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SPRUNKI AU BIOLOGY - Part 1 - Sprunktrees Overview

Finally after months of work, our updated Sprunktree spec bio guide is done!! The first part of this guide details the basic biology of the Trees!

Sprunktrees, named for the close symbiotic relationship they have with Sprunkis, are a crucial aspect of both the ecosystem and societal structure.

More information below (elaboration on details that couldn't be contained in a simple infographic)!

Trees are distantly related to Sprunkis and possess similar abilities, such as adaptation ability and musical energy! That's about where the similarities end, however. True to their name, Trees are a lot closer to plants. They're rooted in place, they get some of their energy from sunlight, and they can have multiple bodies connected by a single root network.

They're also a lot less sensitive to most sensory input. They can feel touch/temperature/pain, but it's very muted, especially in the case of currently uninhabited bodies. If the need arises, a Tree can even intentionally sever the connection to one of their offshoots entirely, a useful measure in case of a body sustaining damage or disease.

Trees tend to have one "main" body that stores the majority of their energy reserves. Due to this, the main body will typically be the largest, will have the most range of movement (ex: ability to reach out with branches/roots, or even tilt in a certain direction), and can produce fruit more readily. The "main" body is not necessarily set in stone. It can be changed over time by slowly transferring energy to another offshoot in the root network. A sudden loss of the main body can be very jarring to Trees, or even fatal in the right circumstances.

Unlike Sprunkis, Trees don't start as blank slates free to adapt to/mimic anything. Rather, their appearances/sounds are inherited from their parents! They can change with time, of course, but overall, a Tree's appearance generally hinges more on their environment and their family!

Larger cities tend to have several distinct Trees, since a single individual's reach can only span so far. Trees from the same town might look similar (especially if they are related), but they can also be entirely different!

Trees work together to watch over the Sprunkis and their homes. They're extremely long-lived creatures, so they can really define the identity of a town, getting to watch its inhabitants grow throughout the generations.

Stay tuned for part 2 of the guide! Next up: the role of Sprunktrees in raising Sprunkis, and how Sprunkis get their characteristic vibrant colors!!

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Hey guys can you guess who our favorite Sprunki character is you'll never guess no wayyyy /lh

Additional rambling in the tags lol

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Sprunki speculative biology headcanons :)

We can never decide how we want to draw sprunkis, so we decided to just make their inconsistent appearances part of our AU lol.

They can't do anything too drastic, and also tend to be limited to a small range of colors, but their overall silhouettes can vary drastically between individuals.

Their possible forms are all tied to a set "main" appearance that represents the things that make them most comfortable, which they develop over their lifetime.

What they end up mimicking can be anything, even a mix of things. Animals, plants, objects, etc. It's a half subconscious, half intentional expression of their adaptation abilities.

It's also not unheard of for a group that grew up together to maintain similar traits in adulthood either, a physical representation of their friendship.

(Also, credit where credit is due, the concept of sprunkis mimicking animals is inspired by @genesisvirus's interpretation! Some of the young designs are also lightly inspired by the Sprunklings AU by CapriBlueSEYT on youtube)

Bonus:

He fluffy......... Ha, bet you thought it'd be Wenda who took on some of Gray's traits and not the other way around :)

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Popping out of your friend's computer at 3 am to give him a little jumpscare no clickbait XD

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Working on a very large speculative bio/lore post for our Sprunki AU!

It'll take a while so please take this preview in the form of a doodle that we thought was cute :)

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(Old art from mid-2025 because we have a huge backlog of Sprunki art lol)

How can two guys clever enough to literally create artificial life have such little foresight....

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SPRUNKI AU BIOLOGY (SPROUTS AND HUE)

Sprunktrees play a major role in the care of young Sprunkis, which are known as Sprouts. Alongside the older inhabitants of a town, Trees help to foster the development of social skills and a sense of identity in Sprouts, who will return the favor by helping to protect the Trees as they grow.

While adult Sprunkis are omnivorous, Sprunktree fruit is an essential part of a young Sprout's diet. Aside from being an excellent source of nutrients, it grants them the ability to take on vibrant colors, adding another facet to their already robust adaptation abilities.

Sprunktree fruit is formed by the storage of the musical energy produced by Sprunkis. While some of that energy goes towards nourishing the Trees, a large portion of it is converted into chemical energy in the form of fruit.

Most Sprunktree fruit is created during "harmony sessions", events during which the entire town gets together to sing. This maximizes and adds complexity to the musical energy produced.

Due to its importance in early development, older Sprunkis will typically hold harmony sessions with much greater frequency in the months following the birth of a group of Sprouts. Often, so much fruit is created that the excess is baked into pastries, made into preserves/jams/jellies, or used to create dyes, all of which are used for the festivities that often occur to celebrate new Sprouts.

Hue can change over time, both for individual Sprunkis and for the overall palette of the Trees in a given area. Moving to a new town can cause a Sprunki's hue to adjust. At the same time, a Sprunki can introduce a new splash of color to a Tree's palette just as they can add a new instrument to the town's song.

Hue is an everchanging expression of the interaction between Sprunkis and Trees.

(Note: "Hue wobble" refers to the slight natural variations in exact hue that may be present in a Tree's palette. After the Sprunktree lore, we're planning to put together more in-depth information about hue and how the Sprunkis can influence it.)

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A delightful morning stroll through Pop Forest! Be it spring or fall, summer or winter, the weather in this small town is always just right for spending time outside with friends!

Wonder what Wenda and Gray are talking about :0 ?

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A delightful evening stroll through Pop Forest :)

Wherever you go in this quaint woodland town, friends are never far behind :)

Better pick up the pace, Wenda!