Ngorrhal Cliffspire (Lithospira ngorrhala)

Alias: None
Origin: Ngorrhal (mountain passes, cliff faces)

The Ngorrhal Cliffspire is a towering, spiral-shaped plant native to Ngorrhal’s rugged mountain passes and cliff faces. Its stone-like, spiraling growth mimics surrounding rock and anchors into sheer cliffs. The species stabilizes fragile slopes and supports high-altitude ecosystems. Its presence indicates stable, frost-resistant environments capable of supporting specialized flora and fauna.

Terrain

Cliffspires grow in Ngorrhal’s high-altitude passes and cliff faces. They thrive in rocky, frost-covered soils with minimal moisture and are absent from low-altitude, humid, or volcanic biomes.

Lifespan

Ngorrhal Cliffspires live 150–300 years, reaching maturity at 25–35 years and producing small, wind-dispersed seeds during calm seasons.

Height

Mature Cliffspires reach 5–15 m in height with a spiral diameter of 1–3 m. Younger plants (under 25 years) are 1–4 m tall.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Stabilizes cliff faces and prevents rockslides. Provides anchor points for other flora and fauna in high-altitude niches.
• Cultural Use: Used by Frost Sentinels as navigation markers and as a source of durable fiber for ropes. Revered as a symbol of resilience.
• Guidance: Harvest fibers only in stable weather to avoid dislodging plants; use living Cliffspires as natural anchors for climbing routes where permitted.

Notes

Documented during the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Ngorrhal Cliffspires appear stone-like and spiral-form, making them hard to spot against rock but invaluable for mountaineers and ecologists. They remain extant and integral to Ngorrhal’s high-altitude ecosystems and Frost Sentinel culture.