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Discussion Possible Flower Contest Idea

Kai'el Brat "Guardian of the Light"





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Codex Contest: The Secret Language of Flowers


I had an idea to use flowers and plants that already exist in the codex, or encourage new submissions through this contest. I want to highlight and expand on the flora within our universe, but also motivate the creation of fresh, original entries.

Below is what I've put together as an example.
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Pitch:
In the galaxy far, far away, communication isn't limited to words, actions, or even the Force. For those in the know, the delicate petals of flowers can carry messages of love, deception, hope, and sorrow. We're inviting you to contribute to the creation of a more enriched language of flowers in the Star Wars universe. This is your chance to define the meaning, lore, and significance behind the flora that characters from every corner of the galaxy might use to express the unspeakable.

Whether it's a blossom native to the deserts of Tatooine, the forests of Endor, or the jungles of Felucia, your contribution will help create a secret code of floral communication that resonates across the stars.

Example Entry Table:

Name of Flower / Botanical NameVisual DescriptionPlanet of OriginHabitatUnique PropertiesMeaning / Symbolism / Cultural Significance / Implied MessageCodex Link
Code:
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[TH][B]Meaning / Symbolism / Cultural Significance / Implied Message[/B][/TH]
[TH][B]Codex Link[/B][/TH]
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Submission Format:

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Please submit your entry using the following format:

  • Name of Flower / Botanical Name: The name of your flower in Basic or another language. If possible, include its scientific or botanical name.
  • Visual Description: Provide a detailed description of the flower's appearance, including color, shape, size, and any unique features such as bioluminescence, fragrance, or special textures.
  • Planet of Origin: Indicate the planet where the flower is native. If it's found on multiple planets, list them all.
  • Habitat: Describe the specific environment where this flower grows, such as high-altitude meadows, dense jungles, desert plains, or underwater fields.
  • Unique Properties: Detail any special features or abilities the flower may have, such as medicinal uses, glowing petals, or a scent that affects those who smell it.
  • Meaning / Symbolism / Cultural Significance / Implied Message: Explain what this flower represents or symbolizes. How is it used culturally or symbolically? What message might someone convey by giving or displaying this flower?
  • Codex Link: Provide a link to your submission on the Star Wars Chaos RP forums.

Submission Process:

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  1. Create Your Entry: Fill out the table format above with your flower's details.
  2. Post Your Entry: Submit your entry as a new post under the designated contest thread.
  3. Review and Feedback: Our panel of judges will review each submission based on creativity, adherence to Star Wars lore, and the richness of the flower's description and symbolism.
  4. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by [Insert Deadline Here / To be Added ]. Late submissions may not be considered.

 
Kai'el Brat "Guardian of the Light"
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I think this is a lovely idea :) - For the record you don't have to ask to put up a contest though I'd be happy to facilitate if you'd rather not run it yourself.

Let me know!


I'm not great with responsibility, but I'd love to contribute in any way I can. I'd be thrilled to assist or let you take the lead in facilitating this project. My idea is to compile a cool booklet—a reference guide for the language of flowers—once all the submissions are in. Think of it as a 'Flower Codex' or dictionary! The meanings don't all have to be cutesy or romantic either; feel free to get creative and go wild with your ideas.

I'm happy to help organize the booklet and create badges, but if you'd prefer to handle that, I'm totally fine with it too.

suggestions for fun badges :

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  • Petal Pioneer
 
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I'm not great with responsibility, but I'd love to contribute in any way I can. I'd be thrilled to assist or let you take the lead in facilitating this project. My idea is to compile a cool booklet—a reference guide for the language of flowers—once all the submissions are in. Think of it as a 'Flower Codex' or dictionary! The meanings don't all have to be cutesy or romantic either; feel free to get creative and go wild with your ideas.

