Flora

Flora is a Homunculus created by Arnica.

## History

The small flower construct named Flora was brought to life in her current form at Arnica's grove in Amber Run. At the time, Anivia and Ashewan was there to witness the wonder.

New Life

Floating the wood over, Arnica traces the burnt section with one of her fingers. "*It's a piece of wood from the feywild, and one that was struck by lightning.*" She moves it so the pair can clearly see the mark that's been left.

"*Lightning is a wonderful expression of the wilds, it's both beautiful and terrifying, a wild source of power that follows its own path.*" Her hands trace the air, as if following the chaotic spread of a bolt of lightning as it crosses the sky.

"*I'm hoping I'll be able to use it as a focus, to create anew.*" She traced the channels carved in the wood, making a few small corrections. "*I think...I think it should be ready.*"

She proceeded to pull out a few thin vines and grasses from her pouch, quickly weaving them together over the channels she'd carved, covering the wooden heart in a half-covering cocoon of plants.

Following, she pulled out a large amaryllis, pink petals with white on the insider and put the cocoon inside, She then took another amaryllis, placing their stalks together and intertwining them, adding additional leaves and vines and weaving it into a cohesive whole in a few short moments.

Finally, in front of them was a small, almost humanoid looking creation, made entirely from flowers. She placed the figure in front of the shrine, softly tracing her creation with her fingers, as vines grew from the ground, enveloped it and turned into a pair of leaves placed like wings. The creation began moving, first as if by the breeze, then it quickly floated up, moving on its own.

There was a faint light from inside the amaryllis, a soft yet bright glow, almost like a pair of eyes made from lightning.

Arnica gave a bright laugh. "*It worked!*" She held the figure up, which seemed to move as if trying to look around, then gently stroked the petals that looked almost like a collar.

"*I think I'll call you Flora, would you like that?*" The figure turned to Arnica, the flowers looking almost like hands grasping her hand as it made a cheerful chittering sound. Another little laugh from Arnica, followed by a nod. "*Alright, so Flora it is!*"

## Characterisation

### Basics

* **Height**: 28 cm (11 in)
* **Weight**: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
* **Current Location**: Amber Run
* **Education**: Arnica

### Physical appearance

* **Eye Colour**: Bright glow like lightning
* **Petal Colour**: Pink with white at the roots. The ones on her head also has white at the edges.
* **Body Colour:** Vibrant green.
* **Build**: Very light.
* **Hands:** The appendages she uses as hands are a pair of amaryllis'. A red one for her right hand and a white one for the left.
* **Distinguishing features**: Yes
* **Preferred Outfit**: The vibrant leaf covering looks like some sort of doublet, with a split cloak like a pair of wings. Though in reality it is not an outfit, but part of her body.
* **Accessories**: The only accessory Flora has is a pendant made from a pinkish-purple gem gifted by Dusty, she wears it across her body like a sash or handbag.
* **Level of Grooming**: Flower.

### Behaviour

* **Movement:** She floats and flits around effortlessly. Not quite normal flight, but almost like a leaf drifting on the winds, except that the leaf decides where it wants to go.
* **Finer Details:** Is rarely still for long.
* **Quirks:** She likes to grasp and pull people, despite certainly not having the strength and size to actually do so.

### Speech and Communication

* **Speech**: Whilst Flora cannot speak, she will make chittering and chirping sounds to communicate her thoughts and mood.
* **Posture**: Flower
* **General Expression:** Expressions can be seen from her "collar" and the light inside the main amaryllis. Typically open and curious.
* **Do they Gesture?**: Yes, vividly.
* **How much eye contact that they like to make?**: She will look at others and make eye contact, but mostly she likes to fly around in a way that does not allow for eye contact.
* **Personal Motto**: Whatever Arnica is doing looks fun.
* **What's their laugh like?**: Excited chirping is the closest equivalent to laughter. Bright and quick.
* **Describe their Smile**: A warmer light from her "eyes" along with the collar curling wide.
* **How emotive are they?**: Very emotive. You know, for a flower.

## Relationships

### **The Gardener - Arnica**

Arnica brought me here. I had no body, but now I do! She's fun and nice, but gets sad sometimes. I try to help, both with that and with other things. Her hair is fun to braid.

I love her garden! It's so pretty. I think it's actually "our" garden now.

### Humanoid friends

* Ashewan: He's kind and soft, though hard in places. He helps Arnica, and pet my petals. His fur is nice. Always good to see him. Especially when he brings Dusty! He seems busy but visits sometimes now that he and Arnica get along again, which is nice.
* Anivia: She's fun. She was with Ashewan to the grove when Arnica made my body. She was happy to see me, which was nice. She has long hair, should be good for braiding. Please bring Gilbert over more! She comes over often, sometimes to help Arnica, sometimes just to be nice.
* Ellie: Ellie and Anica sat on the river a bit. I played with Ellie for a bit, before I jumped in the river. Her hair and pretty crown would be fun to braid with. She visits for tea every now and then, which is nice.
* Rover: He's loud, and funny, and nice! His fur's soft, and he's friendly. I helped him make food for Arnica, showing him the things she likes.
* Timbermitt: He's quiet, and his colourful hair is very pretty, I would like to braid it. He did a calming exercise with Arnica, trying to help her.
* Yesora: She lives with Arnica. She's more quiet, but really nice. I like helping her with the shop.

### Friends like me!

* Dusty: Big and cute. They gave me this gem! It's very pretty, much like the one Arnica has. I love it! Fun to fly, play and dance with, even if it seems like they can't always keep up.
* Gilbert: Cute and fast. He played with me at the grove, it was really fun! Hope we can play more again.

### Other friends

* Racine: They're quiet and shy, but very gentle. Rarely shows themself for anyone but Arnica, Yesora, Anivia, or me.

## Trivia

* Flora loves tea, and has her own personal cup made for her. When offered, she has been shown to enjoy using cups made for larger people, despite her struggle doing so.