Maniac Plants
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| − | Much of the flora and fauna | + | Much of the flora and fauna on on Earth-like worlds are comparable to Earth. |
| − | The possible size and vitality of plants has significant effects on | + | However, on some "hothouse" worlds, including [[Tessera]], some plants thrive and spread with uncommon vigor. "Maniac" strains of plants grow unusually large, including several species of trees that are as large or larger than redwoods. There is a kudzu-like species called maniac strangle-vine that is particularly invasive. |
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| + | The possible size and vitality of plants has significant effects on residents' way of life. Communities have to prune back the wilderness regularly, often establishing wide "no grow" perimeters of stone slabs, scorched earth, or sand. Moats are also popular, especially around cities. Regardless of preparation, any building or settlement left unattended can be completely overrun and demolished within a few years. | ||
Some druids aid settlements with the endless chore of protecting their buildings and fields, and keeping roads open. They cultivate dense hedges and other plants that serve as natural barriers to more invasive species. As a result, druids are highly regarded by many people but also subject to incessant requests for help. | Some druids aid settlements with the endless chore of protecting their buildings and fields, and keeping roads open. They cultivate dense hedges and other plants that serve as natural barriers to more invasive species. As a result, druids are highly regarded by many people but also subject to incessant requests for help. | ||
The vitality of maniac plants has a limited effect on the food chain. The food for herbivores is potentially more abundant and more renewable. But maniac plants have a lower nutritional density, perhaps because of the energy spent on vigorous growth. | The vitality of maniac plants has a limited effect on the food chain. The food for herbivores is potentially more abundant and more renewable. But maniac plants have a lower nutritional density, perhaps because of the energy spent on vigorous growth. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 7 July 2017
Much of the flora and fauna on on Earth-like worlds are comparable to Earth.
However, on some "hothouse" worlds, including Tessera, some plants thrive and spread with uncommon vigor. "Maniac" strains of plants grow unusually large, including several species of trees that are as large or larger than redwoods. There is a kudzu-like species called maniac strangle-vine that is particularly invasive.
The possible size and vitality of plants has significant effects on residents' way of life. Communities have to prune back the wilderness regularly, often establishing wide "no grow" perimeters of stone slabs, scorched earth, or sand. Moats are also popular, especially around cities. Regardless of preparation, any building or settlement left unattended can be completely overrun and demolished within a few years.
Some druids aid settlements with the endless chore of protecting their buildings and fields, and keeping roads open. They cultivate dense hedges and other plants that serve as natural barriers to more invasive species. As a result, druids are highly regarded by many people but also subject to incessant requests for help.
The vitality of maniac plants has a limited effect on the food chain. The food for herbivores is potentially more abundant and more renewable. But maniac plants have a lower nutritional density, perhaps because of the energy spent on vigorous growth.
