ORIGIN

A new life bared its face to the newly-awakened lights of the caves; or at least, new in the sense that one could have sworn it wasn't there an hour ago. Or had it always been present? It was difficult to tell.
Throughout the various caverns of Origin cave, mysterious flowers had sprung up in secluded alcoves and precarious positions, nigh impossible to find without guidance or a healthy dose of coincidence.

Petals bloomed in elegant heart-shapes from a shining core that might be a gem, appearing almost like a tiny pearl. Ribbon-like leaves curled into smooth spirals, giving each flower an ornate look, as though meticulously designed by some greater being. Even though there is no wind, each flower appears to sway contentedly, though if one looked close enough, they would have to admit that it didn't seem to be moving at all.

But loveliest of all, each flower exudes a tantalizingly sweet aroma which can be caught from miles around. To most creatures, the scent would lead to a dead end or they'd follow it in hopeless circles. But someone out there, somewhere close, will find themselves lead directly to a flower as it sits, softly swaying in wondrous harmony.



This flower is nestled next to the Spire. It is slightly transparent, and it flickers and glows eerily, as though not really there. It glows steadily brighter as @Winter draws near.


This flower can be found in an abandoned den next to the Crystal River. It is slightly transparent, and it flickers and glows eerily, as though not really there. It glows steadily brighter as @Kronos draws near.


This flower has taken root next to the generator. It is slightly transparent, and it flickers and glows eerily, as though not really there. It glows steadily brighter as @septiezal draws near.


This flower appears to be... burning? And although it reeks of smoke and ash, it's not crumbling. How odd. @Harpy will find this flower growing on top of a tall stalacmite, where terrestrial creatures cannot reach.


This flower has mushrooms growing out of its stem. Its petals have trailing frills and when touched, it leaves a powdery dust on the skin. @Splotch will stumble upon this flower in a fairy ring of luminescent mushrooms, near the cavern wall.


One could swear that no matter where in the room you stand, this flower's head is always facing you. @Kielo will be drawn to its location, nestled near the cavern wall, by a strange tug, and as they draw nearer, will feel this flower exude a strange aura.

Event participants may now post their responses below!
Note: Characters taking part in this thread do not need to interact with one another, as flowers can be found some distance apart.

As splotch sniffed the flower, the light touch caused it to tremble, only slightly, however, Splotch’s sudden sneeze caused the whole thing to scatter into spores, leaving nothing to suggest there had once been something growing there. In its place, the small pearl-like object that had been the flower’s core tinkled as it dropped lightly to the ground.

And in that moment, a new feeling would wash over the canine; feelings that were not her own. Perhaps Splotch would see a sight through the eyes of another; a pink flower, beautiful in its simplicity. Perhaps she’d feel a mysterious sense- calm, cool, ever calculating, washing in over the mental link.

@Mortis is now bonded to @Splotch , and the two may now speak to one another, and share thoughts and feelings between these threads, or any!!

The flowers have left their cores behind! If they are not reunited within two cycles, then the cores will crumble, the connection severed and never to be reunited again, in this life or the next...

As Septiezal nosed the flower, the glowing object seemed to quail under his touch. A bright light, nearly blinding, emanated from the object for a moment. When the light faded after a few short moments, the flower had gone, in its place, the small pearl-like object that had been the flower’s core tinkled as it dropped lightly to the ground.

And in that moment, a new feeling would wash over the serpent; feelings that were not his own. Perhaps Septiezal would see a sight through the eyes of another; a flame-wreathed flower growing in the waterfall room. Perhaps he’d feel a sense of kindness and curiosity, washing in over the mental link.

@Septiezal is now bonded to @Oliver , and the two may now speak to one another, and share thoughts and feelings between these threads!

The flowers have left their cores behind! If they are not reunited within two cycles, then the cores will crumble, the connection severed and never to be reunited again, in this life or the next...

As Kielo brushed against the flower, it began to soundlessly crumble, the wonderful scent of beginning to fade, the flower’s colours draining into nothingness. When the hybrid’s tongue reached out, it would come into contact with only a sweet-tasting dust as the flower crumbled. In its place, the small pearl-like object that had been the flower’s core tinkled as it dropped lightly to the ground.

And in that moment, a new feeling would wash over the hybrid; feelings that were not their own. Perhaps Kielo would see a sight through the eyes of another- experiencing sight, colours and lights-for the first time in their short life; and seeing in that instant a glowing flower growing in the room of lights. Perhaps they’d feel a sense of curiosity and calm, washing in over the mental link.

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As Winter’s tongue flicked against the flower, a bright light, nearly blinding, emanated from the object for a moment. When the light faded after a few short moments, the flower had gone, the small pearl-like object that had been the flower’s core tinkling as it dropped lightly to the ground.

Meanwhile, a new feeling would wash over the serpent; feelings that were not her own. There would be no sight, only a new world of scents and sounds that made the world feel like another one entirely- and a sweet taste lingering on the tongue; feeling an odd aura, and sweet scent alluring, with the familiar buzz of Polaris’ lights from high above. Perhaps they’d feel a sense of excited kindness and serenity, washing in over the mental link.

@Winter is now bonded to @Kielo, and the two may now speak to one another, and share thoughts and feelings between these threads, or any!

The flowers have left their cores behind! If they are not reunited within two cycles, then the cores will crumble, the connection severed and never to be reunited again, in this life or the next...