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coastiemike 01-13-08, 04:10 PM	Hi all. I have searched through the various supplements I have and couldn't find anything so I'm hoping you all can help me. My PCs are being honored at an awards ceremony in the High Palace of Silverymoon. Most of them have really gotten into what they plan to wear to the ceremony. One of my female characters would like to wear the official flower of Silverymoon in her hair. Does anyone know what this is? If there isn't one, what would be a good choice considering how far north Silverymoon is?
Storm_Silverhand 01-13-08, 06:24 PM	Heya, As you probably already know, Ed via THO has replied to you already over at Candlekeep... But since not everyone else goes there and I'm sure some might be interested in the answer, here's what he had to say... Hello, all. coastiemike, I sent your query off to Ed, who must have been camped on his computer, because he sent a reply back right away. Here 'tis: Hi, coastiemike. There's no such thing as an "official flower" for Silverymoon, BUT there's only one flower that anyone in Silverymoon would consider using or wearing in such a ceremony. It's called either "blueshine" or "moonflower," and is a tiny white tulip-shaped flower surrounded by six triangular green leaves. The green leaves glow a vivid blue when touched by moonlight, and the white flower glows a pearly white - - and long, long ago, Silvaeren spellcasters devised a simple cantrip that duplicates moonlight closely enough to make these flowers glow under all lighting conditions, when it's applied to them. So saith Ed. And there you have it . . . love, THO Edit: Ed neglected to mention that this flower grows wild all over the Dessarin valley, among what's called "snowdrift" (a ground-hugging flower that looks like white clover). This comes from my own notes, jotted down during play over the years.
coastiemike 01-13-08, 06:54 PM	Yep, I just saw it and was coming overr hear to post the info for anyone interested. Thanks for getting it up here for me. This is the reasson I fell in love with the FR to begin with. The creator and writers are close to the setting and pour themselves into it, but aren't afraid to share it with everyone. Once again, thanks for the quick answer Mr. Greenwood.
Rinonalyrna Fathomlin 01-13-08, 08:01 PM	That was a neat answer, by the way.:)
MarkusTay63 01-14-08, 01:56 AM	Yup I enjoyed it, even though I had a snarky answer already prepared - I know its not the Orchid. :P
Storm_Silverhand 01-14-08, 02:59 AM	Heya, Yup I enjoyed it, even though I had a snarky answer already prepared - I know its not the Orchid. :P :rolleyes: *groans* That was bad, Markus, really bad. :)
Lord Karsus 01-14-08, 03:57 AM	:rolleyes: *groans* That was bad, Markus, really bad. :) -That pretty much explains him, in a nutshell.
Leopold_Humperdinck 01-14-08, 08:38 AM	What is "Candlekeep"? :cool:
Lord Karsus 01-14-08, 08:40 AM	What is "Candlekeep"? :cool: -It is another Forgotten Realms website. www.candlekeep.com
Leopold_Humperdinck 01-15-08, 12:58 AM	Thank you Lord_Karsus. That information is appreciated.
Lord Karsus 01-15-08, 01:11 AM	Thank you Lord_Karsus. That information is appreciated. -No problem. I predate the need of an underscore, though. I hate when people do that.
msatran 01-15-08, 02:31 AM	As far as I am concerned, Alustriel is the official flower of Silverymoon, and if Wizards makes her extinct, I won't be buying their Forgotten Realms products anymore.
18DELTA 01-15-08, 02:32 AM	Yup I enjoyed it, even though I had a snarky answer already prepared - I know its not the Orchid. :P -What, frolicing in the flowers till the wee hours of the morning?:P And I dont mean dancing, well mattress dancing would work.;) -Or do you mean she should wear Orc in her hair?:eek: LORD DELTA:rofl:
MarkusTay63 01-15-08, 02:47 AM	What is "Candlekeep"? :cool:A place where GODS walk the Earth... or Toril. :D Just joshin, y'all. :P You know, I could write an entire mythological story around the name of that flower; the Orc-hid. About an Orc, who allowed himself to be turned into a flower so he wouldn't get caught... It sorta has an FR kinda flavor to it, ya know?
18DELTA 01-15-08, 03:06 AM	As far as I am concerned, Alustriel is the official flower of Silverymoon, and if Wizards makes her extinct, I won't be buying their Forgotten Realms products anymore. -I wonder what that flower smells like?:cloud9: LORD DELTA:rimshot:
MarkusTay63 01-15-08, 03:07 AM	Armpits... VERY hairy, VERY smelly, armpits. ;)
18DELTA 01-15-08, 03:09 AM	Armpits... VERY hairy, VERY smelly, armpits. ;) -:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :heehee :heehee :heehee -I was thinking this :chicken: or this :coolcthul ? LORD DELTA:bow: