The Tirsian woodpod is endemic to Tirsa Valley in Vileus. Evolving in a valley protected from the harsh coastal winds, this variant has developed a significantly denser physical structure.

Etymology

From Tirsian and English wood + pod.

Morphology

The shrub grows to a similar height as the Schellese woodpod but features darker, reddish-brown bark and leaves with a subtle maroon tint. The pods are a deep, matte red rather than brown, with a shell consistency akin to hard-cured wood or stone. The seeds inside are paler and denser than the common variety.

Physiology

The seeds possess a duller, earthier taste compared to the Schellese variety.

Mechanisms

The hardness of the pod protects the seeds from smaller pests, requiring larger local fauna or tool-using humans to crack them open.

Behavior

Life Cycle

The Tirsian woodpod fruits later than its cousin, with pods ripening in late autumn.

Ecology

It relies on the humid, stable microclimate of the Tirsa Valley.