Legend of Ransera

Hello!

This write up is very interesting, but one note I would make is to remove the aspect of growing dragonshards. Instead I would suggest giving these trees bark, leaves, etc properties relegated to the elements in that particular biome. For instance trees growing in swamp areas might have bark that is very good for creating scrolls that hold water magic. Their roots and leaves would also retain elemental properties.

It is also possible these trees grow in areas with dense concentrations of elements, so spotting one would suggest that there's a good chance a dragonshard could be found in the area as well, but because of their moving around it can't be reliably used to pinpoint exact locations.

I would also recommend their thread level to range depending on their age. Younger trees may only be medium level threats, but fully grown adults would be deadly not just because of their large magic reserves but also because of their deep ties to the elements of their biome.

The bark, leaves, etc take on properties of the biome that are helpful for crafting. Trees that live in more wet climates would have parts that are useful for creating scrolls and potions that deal with water. Only the inner-most part of the trunks have material suitable for making wand/staves.

While these trees don't contain dragonshards, their presence can be a good indication that dragonshards are in the area.

how's this?

Update the threat level to Medium - Deadly depending on the age of the tree. The elder trees would be a deadly threat, while the younger ones are dangerous in their own right. I would also make sure to note that while they can move, its not something they do often and is only done when necessary. Trees by their very nature I think would prefer to be in the same place forever, but they would move toward places that need protection. For instance if a wildfire breaks out a grove may move split and move some of themselves into the now vulnerable area to help nurture it back to health. Same thing with areas that have some form of corruption or even imbalances.

That way they are not naturally aggressive or dangerous, but can pose a threat if you are doing something that intentionally would draw their attention such as causing mass destruction in a forest and what not. It should also be noted that while these trees can be considered intelligent, they are not sapient in the way some animals and the other races are. They cannot direct wildlife for instance, but a skilled druid could possibly commune with them and gather insight on the forest they inhabit.

These trees are likely to be spread across Ransera as well, with grove sizes being dependent on the environment in question. They may even be sacred in certain parts of Atinaw I'd imagine.

Keep developing this idea. I think there's still some more that can be drawn out here, and I would rather these trees bit more than just something to fight.

how's this?

Stats changed to: Journeyman to Master, depending on age and quantity of trees

Habitat includes the text “spread across Ransera”

Threat updated to Medium – Deadly

Changed sentience to intelligence

Added to abilities:

Nurturing - plant life flourishes where these trees are present which can be useful in restoring areas affected by blight, deforestation, etc.

Added to description:

Moving their roots inadvertently causes damage to the surrounding plant life so while they can relocate, they generally do not do so unless it's necessary.

Arborshields are intelligent enough to split up into smaller groups to distribute themselves where they are needed most.

I didn't put in anything about Atinaw because I don't really know anything about that place

Approved!