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Inktober 2019 #5: Flufftuffs

Grows wild in the Great Buddy Forest and in some other wooded areas. Beloved by Fashion Buddys for the wooly fibers that can be produced from the tufts.

Inktober 2019 #18: Inkpetal Dyenas

As the name implies, these flowers contain strong ink dyes, favored by Fashion Buddys for creating thick, vibrant colors. They can, of course, obtain dyes from a variety of other sources, but Inkpetals are longer-lasting than other available dyes and can be used to create colorful inks as well. 

Sheroominas Favored by Fashion Buddys to help them produce smoother, finer thread. It acts as a sort of a reset to counter-balance the effects of previously consumed thread modifiers like Flufftuffs.

Inktober 2019 #25: Sheykas A plant beloved for its musical applications. Within each fruit-shell are tiny hard seeds. At maturity, they detach from the inside and can rattle around freely. When the fruit is plucked and processed, they make wonderful maracas, often being painted and decorated to accent their natural azure hue.

Flowertober is here again but I am tired from working and do not have the energy to go as big as I did last year TwT; I wanted to touch the first two up digitally, and color and ink today’s, but just in case none of that happens I thought I’d post these. Consider them WIPs. I don’t typically post WIPs here but since I don’t post on IG anymore, may as well.

Cleria Fula

Also known as Clera Fula.

Often shows up just before the rainy season on the continent of Wing Alayna (the main continent of the JI stories world). As such, it’s appearance is used to mark the beginning of the season. It has glass-like petals that reflect in the sun. Other than its beauty, not many other uses are known for it.

Felia Katia

A simple vine with sweet leaves vaguely resembling cat ears. It can be found in Wing Alayna, both in the plains and in sunny areas within the Great Buddy Forest; the heart-shaped continent Furheart Iiah; and the eternally sunny continent of Warminia Songlianne.

Kulikuli Dara

The Kulikuli Dara is almost completely clear, and grows in Crescent Minoria, the continent of eternal night where many such other glass-like plants grow. This is said to be caused by the lunar energy given off by the Crescent Minoria Moon, a mysterious entity in the sky that never moves and is always in crescent phase. It is not visible from anywhere else other than Crescent Minoria. How clear a plant is is determined by how much they rely on the moon for energy. Green or black colorations usually mean they rely more on the soil than on the moon, hence why plants from Crescent Minoria grown on other continents are usually greener. As such, the Kulikuli Dara relies almost entirely on the energy of the Crescent Minoria moon, the root system being primarily for anchoring rather than nutrient-absorption. A rather ordinary flower by Crescent Minoria standards, it does not have many other uses besides looking pretty.

Day off today so you know what I decided to do... finish up these WIPs I hadn’t posted yet! See last time’s post for Kulikuli Dara’s description. The new descriptions are under the cut (thought I should have done this last time... what do you think? Pointless feature, or actually useful in this case? Lemme know I guess).

Myuzika

A relative of the Sweetflute, the Myuzika plant is similarly used as a sort of homegrown orchestra. The plant makes a different sound according to the color of the pipe, and pitch depends on the size of the bulb, which can be made to change over time by adjusting the plant’s environment (more sun = thinner bulb, more shade = larger one). Tendrils grow taut around the two pipes, allowing them to be strummed like an instrument. The curly tendrils at the base can also be tapped for a shaking sound as the hard berries that grow on them bump against each other. There are many other secrets to adjusting the sound of the Myuzika, but only the forest dwellers know all its secrets. The Myuzika can be found natively in the Great Buddy Forest and made to grow in other forests in Wing Alayna such as the Patchimori Forest, though it grows best in its native soil.

String’elle

Another plant in the sylvan symphonic family, the String’elle’s two base vines will grow in completely opposite directions without the help of the plant’s tendrils, which keep the plant taut in a harp-like shape. The plant can be tuned over time by adjusting various elements of its environment, but without artificial intervention it will keep its original tune, allowing the musician to play the instrument in its original form if so desired. 

Yukidamarias

A plant found in the depths of Batulia Songlianne, the continent at JI’s north pole (or Non Pona as it is natively called). It was thought for a long time that nothing grows there aside from the occasional rumor of a Song Tulip (the legendary flower for which the continent is named, though whether the plant actually grows there is somewhat shrouded in mystery), but it would seem that the Yukidamarias does as well. Of course... due to the number of odd things reported there, it’s uncertain at best whether the Yukidamarias was found actually growing in the continent’s soil, or in another dimension’s all together. Nevertheless, dimensional abnormalities aside, it may be safe to say that the legendary flower has company on the mysterious frozen continent. Being a relatively new discovery, not much is known about the plant at this time, though it seems quite decorative.

