Lying on the forest floor among the bright colors of fall, a small acorn of stark contrast germinates－hiding a pair of magical creatures few have ever seen or heard of. Pallidae avoid human contact, focusing instead on protecting their parental oak tree and local wildlife.

Pallidae exist wherever oak trees can be found: between cool temperate regions and tropical areas, including the Americas, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. When searching for a tree to claim, bearing Pallidae tend to prefer trees far from human activity and in dense, forested areas. Waxen acorns are fairly large when compared to typical oak nuts; on average, they are 7 cm long and 5 cm wide. Pallidae are about 6 in tall and 2.5 in wide.

A Pallidus’ life expectancy depends on the species of oak they are attached to; they can live anywhere from 80 to 600 years, though on average they live to be around 200. However, if an oak tree is felled, dying from natural or human-related activity, all Pallidae tied to it…