Redwood cave

Overview

Lying under the town of Redwood an ancient series of tunnels and caves stretch for miles, enveloping the area with lush, exuberance plant life. Its properties while studied are widely unknown.

History

The full history of the cave us unknown however the archeologists and the scientists have been able to piece together parts of the past using the rocks and the mysterious paintings on the walls.

Founding of Redwood

Many years ago the cave was rediscovered after years of being dormant. Gummy and Fredrick quickly found the area after meeting up in the nearby town of Invictus. They immediately knew something about the area was different and set up a small campsite. A few days after the discovery of the area Fredrick noticed the vines around the tents were growing back extraordinarily quickly after being trimmed or cut. Gummy soon took a very keen interest to this phenomenon and decided to study it. In order to study these strange events a more permanent settlement was created and named Redwood.

Findings

Throughout the exploring of the Caves in Redwood many interesting discoveries were made, including the findings of the old society that previously existed an unknown time ago. One of the first discoveries was the various mineshafts surrounding the area, often intersecting with the caves as streams and large reserves of water within them can be a clean freshwater source deep underground. Within the mineshaft's

there have been roughly 30 rooms discovered so far, around ten of the rooms were made by the first generation while the rest have been of the newer generation.

One of the most important findings have been the paintings and carvings found on many second generation rooms. These were large works of art were meant to provide the long time miners with a distraction from the dark tunnels which they made their living in, as well as a chance for their wealthy contractors to show off to miners and peers alike. The more lavish paintings often meant a better life style and better food choices.

One of the tools found in the cave has been the half pickaxe, it has stayed the same throughout the first and second generation of miners.

Historical Culture

Deep in the caves, paintings and carvings were discovered all around the walls and floors. These carvings are assumed to be made by the miners that once made a living down in the caves. The paintings can be separated into two generations known as the old generation and the new generation.

Properties

The cycle of magic

The magic of the Redwood cave is not limitless, it is impossible for the cave to create new energy or lose old energy. The cycle of magic is how the cave is able to maintain the flow of magic despite it being used through the crystals. In the cycle the cave puts its life energy into the plants of Redwood to cause them to grow uncontrollably, the energy of these plants is then recycled back into the cave once they die. This process is not only applied to plants but all life near Redwood, if an animal dies its life energy is then recycled into the plants or other animals and life. When a plant is not fully connected to the ground is in Redwood it is almost impossible for that plant to use any of the caves magic for its properties.

Crystals

The Redwood cave contains crystals that have mysterious powers when harnessed correctly, while the exact formation patterns of these crystals are unknown the reason the crystals have the powers and properties is known. Once a crystal is formed it is a blank crystal, as it gets older and the surrounding area changes around the crystal, the crystal will take properties from the surrounding area. The properties taken from the area are what end up being the crystals magic that can be harnessed. When put into a weapon the weapon grows incredibly powerful, however the power of the crystals can only be used when they are in the vicinity of the cave.

Unique Plant Life

Glowing Green Anemone

Found In the deepest, darkest part of the caves this green underwater plant admits small amount of luminescent light, attracting small fish to swim around it. As the fish are attracted to the lights a soothing chemical is released into the water, slowly making the fish sluggish and eventually completely brain dead. Larger fish will pray on the sluggish fish, the scraps of which are fed on by the plant.

Cavern Holder

Growing in the larger cave caverns this tree evolved from live oaks long ago. Under the pressure of the rock face it's branches expand outward along the top and sides of the cave. Moss and leaves hang from the branches and rock faces with flowers blooming during spring and fall. It's name is a misnomer as the cavern is not supported by the tree.

Vivid Bulb

The bulb plant is a brightly colored bulb, surrounded by translucent leaves. Its roots can stretch miles for through soil, rock and water. All nutrients taken from the roots are brought up to the bulb where its "offspring" is growing. This seed is surrounded in a poisonous, reeking jello which is the source of its characteristic bright colors. Should the bulb get broken into the new plant will take over the old root system and expand it, starting a new bulb at the same time.

Yeyo Meno(Pink Roots)

The "Yeyo Meno" was dubbed by the moss folk explorers whom took quickly to the cave. Meaning pink roots in Min-Mo it caught on due to its vein like pink and green roots aswell as the seemingly crazy pronouncement. The Yeyo Meno grows in moss and delvers a flower both in the spring as in the fall. The roots when prepared popularly have been shown to have healing properties, this is most effectively used by Alchemist Gummy in scenarios such as the healing of Theodmer after the battle with Keryal.

Stone mushroom

A mushroom that completely blends in to the stone and rock to camouflage from dangerous predators. The mushrooms filter out stone dust from the miners in the cave and other plant particles. The outside of the mushroom eventually hardens over time requiring new fruits to be grown.

Leum(Reed)

Leum is a reed which grows a hard outer shell as it grows out of the water. the protected seeds will flow down river with the reed after it gets broken off by the rivers current. Theses Reeds were introduced to the cave through the moss folk and Fredrick due to their utility purpose of writing and quick growth. Throughout the history of the moss folk and Wondering Trees Leum has been crucial to the growing of the specials as a whole. Special preparation is needed to turn the reeds to something which can be used for writing.