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| − | '''Breachtrees''' |
+ | '''Breachtrees''' are a plant native to [[Roshar]] used to make textiles.{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
| + | ==Uses== |
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| − | Breachtrees produced a type of cotton, which created a scratchy but warm fabric.{{ref|b|twok|c|25}} |
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| + | Breachtrees produce a type of cotton. The cotton can be spun into fabric. The fabric is versatile, and can be used to make clothing ranging from coats{{book ref|sa1|25}} to robes.{{book ref|sa4|15}} It is likely also used to make shift dresses.{{book ref|sa1|10}} The fabric, which sometimes has a scratchy feel, can be dyed.{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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| + | ==Cultivation and Economy== |
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| − | [[Lin Davar]] traded in them.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} |
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| + | Breachtrees are cultivated as a textile crop in [[Jah Keved]] and possibly in other parts of Roshar. The harvested cotton is traded as a commodity.{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | [[Kaladin]] had a padded brown breachtree coat as a young man.{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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| + | In {{rosharan date|1170}}, Brightlord [[Revilar]] forced [[Lin Davar]] to trade breachtree cotton and raw [[Shum (plant)|shum]] at an incredible discount to gain much-needed influence with [[Revilar]].{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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| + | [[Zahel]] wore a shabby tan breachtree cotton robe tied at his waist with a rope when he fought Kaladin in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa4|15}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *Breachtree was spelled "breechtree" in the first printings of ''[[Rhythm of War]]''.{{book ref|sa4|15}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 17 August 2021
| Breachtree | |
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| Type | Tree |
| Used for | Fabric |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Breachtrees are a plant native to Roshar used to make textiles.[1]
Uses[edit]
Breachtrees produce a type of cotton. The cotton can be spun into fabric. The fabric is versatile, and can be used to make clothing ranging from coats[1] to robes.[2] It is likely also used to make shift dresses.[3] The fabric, which sometimes has a scratchy feel, can be dyed.[1]
Cultivation and Economy[edit]
Breachtrees are cultivated as a textile crop in Jah Keved and possibly in other parts of Roshar. The harvested cotton is traded as a commodity.[4]
History[edit]
Kaladin had a padded brown breachtree coat as a young man.[1]
In 1170, Brightlord Revilar forced Lin Davar to trade breachtree cotton and raw shum at an incredible discount to gain much-needed influence with Revilar.[4]
Zahel wore a shabby tan breachtree cotton robe tied at his waist with a rope when he fought Kaladin in Urithiru.[2]
Trivia[edit]
- Breachtree was spelled "breechtree" in the first printings of Rhythm of War.[2]