Petrified Wood

**Petrified Wood**, a Homeworld Gem under White Diamond, holds the role of a Terraformer, entrusted with the critical task of shaping the landscapes of new colonies.

## Appearance

Petrified Wood is tall and lanky with a tree-like design. Her skin is light brown and she has thin, tan lines along her skin with two bright green eyes with black scleras. She also has no nose and undefined lips. Her hair is long and voluminous, being dull green and rather messy. Her gemstone is on her navel and is dull brown and green.

She wears a dark green crop top with one fluffy green sleeve, and a similarly colored bikini bottom.

## Personality

In the presence of nature and the lively embrace of flora, Petrified Wood radiates an infectious sense of joy and mirth. Their jovial way intertwines with the nature that surrounds them, creating an ambiance of harmony. Amongst other Gems, however, they adopt a reserved and stoic demeanor, concealing their inner depth and emotions beneath a calm exterior. This dichotomy reflects their remarkable adaptability, navigating the complexities of both natural environments and the rigid expectations of Homeworld.

## Abilities

Petrified Wood possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Skillset

* **Horticulture/Agriculture:** They are knowledged in almost all aspects of plant life.

### Unique Abilities

* **Chlorokinesis:** Wood has the ability to manipulate, cultivate, and control plants and vegetation, an ability shared with other Petrified Woods.
* **Botanical Communication:** They can communicate with all forms of plant-life, including flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, pollen, etc. either telepathically, speaking verbally, or by physical touch.

## History

Petrified Wood, a gem under the esteemed White Diamond, is a terraformer; They're in charge of assisting with the landscape, growing or cutting the organic flora on new colonies. With the extraordinary ability of Chlorokinesis, they have the power to shape and manipulate the flora around them, helping Homeworld turn planets sprawling with greenery into barren landscapes.

Their unique bond with other Petrified Woods extends far beyond that of comradery. Petrified Wood identifies less as an individual and more as a collective unit, embracing they/them pronouns to emphasize the unity they feel with their Gem type.

Petrified Wood possesses a unique sensitivity that allows them to perceive and empathize with the emotions of flora life. This heightened connection to the living ecosystems they help shape only deepens their sense of guilt and conflict. They witness the pain and loss of the flora they reshape, understanding the irreversible consequences of their actions. It is a burden they carry, grappling with the need to fulfill their duties while yearning for a way to preserve the delicate balance of nature.

While their responsibilities under White Diamond demand a measured and disciplined approach, Petrified Wood's true essence thrives amidst the untamed beauty of the natural worlds they endlessly travel. They are driven by a profound desire to find a way to reconcile their duty as a Terraformer with their innate reverence for the flora they shape. In the depths of their being, they yearn for a future where harmony and preservation can coexist, where the beauty of the world can endure without being eradicated.

## Gemology

* Petrified wood is a term for fossilized wood that is in a sense turned to rock.
* It can happen to many terrestrial plants and is especially common with trees.
* They can have many different chemical formulas and appears, being incredibly varied.
* It happens when wood is protected from decay by things like sediments, to which water and such flows in and starts to replace the original plant material with minerals like silicates.
* Petrified wood can be found on every continent excluding Antarctica, and in hundreds of specific areas.
* It is associated with change and transformation, being very fitting considering that this stone is created through change.