Description:
The Norn Spools are rare, spindle-shaped plants found in secluded alpine clearings and mist-draped hillsides. Growing in spiraled clusters from rocky soil, they resemble bundles of thread wrapped by invisible hands. Their silky filaments shimmer in the breeze and are often found tangled in surrounding brambles, suggesting movement—or memory. The plant is named after the mythical Norns, who were said to spin the threads of fate.
Stems & Growth:
- Grows upright in tight whorls, with central spools formed from coiled, fibrous stalks
- Outer filaments extend like thread, draping over nearby stones and vegetation
- Tends to grow in trios, spiraling gently in different directions—often interpreted as past, present, and future
- The spools unwind slowly during full moons or after rain, then tighten again in dry sun
Leaves:
- Sparse and narrow, appearing more like ribbon than foliage
- Silvery green with pale lavender veins, soft to the touch but resistant to tearing
- Cluster near the base, often partially hidden beneath coils of “thread”
Spools (Filaments):
- Fine, luminous fibers stretch several meters when unwound
- Slightly magnetic, and cling to fabric, skin, or tools if brushed against
- Used by wandering seamers and fate-weavers in spellwork, knot magic, and thread augury
- Old spools sometimes unravel entirely and drift away on the wind, vanishing before dawn
Folklore:
"It is said that touching a Norn Spool at dusk may tie your fate to another’s—or untangle it entirely. Travelers who camp near them often dream of strange timelines or forgotten choices. Some forest witches braid the filaments into charm-cords to carry intent or warnings. Others avoid them altogether, fearing they might spool away something you didn’t mean to lose."
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