Koshio Flower

The Koshio Flower can be seen growing only during the dry season of Wing Alayna. It spends most of its time unblossomed, but when it does it produces berries that can be dried and ground to make a spice similar to black pepper. The bits that form on its stamen can also be ground and dried to create a substance similar to salt or pepper depending on its color. The same can be said of the rest of the flower. Dried, the white bits form a salt-like material and the black forms something similar to its berries, though with a slightly different flavor. 

Sorry for the lack of updates! I really wanted to get caught up, and I finally have! But I can only post 10 images at a time so I'm gonna post 'em in two chunks anyway. Keep reading for floral info! Also, I really wish I had time for editing this year... They'd look so much better with a little touchup, but I just don't have time for the big-scale editing I did last year. :x I did end up touching up a few of them but there's still so many things I'd like to fix.. Oh well. Anyways, onto floral info!

Thinia Windseed

A thin, watery flower that prefers the wetter climate of Laykia Layna to its northern counterpart, Buddy World (sometimes referred to as Amica Layna or Amicania since the 'World' part can be misleading), but sometimes has been known to pop up there as well during the rainy season. Despite the flower's frail appearance, it is quite hardy, even seeming to prefer windier climates to help spread its seeds far and wide. It is sometimes cultivated as a houseplant as well for its hardiness, and has been known to come in many colors in its domestic variety. There are not many uses known for the flower aside from house decoration.

Berabera Bush

Though natively found in Furheart Iiah and usually grown in continental Wing Alayna, it has been found that Berabera Bushes also grow quite well on cloud ground, strangely enough. Cultivating them there has sometimes led to them taking on a whiter, wispier appearance, but they are also found in their usual coloration as well. Beraberas are beloved for their tart, sweet taste, and a lovely addition to tea, either mixed with leaves or eaten separately. Lovers of fruity teas will especially love Berabera tea.

Cottonlar

Thought to be a relative of their sylvan cousins Flufftuffs, Cottonlars are often seen being grown in cloud ground in Sky Buddy World. The cotton-like substance they grow is beloved for making pillows, and is known to produce fluffy threads when consumed by Fashion Buddys. The whole plant is rather soft to the touch, with the fruits of course being the softest.

Many-headed Laria

A fleshy, fiddlehead-like plant thought to be a relative of the Stafflant and others in the Lar family. They have a vegetable-like taste when consumed, and are often a part of many a sylvan diet. The can be found in Pachimori and the Great Buddy Forest.

Samiana

A relative of the Veriana, the Samiana can be found in Wing Alayna, both in Pachimori, the Great Buddy Forest, and even the plains. Efforts are still ongoing to cultivate the plant, as it seems to prefer wild soil, but is desirable as a houseplant.

Cloudlar

The aerial relative of the Lonlar, the Clouldlar is a soft plant that produces smooth, silky threads when consumed by Fashion Buddys. It is a cultivar of the Lar family that only grows in Sky Buddy World and/or in cloud ground.

Surfing Klaudee

A rare flower that seems to float on its own, drifting about on the sky on small tufts of cloud ground. Sometimes, it is known to use up all of the nutrients in its patch of cloud ground and fall through it, but usually finds another bit to latch onto. There is some question as to whether the flower is a living being, as it seems quite... active, at times.

Wing Alaynia

The namesake of the continent of Wing Alayna, Wing Alaynias are only found in white on its titular continent. Though they do grow on Furheart Iiah and Warminia Songlianne, the ones on the latter grow green, and the former, pinkish. Wing Alaynan Wing Alaynias are known for having the strange, but not unwelcome property of filling one with hope when it is stared at for a moment. Even in the depths of despair, it is said to be a ray of hope for all who stay to gaze a moment at it.

Lyta Flora

These nocturnal flowers are known to glow a warm, brilliant glow at night. Even after picked, the glow can last for a long time, especially if left in the sun during the day. They have the strange property of being able to store sunlight to give off as a glow during the night, and somehow manage to retain this property even if they are not rooted to the ground.

Misinia Curloa

A tall, sylvan flower that can be found growing in the Great Buddy Forest. It is also found on Furheart Iiah and Warminia Songlianne as well. It is a highly-favored flower for tea, as each part of the flower can be used in it. Together, they make a soft, sweet tea. The curly stamen-like bits are especially sweet and melt in hot water, making them useful as a sweetener in other capacities as well, like being or to sweeten other teas.

Today's batch of flowers! Finally, all caught up~ I don't know if I'll be able to stay on top of it this week either, but, worst case scenario I'll just post them in November, lol. Keep reading for more floral information!

