The Twilight bloom, also known as a purple blossom plant[2] or purple death, was a very rare species of poisonous plants.[1][2]
Description[]
Twilight blooms largely bore a resemblance to palm trees.[2] They had thick, scaled brown trunks that sprouted no branches and on average grew to heights of 8‒13 ft (2.4‒4 m). The foliage at their tops were fronds that drooped a short distance. Their roots were visible on the surface around their base, resembling a fine mossy mat.[1][2]
Within this the foliage tops of this plant grew purple, cup-shaped flowers with silver stamen. The sap of these flowers was very sweet and they exuded an attractive sent.[1]
Behavior[]
Twilight blooms displayed no form of sentience or higher intelligence.[1]
Biology[]
During daylight hours, the flowers on a twilight bloom would be directed upwards towards the sun. During the night, they would close up completely.[2]
Twilight blooms would react to the vibrations caused by any creatures passing beneath it. Their flowers would gently tip over and drip down a small amount of poisonous sap.[1][2] Most species of insect were immune to the effects of this poisonous sap, but were attracted to its scent. If harvested carefully, this poison could remain potent for a full day.[2]
Reproduction[]
The twilight bloom reproduced in the same manner as most plant species.[2]
Ecology[]
Diet[]
The twilight bloom was a partially carnivorous species of plant.[2] The decomposition of creatures killed by their sap served to fertilize their root network.[1][2]
Habitats[]
Twilight blooms were typically found in swamps and areas with a temperate climate.[2]
In the region of Kara-Tur, these plants were known to grow on the island of Akari. Particularly in the area around Opawangchicheng.[3]
Relationships[]
Twilight blooms were a favored plant of the deity Sheela Peryroyl.[4]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 122. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Jon Pickens ed. (1995). Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two. (TSR, Inc.), p. 95. ISBN 0-7869-0199-3.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (1987). Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior. (TSR, Inc), p. 36. ISBN 0-88038-393-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 172. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.