.
The flavour can be described as strong, slightly smoky or even sweet. Use of it as a culinary spice is widespread, a common ingredient in an array of spirits, pastries, puddings and even cheeses. It has also been used traditionally as a medicine, especially for gastrointestinal ailments. The oil is antibacterial and antifungal, used as an ointment for skin afflictions. It's Artemisia leaves can also used as an herbal medicine for its antiseptic, vermifuge and antispasmodic properties but can be toxic in large amounts, otherwise dried for their aroma.
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