Speech Unspoken: The Language of Flowers - Revision history

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	\|[[#S\|Saloryss]] \|\| suffocation		\|[[#S\|Saloryss]] \|\| suffocation
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	\|[[#S\|~~Sirenflower~~]] \|\| prophecy, and the Arkati Jastev		\|[[#S\|Sirensong]] \|\| prophecy, and the Arkati Jastev
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	'''Saloryss''': Petals of the flower are collected and dried for use as a room-scenting agent as the honey-sweet fragrance lives on long after the death of the bloom. Saloryss is popular in potpourri, but those with a keen sense of smell often find the scent to be cloying. For this reason, saloryss represents emotional stifling and suffocation.		'''Saloryss''': Petals of the flower are collected and dried for use as a room-scenting agent as the honey-sweet fragrance lives on long after the death of the bloom. Saloryss is popular in potpourri, but those with a keen sense of smell often find the scent to be cloying. For this reason, saloryss represents emotional stifling and suffocation.

	'''~~Sirenflower~~''': One [[Ashrim]] legend claimed that ~~sirenflowers~~ sprang not from the hand of Imaera, but from the hand of ~~Jastev~~. This story ~~probably~~ ~~comes~~ from the ~~paint-~~bright hues of the ~~sirenflower~~'s petals combined with the eerie sound of wind rustling through the paper-thin blossoms. The Ashrim also claimed that the rustle of ~~sirenflowers~~ on a windless day ~~signals~~ ~~that~~ spirits or demons ~~draw near, and certain~~ Ashrim sea-captains kept bundles of dried ~~sirenflower~~ in their cabins to alert them to such dangers. ~~Sirenflower~~ represents prophecy and second sight.		'''Sirensong''': One [[Ashrim legend]] claimed that sirensongs sprang not from the hand of Imaera but from the hand of Jestev. This story may originate from the bright hues of the sirensong's petals combined with the eerie sound of wind rustling through the paper-thin blossoms. The Ashrim also claimed that the rustle of the sirensongs on a windless day signaled the approach of spirits or demons. Certain Ashrim sea captains kept bundles of dried sirensong in their cabins to alert them to such dangers. Sirensong represents prophecy and second sight.

	'''Snapdragon''': When squeezed correctly, the blossoms of the snapdragon plant will open and close like an animal's mouth. Human children at play sometimes make "snapdragon puppets" out of the hand-sized blossoms of giant snapdragon, a rather rare variety of this plant that naturally grows in the Barony of [[Bourth]]. It is difficult to briefly determine whether or not the current or historic politics of Bourth are related to the snapdragon's meaning of "presumption," but a cultural historian might be interested in examining the matter further.		'''Snapdragon''': When squeezed correctly, the blossoms of the snapdragon plant will open and close like an animal's mouth. Human children at play sometimes make "snapdragon puppets" out of the hand-sized blossoms of giant snapdragon, a rather rare variety of this plant that naturally grows in the Barony of [[Bourth]]. It is difficult to briefly determine whether or not the current or historic politics of Bourth are related to the snapdragon's meaning of "presumption," but a cultural historian might be interested in examining the matter further.

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	\|[[#R\|Rosemary]] \|\| rememberance		\|[[#R\|Rosemary]] \|\| rememberance
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	'''Rosemary''': Early human herbal lore claimed that rosemary was good for strengthening the memory of the aging and weak. Even after this legend was disproved, rosemary still stood for remembrance.		'''Rosemary''': Early human herbal lore claimed that rosemary was good for strengthening the memory of the aging and weak. Even after this legend was disproved, rosemary still stood for remembrance.
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	'''~~Salorisa~~''': ~~The~~ ~~honey~~-~~sweet~~ ~~fragrance~~ of ~~salorisa~~ ~~flowers~~ lives on long after the ~~flowers~~ ~~are~~ ~~dead~~ ~~and dried~~. ~~While this~~ ~~makes them particularly~~ popular in potpourri, those with ~~more~~ ~~sensitive~~ ~~noses~~ often find the scent to be cloying ~~in excess~~. For this reason, ~~salorisa~~ represents emotional stifling and suffocation.		'''Saloryss''': Petals of the flower are collected and dried for use as a room-scenting agent as the honey-sweet fragrance lives on long after the death of the bloom. Saloryss is popular in potpourri, but those with a keen sense of smell often find the scent to be cloying. For this reason, saloryss represents emotional stifling and suffocation.

