Deserue

The Botanist



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Personality: Intelligent, reserved, somewhat aloof, gentle outside of battle, fierce in battle

Backstory: Being a quiet, reserved individual, Deserue spends most of his time to himself, tending his ever-growing grove of plants he has collected in his journeys. His special sanctuary has even attracted the attention of a Barkskin Watcher who calls herself Bala and who protects the grove while he is away on adventures. His trusty familiar Tsutarja can be seen hanging around the grove as well, although he usually camouflages himself amongst the greenery of the plants and thus is hard to find. As far as getting along with the other dragons in the lair goes, he has no qualms with most of them, although he finds Rouge's fast-paced nature to be a bit irritating. He gets along most well with Romeo and his mate Empress. Romeo shares in his passion of gardening, although for the Guardian, he prefers to cultivate flowers. As for Empress, they make a more strange duo. She's rather outgoing in her nature, but the two seem to complement each other perfectly. He also likes to spend time with their two children - Sky and Neptune. He generally has a gentle nature but is quite fierce in battle. It could be due to him wanting to protect his mate, though he'll never admit to that. When he's not tending to his plants or out adventuring, he's hanging out with his family.

Familiar: Tsutarja the Blooming Strangler

Collects: Almost kind of plant

The Grove

Day Lilies

Plant

On sunny days, the Day Lily grows warm and pulses with light.

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Clover

Plant

Legend speaks of a very rare clover that can unlock anything and uncover buried treasure. This isn't one of them.

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Ivy

Plant

Ivy grows fast, so fast it can cover a den in mere weeks. Whether that's a blessing or a curse depends on your tastes.

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Sweet Grass

Plant

Some dragons prefer to chew on Sweet Grass for hours rather than devour it quickly.

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Blackberry

Plant

Though they're not really addictive, some dragons become very dependent on Blackberries.

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Sour Spinach

Plant

This leafy plant has very little nutritional value and is nearly completely inedible. Commonly used in hatchling discipline.

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Wisp Fruit

Plant

This fruit is light, airy, and tasteless.

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Miniature Potash Peach

Plant

Plucked from the tree a bit too early, this peach is sour. Unlike the ripened fruit, it is merely warm inside, and can be eaten right away.

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Dustbowl Ivy

Plant

The leaves of this plant are dry and brittle for most of the year, but gain flesh and color for a short time after infrequent rainfalls.

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Corpsemaker Ivy

Plant

This plant protects itself with a powerful poison condensed into just a few of its leaves, rendering them useless for photosynthesis and purple in color. Eat the green bits with care!

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Silvery Ivy

Plant

These leaves have a metallic sheen, but are not composed of actual silver.

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Hallowed Ivy

Plant

Consuming this lifts a dragon's spirits.

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Bamboo Leaves

Plant

Delicious, but only if one is a panda or a tundra dragon.

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Flycatcher

Plant

While this plant appears humble and unassuming, those who consume it know it to be ambrosia.

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Venus Flytrap

Plant

A treat sure to please both insect and plant eaters!

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Hainu's Eye

Plant

The trees are watching...

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Blood Acorn

Plant

While most types of acorn contain seeds, Blood Acorns are filled with nutrient-rich nectar.

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Sunkernel

Plant

Sunkernels are the smallest type of acorn, and are commonly harvested and eaten in handfuls rather than individually.

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Woodland Acorn

Plant

Did you know that if you swallow an acorn whole, a tree will grow in your belly? It's true!

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Sweet Potato Vine

Plant

The roots of this plant produce a hearty bulb that provides starch to a diet. The leaves are good too!

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Crimson Rootvine

Plant

Nearly all of this plant grows beneath the ground, save for a few small flowers. Digging it up can be quite a chore.

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Golden Pepper

Plant

Not as good as the red hot chili variant that was popular back in the day, but starting to grow on you.

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Blacktongue Pepper

Plant

Consumed for its seeds -which exhibit the highest level of pungency in Sornieth- this pepper is harvested at midnight for the best batch.

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Edamame

Plant

A plain food that becomes a terribly addicting snack when salted and lightly fried.

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Chilled Edamame

Plant

Not really an improvement on the fried variety; some dragons have no taste, and neither do these beans.

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Ghost-Painted Fern

Plant

A naturally occurring plant that is frequently mistaken as a sign that an irate dryad is nearby.

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Grove Fern

Plant

Grows along the shaded paths of the forest. A great choice for those foraging for dinner.

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Senecio Haworthii

Plant

A crisp, bright flavor, perfect for cleansing the palate.

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Succulent Spears

Plant

These crisp spears have a surprisingly pungent odor when cooked. Dragons who partake may upset their lair mates.

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Cattail

Plant

These invasive plants must be constantly removed to preserve swamps and bogs that border the Tangled Wood and the Scarred Wasteland. Thankfully, they are high in nutrients.

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Bulrush

Plant

When not consumed, bulrushes are popular for crafting woven baskets and wreaths. When consumed, they're best boiled or steamed to soften their thick exterior.

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Water Lettuce

Plant

Gathered by claw or net, water lettuce grows quickly and provides a reliable harvest.

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Floating Maiden

Plant

This golden plant has extensive root systems below the water's surface. They can outcompete many submerged plant species for light and nutrients.

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Bamboo Cluster

Organics

A bundle of bamboo shoots, green and freshly-cut. Dragons in the Windswept Plateau often use these to build kites.

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Sakura Moss

Organics

A soggy and slightly less romantic alternative to cherry blossoms. (Special thanks MrTeabiscuit.)

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Wildwood Moss

Organics

Some moss took a lichen to a tree. (Special thanks meenahray.)

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Potted Peacevine

Organics

Poisonous, but pretty! Peacevine lives on very little water and very little sunlight, making it an ideal lair decoration during long, dark winters.

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Longweed Bunch

Plant

This invasive species quickly overtakes fields of longgrass. To a Longneck this is a disaster. To a Tundra, it's an additional snack.

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Stonewatch Flatblade

Plant

Stonewatch harpies may have evolved their plumage to better camouflage with the native plant life.

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Stonewatch Scrub

Plant

Chewing this plant will dye your teeth blue.

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Rotala

Plant

This plant is quick to overtake all of the available space in warm, shallow water.

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Sunbeam Rotala

Plant

These hearty plants may regrow from a stray clipping.

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Watermelon

Plant

Though it has a land-growing cousin, this melon is cultivated exclusively in the Sea of a Thousand Currents.

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Sugarmelon

Plant

Though it is technically classified as a fruit, this melon is not considered to be particularly nutritious.

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Barkskin Watcher

Familiar

It's not unheard of for dryads to form alliances with nature dragon clans.

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