Treeverse

Treeverse is a term used in speculative fiction and video games to describe a fictional multiverse or network of realms in which trees play a central role as actors, gateways, or custodians of life. The concept emphasizes interdependence between flora, fauna, and landscapes, often employing arboreal pathways that connect disparate environments through roots, canopies, or spiritual bonds. In Treeverse settings, trees may be sentient or enchanted, serve as portals for travel, or house ancient knowledge and cultures within their trunks or branches. Narratives commonly explore ecological balance, guardianship of forests, and journeys that traverse seasonal or geographic cycles.

In media and game design, Treeverse has appeared as a setting in indie games and tabletop supplements, where players explore arboreal cities, negotiate with tree-spirits, and defend forest realms from blight or entropy. Gameplay and storytelling often feature traversal systems that leverage tree-based networks, rituals tied to growth and decay, and themes of stewardship rather than conquest. The name signals a fusion of natural imagery with cosmic scale, inviting interpretations that range from straightforward fantasy worldbuilding to allegories about environmental resilience.

See also: world tree, tree of life, forest spirits, multiverse, Ent og beings inspired by trees.