Lantern Flower

Lantern flowers are marine plants which grow beneath the waters of the Sullen Sea.



The plants themselves grow in beds along the sea floor. However, when they blossom, their bioluminescent flowers detach and float to the surface. These glowing blossoms attract migratory moths who use them for rest and nourishment while serving as pollinators for the flowers.



Once pollinated, the flowers develop into heavy, pitted fruits that sink back down to the bottom of the ocean. These lantern fruits are one of the few edible fruits known to grow in the ocean. They are difficult to cultivate and the location of their native habitats along with a short season, makes collection from the wild difficult and expensive. Thus, these fruits are very rare on land but can be found from time to time in the markets of Kishan or less frequently Jaballa. The glassy black pits can be found further abroad, where they are sometimes sold and used for decorative purposes. The flesh has a powerful sweet flavor reminiscent of cinnamon.