The Lovers

Upright:
Closeness and harmony
Intimacy and mutual understanding

Reversed:
Collapse of trust, betrayal
Wrong choices, broken relationships

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Strange Flora

Heartvein Bamboo:
This bamboo bears enormous, heart-shaped leaves. The veins, rich in iron ions, glow crimson red. It thrives in symbiosis with the Giant Lily.

Twin Lily:
In its early bloom, the Twin Lily grows flowers at both ends of its stalk, earning its name. Its pure white blossoms attract the Twin Radiance Butterflies, whose pollination in turn nourishes the Heartvein Bamboo. The bamboo provides iron, essential for the lily’s growth, since the lily’s dual blossoms prevent it from drawing iron efficiently from the soil. Thus, the two form a vital bond of mutual sustenance.

Twin Radiance Butterflies:
Always appearing in pairs, these tiny sprites collect nectar from white flowers and spin it into cotton-like cloth, weaving garments for one another. While many white flowers exist, they favor the Twin Lily, perhaps because its dual blossoms allow them to gather more efficiently.

Giant Lily:
The mature form of the Twin Lily, the Giant Lily fuses its stems into a thick stalk, and its twin white blossoms merge into a single vibrant red bloom, rich with iron-laden nectar. It no longer carries pollen, but its size, fragrance, and striking beauty attract countless creatures, allowing smaller plants to cling to its thick stem for their own chance at pollination. A living emblem of love, the Giant Lily reflects intimacy in all stages: the paired blossoms of the Twin Lily, the devoted Twin Radiance Butterflies, and finally, the mature bloom that embodies enduring passion. Just as relationships grow, so too may they one day flower into a dazzling Giant Lily.