Perhaps the current Pyro Archon is that "child with a thirst for war and blood" that grew out of the Dahlia. Drawing from its real life counterpart, I speculate that the Pyro Archon (or the original Pyro Archon) loves these flowers, and is near and dear to their heart.As the "flower of war" and an important symbol in Aztec beliefs (seeing as how Natlan is based on the amalgamation of Mesoamerican Cultures), I believe that the Dahlias have a high likelihood of being an Ascension Material in game.HOW IT COULD FIT IN NATLAN'S STORY/PLOT/THEME: That story is one reason why the emblem of a dahlia could be found on the helmets of warriors. The following morning, this goddess gave birth to a full-grown god with a thirst for war and blood. She then held the flower to her heart all night long. In their traditional religious practices, the dahlia was associated with a goddess known as the “snake woman” or “earth goddess.” She was commanded by other deities to stab a dahlia with an agave leaf. Interestingly, the Aztecs believe that Dahlias are the "flower of war": The flowers were grown as part of their diet, as well as a medicinal herb. Notes: Dahlias are an important flower in the Aztec Culture - called Acocoxochitle. These flowers are said to bloom the brightest in the presence of many humans - it just so happens that they only grow in Natlan, where a huge gathering of humans usually mean warfare. To this day, only herbal healers were able to decipher the whispers shared between the flowers and their creator. There are rumors that she stored the first blossomed flame and hid it behind the secrets of the Ember Dahlia. The Pyro Archon was known for her fondness of these flowers, as it reminded her of the fragility of human life. Alas, it only blooms for a short moment before wilting away. SHORT LORE: Known to the locals as “Fire Flowers”, the colors of its petals when in full bloom look like a torch lit by a burning flame. Thank you mods for approving this type of content! Let me know if it does not vibe with the subreddit's rules, and I'll delete this post. Side Note: I am not an expert in Mesoamerican Cultures, so I could get some information wrong. Just me having too much time, doing research, and learning more about Mesoamerican Cultures. Keep in mind, these are all speculation - no leaks or spoilers involved. AUTHOR'S NOTES: Hello! This is part one of my speculation into what Character Ascension Materials could be available in Natlan, my reasons for including them, and what they could mean within the overarching story/theme in the Natlan Chapter.
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