Tree Spirit
It is believed that seeing a tree spirit is a blessing from the gods. There are not many in existence and they are unlikely to be spotted by most sentient creatures. They only live in the Quiet Thicket in Onira. Living for so long that the lifespans of the animals arounds them start and end in a blink of an eye. Tree spirits can go decades in meditation without moving. They believe it in an honor to be home to small creatures or to help the forest grow. The first tree spirit came forth in the middle of The Before Times, since then as the Quiet Thicket has become more and more magical, more tree spirits have emerged.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Tree spirits are bi-pedal with two very long legs and two very long arms with 7 thin fingers on each hand. They have a crown of thin branch like structures that grow from their upper backs to the tops of their heads. These branches are covered in leaves that take after their host tree. They follow the same cycles as normal trees, meaning some lose their leaves in winter.
The skin on a tree spirit is very rough and resembles the texture and color of the bark from their host tree. Although they look like bark, their skin moves easily and stretches, giving them a greater range of movement than normal trees.
Genetics and Reproduction
Tree spirits come into being when a tree absorbs so much magic that is explodes in life. After this burst of energy a tree spirit steps out of its host tree and into the world.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Tree spirits are of an average intelligence and spend most of their energy living in the moment with their forest. They do not concern themselves with the business of other races for they prefer to be still and to live slowly.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
A tree spirit is in harmony with its forest, acting as a nurturing and caring source for other plants and creatures.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Although tree spirits speak common they do not take on names that can be spoken in common. Their names sound more like wind rustling through the leaves on a tree. It is nearly impossible for other species to recognize the names of tree spirits.
Common Myths and Legends
Tree spirits often make an appearance in gnome myths and legends as a wise entity that helps the hero find their true path. Gnomes believe the tree spirits are the wisest beings and will often seek them out when they have problems. Tree spirits are not easy to find and do not often appear to wandering gnomes.
Scientific Name
Plant
Lifespan
2000 years
Average Height
8-12 feet
Geographic Distribution
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