I'm happy to help organize the booklet and create badges, but if you'd prefer to handle that, I'm totally fine with it too.

suggestions for fun badges :
  • Garden Guardian
  • Petal Pioneer

This jives ♡ - I'll follow up in DM and see how we can Starwarsify it a little bit more but this is an extremely solid base.

I really like the idea of making a "booklet" so to speak and the names for the badges are a great start. Thank you for reaching out!
 
Kai'el Brat "Guardian of the Light"




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The Secret Language of Flowers



FlowerMeaning
ACACIA BLOSSOMConcealed Love; Beauty in Retirement; Chaste Love
ACORNSymbol of Life and Immortality
AMBROSIAYour Love is Reciprocated
AMARYLLISPride; Pastoral Poetry
ANEMONEForsaken
ARBUTUSThee Only Do I Love
ASTERSymbol of Love; Daintiness
AZALEATake Care of Yourself for Me; Temperance; Fragile Passion; Symbol of Womanhood
BEGONIABeware
BELLS OF IRELANDGood Luck
BITTERSWEETTruth
BLUEBELLHumility
BOUQUET OF WITHERED FLOWERSRejected Love
CACTUSEndurance
CAMELLIA (General)Admiration; Perfection; Good Luck, Gift to a Man
CAMELLIA (Pink)Longing for You
CAMELLIA (Red)You're a Flame in My Heart
CAMELLIA (White)You're Adorable
CANDY TUFTIndifference
CARNATION (General)Fascination; Divine Love
CARNATION (Pink)I'll Never Forget You
CARNATION (Purple)Capriciousness
CARNATION (Red)My Heart Aches for You; Admiration
CARNATION (Solid Colour)Yes
CARNATION (Striped)No; Refusal; Sorry I Can't Be with You; Wish I Could Be with You
CARNATION (White)Sweet and Lovely; Innocence; Pure Love; Woman's Good Luck Gift
CARNATION (Yellow)You Have Disappointed Me; Rejection
CATTAILPeace; Prosperity
CHRYSANTHEMUM (General)You're A Wonderful Friend; Cheerfulness and Rest
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Red)I Love
CHRYSANTHEMUM (White)Truth
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Yellow)Slighted Love
COREOPSISAlways Cheerful
CROCUSCheerfulness
CYCLAMENResignation and Good-bye
DAFFODILRegard; Unrequited Love; You're the Only One; The Sun is Always Shining When I'm with You
DAISYInnocence; Loyal Love; I'll Never Tell; Purity
DANDELIONFaithfulness; Happiness
DEAD LEAVESSadness
FERNMagic; Fascination; Confidence and Shelter
FERN (Maidenhair)Secret Bond of Love
FIRTime
FLAXDomestic Symbol
FORGET-ME-NOTTrue Love; Memories
FORSYTHIAAnticipation
GARDENIAYou're Lovely; Secret Love
GARLICCourage; Strength
GERANIUMStupidity; Folly
GLADIOLUSGive Me a Break . . . I'm Really Sincere; Flower of the Gladiators
GLOXINIALove at First Sight
GRASSSubmission
HEATHER (Lavender)Admiration; Solitude
HEATHER (White)Protection; Wishes will Come True
HOLLYDefense; Domestic Happiness
HYACINTH (General)Games and Sports; Rashness; Flower Dedicated to Apollo
HYACINTH (Blue)Constancy
HYACINTH (Purple)I Am Sorry; Please Forgive Me; Sorrow
HYACINTH (Red or Pink)Play
HYACINTH (White)Loveliness; I'll Pray for You
HYACINTH (Yellow)Jealousy
HYDRANGEAThank You for Understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
IRISFleur-de-Lis, Emblem of France; Your Friendship Means So Much to Me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and Valour; My Compliments
IVYWedded Love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
IVY (Sprig of White Tendrils)Anxious to Please; Affection
