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|officialname    = Chrysant Flower
|officialname    = Chrysant Flower
|commonname      = Zsatrilso Malass, Karidssa’s Blessing
|commonname      = Zsatrilso Malass, Karidssa’s Blessing
|classification  = Flower
|classification  = [[Flower]]
|origins        = Southern [[Hadar]]
|origins        = [[Hadar]]
|habitat        = Jungles, coastlines
|habitat        = Rivers, coastlines
|commonuse      = Religious
|commonuse      = Decorative, Religious
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The beautiful Chrysant Flower was once one of the most populous flowers of Hadar. The plant commonly grew in southern Hadar and appeared as an important part of [[Nessrassian]] festivals and Allar traditions across the island groups. By the time the [[Chrysant War]] had come to an end however, the flower was transformed into a symbol of victory for the [[Regalian Empire]] and a painful reminder of the past for the Allar and Slizzar. To this day, the Regalian Empire proudly uses the flower as a constant reminder of their victory, despite the fact that the Regalians nearly drove the flower to extinction following the war.
The beautiful Chrysant Flower was once one of the most populous flowers of [[Hadar]]. The plant commonly grew in Hadar and appeared as an important feature of [[Nessrassian]] festivals and [[Allar]] traditions across the island groups. By the time the [[Chrysant War]] had come to an end, however, the flower was transformed into a symbol of victory for the [[Regalian Empire]] and a painful reminder of the past for the Allar and [[Slizzar]]. To this day, the Regalian Empire proudly uses this flower as a constant reminder of their victory, despite the fact that the Regalians nearly drove the flower to extinction following the war.


==History==
==History==
Chrysant Flowers appear early in the history of Hadar. [[Elven]] texts described the plant and mention how the Slizzar often associated it with their goddess Karidssa to make them look more beautiful. This was only partly true as the real reason worshipers of Karidssa wore smaller, metal of the plant was to distract their targets. While the Elves eventually departed, this tradition continued for years. The Allar became seduced by followers of the flower.  The then Essa Empire flew it on their flag as a general symbol of beauty and refinement, as well as their inner peace. The flower became so profound in popular culture that even simple wood carved plates and Slizzar slippers had images of Chrysant Flowers painted or embroidered on them. Then the Chrysant War came in 286 AC and ended most traditional practices and the pseudo worship of the flower.
Chrysant Flowers appear early in the history of Hadar. The Slizzar speak of the plant with deep reverence, and some within their society claim that all the games of the gods in the first cycle were done within and around the bloom of a giant Chrysant Flower. The plant is also highly fragrant, a trait loved by the Slizzar, and thus it grew to be a central aspect of their culture. By the time the Allar arrived in 22 BC, Slizzar commonly wore jewelry in the shape of this plant, especially female Slizzar, and the flower was cultivated extensively within the walls of [[Ssasrakand]]. This quickly transferred over to the aesthetics of the Allar and soon the Chrysant Kingdoms took their name from the plant, who were seen as different blossoms that stem from the same root. When the [[Essa Empire]] arose in Hadaria, they took the plant and placed it on their banners as the primary symbol of the nation. It was launched to even higher prominence, but from there it had a hard, cataclysmic fall. In the Chrysant War that came, Regalian commanders and captains sought out the plant for purposeful destruction in ceremonial and religiously-fueled strikes against the Slizzar faith and its faux-Chrysant Flower decorated leader, [[Miko Missa]]. In the final months of the war, the Allar also turned against the plant, seeing it as a symbol of the traitorous Slizzar that had abandoned them. Thus, when the Chrysant War came to an end, the flower was virtually eradicated in the wild. What samples had made it out, or had been kept as ceremonial trophies by the Regalian military leadership, soon died. But the plant did live on within the walls of Ssasrakand; in the years since the city’s half-destruction, the aquatic flower has slowly started to re-emerge in the ruins of the outer district, half sunken into the surrounding sea. Additionally, while no Slizzar would dream of ever confirming it, many suspect the plant remains as a key decorative feature to those districts within the city that are still intact and are occupied by Slizzar to this day.
 
