Processed Bogwood

Processed Bogwood is a dense, dark, and waterlogged timber harvested from ancient trees long buried in the saturated soil of places like the Perished Marshes. Over centuries, the tannins and minerals in the peat-rich waters slowly stain and preserve the wood, giving it a deep, near-black hue with streaks of green or bronze. When cut and properly dried, it becomes hard as ironwood and remarkably resistant to rot, insects, and fire.   In Weridia, processed bogwood is used for:   Architectural supports in stilthouses and piers   Funerary caskets and grave markers   Heavy furniture prized for its eerie beauty and weight   Shield frames and hafts for ceremonial or militia weapons   Despite its mundane uses, bogwood carries a quiet cultural reverence, handled with respect due to its age and the belief that it once formed the heart of long-lost forests drowned in war.