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| + | '''Vinebud''' is a type of [[rockbud]] that can be found in many regions of [[Roshar]].{{ref|name=dA}} |
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| − | '''Vinebud''' is a type of rockbud, native to many regions of [[Roshar]].{{ref|name=dA}} Vinebud plants have an elastic, hollow stem that their leaves, vine-like tendrils and cone-like flowers retract into as it expands outward. The plants retract for the highstorm, but also when they detect nearby motion. {{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} |
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| + | Vinebud plants have an elastic, hollow stem. The stem normally has a cylindrical shape, but it can expand outward to accomodate the plant's retractable leaves, vine-like tendrils, and cone-like flowers.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}}{{book ref|sa1|37}} The plant retracts to protect itself from [[highstorm]]s or nearby motion, and the stem takes on a bubble-like appearance when it stretches to accommodate the leaves and tendrils.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} Unlike common rockbuds, the vinebud appears to permanently root itself to the ground to avoid being blown around by the storms.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} |
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| + | The leaves and tendrils of the vinebud are longer and more delicate than those of the common rockbud.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} The tendrils in particular extend far out of the plant and wave in the wind.{{book ref|sa3|115}} [[Shallan Davar]] speculated that vinebud is related to [[fingermoss]], a smaller plant with a similar appearance.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}}{{ref|name=dA}} |
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| − | Gardeners on Roshar have cultivated a variety of vinebud that does not retract back into its stem |
+ | Gardeners on Roshar have cultivated a variety of vinebud that does not retract back into its stem, although it retains a vestigial shell. It is used as a houseplant.{{book ref|sa1|37}} |
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| − | The design for vinebuds was based on sea anemone.{{ref|name=dA}} |
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File: rockbuds.jpg | A page from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]. |
File: rockbuds.jpg | A page from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]. |
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| + | File:TheWayOfKings.png | Vinebuds in their retracted form (bottom right) on ''[[The Way of Kings]]'' cover{{ref|name=dA}} |
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Revision as of 18:54, 13 February 2020
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| Universe | Cosmere |
Vinebud is a type of rockbud that can be found in many regions of Roshar.[1]
Description
Vinebud plants have an elastic, hollow stem. The stem normally has a cylindrical shape, but it can expand outward to accomodate the plant's retractable leaves, vine-like tendrils, and cone-like flowers.[2][3] The plant retracts to protect itself from highstorms or nearby motion, and the stem takes on a bubble-like appearance when it stretches to accommodate the leaves and tendrils.[2] Unlike common rockbuds, the vinebud appears to permanently root itself to the ground to avoid being blown around by the storms.[2]
The leaves and tendrils of the vinebud are longer and more delicate than those of the common rockbud.[2] The tendrils in particular extend far out of the plant and wave in the wind.[4] Shallan Davar speculated that vinebud is related to fingermoss, a smaller plant with a similar appearance.[2][1]
Gardeners on Roshar have cultivated a variety of vinebud that does not retract back into its stem, although it retains a vestigial shell. It is used as a houseplant.[3]
Trivia
- The design for vinebuds was based on the sea anemone.[1]
Gallery
A page from Shallan's sketchbook.
Vinebuds in their retracted form (bottom right) on The Way of Kings cover[1]
![[2]](#cite_note-rockbuds.jpg-2){kind=link}
Notes
- ↑ a b c d Inkthinker's commentary
— Deviant Art - 2010-05# - ↑ a b c d e Rockbuds page from Shallan's sketchbook
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 37#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 115#