Iyo/Firewheel Flower

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There are two plants colloquially known as "firewheel" flowers. One is a brilliant bloom that grows low to the ground in a fiery burst of color, the second, which is the bloom we will be discussing, is a bright red or orange blossom with gangly petals that grow upon the firewheel tree itself. Somewhat resembling a jester's hat, the flower has long slender petals tipped with round protrusions in a different color. Alone, it is stunning. When grouped with others covering an entire tree's canopy, the sight is mesmerizing.

However, we are not here to talk about all firewheel flowers. Rather, we are here to speak on flowers from a particular grove deep in the interior of the Isle of Four Winds. Flowers from this grove exhibit unique characteristics and seem almost sentient in nature, a phenomenon I have studied to the best of my ability, and will attempt to explain to some degree.

Having studied a specimen myself in a laboratory setting and having performed various tests on said specimen, I have detected very subtle magic suffusing the flowers from this particular grove. Interestingly, the touch of this subtle, hidden magic does not fully overcome the flowers' pleasant demeanor. Something fundamental, as yet undetermined, changes within the flowers that are exposed to this magic. I have not yet had the pleasure of testing any of the bark from the trees in this particular grove, as the Iyo are particularly protective of it. They consider the grove, the "Heart of the Island", as best I can translate it. As such, I may not yet determine the interaction, if any, between the tree and the flower, nor may I determine the importance of any such interaction.

In conclusion, at this time it may be faithfully spoken that some particular magic unique to its location is permeating the "Heart of the Island" and creating some very unique characteristics to the firewheel flowers growing on the trees within.

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Magister A'Cer of the Hall of Mages
Botanist Emeritus on Detached Service