[WB-FLORAL] Seadar Tree

About

Seadar is a type of coniferous tree that grows in abundance around the regions of the Deep Basin. It is popularly known for its characteristic deep blue hues, sturdiness, and long lifespan—the oldest cedar tree (Vega) is estimated to be at least 800 years old.

Their wood color can be affected by the quality of the soil, with better quality giving it a more vibrant color, while poor quality dulling it down. The location of a Seadar tree also affects its hue; the closer to the ocean they are, the deeper their blue is, with trees located far away from the coast having closer to an "aqua" color. This doesn't seem to affect the tree's health whatsoever, and vibrancy remains so as long as it is in a favorable environment.

Seadars are also particularly known for their star-shaped flowers that bloom all year round in small intervals, and their iconic "shell-shaped seeds". Between spring and summer, the seeds assume a scallop-like quality in shape, but starting from mid-autumn to winter, they take on a sundial shell shape. This adaptation ensures that the seeds will be more favorably out of their shells during warm seasons, but well protected in the colder ones. Both seeds and flowers come in a variety of colors including white, pink, yellow, and light blue depending on the trees, but they always match one another. A seadar's seed is known as a "seacorn".

Seadar trees are protected by the Deep Basin councils, with ethical lumbering being closely watched but permitted. Loggers must only cut what they can equally replace within their designated areas, and for every cut tree, another one must be planted in its place. Seadar wood is greatly appreciated for its beautiful natural blue colors, with all the different hues being fairly popular, but the coastal deep colors are always in high demand. A seadar takes from 15 to 25 years to fully grow for proper lumbering.

Seacorns are edible and can be harvested periodically as well. They have many uses, and are a staple within Deep Basin's culinary culture, commonly sold roasted, or grinded with a small portion of sugar to be eaten as a bar or sprinkled over a variety of desserts.

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