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Ruby Flower
Flora
Official Name	Ruby Flower
Common Name	Rubyflower, Estel/Mana’s Bloom
Classification	Flower
Common Use	Medical, Alchemical
Origins	Altaleï
Habitat	Any locations with rich soil

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The Ruby Flower is a familiar sight to many due to its vast spread across Aloria in various forms from an origin point in Altaleï. This species of marigold thrives in the wild, and can also be used to decorate a range of spaces due to its brilliant color schemes, but it is probably best known for its medicinal properties. It has a broad range of applications, and is used in many simple remedies, cures and more for simple ailments, or as a first step in treating more serious problems. Thus, it will likely continue to thrive for many centuries to come.

History

The Ruby Flower is an ancient plant known to have grown across Altaleï for millennia, but may be even older. Exploration of ancient Meraic ruins and their Vaults reveal iconography of a similar flower in carvings and images, though the modern Maraya have not identified with the plant much. In recorded history, however, the plant begins in the murky ancient time of the Elves, before the time of the Allorn Empire. It seems the flower was already fairly spread across the lands of what is now called Altaleï, with each ancient kingdom relating myths of their own god or gods to the flower. However, with the rise of the Allorn Empire and the formation of Estelley, these old myths largely faded from public memory. However, the flower remained significant, filling city gardens, growing in parks, and thriving in the wild. It even sometimes appeared in Allorn fashion, with small, red flower iconography on fields of green meant to represent the plant. Unfortunately, this came to an end in the period of decadence that destroyed the Allorn Empire, with the final blow being struck during the Night of the Weeping Stars. Gardens and growths of nature were burned to cinders across Allorn territory, and the plant went with them.

Yet, it still thrived in the wild, and soon returned to note in the aftermath of the Cataclysm and Wildering. The former slave Races, who had long used Ruby Flowers for their ailments, began to codify their knowledge, and the Elves, who had perhaps forgotten such information if they had ever known it at all, learned it from the Ailor. As time went on, its use was popularized more and more, especially as the Regalian Empire reached the regions that grew the plant as a crop itself, and not just for their beauty. While there has been great conflict in the west in recent years, the Ruby Flower still appears to be growing strong in the wild, and fields of the plant still sprout, offering their blooms for use by many across Aloria.

Appearance

The Ruby Flower stands anywhere between six to eight inches tall and grows in groups of three or more. The small flowers on top of its stem contain packed, folded petals with colors ranging from blood to golden red with bright crimson trim. The rest of the plant is forest green, with thin almond-shaped lobes forming the leaves close to the base. Its roots are notably small and quite short in appearance, needing little water as a result of the rich soil it grows in.

Uses and Abilities

The Ruby Flower is a medicinal plant, known well for its ability to help the body restore itself. In a pinch, pressing the flower head against an injured area is enough to soothe minor pains such as bee stings or poison ivy, while for more potent effects, the Ruby Flower can be ground into a paste or mixed into a potion. It may not be as strong as other herbs, but the bloom is frequently used as an ingredient in other potions and medicines to boost its effect quite substantially. Every part of the plant can be used in this process.

Trivia

The seeds of the Ruby Flower are bitter with a sweet aftertaste.
The plant only has a lifespan of one year but makes up for this due to a quick growth and reproduction cycle.

