Location

The Old Guardian

Rising nearly nine hundred meters into the sky, The Old Guardian stands as the most colossal oak tree known to exist across all recorded civilizations. Its trunk, measuring three hundred meters in diameter, has served as a natural monument throughout the ages, with a crown so expansive it casts shadow across an area with an eight-hundred-meter radius. According to the collective histories of innumerable races and beings, this magnificent tree has existed since the world's creation, though scholars continue to debate the true nature of its origins. The tree maintains perfect health throughout its entirety—no dead wood, disease, or decay has ever marred its branches, trunk, or the sprawling root system that anchors it deep into the earth. This remarkable resilience extends to natural catastrophes; The Old Guardian has survived countless hurricanes, violent storms, torrential floods, and devastating forest fires, each time recovering with barely a visible scar. The diverse ecosystem thriving within and around the tree—from the countless creatures nesting in its boughs to those dwelling among its roots—appears intrinsically linked to its perpetual vitality. Travelers who have ventured near The Old Guardian report an uncanny sensation of being observed by an intelligent, benevolent presence, though no visible watcher can ever be found. Throughout history, no being of any nature—mortal, divine, or otherwise—has ever successfully committed an act of harm against the tree, as if some invisible force protects it from malice.