Stormbread Tree (Fructotempestas thazvaar)

Alias: None
Origin: Inland Thazvaar (deserts)

The Stormbread Tree is a gnarled, deep-rooted desert tree found across Inland Thazvaar. Renowned for its edible, sandstorm-resistant fruit, it serves as a vital food source for desert fauna and Thazvaari nomads. Its resilience allows it to flourish in unstable, storm-prone regions, anchoring its place in survival rituals and cultural memory.

Terrain

Deserts, rooted in sandy soils. Absent in humid or forested biomes.

Lifespan

Lives 60–100 years. Matures at 12–18 years. Produces fruit after major storm events.

Height & Spread

Reaches 4–8 meters in height, with a crown spread of 5–10 meters. Juveniles range from 1–3 meters.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Provides nutrient-dense fruit to desert fauna; supports seed dispersal through animal transport and wind burial.
• Cultural Significance: A staple of Thazvaari nomadic life; symbolizes survival, resilience, and reward after hardship.
• Guidance: Harvest fruit shortly after storm events when softened. Avoid climbing or collection during seismic instability due to brittle limb structure.

Notes

Documented in the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Stormbread Trees sustain Thazvaar’s desert ecosystems. Extant and vital.