Location The Serenity Tree

[Jackalope]

“To live in the blades we leave behind is to not die” –Unknown Located the Eastern region of the Sea of Grass is the Serenity Tree. This gigantic tree stands almost thirty feet tall, coexisting but overshadowing the others in a small grave. Acting as both a landmark in the vicious plains and as an important part of Drykas culture, the awe inspiring timber is more than its appearance, with thousands of the Drykas committing their memories to its twisted, moss covered branches, thick trunk, and deep roots. Joined to the majestic timber are weapons of all kinds, each of them with their own past, and perhaps one day, their own future. If a Drykas passes from the world with no immediate heir, it is tradition to give the weapon to the tree as a sign of respect to the dead. There is no big ceremony, no mourning, for the action is one of honor. One simply tosses the weapon into the tree and it joins the others in it's rightful place. There is an understanding that death comes to all, but the weapons are not placed with the expectation that they remain until rust crumbles them to nothingness. Perhaps a more important event than the placing of a blade is the removal of one. A pavilion who places their loved one’s armaments on the tree can, in a special rite, retrieve a weapon for the younger generation of Drykas. The weapon's aren't visible until one stands at the base of the tree and places a hand on it. When that hand is pulled away, the tree's gift will be in it. It is believed whatever weapon the tree permits you to take is a gift from the ancestors themselves, and one meant to be wielded proudly. Of note, the weapons retrieved are said to contain a bit of their previous owner's personality, but this claim has no proof behind it. As a result of the Djed Storm of Spring, 512 AV, this location is unconnected to the Webbing. Note: Moderation needed to retrieve a weapon.