The Ghoulwood Tree is the most common tree of Èfrithel. It grows in copses throughout the sparse lands, providing the only large vegetative source of shade for weary travelers and wild creatures alike. Like Earth's Mesquite trees, it soaks in any drops of nutrients and stores it conservatively. Its rough bark and heft lend well to its survival. The central tree, always the largest, is actually the only tree. Its sorrounding sprouts all come from its vast root network, allowing new shoots to add to the tree's overall strength. The oldest Ghoulwoods are said to not be able to die of parasites or poisons, or even many deadly rot diseases that infect other plants of Eternium.
The Väel'Nyir scholars who study Ghoulwood have found that infact the trees seem to simply overtake any dangerous infestations, absorbing them into the root system to be digested and continue to feed the tree. As it grows and absorbs more, it becomes immune to a vast number of diseases and poisons. Some have experimented with the bark and wood of the Ghoulwoods, attempting to truly understand the incredible healing potential this could have. However, their success rate has certainly not been what they'd hoped.
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