Yew
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Yew | |
|---|---|
| Use | Ranged |
| Bonus | +2 |
| ST/DU | 0/0 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Weight Modifier | Unknown |
| Special Properties | Lightly sighted (2 pts) |
| Primary Color | Unknown |
Yews have a tremendous capacity for longevity, and it is from this that the yew has come to symbolize great age, rebirth and reincarnation. The yew produces a close-grained, elastic wood that is similar to maple.
The yew tree is a non-magical but highly effective wood when used to create ranged weapons due to its elasticity. All parts of a yew tree are highly toxic except the bright red berry-like aril that surrounds the seed, which allows birds to consume the arils and distribute the seeds in their droppings.
A yew tree is long lived and slow-growing; the bark is scaly brown and the leaves are a long and dark green. The yew is an evergreen tree.