OOC Myrkvior Basin Flora Compendium

[Vicissitude]

A general guide for composing a flora write-up can be found below, though it should be noted that there is no requirement for the precise level of detail.

ATTACH-IMAGE​

NAME​

Challenge Rating 1-6​

Created by: [your name]​

Description:
TEXT

Cultural Significance:
TEXT

Habitat:
TEXT

Size:
TEXT

Biome Role:
TEXT

Life Cycle:
TEXT

Resources:
TEXT


Notable Features:

• NAME
  TEXT
  
• NAME
  TEXT

Gramarye:​

TEXT

Minor Merit
Yes/No

100 XP - Minor Ability
TEXT

250 XP - Major Ability
TEXT

[style=margin: 20px auto 20px auto; max-width: 700px; padding: 5px 30px 10px 30px; border-top: double 6px #cda0f2; border-right: double 6px #c29a4a; border-bottom: double 6px #c2784a; border-left: double 6px #674a96; border-radius: 3px][style2=margin: auto; max-width: 600px; padding: 35px 0px 30px 0px; color: #eee3ff; text-align: left; font-family: "Cutive Mono"; font-size: 108%][CENTER]ATTACH-IMAGE[/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=7][B]NAME[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=6]Challenge Rating 1-6[/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=5]Created by: [your name][/SIZE][/CENTER] [SIZE=5][B]Description:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Cultural Significance:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Habitat:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Size:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Biome Role:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Life Cycle:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Resources:[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Notable Features:[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=4]NAME[/SIZE] TEXT [*][SIZE=4]NAME[/SIZE] TEXT [/LIST] [SIZE=8][CENTER][B]Beast Magic:[/B][/CENTER][/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [size=6]Minor Merit[/size] Yes/No [SIZE=6]100 XP - Minor Ability[/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [SIZE=6]250 XP - Major Ability[/SIZE] [SIZE=4]TEXT[/SIZE] [/style2][/style]

 

[Vicissitude]

Ljuspære or "mana fruit"​

Habitat:
The dragon-tree, Ældrassil

Size:
10-20cm in length, 500g to 2kg in weight.

Biome Role:
Major food source.

Life Cycle:
Ældrassil is Indefinite, and it bears numerous fresh fruits daily. Those that do not get eaten are used to fertilize the land, but they cannot grow new trees.

Cultural Significance:
As the fruit of Ældrassil itself, the mana fruit is often treated with reverence by the people of Ælheim despite how plentiful it is. It is used in myriad dishes ranging from sweet to savory and is seen as a staple in Ælheimar cuisine.

Description:
A ljuspære is a succulent, bell-shaped fruit with a smooth, thin skin ranging from green and cyan to deep purple hues. Its sweet and juicy flesh has a subtly grainy texture, offering a delightful combination of flavors that balance sweetness and a hint of tartness.

Harvesting:
Manual harvesting is typically not necessary, as hundreds of fruits fall from the tree naturally each day.

Notable Features:
CR0 normally, rare variant CR4 value.

• Teeming with Saol, all mana fruit are particularly filling even when eaten alone.
• A rare variant that is about twice as large offers restorative properties to those who may have overspent their Saol through casting.

 

[Vicissitude]

Ardentvith​

Submitted by Tul​

Habitat: Ardentvith thrives in the damp, shadowy depths of the Myrkvior Basin, nestled amidst the dense foliage surrounding Ældrassil. It prefers areas with high humidity and partial sunlight, often found near streams or in the moist soil of caverns.

Size: Standing at a towering height of 5-6 feet, Ardentvith presents an imposing presence in the forest undergrowth. Its broad leaves form a canopy above, while its pitcher-like structure extends downwards, reaching towards the ground.

Biome Role: Ardentvith serves as both predator and protector in its biome. As a carnivorous plant, it preys on insects and small creatures that are lured by its sweet scent and vibrant colors. Additionally, its presence helps regulate the population of mosquitos, contributing to the balance of the ecosystem.

Life Cycle: Ardentvith begins its life as a small seedling, emerging from the fertile soil of the forest floor. Over time, it grows into a mature plant, developing its characteristic pitcher shape. During the flowering season, Ardentvith produces delicate pink blossoms that attract pollinators. As the seasons change, the plant continues to trap prey in its acidic reservoir, sustaining itself through the nutrients obtained from decomposition.

Cultural Significance: In Æld'Norai culture, Ardentvith holds a revered status as a symbol of both beauty and danger. Its striking appearance and deadly capabilities have inspired folklore and cautionary tales, warning travelers to avoid its contents

Description: Ardentvith's elongated pitchers are adorned with intricate patterns of veining, resembling the delicate tracery of elven script. The lower portion of the plant is a deep emerald green, blending seamlessly with the surrounding foliage. As the eye travels upwards, the color transitions to shades of pink and violet, culminating in a vibrant crown of blossoms at the apex. Within the pitcher, a viscous, corrosive acid lies in wait, ready to dissolve any unwitting prey that ventures too close.

Harvesting: Harvesting Ardentvith requires great caution and skill, as contact with its acidic secretions can result in severe burns or injury. Those brave enough to attempt extraction must don protective gear and employ specialized tools to carefully collect the plant's pitchers. Despite the risks, Ardentvith's acidic fluid is highly sought after for its potential alchemical and magical properties, making it a valuable resource for skilled artisans and enchanters.

Notable Features:
CR4

• Elongated pitchers reaching heights of 5-6 feet.
• Delicate pink blossoms adorning the apex during the flowering season that can be drunk in tea to cure acid reflux.
• Acidic secretions within the pitchers, capable of dissolving any organic material and deterring predators.