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'''Stumpweight''' is a species of tree native to the [[Sadeas]] Princedom of Alethkar and other relatively warm regions of [[Roshar]]. {{book ref|sa1|67}}{{book ref|sa2|69}} They tend to grow in small clusters.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
  
   
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The '''stumpweight''' is a species of tree native to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|67}}
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{{quote|Knobby and about as tall as a man, they grew leaves only on their leeward sides, running down the length of the tree like rungs on a ladder, waving in the cool breeze. As Kal got close, the large, bannerlike leaves snapped up close to the trunks, making a series of whipping sounds.|[[Kaladin]]'s thoughts on stumpweight{{book ref|sa1|37}}|}}
 
   
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Stumpweight trees are typically around six feet tall.{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} They have thick trunks{{book ref|sa2|27}} with a knobby, sometimes scraggly appearance.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa1|67}} They tend to grow in small clusters.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
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Wood from the trunks of stumpweight trees is heavy and durable. It is used architecturally to make things like doors. {{book ref|sa2|27}}
  
   
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They have long, "banner-like" leaves that only grow on the leeward side of the trunk to avoid being damaged by [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} Like several other Rosharan plants, the leaves are retractable and can very rapidly fold up and around the trunk for additional protection.{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} They make an audible whipping sound as they fold.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
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The sap from stumpweight trees is important in the cultivation of [[lavis]] polyps. It is mixed with lavis seeds and spread across the hills during the seasons following the weeping when the highstorms are weaker.{{book ref|sa1|4}}
  
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In some locations such as [[Kholinar]], stumpweight trees are cultivated to be much taller and leafier than usual in order to provide more shade.{{book ref|sa1|63}}
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Stumpweight trees are quite common in [[Alethkar]] and are seen growing in the [[Sadeas princedom]].{{book ref|sa3|114}}{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa4|108}} It is likely that they also grow in [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa2|27}} They are usually only able to grow in relatively warm areas of Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|69}}
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Shallan is perplexed to find a stumpweight trunk in the chasms in the middle of the [[Shattered Plains]] because the region is too cold for them to grow natively.{{book ref|sa2|69}}
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Wood from the trunks of stumpweight trees is heavy, durable, and dark in color.{{book ref|sa2|27}}{{book ref|sa3|77}}{{book ref|sa3|72}} It is chopped down as timber{{book ref|sa3|7}} and used architecturally to make things like doors.{{book ref|sa2|27}}{{book ref|sa3|77}} It is also commonly used to make furniture such as chairs and desks.{{book ref|sa3|96}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} It can be polished and used decoratively.{{book ref|sa3|72}}
   
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The sap from stumpweight trees is important in the cultivation of [[lavis]] polyps. It is mixed with lavis seeds and spread across the hills during the seasons following the [[Weeping]], when the highstorms are relatively weak.{{book ref|sa1|4}} Stumpweight sap can also be extracted for use as an emulsifier in mixing oil and water.{{book ref|sa4|61}}
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Shallan is startled to find a stumpweight trunk in the chasms in the middle of the [[Shattered Plains]] because the region is too cold for them to grow natively.{{book ref|sa2|69}}
  
   
 
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Stumpweight
Stumpweight.jpg
by Ben McSweeney
Type Tree
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere

The stumpweight is a species of tree native to Roshar.[1]

Appearance and Anatomy[edit]

Stumpweight trees are typically around six feet tall.[2] They have thick trunks[3] with a knobby, sometimes scraggly appearance.[4][1] They tend to grow in small clusters.[4]

They have long, "banner-like" leaves that only grow on the leeward side of the trunk to avoid being damaged by highstorms.[4][2] Like several other Rosharan plants, the leaves are retractable and can very rapidly fold up and around the trunk for additional protection.[2] They make an audible whipping sound as they fold.[4]

In some locations such as Kholinar, stumpweight trees are cultivated to be much taller and leafier than usual in order to provide more shade.[5]

Ecology[edit]

Stumpweight trees are quite common in Alethkar and are seen growing in the Sadeas princedom.[6][4][7] It is likely that they also grow in Jah Keved.[3] They are usually only able to grow in relatively warm areas of Roshar.[8]

Shallan is perplexed to find a stumpweight trunk in the chasms in the middle of the Shattered Plains because the region is too cold for them to grow natively.[8]

Uses[edit]

Wood from the trunks of stumpweight trees is heavy, durable, and dark in color.[3][9][10] It is chopped down as timber[11] and used architecturally to make things like doors.[3][9] It is also commonly used to make furniture such as chairs and desks.[12][13] It can be polished and used decoratively.[10]

The sap from stumpweight trees is important in the cultivation of lavis polyps. It is mixed with lavis seeds and spread across the hills during the seasons following the Weeping, when the highstorms are relatively weak.[14] Stumpweight sap can also be extracted for use as an emulsifier in mixing oil and water.[15]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 67#
  2. ↑ a b c Plants from Shallan's sketchbook
  3. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance chapter 27#
  4. ↑ a b c d e The Way of Kings chapter 37#
  5. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 63#
  6. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 114#
  7. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 108#
  8. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 69#
  9. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 77#
  10. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 72#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 7#
  12. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 96#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-7#
  14. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 4#
  15. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 61#
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