The Archives: Zamaja

One file in the Archives reveals information about the Zamaja. You read carefully to learn about this creature and obtain more knowledge about the mysterious species of Ark.

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About Zamaja Eggs

These eggs are not truly eggs, in a way. They have more in common with seeds, and the mother Zamaja will bury them deep in the ground once they are laid. The roots that sprout from the egg provide the creature inside with nutrients while it develops. Damaging these roots will subsequently damage the baby Zamaja, and in some circumstances even kill it.

Despite being almost like a seed, the egg has a wood-like texture to it. It even has a woody scent to it.

About the Zamaja Creature

After hatching, the young Zamaja cannot move as it is essentially rooted down to the one spot in the ground. However, worry not, as they do not need to eat or drink. Zamajas get all of the nutrients they need to develop healthily from photosynthesis alone. They mature slowly, almost like a tree, but once they eventually reach adulthood an Zamaja's trunk will split into two fully functional back legs. Afterwards, they uproot themselves from the soil and are now free to roam wherever they please.

Zamajas have more in common with trees than they do deer. Their "fur" is actually a wood-like substance and leaves grow on their branch-esque antlers. What fruit grows on their branches depends on where a Zamaja was "planted" by their mother. The most common, red berries, grow on those born in the forests nearest to Ark City. These fruits grow abnormally quickly, and Zamajas love to share them with those they consider friends.

They leave a scent similar to that of a pine tree in their wake, and this scent is said to grow stronger when in the company of the ones they trust.

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