Inyri Takan
Moonstruck
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
[*]Weaknesses:
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Crystallized Lotuses were first discovered by Kage settlers in the early days of their settlement of the planet, marvelled at for their beauty and resilience despite frequent destruction due to life's struggles. They were harvested by the natives for their pleasing aesthetic, though their crystals were too delicate to be refined into anything other than raw chunks of easily-shatterable stone to be used as decoration or for religious purposes.
Soon, with more off-world presences coming to Quarzite, whole Lotuses were sold as tourist trinkets that would die in the sunlight and be preserved forever as delicate trophies, serving as morbid souvenirs to one's journey to the planet. It takes a lot of practice and essential ancient knowledge to tend to a garden of the flowers, which is why many Kage elders maintain them for their villages as a morale booster. Besides, they attract Sekiei Deer, which are always a welcome sight to the natives.
- Intent: To help flesh out the underdeveloped planet Quarzite by giving it a unique flower that also helps build onto the sister submission of the Sekiei Deer.
- Image Credit: WikiZero
- Canon: N/A
- Links: Quarzite, Sekiei Deer
- Name: Nucifera Thraecius, colloquially known as the Crystallized Lotus.
- Homeworld: Quarzitehttp://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Quarzite
- Other Locations: N/A
- Classification: Flower
- Average Growth Cycle: Seeds form into the basis of the plant when it finds an ideal position to take root, sprouting long crystalline tendrils that wrap around Quarzite crystal and stone alike to seek out the minerals and nutrients needed. A Crystallized Lotus' root structure can be up to a meter long for a single blossom. After time and enough exposure to the light provided by Quarzite's natural crystals, the seed will blossom into a white crystal flower, which it will maintain the appearance of even after the planet dies.
- Viability: The Crystallized Lotus does not need any sunlight to grow, instead utilizing the light of Quarzite's luminous crystals as a substitute. Additionally, the planets thrive in an underground environment and will 'die' when taken out into direct sunlight. Die, as in it will no longer grow but remain in a petrified crystal formation that is popular with offworlders. The plant uses minerals in the surrounding rock to grow instead of water, though they can be watered to little effect. If under ideal conditions, a Crystallized Lotus can live for 20 years until it's growth cycle concludes and it essentially turns to true crystal, 'dying' much like it would in the direct UV light of the sun. Seeds appear like small grey pebbles, spread throughout the Quarzite caves by primarily Milodons as their trampling can lead to the spread of many seedlings after a flower is flattened.
- Description: Much like Sekiei Deer, many assume the Crystallized Lotus to be a decorative art sculpture. In fact, it is a living plant and one of the only plants known to be native to Quarzite. With their long tendril-like roots and dangerous-but-deadly looks, the Crystallized Lotus is a wholly unique flower with wholly unique looks. They only ever bloom in a milky translucent white colour, their 'petals' jagged quartz formations.
- Average height: 0.06 meters
- Average length: 0.06 meters
- Color: Translucent White
- Nutritional Value: Whilst Sekiei Deer are able to eat the flowers easily, they are not consumable by Humans due to their glass-like texture and therefore don't have much nutritional value for humans; they provide essential minerals to the deer, though.
- Distinctions: The entire structure of this flower is made of bio-organic crystals, sharing many visual similarities with actual crystals or rocks but having key differences in that these plants are somewhat living and will grow then die. Seeds actually sprout organic cores that the crystals grow from, but the crystals often grow so quickly to protect the core that many don't see them unless you manage to excavate it from a dead one.
- Strengths:
Ethereal Beauty: Especially in their natural habitat, the Crystallized Lotus is exceptionally pretty and is treasured for their looks.
[*]Weaknesses:
- Castle of Glass: Once the flowers bloom into their final life stage, they are quite fragile and prone to chipping and even being crushed under the weight of a Milodon or even a stray Human foot. Additionally, they are far too prone to shattering to be used in a lightsaber, limiting their usage.
- Inedible: Besides Sekiei Deer, no other lifeform is able to safely consume this planet; They have the consistency of glass and will do similar things to your body if you chose to foolishly take a bite out of one.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Crystallized Lotuses were first discovered by Kage settlers in the early days of their settlement of the planet, marvelled at for their beauty and resilience despite frequent destruction due to life's struggles. They were harvested by the natives for their pleasing aesthetic, though their crystals were too delicate to be refined into anything other than raw chunks of easily-shatterable stone to be used as decoration or for religious purposes.
Soon, with more off-world presences coming to Quarzite, whole Lotuses were sold as tourist trinkets that would die in the sunlight and be preserved forever as delicate trophies, serving as morbid souvenirs to one's journey to the planet. It takes a lot of practice and essential ancient knowledge to tend to a garden of the flowers, which is why many Kage elders maintain them for their villages as a morale booster. Besides, they attract Sekiei Deer, which are always a welcome sight to the natives.