Pai-nola Spindling

A young spindling of a Pai-nola tree. At least.... that's what it's thought to be. There has been some debate, due to the longevity of the spindlings in this state, if they are not actually an independent Pai-nola vines, and if there really is any such thing as a Pai-nola tree. There are crude drawings of Pai-nola "trees" in the ancient scrolls, but they've never been seen in their full-grown state. So whether the spindling-like plant is really a vine or a young tree is still not well understood, as Pai-nolas have been known to stay in their spindling state for a long time, even with proper nutrition and in ideal conditions. Legend has it that Pai-nolas have gone dormant, and do not grow past their spindling stage anymore, hence the rise of Pai-nola vines, which can be found clinging to tall objects just like any other vine would. These plants, whatever their identity, can be found growing in both major forests of Wing Alayna, both the Great Buddy Forest and Pachimori, and occasionally even smaller forests. Legend has it they also grow in Crescent Minoria, Furheart Iiah and Batulia Songlianne, but they have never been seen growing there. Although there are some reports of similar plants growing in each of these locations, some may be misclassifications, especially since Batulia Songlianne is known for its barrenness. Though, there may be some merit to the theory, as the snowy environment might suit the alpine plant. Some have even reported fully grown Pai-nolas there, but due to the nebulous nature of Batulia Songlianne, it is still not clear if these, if truly found, were not actually growing in a pocket dimension that has its base on the continent.

Kyurloa Ribbonlar

The silky, pastel, aerial relative of the Lar family. They can be consumed by Fashion Buddys to produce beautiful silk, a highly prized commodity for Dancer Buddys who love to dance with silken sashes. The primary feature of the Kyurloa Ribbonlar is its curly leaves and stem extensions, which are usually picked or eaten first in processing to give the resulting silk a smoother finish. Ribbonlars are quite versatile and can be found growing in many locations such as the outskirts of the Great Buddy Forest, along the Great Buddy River, in the foothills and highlands of the Great Buddy Mountains, in northern Wing Alayna, on Mewga Island, and there are even varieties being cultivated on Fuline Ah. Each of these locations can be found to produce a wide array of colors and textures in the plants, which are highly sought after.

Smallpetal Flyona

A relative of the Sweetpetal Flyona, Smallpetal Flyonas have been cultivated in Sky Buddy World. There is a small difference in taste between the sweetener they produce as opposed to the Sweetpetal, but they are much more prolific and can grow in higher densities than Sweetpetals can.

Riciani

A small, mushroom-like tree that can be found on the outskirts of Pachimori and the Great Buddy Forest. Other varieties of it can be found in the Fuline Islands and certain southern Reline Islands. There's even a variety to be found on the coast of Furheart Iiah and in Warminia Songliane. Riciani and other rice-producing plants are a popular commodity with Neonya and Kitonya owners, as the kernels that the Riciani grows are an essential food source for domesticated pets like the Neonya and Kitonya, so its cosmopolitan nature lends itself to being a fairly reliable food source for these pets. That, and, so long as it is near water or is fresh out of the rainy season, it can regrow it's supply fairly quickly, so as long as one is willing to make the trek to the nearest wild Riciani or the nearest shop where the kernels can be found, owners of Neonyas or Kitonyas seldom have a lack of supply. However, these two species must be fed portions rather than left to free-feed, as they are known to devour what would usually last them a week in one meal if left to their own devices. Perhaps this is why Riciani adapted to fruiting so prolifically in a short time, as wild Neonyas or Kitonyas would seldom spare them if found.

Welcome to throwback Monday where I pull out stuff from my art folder that I never posted. This is from two years ago actually. Anyways! Lore under the cut.

The character on the right is Palen, a fan character @enjoliquej made for JI years ago that sometimes I think about and make up little things for. He's a Plant Buddy and if I recall, the lore was his parents got kidnapped by the Shadow Buddys when he was young. So I thought, what if he had an older brother to cheer him up? That's the guy on the left. I don't know what his name is. But anyways, Plant Buddys usually have little flower antennae, but Palen and his older brother both have really long flower antennae that tend to get tangled. I'm thinking this is equivalent to freckles for them. Just kinda a fun messy thing that can happen. Or I guess curly hair would be a closer analogy? I think it's very rare, so maybe it's more like having red hair or a rare eye color? Harmless, but just a little character quirk. :) Plant Buddys also tend to have six vines on their back. Palen's thing is his always cocoons himself in them, probably a self-soothing thing. I guess it means you can hardly tell what's going on with him though because he's just a cocoon. XD