Regalian commanders quickly saw an attempt to harm the Slizzar morale, openly destroying the flowers where they could and taking the decorative imitations as trophies. At the end of the war, the Regalian commanders made a decision to harvest what flowers remained in the south and return to Regalia with them as a symbolic form of victory over the Essa Empire. They named the war after the flower to mock the Allar and Slizzar over their defeat, leading to rumors among the soldiers saying the war was fought purely for the flowers. The flower then went virtually extinct all across Hadar, only small floating colonies remaining in Sassrakand, the ruins of the old Slizzar capital. A combination of Regalians, not knowing how to properly handle the flower when extracting it, and pure naval destruction, eradicated all other floral colonies.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Chrysant Flowers are quite large, with a diameter of 80 centimeters at most, though small ones occur as well. The flower crown grows on a rather rigid stalk, reaching up to 4 meters into the water below.. The flower itself has a small white core that blossoms out into many overlapping petals around the flower that almost forms a circle due to the slight layering, each layer more strongly and darker blue than the previous. The flower only blossoms at night, in direct moonlight, and is often incredibly tender. It often wilts as soon as it is plucked, if taken during the day, and during the night requires constant contact with water to remain fresh. When it is removed from the stalk and kept in a small bath of water, it will remain flowery for a full week, in which the petals colors will shift from blue to purple and finally intense red just a day before they rot away.  
Chrysant Flowers are quite large with a diameter of two and a half feet at most, though smaller ones can occur as well. The flower crown grows on a rather rigid stalk, reaching up to 13 feet into the water below. The flower itself has a small white core that blossoms out into many overlapping petals around the flower that almost forms a circle due to the slight layering, each layer more strongly and darker blue than the previous. The flower only blooms in direct moonlight and is typically incredibly tender. It often wilts as soon as it is plucked, if taken during the day, and during the night requires constant contact with water to remain fresh. When the sun returns, the plant folds up its petals and sinks slightly under the water due to the weight, but always re-emerges on top of the water under the moonlight. The plant smells lovely to all when it is in bloom and apparently can even be smelled underwater. When it is removed from the stalk and kept in a small bath of water, it will remain flowery for a full week, in which the petals’ colors will shift from blue to purple and finally to an intense red just a day before they rot away. During this time, its pleasant scent will remain, only to grow abruptly pungent when the leaves go red.


==Uses and Abilities==
==Uses and Abilities==
Due to the flower having disappeared from common waters around Hadar, most conventional uses have passed into folklore. In Sassrakand, the flower is purely used to augment the Slizzar rituals still performed among the ruins of their once great capital. Legend has it that the core of the purple blossoming Chrysant Flower is an ingredient of a longevity potion, but such rumors have never been confirmed. The petals however do have a pleasant blossomy/sweet flavor to them when eaten raw, but will immediately turn foul when coming into contact with any fire or hot metal.
Due to the flower disappearing from common waters around Hadar, most conventional uses have passed into folklore. In Sassrakand, the flower was decorative and was used to augment the Slizzar rituals performed there. Many assume that this still takes place. As for more mystical properties, legend has it that the core of a purple Chrysant Flower is an ingredient of a longevity potion, but such rumors have never been confirmed. The petals, however, do have a pleasant blossomy/sweet flavor to them when eaten raw, which is sometimes done by Slizzar, but it will immediately turn foul when coming into contact with any fire or hot metal.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* At the most recent anniversary of the war in Regalia, there were several Imperial vessels designated specific to go out, collect and then carry the plants back to the capital city for the festivities.  
*At the most recent anniversary of the war in Regalia, there were several Imperial vessels designated specifically to go out, collect, and then carry the plants back to the capital city for the festivities.  
* Chrysant Flowers were often used by Allar during wedding ceremonies where whole Allar dresses were made of Chrysant Petals due to their size. This practice went out of use when the Chrysant flower almost died out.
*Chrysant Flowers were often used by Allar during wedding ceremonies where entire Allar dresses were made of Chrysant Petals due to their size. This practice went out of use when the Chrysant flower nearly died out.
* A Regalian scholar has managed to produce a Chrysant hybrid mixed with various other plants such as curiously, a strawberry plant. This Chrysant hybrid can be harvested and stays good for longer, however is always considered inferior as it has a very dull yellow color.
*A Regalian scholar has managed to produce a Chrysant hybrid mixed with various other plants such as, curiously, a strawberry plant. This Chrysant hybrid can be harvested and stays good for longer, however, is always considered inferior as it has a very dull yellow color, is smaller in size and cannot thrive in the wild.
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Revision as of 00:49, 29 September 2019

Chrysant Flower
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Flora
Official Name Chrysant Flower
Common Name Zsatrilso Malass, Karidssa’s Blessing
Classification Flower
Common Use Decorative, Religious
Origins Hadar
Habitat Rivers, coastlines

The beautiful Chrysant Flower was once one of the most populous flowers of Hadar. The plant commonly grew in Hadar and appeared as an important feature of Nessrassian festivals and Allar traditions across the island groups. By the time the Chrysant War had come to an end, however, the flower was transformed into a symbol of victory for the Regalian Empire and a painful reminder of the past for the Allar and Slizzar. To this day, the Regalian Empire proudly uses this flower as a constant reminder of their victory, despite the fact that the Regalians nearly drove the flower to extinction following the war.

