Dōma

Properties

Material Characteristics

In plant form, it's about as thick as an adult elf khargian's hand and purple in color. Its sheath is rather smooth. As a wood, it has uniform texture, thanks to it's ability to grow and mature quickly leaving little room for rings to develop.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Dōma is one of the fastest growing plants on Enaros, making it a highly renewable resource and very much favored material. It also makes a very unique sound, sought out by flutists across the world.

As wood, it's relatively smooth, but just like any other wood, can produce splinters. As an edible plant, it must be cooked before eating as it possesses dangerous compounds that could kill an individual. Cooked dōma is crisp and sweet, described by the original Earth migrants as almost like an apple with honey.

Compounds

Dōma shoots used in...

Soups

shayū

jirai

meng'un

randhaniyek

Stirfries

Some salads

Geology & Geography

Dōma is typically found in Hoseki, Xinghong, Jiyeog, parts of western Vininsia, north-western parts of the Kiduli Islands.

History & Usage

History

The history of Far Eastern countries planting and cultivating dōma can be traced back to the ancient kingdoms. It's been used since the beginning of these civilizations for food, clothing, and building materials for not only homes, but instruments as well. It was favored for making the Hosekian wood flute, the shin'riyan.

When humans arrived and were introduced to it, they equated dōma to bamboo. Which isn't entirely a wrong comparison, but native Enarians have no idea what bamboo is.

Everyday use

Dōma is useful throughout its entire lifespan. Commonly, it's used for wood and paper, but the plant itself is used for food as well. In Inarora's Excursion, Inarora describes her grandfather having replaced the old flooring with dōma wood.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Dōma symbolizes moral integrity and resistance. Many Xinghongese, Jiyeogese, and Hosekians are reminded they can get through tough times, just like dōma.

Manufacturing & Products

Building wood

Dōma shoots

Paper

Shin'riyan (wood flutes)

Instruments in general

Distribution

Trade & Market

The shoots are sold in food markets and stores; the wood is sold at hardware stores or at the markets; the paper is sold in paper stores, craft stores, and really anywhere one can get paper.

Type

Organic

Odor

earthy and woody, with a hint of saltiness

Taste

Sweet and crisp like an apple with honey

Color

Muted Reddish brown as wood; light purple outside sheath

Common State

Solid

Related Locations

• Kiduli Islands