Wroshyr Trees of Kashyyyk

Here's my first bit of useful content in quite some time.

-Nate

The Wroshyr Tree

The very center of most settlements on Kashyyyk are the massive wroshyr trees, a towering form of local plant life that rises hundreds of meters up from ground level, creating living space for the Wookiees on their higher branches and leaving much of what lies beneath in darkness. Indeed, Wookiee architectural style is such that it works with the features of the tree, rather than replacing the existing natural elements. For example, landing pads for airspeeders and starships are built onto relatively flat branches, especially where boughs come together to create broad, open areas. Similarly, typical Wookiee domiciles fit into niches, with support structure added as needed, but removing as little as possible. For example, the map above depicts part of one such tree, with a single landing platform and three houses. Note that the circle in the center of the tree represents the average circumference of its central trunk, although this is never quite so regular in shape as would seem to be indicated.

A typical Wookiee dwelling is surrounded by a covered walkway, allowing the inhabitants to enter or exit from various directions (A). There is often a common room (B), where members of the family or friends can relax and enjoy each other's company. In the center of the structure a spiral staircase (C) provides access to the upper level. A utility room (D) could feature storage space, work tables and the home's refresher units. Meals are taken in the dining room (E), and prepared in the kitchen (F), which boasts dry and cold storage areas. Bedrooms are located on the upper level (G). 

What most beings—and especially the Imperials—don't know is that the Wookiees have managed to dig tunnels through the living limbs of certain wroshyr trees, thus creating hiding places for materials as well as routes for secret travel. Many of these are accessible via the spiral staircases of Wookiee homes; they have secret viewports for looking outside, along with broad passages that permit travelers to move equipment and supplies freely.