History

Chrysant Flowers appear early in the history of Hadar. The Slizzar speak of the plant with deep reverence, and some within their society claim that all the games of the gods in the first cycle were done within and around the bloom of a giant Chrysant Flower. The plant is also highly fragrant, a trait loved by the Slizzar, and thus it grew to be a central aspect of their culture. By the time the Allar arrived in 22 BC, Slizzar commonly wore jewelry in the shape of this plant, especially female Slizzar, and the flower was cultivated extensively within the walls of Ssasrakand. This quickly transferred over to the aesthetics of the Allar and soon the Chrysant Kingdoms took their name from the plant, who were seen as different blossoms that stem from the same root. When the Essa Empire arose in Hadaria, they took the plant and placed it on their banners as the primary symbol of the nation. It was launched to even higher prominence, but from there it had a hard, cataclysmic fall. In the Chrysant War that came, Regalian commanders and captains sought out the plant for purposeful destruction in ceremonial and religiously-fueled strikes against the Slizzar faith and its faux-Chrysant Flower decorated leader, Miko Missa. In the final months of the war, the Allar also turned against the plant, seeing it as a symbol of the traitorous Slizzar that had abandoned them. Thus, when the Chrysant War came to an end, the flower was virtually eradicated in the wild. What samples had made it out, or had been kept as ceremonial trophies by the Regalian military leadership, soon died. But the plant did live on within the walls of Ssasrakand; in the years since the city’s half-destruction, the aquatic flower has slowly started to re-emerge in the ruins of the outer district, half sunken into the surrounding sea. Additionally, while no Slizzar would dream of ever confirming it, many suspect the plant remains as a key decorative feature to those districts within the city that are still intact and are occupied by Slizzar to this day.

Appearance

Chrysant Flowers are quite large with a diameter of two and a half feet at most, though smaller ones can occur as well. The flower crown grows on a rather rigid stalk, reaching up to 13 feet into the water below. The flower itself has a small white core that blossoms out into many overlapping petals around the flower that almost forms a circle due to the slight layering, each layer more strongly and darker blue than the previous. The flower only blooms in direct moonlight and is typically incredibly tender. It often wilts as soon as it is plucked, if taken during the day, and during the night requires constant contact with water to remain fresh. When the sun returns, the plant folds up its petals and sinks slightly under the water due to the weight, but always re-emerges on top of the water under the moonlight. The plant smells lovely to all when it is in bloom and apparently can even be smelled underwater. When it is removed from the stalk and kept in a small bath of water, it will remain flowery for a full week, in which the petals’ colors will shift from blue to purple and finally to an intense red just a day before they rot away. During this time, its pleasant scent will remain, only to grow abruptly pungent when the leaves go red.

Uses and Abilities

Due to the flower disappearing from common waters around Hadar, most conventional uses have passed into folklore. In Sassrakand, the flower was decorative and was used to augment the Slizzar rituals performed there. Many assume that this still takes place. As for more mystical properties, legend has it that the core of a purple Chrysant Flower is an ingredient of a longevity potion, but such rumors have never been confirmed. The petals, however, do have a pleasant blossomy/sweet flavor to them when eaten raw, which is sometimes done by Slizzar, but it will immediately turn foul when coming into contact with any fire or hot metal.

Trivia

  • At the most recent anniversary of the war in Regalia, there were several Imperial vessels designated specifically to go out, collect, and then carry the plants back to the capital city for the festivities.
  • Chrysant Flowers were often used by Allar during wedding ceremonies where entire Allar dresses were made of Chrysant Petals due to their size. This practice went out of use when the Chrysant flower nearly died out.
  • A Regalian scholar has managed to produce a Chrysant hybrid mixed with various other plants such as, curiously, a strawberry plant. This Chrysant hybrid can be harvested and stays good for longer, however, is always considered inferior as it has a very dull yellow color, is smaller in size and cannot thrive in the wild.

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