Thawrush (Cryoflora thawensis)

Alias: None
Origin: Kela (glacial valleys)

The Thawrush is a rush-like plant that appears during seasonal thaws in Kela’s glacial valleys. With slender stems adapted to icy, shifting soils, it aerates the ground as frost recedes, helping maintain fragile alpine ecosystems. Its emergence signals renewal, making it both ecologically and culturally significant.

Terrain

Glacial valleys, rooted in thawing, icy soils. Absent in arid or volcanic biomes.

Lifespan

Lives 5–10 years. Matures at 1–2 years. Produces seeds during thaw seasons.

Height & Spread

Reaches 0.3–0.6 meters in height, with a spread of 0.2–0.4 meters. Juveniles range from 0.1–0.2 meters.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Aerates soil, supports thaw ecosystems by stabilizing melt zones.
• Cultural Significance: A Kelan symbol of renewal and seasonal change; traditionally woven into mats and small garments.
• Guidance: Harvest after thaws for weaving material. Avoid collection during freezes to prevent damage to root systems.

Notes

Documented in the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Thawrushes sustain and symbolize life in Kela’s glacial ecosystems. Extant and seasonal.