Little Reapers

Little Reapers are a species of plants found on Alvunne Continent and on the Home Planets. They grow on magical Driftstone buildings and materials when they're ill-maintained. When their tiny seed pods get stuck in between gaps and cracks in the material, they sprout. Little Reapers are considered a weedy pest by many as they feed on the slowly withering magical essence found inside the Driftstone.
On Alvunne, one can find most of these plants in the ruins of Dorhas. Even though they grow on magical materials, they don't possess magical powers themselves. This is why they are also called the Fake Poppy.

Fake Poppy

Little Reapers were first known as Red Poppies, as they visually resembled the Grey Poppy and Blue Poppy but with a red flower. They only grow on magical Driftstone rock, so they were mistakenly seen as a magical plant species.
Not long after their discovery, however, their name was changed to 'Little Reapers', and they are also known as the 'Fake Poppy'. It was clear Little Reapers held no magical powers and they were quickly classified as weeds and even a pest in some areas.

Effects on Driftstone materials

As Little Reapers drain Driftstone's magical essence, the stones become brittle and prone to collapsing. Needless to say this renders the materials useless over time.
Even though Little Reapers are thus seen as a degenerative pest by most, something can be said for the process of returning the materials back to nature. And some say mixing soil with this Driftstone remnant in the form of powder might even benefit fertility.

"That's how you get Reapers!" - exclaimed by the 13th Omniarch of Liburu.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

Little Reapers grow and spread quickly. The best way to prevent decay in your magical Driftstone material is by preventing them from rooting. Maintain pillars, walls and structures well and fill up gaps and cracks. This way, the tiny seed pods have less chance to sprout.
Do you come across a building block that is too far gone? Replace it and make sure to prevent the seed pods from releasing once the magical essence has fleeted from the block.

Biological Cycle

The plants only grow in specific locations. They feed on magical residue. Once their roots can't reach more residue, they die off and release thousands of tiny seed pods into the air. They drift, land and are blown up again for years. Once they reach a new place to bloom, their roots quickly dig deep into the Driftstone material.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Little Reapers can be found in areas where human activity is diminished. Think abandoned buildings or unused Driftstone quarries. On Alvunne their presence is limited, except in the ruined city of Dorhas, where the plants can be found in abundance and serve as a delicacy.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Mahi-touched plants

Average Height

6 cm