The Arca Trochia is the largest organism on Halteres. It is presumably the oldest, and assuredly the most powerful. But what makes it so powerful is purely unnatural.
Is it a demon? No. Is it a whale-like creature? No. Is it a big f**king dinosaur? No. The Arca Trochia consists of vast networks of tubular vessels pumping a constant flow of polar microbes.
To be completely accurate, the Arca Trochia is comprised of two mutualistic organisms working together to achieve the full affect of the system. The vessel's membranes are composed of densely packed, chitin plated, plant-like cells separated by interstitial elastin fibers. The 'fluid' cells most closely resemble independent prokaryotic mitochondria whose metabolism creates an electrical charge amidst an inorganic plasma.
Most of the network is underground, boring deep into the cores of mesas and jungles alike, but surface groves can be found if one knows where to look. The vessels can grow to a foot in diameter and stretch for hundreds of square miles throughout the equatorial regions of Halteres Astir Espera.
A truly durable, versatile triumph of co-evolution. The membranes can be used for clothing, shelter, and with the fluid, healing and sustenance. But again, what makes the Arca Trochia truly powerful is entirely unnatural. Its connection to the Kynoi rivals that of even Nyk. It is true, functional organic circuitry, and exists in situ in but one location in the known universe (see above).
Yes, I know what your saying. 'This sounds a lot like magic mycelium. Isn't the largest and oldest organism on earth a big f**ing mushroom in Oregon? Maybe a big f**king aspen clone in Utah?" No, this is TOTALLY different. The Arca Trochia isn't a fungus or a root, but if it helps you visualize, run with it! Everything comes from something. So zip it, rhizomorph!
I jest, and until next time. Don't bother me, I'm explaining a book.
