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Post by TiJiL on Jan 16, 2003 19:30:03 GMT -5
As many know, the moon of hurk is covered in tremendous trees, some of which are 200 feet in diameter and over 2000 feet tall. Their ability to grow to such tremendous sizes can be attributed to their amazing growth rate. One can literally watch them grow. Luckily for the planet, there are a number of super-herbivores, such as Fiinos and hedg, that keep 99% of the trees from reaching mature sizes. However, in one section of the planet, a near-inaccessable valley, a single tree has been allowed to grow unchecked...
The result: "The Tree" as hurks call it. With a diameter of over 1800 feet, with a height of around 6000 feet, this tree is the largest organizm known to twassecc. It grows so high, the air is unbreathable at its highest point. (Hence the reason the tree stopped growing vertically.) However, even though the tree can no longer grow taller, due to lack of air, it can grow sideways, and it has. Its branches currently spread out in a circular pattern, with a radius of about 2 miles.
Finally, "The Tree" is the only nesting place for the immense flying beasts, the Serrin. Highly unwise to assault the tree during mating season. Having every sexually viable serrin on the entire planet protecting a single tree makes for some pretty tight security.
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