Name: Claytona Monticola
Quick Facts:
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
Length: 3"
Fruit: Tiny purple berries
Poison:N/A
Native to: Northern Forest
Locations: Across Northern Idalos, has been introduced to some parts of the far Southern Idalos
Appearance: The Claytona is a very small, very rare plant that can be found in any cold region of the world. It blooms once a year for the season of Vhalar. It has thick rosette leaves with a slight fuzz to their leaves. The fuzz actually has a mild insecticide, and kills off many species of insect before they can eat the plant itself. When the plant blooms it grows a small flower in the centre of the plant that ranges from light purple to grey, depending on the acidity of the soil. If the flower is pollinated it will grow between one and three small purple berries. They are about the size of a very small blueberry, and are typically the same colour as the juice the blueberries leave behind. These berries are incredibly delicious, and are often considered a delicacy due to the difficulty involved in finding and collecting these berries. The plant is odd in that the leaves are not flexible. They are instead rather brittle and are composed of a crystalline structure. If they are broken, a sap is excreted that seals and repairs the crystal structure quickly.
Habitat: The Claytona grows anywhere where the temperature stays cool year round. It was originally from the north edge of the Northern Forest, however they have been spread around the world. They prefer more acidic soils, and the level acidity directly correlates to the taste of the berry. The more purple the flower, or the more acidic the soil is, the stronger the berry tastes. They prefer minimal rain, and thrive in climates that bury them in snow during the cold winter months.
Lifespan and Development: The plant begins as a tiny seed inside of the berry. The seed is too small to see with the naked eye and has a protective coating that allows it to survive the acidity of the stomach. When it is defecated, the seed will grow there. It takes three arcs for the plant to reach maturity, and another arc before it will begin producing flowers. They are pollinated by bees usually, and are often found in higher numbers around hives. The plant has no specified lifespan, but instead will continue to thrive as long as their habitat remains hospitable.
Uses: The berries are collected and eaten as a delicacy, but it is rare to find them in common markets. The sap has been rumoured to be of use for healing the Yludih, however due to their questionable nature it is near impossible to verify this story. It is said that the sap is smeared on their wounds, and forms a rudimentary cast for them as it heals the wound.
Abilities: The plants sap can be spread on the wounds of Yludih to vastly increase their healing speed. However due to the plants rare nature it is uncommon to find Yludih rich enough to buy the plants, let alone reveal themselves as Yludih. The sap hardens and binds to their crystals, seeping into the wound to create an effect similar to stitching while simultaneously stopping the bleeding and increasing the healing speed.
Credit: Vluharqih
Quick Facts:
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
Length: 3"
Fruit: Tiny purple berries
Poison:N/A
Native to: Northern Forest
Locations: Across Northern Idalos, has been introduced to some parts of the far Southern Idalos
Appearance: The Claytona is a very small, very rare plant that can be found in any cold region of the world. It blooms once a year for the season of Vhalar. It has thick rosette leaves with a slight fuzz to their leaves. The fuzz actually has a mild insecticide, and kills off many species of insect before they can eat the plant itself. When the plant blooms it grows a small flower in the centre of the plant that ranges from light purple to grey, depending on the acidity of the soil. If the flower is pollinated it will grow between one and three small purple berries. They are about the size of a very small blueberry, and are typically the same colour as the juice the blueberries leave behind. These berries are incredibly delicious, and are often considered a delicacy due to the difficulty involved in finding and collecting these berries. The plant is odd in that the leaves are not flexible. They are instead rather brittle and are composed of a crystalline structure. If they are broken, a sap is excreted that seals and repairs the crystal structure quickly.
Habitat: The Claytona grows anywhere where the temperature stays cool year round. It was originally from the north edge of the Northern Forest, however they have been spread around the world. They prefer more acidic soils, and the level acidity directly correlates to the taste of the berry. The more purple the flower, or the more acidic the soil is, the stronger the berry tastes. They prefer minimal rain, and thrive in climates that bury them in snow during the cold winter months.
Lifespan and Development: The plant begins as a tiny seed inside of the berry. The seed is too small to see with the naked eye and has a protective coating that allows it to survive the acidity of the stomach. When it is defecated, the seed will grow there. It takes three arcs for the plant to reach maturity, and another arc before it will begin producing flowers. They are pollinated by bees usually, and are often found in higher numbers around hives. The plant has no specified lifespan, but instead will continue to thrive as long as their habitat remains hospitable.
Uses: The berries are collected and eaten as a delicacy, but it is rare to find them in common markets. The sap has been rumoured to be of use for healing the Yludih, however due to their questionable nature it is near impossible to verify this story. It is said that the sap is smeared on their wounds, and forms a rudimentary cast for them as it heals the wound.
Abilities: The plants sap can be spread on the wounds of Yludih to vastly increase their healing speed. However due to the plants rare nature it is uncommon to find Yludih rich enough to buy the plants, let alone reveal themselves as Yludih. The sap hardens and binds to their crystals, seeping into the wound to create an effect similar to stitching while simultaneously stopping the bleeding and increasing the healing speed.
Credit: Vluharqih
