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'''Breachtrees''' are a type of plant native to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|25}}
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'''Breachtrees''' are a plant native to [[Roshar]] used to make textiles.{{book ref|sa1|25}}
   
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==Uses==
Breachtrees produce a type of cotton, which create a scratchy but warm fabric, often used to make coats.{{book ref|sa1|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==
[[Kaladin]] had a breachtree coat as a young man.{{book ref|sa1|25}}
 
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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==
[[Lin Davar]] traded in breachtree cotton. In 1170, Brightlord [[Revilar]] forced Davar to trade his breachtree cotton and raw [[Shum (plant)|shum]] at an incredible discount to gain much-needed influence with Revilar.{{book ref|sa2|45}}
 
 
[[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
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]

Notes[edit]

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