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 |officialname    = Ruby Flower
-|commonname      = Rubyflower, [[Estel’s]] Bloom
+|commonname      = Rubyflower, [[Estel]]/Mana’s Bloom
 |classification  = [[Flower]]
-|origins         = [[Daen]]
+|origins         = [[Altaleï]]
-|habitat         = All locations with rich soil
+|habitat         = Any locations with rich soil
-|commonuse       = Medical
+|commonuse       = Medical, Alchemical
 |}}
-The Ruby Flower is a familiar sight to both [[Nelfin]] and [[Humans]] living in [[Daen]]. It is the most common herb used in the healing arts, capable of helping to alleviate a wide variety of illnesses though with a low level of potency. The flower is a type of marigold with a deep red color, said by some to be blessed by the [[Altalar]] deity [[Ceá’llë-maenë]], or even [[Estel]] herself. Today, the flower is heavily cultivated and used by all healers.
+The Ruby Flower is a familiar sight to many due to its vast spread across [[Aloria]] in various forms from an origin point in [[Altaleï]]. This species of marigold thrives in the wild, and can also be used to decorate a range of spaces due to its brilliant color schemes, but it is probably best known for its medicinal properties. It has a broad range of applications, and is used in many simple remedies, cures and more for simple ailments, or as a first step in treating more serious problems. Thus, it will likely continue to thrive for many centuries to come.
 ==History==
-The Ruby Flower is an ancient plant known to have grown across Daen for millennia, with exploration of [[Meraic]] ruins and limited examination of [[Tohn Valeer]] revealing iconography of the flower in carvings and images. In recorded history, however, the plant begins in myth. The [[Altalar]] of the original Elven Principalities told tales of Ceá’llë-maenë coming to Aloria and blessing the flower with healing properties as a gift to her worshippers, bestowing upon it its great crimson finish. Throughout the rise and the existence of the [[Elven Empire]], the Ruby Flower was tied to this Goddess but also Estel as a whole. Elven city gardens were plump with the plant, temples to Estel were dotted in scarlet blossoms, and Elven fashion frequently made use of small, red flower iconography on fields of green. Unfortunately, however, that came to an end in the period of Imperial decadence that destroyed the Elven Empire. [[Void Worship|Void Worshipping]] [[Kathar]] destroyed many sites dedicated toward Estel during the [[Night of the Fallen Star]], and from there, the flower escaped the carefully manicured plant beds of the Empire for the jungles and the plains as the [[Cataclysm]] took hold. The flower, however, survived all disasters that surrounded it.
+The Ruby Flower is an ancient plant known to have grown across Altaleï for millennia, but may be even older. Exploration of ancient [[Meraic]] ruins and their Vaults reveal iconography of a similar flower in carvings and images, though the modern [[Maraya]] have not identified with the plant much. In recorded history, however, the plant begins in the murky ancient time of the [[Elves]], before the time of the [[Allorn Empire]]. It seems the flower was already fairly spread across the lands of what is now called Altaleï, with each ancient kingdom relating myths of their own god or gods to the flower. However, with the rise of the Allorn Empire and the formation of [[Estelley]], these old myths largely faded from public memory. However, the flower remained significant, filling city gardens, growing in parks, and thriving in the wild. It even sometimes appeared in Allorn fashion, with small, red flower iconography on fields of green meant to represent the plant. Unfortunately, this came to an end in the period of decadence that destroyed the Allorn Empire, with the final blow being struck during the [[Night of the Weeping Stars]]. Gardens and growths of nature were burned to cinders across Allorn territory, and the plant went with them.
-In the aftermath of these events, the legend of the flower shifted. [[Cielothar]] were the main culprits in this new interpretation of the myth, as they now claimed Estel in her wisdom, had made Ceá’ llë-maenë bless the flower to aid the Elven races in the coming calamity of the Cataclysm. This myth soon became the most prevalent, used by the Cielothar, Avanthar, and low to middle-class Altalar, though the upper class still maintained the ancient mythology. Over time, the flower also became known to the Ailor for its abilities, which helped popularize its use by clinics across Aloria. Unfortunately, recent warfare on Daen has damaged several once abundant populations of the flower, and though they are expected to recover within a few years, some worry that the regrowth may not be fast enough to account for its excessive cultivation. However, most do not concern themselves with such matters and continue use it in their clinics and tend to it in their flower beds.
+Yet, it still thrived in the wild, and soon returned to note in the aftermath of the [[Cataclysm]] and [[Wildering]]. The former slave [[Races]], who had long used Ruby Flowers for their ailments, began to codify their knowledge, and the Elves, who had perhaps forgotten such information if they had ever known it at all, learned it from the Ailor. As time went on, its use was popularized more and more, especially as the Regalian Empire reached the regions that grew the plant as a crop itself, and not just for their beauty. While there has been great conflict in the west in recent years, the Ruby Flower still appears to be growing strong in the wild, and fields of the plant still sprout, offering their blooms for use by many across Aloria.
 ==Appearance==
-The Ruby Flower stands anywhere between six to eight inches tall and grows in groups of three or more. The small flowers on top of its stem contain packed, folded petals with colors ranging from blood to golden red with bright crimson trim. The rest of the plant is forest green, with thin almond shaped lobes forming the leaves close to the base. Its roots are notably small and quite withered in appearance, needing little water as a result of the rich soil it grows in.
+The Ruby Flower stands anywhere between six to eight inches tall and grows in groups of three or more. The small flowers on top of its stem contain packed, folded petals with colors ranging from blood to golden red with bright crimson trim. The rest of the plant is forest green, with thin almond-shaped lobes forming the leaves close to the base. Its roots are notably small and quite short in appearance, needing little water as a result of the rich soil it grows in.
 ==Uses and Abilities==
-The Ruby Flower is a medicinal herb, known well for its ability to help the body restore itself by boosting the healing abilities of the body, while also reducing light pain. In a pinch, pressing the flower head against an injured area is enough to soothe minor pains such as bee stings or poison ivy, while for more potent effects, the Ruby Flower can be ground into a paste or mixed into a potion. It may not be as strong as other herbs, but the bloom is frequently used as an ingredient in other potions and medicines to boost its effect quite substantially. Every part of the plant can be used in this process, though interestingly enough, different parts are specialized differently; the flower heads are best at healing the skin, the leaves for aches and pains, and the stem is effective in neutralizing external poisons. The flower’s seeds can also be eaten for temporary pain-relief, such as alleviating a headache and are often carried in small amounts by Avanthar footsoldiers. In large-scale consumption the Ruby Flower is harmless, but does not lend any more effects than a single dose.
+The Ruby Flower is a medicinal plant, known well for its ability to help the body restore itself. In a pinch, pressing the flower head against an injured area is enough to soothe minor pains such as bee stings or poison ivy, while for more potent effects, the Ruby Flower can be ground into a paste or mixed into a potion. It may not be as strong as other herbs, but the bloom is frequently used as an ingredient in other potions and medicines to boost its effect quite substantially. Every part of the plant can be used in this process.
 ==Trivia==
-*Ruby Flowers cannot grow naturally in the [[Holy City]] itself, yet can grow elsewhere on the [[Crown Isle]]. The Estel faithful believe this is due to a mystical, religious reason but others claim soil differences, miasma and other possibilities.
 *The seeds of the Ruby Flower are bitter with a sweet aftertaste.
 *The plant only has a lifespan of one year but makes up for this due to a quick growth and reproduction cycle.
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-[[Category:Flora]] [[category:Flowers]]
+[[Category:Flora]] [[category:Flowers]] [[category:Westwynd Flora]] [[category:Altaleï Flora]]