Clavier Maplewood
Having earned the moniker 'City of Trees', the trees are literally the most important feature of Clavier. Without the trees there would be no protection from the harsh elements, no fruit or vegetation for food, no wood to burn to stay warm. The city relies on the massive surrounding woodlands for nearly every need they have.
Sometimes the most mundane is also the most essential. Trees are nearly everywhere, in one form or another and making proper use of them has always been a large element of Fortum culture. Having blended their culture with that of the local humans ages ago while developing the city together, both the humans and elves of the region are loath to wastefully harm a tree but also know their value. Outside the city there are numerous tree nurseries where fortum druids cultivate the strongest and most sought-after timber.
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Origin & Source
The final location for the city of Clavier was chosen based on the abundant woodlands nearby. It was well known that the area was sacred to the Fortum elves who had lived there for centuries but they didn't initially realize the unique deciduous trees held special properties. Once craftsmen learned to treat lumber with lacquers and other compounds it quickly showed an uncommon compatibility with enhancements of all kinds.
History & Usage
Everyday use
The high quality lumber cultivated from the trees around Clavier is used in nearly every building in the region. Even structures often built entirely from stone or other materials will have wooden elements added to enhance or add features. Nearly anything that is built from wood can be crafted from the material and is favored among craftsmen.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Originally it was the method of treating hardwood that was the diferentiating factor in the wood used for building throughout Clavier. Over time the process became less necessary as the isolated people innovated and learned more working together than they could have seperately.
Now, the treating process is a cultural tradition rather than the preferred way of enhancing the durability of the wood. Usually more ornamental than functional, the technique is now most often passed down through families and small personal traditions abound around the region.
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