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|commonname      = Harbinger
|commonname      = Harbinger
|classification  = Fern
|classification  = Fern
|origins        = [[Drowda]].
|origins        = Drowda
|habitat        = Dark forested areas of Drowda, underground citadels.
|habitat        = Forests of Drowda and other dark areas
|commonuse      = Light source.
|commonuse      = Light and Consumption
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The Empairina fern is a small, four leafed plant with large stigma in the center that glow a faint blue. These plants seemingly live off of nothing but water, as the sun never shines on them, yet they bloom every year in vibrant green hues. There are theories that their stigma and roots absorb magic from the air and ground respectively, and this keeps them alive, but no research has been done, considering [[Drowdar]] care little for the study of flowers.
Empairina, native to [[Drowda]], is a fern used both for nourishment and dim lighting. Its creation was at the time of the [[Void Invasions]], when magic spilled into the land and corrupted this common plant. Since then, it has flourished on Drowda and has even spread to different parts of the world, grown in places where the sun cannot reach.


==Origins==
==History==
Empairina was twisted and mutated into the fern we see today after the catastrophic [[Void Invasion]], where magic spilled forth into [[Drowda]] and drastically changed the ecosystem. Today one can see the corrupted black plains of sharp purple grass, once lush and verdant, with an abundance of ferns and shrubs. The ferns were morphed into sickly, stalk-like contortions of their former selves, now reduced to pale and small plants with a sickly green color and ominous glowing fronds.
Empairina was first brought into existence during the Void Invasions on Drowda. The magic that permeated the ecosystem was absorbed by the fern and mutated it into the sickly plant it is now.


===Etymology===
As civilized life continued on Drowda, the [[Drowdar]] found the plant to be a satisfactory candle for their citadels, and began abandoning other forms of lighting in favor of Empairina. The name for Empairina was given in reference to its illuminessence, which translates to “Luminous feeder” in [[Elven]]. “Harbinger” also became a nickname of sorts when Empairina was thought to only grow in the presence of great amounts of magic. In time, it was also found to be an acceptable food source and became counted on heavily by the Nelfin populations on Drowda.
In the dialect of [[Nelfin|Elven]] which the Drowdar speak, the fern was given the name “Empairina”- A crude translation being “Luminous feeder” (a means of relating the Empairina to its lightly radiant tip). Drowdar also frequently call it the “Harbinger” in reference to its frequent position around void tears, which makes it a good warning against the possible presence of demons in the vicinity


==Primary Use==
After finding that the fern didn’t need to live in the corrupted lands of Drowda in order to grow, Empairina was spread to other continents. Now, it is seen in the [[Regalian Empire]] and elsewhere, thriving in the sunless areas of Aloria.
Empairina is commonly used within the citadels of the Drowdar as a makeshift candle, often found within carved alcoves lining passageways or in stone pots around rooms. Able to grow outside of the tainted plains, both sets of Nelfin have taken to cultivating it and using its soothing blue light in favor of common fuels.
*Crowning the Empairina’s stalk lie numerous little, delicate fronds which glow florescent when dark, and even brighter when magic is plentiful.
*After traversing the dangerous southern grasslands of Drowda to join another citadel, a group of Drowdar came across bunches of the ferns thriving upon the diseased grasslands. Not caring much for botany, the sole reason why they took interest in the plant was its luminescent stigma- Finding it to be a useful substitute for candles, and hence causing it to be used widespread within the citadels of the south.
*The Drowdar elves have no real interest in plants or horticulture, and so how the Empairina may affect other races is currently unknown. Its sole use is as a faint bringer of light to the denizens of the tainted northern continent.
*Whilst the Empairina fern feeds off of water, it primarily thrives upon magic- the glowing stigma where magic is absorbed in an unseen vortex-like fashion into each of the stigma’s fronds. When potent amounts of magic are available, the stigma will therefore glow brightly.


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==Appearance==
|name      = Empairina
Empairina is a fern-like plant with four thin offshoots that grow sickly-looking leaves. In the center of these tendrils is a thick, withered stigma. The tip of this stamen is abnormally bloated compared to healthy plants and glows an exotic faint blue hue. Despite their unhealthy-looking structure, Empairina ferns bloom in bright greens each year.  
|appearance = Small and thin with a straight, withered stalk of a pale green color and four curling green fronds at the base. Upon its tip rests a drooping stigma with several tendrils which glow a faint blue color when dark or when magic is abundant.
 
|habitat    = Magically-rich areas of southern Drowda with copious amounts of water and nutrients. Can be placed into small vessels or vases and grown as a pot plant within Drowdar citadels.
==Uses and Abilities==
|}}
Empairina grows like weeds in Drowda, and for this reason, it is relied on for a couple different applications. First and foremost is as a staple of the food supply for the Elves of Drowda. They eat this most every day, either in large or small amounts. The more Empairina a Nelfin eats, the more unnatural their skin tone becomes. The fern is also put to use in Drowdar citadels, the gentle glow from Empairina being favored over other methods of lighting.
 
==Trivia==
*Mages, when casting, sometimes report feeling less powerful in areas where Empairina ferns grow. The accountability of these claims have not been looked into thoroughly yet.
*Empairina has almost no flavor other than a vaguely earthy taste, though it can easily take on the flavoring of foods it is paired with.


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Revision as of 22:33, 20 March 2016

Empairina
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Flora
Official Name Empairina
Common Name Harbinger
Classification Fern
Common Use Light and Consumption
Origins Drowda
Habitat Forests of Drowda and other dark areas

Empairina, native to Drowda, is a fern used both for nourishment and dim lighting. Its creation was at the time of the Void Invasions, when magic spilled into the land and corrupted this common plant. Since then, it has flourished on Drowda and has even spread to different parts of the world, grown in places where the sun cannot reach.

History

Empairina was first brought into existence during the Void Invasions on Drowda. The magic that permeated the ecosystem was absorbed by the fern and mutated it into the sickly plant it is now.

As civilized life continued on Drowda, the Drowdar found the plant to be a satisfactory candle for their citadels, and began abandoning other forms of lighting in favor of Empairina. The name for Empairina was given in reference to its illuminessence, which translates to “Luminous feeder” in Elven. “Harbinger” also became a nickname of sorts when Empairina was thought to only grow in the presence of great amounts of magic. In time, it was also found to be an acceptable food source and became counted on heavily by the Nelfin populations on Drowda.

After finding that the fern didn’t need to live in the corrupted lands of Drowda in order to grow, Empairina was spread to other continents. Now, it is seen in the Regalian Empire and elsewhere, thriving in the sunless areas of Aloria.

Appearance

Empairina is a fern-like plant with four thin offshoots that grow sickly-looking leaves. In the center of these tendrils is a thick, withered stigma. The tip of this stamen is abnormally bloated compared to healthy plants and glows an exotic faint blue hue. Despite their unhealthy-looking structure, Empairina ferns bloom in bright greens each year.

Uses and Abilities

Empairina grows like weeds in Drowda, and for this reason, it is relied on for a couple different applications. First and foremost is as a staple of the food supply for the Elves of Drowda. They eat this most every day, either in large or small amounts. The more Empairina a Nelfin eats, the more unnatural their skin tone becomes. The fern is also put to use in Drowdar citadels, the gentle glow from Empairina being favored over other methods of lighting.

Trivia

  • Mages, when casting, sometimes report feeling less powerful in areas where Empairina ferns grow. The accountability of these claims have not been looked into thoroughly yet.
  • Empairina has almost no flavor other than a vaguely earthy taste, though it can easily take on the flavoring of foods it is paired with.
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