Aelinor Oaks

Aelinor Oaks are magnificent trees that grow only in the Elven Forest and will reach heights of hundreds of feet during their centuries-long lifespan. While overall a simple deciduous tree, these behemoths thrive through the magic of the fey that permeates the Elven Forest, allowing them to grow longer and taller than almost any other tree found in the world.

Once in the care of the Ancient Fey, the Aelinor Oaks are now cared for by the Emerald Elves that live in the Outlands. It is rare for even a cutting of these trees to survive outside the magic of the forest unless enchanted by the Unending Scroll to serve as a small decorative tree. This is a rarity and is considered a blessing to receive such a gift.

The stewardship of the Aelinor Oaks is a coveted position, one that is reserved mostly for the Outlanders, but the oldest of the oaks near the center of the forest and the capital are cared for by those trained at the Unending Scroll. While a solitary position, it is seen as one of honor that many would love to dedicate their lives to.

— Appendix C of the Yllvalion Codex, Flora & Fauna of the Elven Forest

Basic Information

Aelinor Oak

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Aelinor Oaks are some of the largest trees found in Isekai, often growing hundreds of feet tall. While they can only be found in the Elven Forest, the wood of these trees is coveted across the Northern Continent and has been known to be used as a bartering tool in some areas due to its high worth.

Growth Rate & Stages

Depending on where an Aelinor Oak is found, its growth rate may vary. Those nearer to the center of the forest have lived the longest, and although they continue to grow, the rate is relatively slow. Those on the fringes of the forest grow quickly and are often replaced as logging occurs in these areas for trade. Other than this, little is truly known about the growth rate and stages of the Aelinor Oaks as the Eldritch War seems to have set back the forest a number of years.  

Ecology and Habitat

Almost all of the Elven Forest is covered in thick stands of Aelinor Oaks, except for a number of areas near the Spine of Kallex. These trees prefer the lower elevations where the weather stays relatively warm, but can handle the colder temperatures near the base of the Spine.   The trees grow closer together towards the center of the forest, but are more sparse in the edges where the infant trees grow. Seeds often stray only to the edges of the forest so that the