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|image = | |image = Axford.png | ||
|officialname = Axford Maiden | |officialname = Axford Maiden | ||
|commonname = Lady-in-Waiting | |||
|classification = Flower | |classification = Flower | ||
|origins = | |origins = Axford, Regalia | ||
|habitat = | |habitat = Coastal regions and plains | ||
|commonuse = Perfume | |commonuse = Perfume | ||
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Sitting among flower beds all over the [[Regalian Empire]], the Axford Maiden is | Sitting among flower beds all over the [[Regalian Empire]], the Axford Maiden is heralded by the ladies in waiting of nobility, who cultivate the plant for its delicate perfume. While these flowers can be tedious to find in the wild, once they are acquired they are easily replicated and regrown en masse, and can be found in windowsills and gardens across the entire Empire. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
The Axford Maiden | The Axford Maiden was first discovered on the northern coasts of Axford, [[Anglia]], shortly after the first Ailor settlers took residence there. Its striking appearance was noted by the curious locals, who harvested the plant for use as a decorative ornament and an addition to clothing for local ceremonies. Not long after its discovery, its popularity lead the flower to be brought back to the Imperial Gardens on the Crown Isle. When local herbalists experimented, they found that by grinding the petals together and mixing the substance with wine, a lovely fragrance was emitted. This perfume initially received mixed opinions from the court, however its musky, feminine scent swiftly lead the flower to be taken and cultivated by the ladies in waiting. | ||
Today, the Axford Maiden finds its home in plant pots and flower beds all across the Regalian Empire, and remains a staple in the gardens of noble ladies who harvest the flower for its expensive perfume. The fragrance is available in most dedicated stores, albeit for a higher price than most cheaper perfumes due to its usage of wine. It can also be found growing wild in small amounts along the coasts of [[Ithania]] and [[New Ceardia]], where the plant thrives in the continent’s rich and co-inhabited soil. | |||
== | ==Appearance== | ||
The Axford Maiden | The Axford Maiden is a tulip easily identifiable by its deep blue petals that develop into a lighter cyan towards its center. Its stem is slender and thin, with small petite leaves dotting its length. The Axford Maiden likes to grow in patches among other flowers, co-existing with more populous species and deriving nutrients from the soil. They are easily adaptable without becoming too invasive, making them ideal highlights for the gardens of the more wealthier citizens. | ||
==Uses and Abilities== | |||
The Axford Maiden initially found its use as a decorative plant in the gardens of many upper class citizens, and remains a popular addition to flower beds to this day. It’s more common use however, is in perfume. Upon experimentation it was found that when its petals are ground down and mixed with cheap wine, a beautiful fragrance is created. It is unknown why grape wine is the only thing the flower can be combined with to complete the mixture. The scent is often described as sweet and floral, indicative of young women, with a musky undertone that develops the longer it is worn. The fragrance isn’t detectable by [[Circci]] or [[Yanar]] for unknown reasons, though it is obnoxiously intense for [[Dargon]] species, and often repulses them from the area. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It is commonly thought that the quality of wine | *It is commonly thought that the quality of wine affects the scent of Axford Maiden perfume, with stronger potencies of alcohol creating a longer lasting fragrance. [[Donatella]] and [[Beauveret Vintage]] perfumes are much sought after for this reason. | ||
*When combined with wheat ale or [[Vocadine]], the scent derived from the flower is described to be overwhelming, disgusting, and reminiscent of rotting cabbage. | |||
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|Writers = Shayin, Eccetra | |||
|Artists = SimplyRose | |Artists = SimplyRose | ||
|Processors = Jared4242, Shayin | |||
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Revision as of 07:20, 31 March 2017
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| Official Name | Axford Maiden |
| Common Name | Lady-in-Waiting |
| Classification | Flower |
| Common Use | Perfume |
| Origins | Axford, Regalia |
| Habitat | Coastal regions and plains |
Sitting among flower beds all over the Regalian Empire, the Axford Maiden is heralded by the ladies in waiting of nobility, who cultivate the plant for its delicate perfume. While these flowers can be tedious to find in the wild, once they are acquired they are easily replicated and regrown en masse, and can be found in windowsills and gardens across the entire Empire.
History
The Axford Maiden was first discovered on the northern coasts of Axford, Anglia, shortly after the first Ailor settlers took residence there. Its striking appearance was noted by the curious locals, who harvested the plant for use as a decorative ornament and an addition to clothing for local ceremonies. Not long after its discovery, its popularity lead the flower to be brought back to the Imperial Gardens on the Crown Isle. When local herbalists experimented, they found that by grinding the petals together and mixing the substance with wine, a lovely fragrance was emitted. This perfume initially received mixed opinions from the court, however its musky, feminine scent swiftly lead the flower to be taken and cultivated by the ladies in waiting.
Today, the Axford Maiden finds its home in plant pots and flower beds all across the Regalian Empire, and remains a staple in the gardens of noble ladies who harvest the flower for its expensive perfume. The fragrance is available in most dedicated stores, albeit for a higher price than most cheaper perfumes due to its usage of wine. It can also be found growing wild in small amounts along the coasts of Ithania and New Ceardia, where the plant thrives in the continent’s rich and co-inhabited soil.
Appearance
The Axford Maiden is a tulip easily identifiable by its deep blue petals that develop into a lighter cyan towards its center. Its stem is slender and thin, with small petite leaves dotting its length. The Axford Maiden likes to grow in patches among other flowers, co-existing with more populous species and deriving nutrients from the soil. They are easily adaptable without becoming too invasive, making them ideal highlights for the gardens of the more wealthier citizens.
Uses and Abilities
The Axford Maiden initially found its use as a decorative plant in the gardens of many upper class citizens, and remains a popular addition to flower beds to this day. It’s more common use however, is in perfume. Upon experimentation it was found that when its petals are ground down and mixed with cheap wine, a beautiful fragrance is created. It is unknown why grape wine is the only thing the flower can be combined with to complete the mixture. The scent is often described as sweet and floral, indicative of young women, with a musky undertone that develops the longer it is worn. The fragrance isn’t detectable by Circci or Yanar for unknown reasons, though it is obnoxiously intense for Dargon species, and often repulses them from the area.
Trivia
- It is commonly thought that the quality of wine affects the scent of Axford Maiden perfume, with stronger potencies of alcohol creating a longer lasting fragrance. Donatella and Beauveret Vintage perfumes are much sought after for this reason.
- When combined with wheat ale or Vocadine, the scent derived from the flower is described to be overwhelming, disgusting, and reminiscent of rotting cabbage.
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