Blade Tree

These trees have sharp, broad-bladed leaves which grow at the ends of strong branches. The leaves themselves are as hard as rock and equivalent to a sharpened stone axe if used as a makeshift weapon. Unfortunately, Mauristatian Wraith Apes have learnt to use these leaves as such, and can add 1 to their SKILL score if so armed. Blade Trees are relatively common and anyone walking through such a section of forest containing them has a 5 in 12 chance of unknowingly rubbing themselves against the leaves of the Blade Tree. Anyone cut by a Blade Tree must roll one die and consult the following table to determine the extent of damage they suffer.

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The hardened, stone-like texture of the Blade Tree leaves may be a defence against small but voracious Wood Beetles. In addition, Blade Trees may be related to similar plants such as the Blade Bush of Bone Island, the Sword Trees of Scorpion Swamp, and the Axeplant of Solani Island