	'''Sirenflower''': One [[Ashrim]] legend claimed that sirenflowers sprang not from the hand of Imaera, but from the hand of Jastev. This story probably comes from the paint-bright hues of the sirenflower's petals combined with the eerie sound of wind rustling through the paper-thin blossoms. The Ashrim also claimed that the rustle of sirenflowers on a windless day signals that spirits or demons draw near, and certain Ashrim sea-captains kept bundles of dried sirenflower in their cabins to alert them to such dangers. Sirenflower represents prophecy and second sight.		'''Sirenflower''': One [[Ashrim]] legend claimed that sirenflowers sprang not from the hand of Imaera, but from the hand of Jastev. This story probably comes from the paint-bright hues of the sirenflower's petals combined with the eerie sound of wind rustling through the paper-thin blossoms. The Ashrim also claimed that the rustle of sirenflowers on a windless day signals that spirits or demons draw near, and certain Ashrim sea-captains kept bundles of dried sirenflower in their cabins to alert them to such dangers. Sirenflower represents prophecy and second sight.

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	\|[[#D\|Dandelion]] \|\| coquetry, or spirituality		\|[[#D\|Dandelion]] \|\| coquetry, or spirituality
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	\|[[#D\|~~Delphinuris~~]] \|\| peace in adversity		\|[[#D\|Delphira]] \|\| peace in adversity
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	'''Dandelion''': Dandelion flowers open beneath the sun, close at sunset, and vanish on the wind in clouds of white seeds. Dandelions require little care at all, and, indeed, grow more frequently where they are not wanted than where they are. Because of the omnipresent but ephemeral nature of seeded dandelion flowers, the halflings use dandelions to symbolize coquetry. The giantmen of Araime Sun Clan see the windblown seeds in a more mystic light, however, and they use dandelion flowers to represent spirituality.		'''Dandelion''': Dandelion flowers open beneath the sun, close at sunset, and vanish on the wind in clouds of white seeds. Dandelions require little care at all, and, indeed, grow more frequently where they are not wanted than where they are. Because of the omnipresent but ephemeral nature of seeded dandelion flowers, the halflings use dandelions to symbolize coquetry. The giantmen of Araime Sun Clan see the windblown seeds in a more mystic light, however, and they use dandelion flowers to represent spirituality.

	'''~~Delphinuris~~''': While other plants favor gardens and rich soils, ~~delphinuris~~ grows best upon rocky terrain, spreading through nutrient-poor areas that other plants disdain. The lushness and beauty of a ~~delphinuris~~ ground-cover caused the elves of Ta'Ardenai to deem ~~delphinuris~~ to be a symbol of peace in adversity.		'''Delphira''': While other plants favor gardens and rich soils, delphira grows best upon rocky terrain, spreading through nutrient-poor areas that other plants disdain. The lushness and beauty of a delphira ground-cover caused the elves of Ta'Ardenai to deem delphira to be a symbol of peace in adversity.

	'''Dragonstalk''': The beautiful crimson and gold of a fully bloomed dragonstalk reflect the colors of [[Ta'Vaalor]], and nobles among the Elves often use it to symbolize that House. The common meaning of dragonstalk is "ferocity."		'''Dragonstalk''': The beautiful crimson and gold of a fully bloomed dragonstalk reflect the colors of [[Ta'Vaalor]], and nobles among the Elves often use it to symbolize that House. The common meaning of dragonstalk is "ferocity."

