Asphodelia
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- " The Garden grows in both directions. It grows into tomorrow and yesterday. The red flowers bloom forever."
- — Pujari
Asphodelia are a species of red flower native to the Black Garden. They are frequently referenced in lore entries referring to the Garden, sometimes seeming to be used as a metaphor for conflict. To the Awoken, they are a symbol of the fragility of life.[1] The Awoken used to grow them to mark births and deaths, and it is taboo to pick them for any other reason.[2][1][3] They apparently have "a unique power over an Awoken soul". Getting a thorn in one's skin could cause paranoia, violence and madness, but a tea with the petals steeped in it brings peace and enlightenment.[1]
History
The Ancient Past
It is unknown where Asphodelia first originated; they were first discovered by the Awoken after the Collapse when Uldren Sov and Jolyon Till entered the Black Garden, but ancient records deciphered by Eido indicate that the plants were also known to the precursor species which later became the Witness. One individual from this species, known by the identifier "HNW047622", brought Asphodelia cuttings with them to a barren world that they planned to terraform, with the intent to later harvest the flowers to make a panacea.[4]
Post-Collapse
Asphodelia were introduced to the Dreaming City by Uldren Sov following his exploration of the Black Garden alongside Jolyon Till. They have since lost the vivid red color of their ancestors in the Black Garden.[2]
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
- Destiny 2: Forsaken
- The Hidden Dossier (Mentioned only)
References
- ^ a b c Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Pilgrimages: Harbinger's Seclude, Flowers
- ^ a b Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Flowers
- ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Dreaming City - Riven
- ^ Entelechy, 1-2
