Veilvine (*Cortina folia*)

Alias: None
Origin: Saethera (wind channels)

The Veilvine is a curtain-like vine found along Saethera’s humid wind channels. Its broad, drooping leaves act as natural windbreaks, slowing air currents and channeling moisture into the soil. These features foster sheltered microhabitats that support diverse plant and animal life.

Terrain

Wind channels, rooted in humid soils. Absent in arid or open biomes.

Lifespan

Lives 30–50 years. Matures at 5–7 years. Produces seeds in humid seasons.

Height & Spread

Reaches 5–10 meters in height, with a spread of 3–6 meters. Juveniles grow between 1–3 meters.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Slows winds and channels moisture into root systems, creating stable microhabitats.
• Cultural Significance: Used as natural windbreaks along Saetheran trails and camps; symbolizes shelter and refuge.
• Guidance: Effective for use as camp windbreaks. Avoid reliance in volcanic ash regions, where foliage becomes damaged.

Notes

Documented in the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Veilvines remain a functional part of Saethera’s ecosystems. Extant and widely valued.