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	'''Amaranth''': The amaranth plant blooms very early for its season and fades very late, and the red varieties of amaranth catch the eye easily with their characteristic sanguine hue. For these reasons, the [[giantman\|giantmen]] of [[Araime Sun Clan]] saw amaranth as a symbol of the everlasting heart of Elanith, and they use it as a symbol of immortality and enduring love.		'''Amaranth''': The amaranth plant blooms very early for its season and fades very late, and the red varieties of amaranth catch the eye easily with their characteristic sanguine hue. For these reasons, the [[giantman\|giantmen]] of [[Araime Sun Clan]] saw amaranth as a symbol of the everlasting heart of Elanith, and they use it as a symbol of immortality and enduring love.
	[[image:~~Anenome~~.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|~~Anenome~~]]		[[image:Anemone.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Anemone]]
	'''Anemone''': A legend of [[Jaston]] and [[Niima]] relates the creation of the anemone flower. Supposedly, an [[elf\|Elven]] child was walking along an ocean shore when she saw Niima dancing in the waves, crowned with ocean anemones, and the little girl cried because she wanted some of the beautiful flowers. Because the anemones would die if taken from the water, Niima refused to give any of them away, and the child cried herself sick. Jaston, watching, took one of the anemones from Niima and transformed it into a beautiful flower that could live on the land, so that the child's tears transformed to delight. For this, the anemone is called the windflower as well as the anemone, and it symbolizes expectation.		'''Anemone''': A legend of [[Jaston]] and [[Niima]] relates the creation of the anemone flower. Supposedly, an [[elf\|Elven]] child was walking along an ocean shore when she saw Niima dancing in the waves, crowned with ocean anemones, and the little girl cried because she wanted some of the beautiful flowers. Because the anemones would die if taken from the water, Niima refused to give any of them away, and the child cried herself sick. Jaston, watching, took one of the anemones from Niima and transformed it into a beautiful flower that could live on the land, so that the child's tears transformed to delight. For this, the anemone is called the windflower as well as the anemone, and it symbolizes expectation.

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	''As written by [[Tesseitre Carhiesel Illistim]].''		''As written by [[Tesseitre Carhiesel Illistim]].''

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	'''Primrose''': The pretty, small flowers of the primrose were often picked by elven children and woven into bracelets and crowns. Delighted by their children's play, the citizens of Ta'Ardenai chose primrose to symbolize early youth.		'''Primrose''': The pretty, small flowers of the primrose were often picked by elven children and woven into bracelets and crowns. Delighted by their children's play, the citizens of Ta'Ardenai chose primrose to symbolize early youth.

	'''Primrose (fairy)''': By human legend, the name "fairy primrose" is far more accurate than fanciful. These legends claim that six-inch-tall elves with wings like dragonflies make their homes beneath the deep green leaves of fairy primrose. As a result, the little flowers of the fairy primrose became a symbol of enchantment, and the gift of a fairy primrose says that the recipient is akin to one of the magical creatures.		'''Primrose (fairy)''': <section begin=fairy primrose />By human legend, the name "fairy primrose" is far more accurate than fanciful. These legends claim that six-inch-tall elves with wings like dragonflies make their homes beneath the deep green leaves of fairy primrose. As a result, the little flowers of the fairy primrose became a symbol of enchantment, and the gift of a fairy primrose says that the recipient is akin to one of the magical creatures.<section end=fairy primrose />

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	'''Queen's Lace''': When compared to the flower of Imaera's Lace, the blossoms of Queen's Lace (or, as some know it better, wild carrot) are coarser in design, and their florets are less evenly spaced. The name stems from an ancient legend in which a queen sought to take Imaera's Lace as her own symbol, lessening the worship of the Arkati. When the queen walked in her gardens, the blossoms of Imaera's Lace became less beautiful and less delicate, reflecting the queen's own soul, while the vines stuck straight and stiffly from the ground and refused to climb across the trellises provided. In the symbolic language of flowers, Queen's Lace means, "Do not command me."		'''Queen's Lace''': When compared to the flower of Imaera's Lace, the blossoms of Queen's Lace (or, as some know it better, wild carrot) are coarser in design, and their florets are less evenly spaced. The name stems from an ancient legend in which a queen sought to take Imaera's Lace as her own symbol, lessening the worship of the Arkati. When the queen walked in her gardens, the blossoms of Imaera's Lace became less beautiful and less delicate, reflecting the queen's own soul, while the vines stuck straight and stiffly from the ground and refused to climb across the trellises provided. In the symbolic language of flowers, Queen's Lace means, "Do not command me."

