Once upon a time, in the lands that now make up the countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, there was a great forest that stretched as far as the eye could see. The forest was home to many different kinds of plants and animals, but it was particularly famous for its amber trees.
These amber trees were unlike any other trees in the forest. They were tall and majestic, with branches that seemed to reach for the sky. Their leaves were a bright, golden yellow, and their trunks were a rich, dark brown.
But the most remarkable thing about the amber trees was the resin that flowed from their bark. This resin was a beautiful golden color, and it was said to have magical properties. It was said that if you held a piece of amber close to your heart, it would bring you good luck and protect you from harm.
As the years passed, the amber trees became more and more prized, and people began to travel from far and wide to see them. They would cut off small pieces of the resin and take them home with them as souvenirs.
And so the amber trees became known as the "trees of fortune," and their resin, which we now know as Baltic amber, became one of the most sought-after treasures in the land. It was said that if you possessed a piece of Baltic amber, you would always be blessed with good luck and prosperity.
And to this day, people still treasure Baltic amber for its beauty and its magical properties, and it continues to be one of the most beloved and cherished substances in the world.