Ngorrhal Passreed (Cryoreedus altissima)

Alias: None
Origin: Ngorrhal (mountain passes, glacial valleys)

The Ngorrhal Passreed is a tall, frost-resistant plant native to Ngorrhal’s mountain passes and glacial valleys, characterized by its slender, hollow stalks and feathery, frost-catching fronds. A resilient species, it thrives in extreme cold, anchoring loose soils and providing cover for small fauna in high-altitude ecosystems. Its presence indicates stable, frost-bound environments capable of supporting specialized flora and fauna.

Lifespan

Ngorrhal Passreeds live 10–20 years, reaching maturity at 3–5 years and producing wind-dispersed seeds during calm, cold seasons.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Stabilizes loose soils in Ngorrhal’s mountain passes, preventing erosion and providing shelter for small fauna in harsh, high-altitude ecosystems.
• Cultural Significance: Used by Frost Sentinels for crafting lightweight tools and windbreaks; revered as a symbol of adaptability and survival in Ngorrhal’s extreme conditions.
• Guidance: Harvest stalks during stable weather to avoid dislodging roots; use as natural cover or markers during expeditions in Ngorrhal’s passes.

Notes

Documented during the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Ngorrhal Passreeds were noted in the Comprehensive Field Codex for their role in stabilizing Ngorrhal’s fragile, frost-bound ecosystems. Their hollow stalks and frost-catching fronds make them essential for ecological balance and practical use in high-altitude survival. They remain extant, integral to Ngorrhal’s mountain ecosystems and Frost Sentinel culture.