Latantha Sword Tree
unique_objectSword tree (Latantha) with oak-like arching branches, broad flat plate-sized leaves that spin circularly in wind, rigid sharp edges draw blood easily, grown in sheltered valley garden.
The Latantha Sword Tree, a mesmerizing yet perilous flora native to the sheltered valleys of the Four Corners world, first captivates readers in The Wise Man's Fear with its oak-like arching branches and broad, plate-sized leaves that whirl circularly in the wind. These rigid leaves, honed to razor-sharp edges capable of effortlessly drawing blood, mark the tree as both a botanical marvel and a deadly hazard in cultivated gardens. Though its role remains confined to this vivid introduction in Book 2, the Latantha embodies the series' theme of beauty intertwined with danger, hinting at untapped lore in later volumes.
Evolution
The Wise Man's Fear
Sword tree (Latantha) with oak-like arching branches, broad flat plate-sized leaves that spin circularly in wind, rigid sharp edges draw blood easily, grown in sheltered valley garden.
Book Appearances
The Wise Man's Fear
First appears Ch 109