Folktails

The Folktails are one of two playable beaver factions in Timberborn, and they serve as the default starting faction for new players. Rooted in a philosophy of harmony with nature, these industrious beavers favor organic farming, wind-powered energy, and sustainable resource management. Their rustic wooden architecture blends seamlessly into the landscape, reflecting a deep respect for the post-apocalyptic world they inhabit. Where the Iron Teeth faction embraces heavy industry and metal, the Folktails prove that a gentler approach to colony building can be just as powerful.

The Folktails reproduce naturally through their Lodge housing buildings, where beaver couples raise kits without any external resource cost beyond the food and water their colony already provides. This stands in stark contrast to the Iron Teeth, who rely on Breeding Pods that consume water and berries. The Folktails' power infrastructure revolves around Wind Turbines, which generate electricity without fuel or workers, making them an excellent long-term investment. Their unique food production chain includes the Grill, Gristmill, and Bakery, supporting crops like Carrots, Sunflowers, Potatoes, Wheat, Cattail, and Spadderdock. The aquatic crops Cattail and Spadderdock are exclusive to Folktails and require the Aquatic Farmhouse, giving this faction a unique advantage in water-rich maps.

Beyond basic survival, the Folktails excel at creating culturally rich colonies. They have access to unique well-being buildings like the Mud Bath, Carousel, Dance Hall, Agora, Contemplation Spot, and Temple, satisfying needs from hygiene and fun to spirituality. Their endgame Wonder building, the Earth Recultivator, represents the faction's ultimate goal of restoring the planet. For new players, the Folktails offer a forgiving introduction to Timberborn's mechanics, while experienced players appreciate their efficient food chains, free wind power, and the Zipline transport system that provides rapid transit across sprawling colonies. The faction also fields Timberbots, mechanical workers fueled by Biofuel and boosted by Catalyst, both produced at the Refinery from crops and Maple Syrup.