JONQUILLove Me; Affection Returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for Affection Returned
LARKSPUR (Pink)Fickleness
LILY (Calla)Beauty
LILY (Day)Coquetry; Chinese Emblem for Mothers
LILY (Eucharis)Maiden Charms
LILY (Orange)Hatred
LILY (Tiger)Wealth; Pride
LILY (White)Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It's Heavenly to Be with You
LILY (Yellow)I'm Walking on Air; False and Gay
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEYSweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to Happiness; Humility; You've Made My Life Complete
MAGNOLIANobility
MARIGOLDCruelty; Grief; Jealousy
MISTLETOEKiss me; Affection; To Surmount Difficulties; Sacred Plant of India; Magic Plant of the Druids
MONKSHOODBeware; A Deadly Foe is Near
MOSSMaternal Love; Charity
MYRTLELove; Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
NARCISSUSEgotism; Formality; Stay as Sweet as You Are
NASTURTIUMConquest; Victory in Battle
NUTSStupidity
OLEANDERCaution
ORANGE BLOSSOMInnocence; Eternal Love; Marriage and Fruitfulness
ORANGE MOCKDeceit
ORCHIDLove; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful Lady; Chinese Symbol for Many Children
ORCHID (Cattleya)Mature Charm
PALM LEAVESVictory and Success
PEONYShame; Gay Life; Happy Marriage
PETUNIAResentment; Anger; Your Presence Soothes Me
PINEHope; Pity
POPPY (General)Eternal Sleep; Oblivion; Imagination
POPPY (Red)Pleasure
POPPY (White)Consolation
POPPY (Yellow)Wealth; Success
PRIMROSEI Can't Live Without You
PRIMROSE (Evening)Inconstancy
ROSE (Bridal)Happy Love
ROSE (Christmas)Tranquilize My Anxiety; Anxiety
ROSE (Coral)Desire
ROSE (Damask)Persian Ambassador of Love
ROSE (Dark Crimson)Mourning
ROSE (Dark Pink)Thankfulness
ROSE (Lavender)Enchantment
ROSE LEAFYou May Hope
ROSE (Orange)Fascination
ROSE (Pale Peach)Modesty
ROSE (Pale Pink)Grace, Joy
ROSE (Red)Love, Respect
ROSE (Single Full Bloom)I Love You; I Still Love You
ROSE (Tea)I'll Remember; Always
ROSE (Thornless)Love at First Sight
ROSE (White)Innocence and Secrecy
ROSE (White and Red Together)Unity
ROSE (White on Red Together)Flower Emblem of England
ROSE (Yellow)Joy, Friendship
ROSEBUDBeauty and Youth; A Heart Innocent of Love
ROSEBUD (Moss)Confessions of Love
ROSEBUD (Red)Pure and Lovely
ROSEBUD (White)Girlhood
ROSES (Bouquet of Full Bloom)Gratitude
ROSES (Garland or Crown of)Reward of Merit; Crown Symbol of Superior Merit
ROSES (Musk Cluster)Charming
SMILAXLoveliness
SNAPDRAGONDeception; Gracious Lady
SPIDER FLOWERElope with Me
STEPHANOTISHappiness in Marriage; Desire to Travel
STOCKBonds of Affection; Promptness; You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
SWEET PEAGood-bye; Departure; Blissful Pleasure; Thank You for a Lovely Time
TULIP (General)Perfect Lover; Fame; Flower Emblem of Holland
TULIP (Red)Believe Me; Declaration of Love
TULIP (Variegated)Beautiful Eyes
TULIP (Yellow)There's Sunshine in Your Smile
VIOLETModesty
VIOLET (Blue)Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I'll Always Be True
VIOLET (White)Let's Take a Chance on Happiness
VISCARIAWill You Dance with Me?
ZINNIA (Magenta)Lasting Affection
ZINNIA (Mixed)Thinking (or in Memory) of an Absent Friend
ZINNIA (Scarlet)Constancy
ZINNIA (White)Goodness
ZINNIA (Yellow)Daily Remembrance
 
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