Homebrew Fig Tree Species Details
Life of a Fig Tree
All fig trees begin life as a sapling, sometimes via seed and natural spreading mechanisms, some by cultivation and cuttings, while cuttings are initially clones of their originator tree they quickly develop their own personalities as they mature.
Fig trees are considered particularly curious and outgoing among trees, likely due to their dependence on a symbiotic relationship to bear fertile fruit. all mature trees develop a community of wasps which they bond with telepathically, and while the wasps have short individual lifespans the swarm develops concurrently with the fig tree, with each pairing being unique in their culture and ideas.
Fig trees are extremely long lived, often reaching 1000 years or more, drought is their primary threat with even fire only killing their outer leaves and branches, a strong core structure remaining verdant within, as such fig trees respond well to normal healing magics.
Fig Tree Names
the vast majority of fig trees do not have names, but motile fig trees may adopt a moniker to make interactions with other races easier. they don’t have surnames or family names.
Fig Tree Traits
As a Fig Tree you have acquired the skills and relationships necessary to integrate into the world around you.Motility Jardiniere
your Motility Jardiniere is a decorative planter that you control telepathically as a means of movement. the number and style of legs varies, with wheels sometimes used instead but are not preferred for the difficulty the pose with stairs. the Jardinière contains your root system as well as soil, usually from the tree's original location. they also serve as a
"mouth" of sorts, receiving the occasional fertilizer, water or potions as necessary.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Fig Trees spend a short time as saplings before maturing and producing fruit at 2-6 years, they live an average of 500 -1000 years
Alignment
Most fig trees tend toward neutrality, but can be of any alignment.
Size
Size is largely dependent on pruning habits, non motile's can reach as large as 50' high, but motile specimens tend to prune to medium or large size for convenience. .
Speed
Non motile individuals have a move speed of 0, but fig trees with motility apparatus have a base walking speed of 30 feet.
Different needs
trees do not need to breath oxygen and can exist underwater or without air for up to 8 hours, although it is uncomfortable. they also do not sleep but merely spend several hours a day in restful stillness, they also do not require the same kind and consistency of food as most humanoids.
that being said, trees need some exposure to light and a constant supply of carbon dioxide, they also will perish quickly if completely removed from their soil. regular water is necessary but fig trees are relatively drought resistant. they may also require some mineral supplementation and fertilization added to their pots semi-annually.
A Part of Nature
You gain proficiency in the Nature skill, and can speak with plants at will.
Languages
You Speak Sylvan and Common, however your voice is merely the coordinated rustling of leaves, yelling and speaking loudly are impossible.
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