The Coastal Redwood

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

The Coastal Redwood

« on: 03 August 2002, 11:54:00 »

Overview:
The Coastal Redwood is a massive tree, standing at over 90 peds tall and at least 5 peds in diameter. Its age is average of ofver 2,000 years. Its name comes from its thick, fibrous rust-red bark that defends it from fire. It is a beautiful and stately tree that has withstood the test of time, and has run the gamut of all disasters and still holds firm. Its residing area is quite small, living only in the coastal forests all over Sorren. It has smaller relatives that live furtehr inland, but few have the height and girth of the Coastal Redwood.

Appearance:
The Coastal redwood is an amazing example of flora. At well over 90 peds tall and 5 peds around, it dwarfs many other living creatures; as well as monuments. Its thick bark defends it from fire and insect infestation. The branches of the Redwood start growing out at 1/3 to 1/2 up the trunk of the tree to protect it from herbivores, as well as soak up more sunshine and rain. The branches prouduce flat, needle-like leaves and small, 2 nailsbreadth-size seed cones. Thr branches of the Redwood grow in levels and slowly taper as they ascend the trunk. The root system is iery interesting; it grows out instead of down. This gives the tree a larger area of nutrient absorption as well as an ability to keep itself erect. The wider a base, the harder it is to knock down. Another unique aspect of the shallow, wide growth of the redwood is its ability to sprout young trees from its root system. The trees are not so effective at flowering-mating, so the growth of new trees from Knot burls reaching above the surface of the earth helps the Coastal Redwood immensely. Through this system of growth, one large tree could be the parent of at least 15 trees within a 30 ped growth area.Animals enjoy living in and around this tree. It is an example of steadfastness and stability.

Territory:
The Coastal Redwood grows only in forests near the oceans and seas over the whole of Sorren. They enjoy mists and rains, they flourish well in them. One Tree can take up a large amout of space; 90 peds tall, 5 peds diameter, 30 ped root ststem. Fortunately, it can share that area with its offspring, who take advantage of the parent's massive root structure by growing up out of the Parent's exposed root burls.

Uses:
The Coastal Redwood is used by many animals of the forest as a home. It is safe from fire and insects, so the stability it provides makes a perfect home for birds and small omnivores. When and if a Fire attempts to destroy a Coastal redwood, its resilient root system keeps the tree standing while it repairs itself. Burned-out hollows of these coastal redwoods are referred to as 'Chick-holes', where farmers near the forest would keep young taenish and garthooks safe from predators is the Redwood's pre-made room.

Reproduction:
The Coastal Redwood's primary system of reproduction is of seeds. The flowers bloom in the cold months, but as the coastal temperature is rather influxuating, it does not matter much. By the summer, the seed-cones have been fertilized and are mature, and they then are released by the parents for consumption as a means of travel, or perhaps planting. The Secondary system is easier to implement and is much more effective, root burl growth.
Trees have clusters of growth inside their roots. When these clusters become large enough, they will begin to grow into a small tree; sharing the same genetinc makeup and root system as the parent. Essentially, the new-growing tree is just a very large branch. However it grows as if it was it's own Redwood, it just happens to share the same root network as its parent. Many trees can grow this way; it is safer for the young trees, and a parent can benefit from the added nutrients.

Myth/Lore:
Legends once tell a story of a young Tenithirim who was very proud of himself and his accomplishments. His cocky additude was not well liked, however, and several of his tribemates sought to end his life. Upon discovering this, the arrogant Tenithirim ran. His pursuers followed him. The frightened Tenithirim ran all the way to the sea. He realized that the Game was up, and he dropped to his knees and prayed to the God of the Harvest that she not collect his soul in a painful manner. Jeryiall was awed and amazed by this young Warrior who chose to pray to her in his time of need. She blessed the red-haired warrior by sparying his life; She turned him into a Redwood.

hee! There it is. Some research and some imagination made the coolest tree EVER! At least, to me...

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...

Edited by: Viresse at: 8/29/02 5:20:00 pm


	Logged

Uragel

Newbie

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 796

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #1 on: 03 August 2002, 16:56:00 »

I think that the closest you'll get is the Urban Tree in the Auturian Woods. Although that's just off the top of my head, no research on the site -the whole "time" thing is against me at the moment

~ Image ~ World of Klintorth ~Santharian Dream ~


	Logged

Ta'lia of the Seven Jewels

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 110
Offline

Offline

Gender: Female

Posts: 11.181

Shendar, Shen-D'auras

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #2 on: 03 August 2002, 19:40:00 »

Of course I jknow what redwoods are,lol, visited California some time ago, lol, but these trees are in ANY book about plants!
Just look around if you find another big tree,can#t think of one now either..

***Astropic of the day***


	Logged

"For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel looking, breathlessly. ~Don Juan"
***PhotoLine32***Astropicture of the Day***

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #3 on: 07 August 2002, 10:11:00 »

okay. I'll look around, and see if anything's like it. I think I will make a redwood, I like them trees much. I think I'll even Call em Redwoods. any one mind?

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

Uragel

Newbie

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 796

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2002, 17:26:00 »

Nope - Not at all. Although, later with naming the trees having one particular tree called "red wood" might become interesting when there is a type of tree also called "red wood" even though the "red wood" is a "red wood"... Perhaps, depending on where you create them for, have them named in the "approperate" language - Suggestion you might already have, but hey!...

~ Image ~ World of Klintorth ~Santharian Dream ~


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2002, 17:53:00 »

heee. Well then... that'll be interestin'. Thanks, Urie. I'll remember that.

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

SmurfStormcrow

Newbie

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 915

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #6 on: 13 August 2002, 11:29:00 »

I know what Redwoods and Sequoias are, of course. I'm north a bit, in Oregon. Been through them a couple times. Maybe you should ask Grey, if he ever shows his face, how you would say "red wood" in Browniin. Or maybe check on the elven translation. That would be interesting to use.

Stormcrow

Psychotic Wizard-Type


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #7 on: 13 August 2002, 17:45:00 »

as of yet, I don't think Styrash has Colors.

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

SmurfStormcrow

Newbie

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 915

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #8 on: 16 August 2002, 10:51:00 »

Well, that's a bloomin' shame!

Stormcrow

Psychotic Wizard-Type


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #9 on: 17 August 2002, 04:25:00 »

AND HOW!
*Ggiggles, runs out*

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

SmurfStormcrow

Newbie

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 915

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #10 on: 28 August 2002, 13:27:00 »

... *looks confused*
Wha?

Stormcrow

Psychotic Wizard-Type


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: Redwoods?

« Reply #11 on: 28 August 2002, 17:04:00 »

erm.
Dunno.
I will get to this as soon as the Maeverhim are up.

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

Wren

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 8
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.088

erm

« Reply #12 on: 29 August 2002, 02:44:00 »

Stupid double posts!

Edited by: Wren at: 8/28/02 2:46:38 pm


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: erm

« Reply #13 on: 29 August 2002, 05:14:00 »

Ooh, will have to remember that when I write up the Sharadon ENtry. Probably some time after the Maeverhim are approved...

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

Viresse

Santh. Member

Gained Aura: 0
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2.842

Re: erm

« Reply #14 on: 30 August 2002, 05:23:00 »

Esh done! Yaaaa!

http://www.klintorth.com/images/misc/vir.gif">
*pokey de Viresse* - character descriptions moderator
The Santharian Dream - Home sweet Home...


	Logged

Pages: [1] 2

Santharian Development

Forum

Santharian World Development

The Santharian Herbarium (Moderators: Bard Judith, Miraran Tehuriden)

The Coastal Redwood