Memory Seeds (Sasuneym)

The Memory Plant, also known as the Sasuneym, is a captivating floral specimen prized for its vibrant beauty and remarkable properties. Its delicate petals, adorned in shades of crimson and bright pink, enclose a large seed that embodies the potential for new life. This article delves into the unique life cycle, peculiar applications, and intriguing value proposition of this fascinating plant.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

When left undisturbed, the mature flower gracefully releases its large seed, carrying within it the potential to establish a new bloom in a distant location. This self-seeding mechanism ensures the continued propagation of the species. Meanwhile, the original plant, having expended its energy on reproduction, enters a period of dormancy until the next growing season. During this time, it gathers strength to bloom anew, creating another generation of Sasuneym.
Plucking the flower or prematurely extracting the seed severs the connection between the plant and its potential offspring. This act tragically prevents the original plant from blooming again. Additionally, these prematurely removed seeds, regardless of their origin, lose their viability—their potential for growth forever extinguished.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Memory Seeds possess an unusual sensitivity to those who pluck them from the plant, reacting with a resonating subtle vibration and glow upon contact with the DNA of the individual who harvested them. The exact nature of this phenomenon remains a scientific mystery, adding to the captivating allure of the Memory Seed. This causes viable Sasuneym to be of great value for evidence in cases or detective work, as suspects in cases can pluck the seed which can then be used to prove their guilt or innocence by rubbing it against evidence.
While unplucked seeds that fell naturally can be used to grow a new Sasuneym, they also hold some utility in crafting paints and cosmetics when dried. However, their usefulness pales in comparison to their living counterparts. The value of a living Memory Seed increases as the seed nears the time of its natural release, reaching a peak price of 2 Gilded Silver.
Interestingly, even unhealthy flowers that retain an unused, undried seed hold significant value, fetching a price of just over 1 Gilded Silver. Viable seeds themselves can be found nearly at the same price as seeds ready to be plucked, highlighting the stark contrast with their deactivated or dried counterparts, which are virtually worthless.