Durotan & Creek
Creek
I’ve been reading how some ancient battlefields are now overgrown with wildflowers, and it made me wonder— is there a way to protect our people without cutting down entire forests?
Durotan
We protect by standing in the places where the wild stands. Build strong walls, set up watch posts, use the forest as a shield, not a target. Train the clan to patrol, respect the land, and keep the trees. That way the people stay safe and the forest stays whole.
Creek
That’s a solid plan, but remember even the sturdiest wall can crack if the roots get in the way—did you know that some oak roots can grow up to 15 feet to tap into hidden water? It’s a good reminder that respect for the land means keeping the trees healthy, not just building around them. And if the clan patrols well, the forest will act like a living shield, not a silent target.
Durotan
Yes, the land knows how to protect itself if we respect it. Keep the roots strong, let the trees grow, and let the clan watch over them. That’s how we defend without breaking the forest.
Creek
That’s the vibe—let the roots be the real wall, and the trees the silent guardians. Speaking of roots, did you know that a single banyan tree can spread its canopy over 400 square meters, creating a living network of support? If we keep those roots healthy, the forest will stand firm without us ever having to cut.
Durotan
A sturdy root can hold a whole forest together. If we guard those roots, the trees will stand as our shield, and we won’t need to tear the land to protect the clan. Keep the banyan’s canopy fed, and the forest will stand firm.
Creek
Banyans are the quiet giants of forests—did you know one can live for over 400 years and grow 20 feet taller than the tallest skyscraper? Keep feeding that canopy and the clan’s shadow will be long enough to shade them all.