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	''As written by [[Tesseitre Carhiesel Illistim]].''		''As written by [[Tesseitre Carhiesel Illistim]].''
	[[image:Sovyn.jpg\|150px\|right]]		[[image:Sovyn.jpg\|150px\|right]]
	The art of expressing emotion through symbolic flower gifts stems from the forest-sheltered society of Ta'Ardenai, but many of the other races of Elanith have adopted the custom. Floral symbolism extends far beyond the forests of Ta'Ardenai, these days; it stretches from the depths of the Southron Wastes to the icelands of Pinefar, from the volcanoes of Teras to the distant spires of Ta'Loenthra. Servants of Imaera, Kuon, and Aeia cultivate beautiful gardens throughout the continent that are complex with symbolic meaning as well as rich with medicinal value.		The art of expressing emotion through symbolic flower gifts stems from the forest-sheltered society of [[Ta'Ardenai]], but many of the other races of [[Elanith]] have adopted the custom. Floral symbolism extends far beyond the forests of Ta'Ardenai, these days; it stretches from the depths of the Southron Wastes to the icelands of [[Pinefar]], from the volcanoes of Teras to the distant spires of [[Ta'Loenthra]]. Servants of [[Imaera]], [[Kuon]], and [[Aeia]] cultivate beautiful gardens throughout the continent that are complex with symbolic meaning as well as rich with medicinal value.

	After years of travel and study, I have compiled my findings on the matter and I present them here. I do caution my readers to remember that I have examined this matter in great detail; many suitors may be unaware of an inadvertent symbolic message. Often, a flower is given for nothing save beauty.		After years of travel and study, I have compiled my findings on the matter and I present them here. I do caution my readers to remember that I have examined this matter in great detail; many suitors may be unaware of an inadvertent symbolic message. Often, a flower is given for nothing save beauty.

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	== Flower Table ==		== Flower Table ==
			''Follow the flower link for lore about each specific flower:''

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	! Flower \|\| Meaning		! Flower \|\| Meaning

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	'''Amaranth''': The amaranth plant blooms very early for its season and fades very late, and the red varieties of amaranth catch the eye easily with their characteristic sanguine hue. For these reasons, the [[giantman\|giantmen]] of [[Araime Sun Clan]] saw amaranth as a symbol of the everlasting heart of Elanith, and they use it as a symbol of immortality and enduring love.		'''Amaranth''': The amaranth plant blooms very early for its season and fades very late, and the red varieties of amaranth catch the eye easily with their characteristic sanguine hue. For these reasons, the [[giantman\|giantmen]] of [[Araime Sun Clan]] saw amaranth as a symbol of the everlasting heart of Elanith, and they use it as a symbol of immortality and enduring love.
	[[image:~~Anenome~~.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|~~Anenome~~]]		[[image:Anemone.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Anemone]]
	'''Anemone''': A legend of [[Jaston]] and [[Niima]] relates the creation of the anemone flower. Supposedly, an [[elf\|Elven]] child was walking along an ocean shore when she saw Niima dancing in the waves, crowned with ocean anemones, and the little girl cried because she wanted some of the beautiful flowers. Because the anemones would die if taken from the water, Niima refused to give any of them away, and the child cried herself sick. Jaston, watching, took one of the anemones from Niima and transformed it into a beautiful flower that could live on the land, so that the child's tears transformed to delight. For this, the anemone is called the windflower as well as the anemone, and it symbolizes expectation.		'''Anemone''': A legend of [[Jaston]] and [[Niima]] relates the creation of the anemone flower. Supposedly, an [[elf\|Elven]] child was walking along an ocean shore when she saw Niima dancing in the waves, crowned with ocean anemones, and the little girl cried because she wanted some of the beautiful flowers. Because the anemones would die if taken from the water, Niima refused to give any of them away, and the child cried herself sick. Jaston, watching, took one of the anemones from Niima and transformed it into a beautiful flower that could live on the land, so that the child's tears transformed to delight. For this, the anemone is called the windflower as well as the anemone, and it symbolizes expectation.