World Tree

Long, long ago, when the Galaxy was still young and barren Medena, Goddess of Nature, came down from the heavens and sowed blessed seeds into the soil so that they may one day grow into prosperous guardians of the land's wildlife - the World Trees. She infused each seed with a gift from a God, each one from a unique deity, so that the land may know the devotion of the heavens.

Centuries later, those seeds sown by Medena would sprout and grow into enormous trees that towered over the landscape and gave birth to entire forests full of life and richness. Beasts, Monsters and Mortals were given presents in the form of fertile lands upon which they could sustain themselves. Sadly the desire to wage war would be natural for the races of Auria and soon the lands that were given life by Medena suffered from the fires of conflict, the love that they should have had for the trees extinguishing and in its place decay befell them. Many World Trees would not stand the test of time and would, over time, die. When non-stop conflict or an overzealous desire to harvest the yields of nature did not kill the World Trees, it would be the folly of the Gods themselves or the fury of the Cosmos that would deal the killing blow for many of them - The Dusk of Dawn saw the end of many such Trees and the war between Incendius and his daughter Sol Peleges would burn away all life on Grukoor.

Yet where there is deceit and hate, there is also love and admiration - In Gwynbrenon, the revered planet for Medena and her mate Fenros, many World Trees would know eternal life thanks to the Elves, a race who saw nature as the great caregiver and built a culture to revere it without hesitation. The Wildguard, later known as the Wylderin, sought to watch over the World Trees and built their settlements around each one so that they may act as sentinels for them, building homes that incorporated the free spirit of the wilds that allowed wild, tranquil animals to walk freely through their streets and be blessed by the shadow of the World Trees and the fruit they bare. As implied previously, Gwynbrenon is home to the largest quantity of World Trees in Auria. The Wylderin have built their settlements around every World Tree in the Tranquilon and Emberos regions to oversee their protection while the Trolls, who also have a culture based on nature, saw it best to mostly settle away from them.

Fenridras
Location: Afonhin, Gwynbrenon
The World Tree Fenridras lies over the great Rhiannon Falls, serving as the watchmen of the border between Elven and Troll lands. Its fruit, the Wildhearts, are shaped like fangs of a wolf and are highly nutritious.

Medisdras
Location: Ealain, Gwynbrenon
The first of the World Trees, Medisdras lies in the heart of Tranquilon and is said to have the longest burrowing roots, connecting to all other trees in the land. Medisdras has given rise to the densest and richest forest in the planet, Medena Forest.

Modundras
Location: Eastern Blackwood, Gwynbrenon
In the story "The Dragon and the Serpent", the World Tree Modundras was said to house the Pools of Aphrodious beneath it, a body of water said to serve as the lifeblood for the lands around it. When the Serpent Tezapylote slew her forbidden love Alustros and soaked his corpse in these sacred waters, turning its red and murky. This act would kill Modundras and bring a sickness onto the woodlands around it, turning the once beautiful marsh into what is it now - the Blackwood.

Radodras
Location: Faelte, Gwynbrenon
The World Tree Radodras splits the great Sudame River in two and is given a humanoid persona in many Wylderin folklores - Radon, the Waterblade. Radodras serves as an imposing yet heroic monument for the city of Faelte, its shadow at sunset and sunrise resembling that of the hero Radon standing valiantly before them.

Sakudras
Location: Jaido'shi, Serena
This beautiful World Tree has bright pink leaves and incredibly sweet cherries as fruit. It is located in the southern plaza of Jaido'shi where travellers will see its blossoming beauty immediately upon entering the city.

Uppdras
Location: Lumdonia, Gwynbrenon
The frost-covered branches of the World Tree Uppdras serves not only as the warder for the cold of the Great White but also the harbinger for winter every year in Gwynbrenon. In colder seasons, the World Tree grows Pahkles, a nut that is a staple ingredient in desserts.

Yegadras
Location: Nytlerei, Gwynbrenon
Yegadras is the tallest World Tree in Gwynbrenon and happens to be the one who's roots have formed the Gate of Dreams directly underneath it. It is situated in the centre of Nytlerei, capital of the Wylderin, inside the temple of Ish-Dormiens. Those that eat the fruit of this World Tree are gifted with undisturbed sleep that helps to cure any exhaustion.

Zadigdras
Location: Dreamerin, Gwynbrenon
The World Tree Zadigdras is said to be the ancient storyteller - Its roots know more knowledge than even the oldest Dragon and its leaves carry lore with them into the four winds. At some point after the Dusk of Dawn, the World Tree had become dormant - neither alive, nor dead. Even it is slumbering state, Zadigdras' branches glow with the brilliance of stars.