Language of Flowers

Written by GaleForceW1nds

The Language of Flowers. A tradition passed down from parent to child, mother to daughter, father to son. It is also an exceedingly rare language to even know about in the firs place. It is even more rare to use it with any degree of proficiently. This encoded language is used by royalty and nobility. It is used to discreetly send messages between those who understand it. It is also useful for those in the other Kingdom or Empire. Being able to communicate with others while the foreigners are almost guaranteed to not know what it means. It helps tie the people of Roris with nature and honoring what it supplies to them.

Writing System

Although there is no written aspect of this language, people have used some flowers as code. For example: A letter could be written, the flower Rhododendron would be mentioned at some point in said letter, the reader would realize there is some sort of danger to look out for, and they could then use context clues of the surrounding text to determine the source of the danger. This method could also be used to send secret love notes, both in the letters or in poetry. Using symbolism to convey the message.

Geographical Distribution

This language is most commonly used in the capitol of Roris, but it has a spread all over the Kingdom. Instances of it popping up in Trumore have also become more common. Although, due to the abundance of flowers, it is easier to use this method of communicating in Roris. The method of learning is supposed to be passed down from parent to child. Due to this, it is a very restricted and exclusive language.

Cosmos Flower

Vocabulary

Abatina:

• Fickleness

Acanthus:

• The fine art, artifice

Aloe:

• Affection, grief

Amaryllis:

• Pride

Anemone:

• Forsaken

Angelica:

• Inspiration

Apple Blossom:

• Preference

Arborvitae:

• Unchanging friendship

Aster:

• Symbol of Love, daintiness

Baby's Breath:

• Everlasting love, innocence

Bachelor’s Button:

• Single blessedness

Basil:

• Good wishes

Bay tree:

• Glory

Begonia:

• Beware

Belladonna:

• Silence

Bittersweet:

• Truth

Black-eyed Susan:

• Justice

Bluebell:

• Humility

Borage:

• Bluntness, directness

Butterfly Weed:

• Let me go

Calla Lily:

• Beauty

Camellia:

• Love, adoration

Pink Camellia:

• Longing for you

Red Camellia:

• Love, passion, deep desire

White Camellia:

• You're adorable

Candytuft:

• Indifference

Carnation:

• Fascination, female love, mother’s love

Pink Carnation:

• I’ll never forget you

Red (dark) Carnation:

• Deep love, affection

Red (pale) Carnation:

• My heart aches for you

Striped Carnation:

• Refusal

White Carnation:

• Innocence, pure love, sweet love

Yellow Carnation:

• Distain, disappointment, rejection

Chamomile:

• Patience in adversity

Chives:

• Usefulness

Chrysanthemum:

• Life and rebirth

Red Chrysanthemum:

• I love you

Yellow Chrysanthemum:

• Slighted love

White Chrysanthemum:

• Truth

Clematis:

• Mental beauty

Clematis, evergreen:

• Poverty

Clover:

• Good luck, prosperity

Purple Clover:

• Gentleness, subtlety, purity

White Clover:

• Think of me

Columbine:

• Foolishness, folly

Purple Columbine:

• Resolution

Red Columbine:

• Anxious, trembling

Coreopsis

• Always cheerful

Coriander:

• Hidden worth/merit

Cosmos:

• Order, harmony

Crab Blossom:

• Love, marriage, fertility

Crocus:

• Spring cheerfulness, youthful, gladness

Cyclamen:

• Resignation, indifference, goodbye

Daffodil:

• Regard, unequalled Love

Dahlia:

• Single

Daisy:

• Innocence, loyal love, "I’ll never tell"

Daylily:

• Emblem for mothers

Dill:

• Powerful against evil

Edelweiss:

• Courage, devotion

Eucalyptus:

• Strength, protection, abundance

Fennel:

• Flattery

Fern:

• Magic, fascination, secret bonds of love

Forget-me-not:

• True love memories, do not forget me

Gardenia:

• You’re lovely, secret love

Geranium:

• Folly, stupidity

Gladiolus:

• Flower of the Gladiators, integrity, strength, victory

Goldenrod:

• Encouragement, good fortune

Heliotrope:

• Eternal love, devotion

Hibiscus:

• Delicate beauty

Holly:

• Defense, domestic happiness

Hollyhock:

• Ambition

Honeysuckle:

• Bonds of love

Hyacinth:

• Sport, game, play

Blue Hyacinth:

• Constancy

Purple Hyacinth:

• Sorrow

Yellow Hyacinth:

• Jealousy

White Hyacinth:

• Loveliness, prayers for someone

Hydrangea:

• Gratitude for being understood; Frigidity and heartlessness

Hyssop:

• Sacrifice, cleanliness

Iris:

• Faith, trust, wisdom, hope, valor

Ivy:

• Affection, friendship, fidelity

Jasmine:

• Sensuality, modesty, hospitality, community

White Jasmine:

• Sweet love, amiability

Yellow Jasmine:

• Grace; elegance

Lady’s Slipper:

• Capricious beauty

Larkspur:

• Open heart, levity, lightness, fickleness

Lavender:

• Distrust

Lemon Balm:

• Sympathy

Lilac:

• Joy of youth

Lily:

• Fertility

Orange Lily:

• Hatred

Tiger Lily:

• Wealth, pride

White Lily:

• Virginity, purity, heavenly

Yellow Lily:

• Happy, walking on air

Lily-of-the-valley:

• Sweetness, humility

Lotus Flower:

• Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth

Magnolia:

• Nobility, love of nature

Marigold:

• Grief, jealousy

Marjoram:

• Joy and happiness

Mint:

• Virtue

Morning Glory:

• Affection

Myrtle:

• Good luck, love in a marriage

Nasturtium:

• Patriotism, conquest, victory in battle

Oak:

• Strength

Oregano:

• Substance

Pansy:

• Thoughts

Parsley:

• Festivity

Peony:

• Bashful, happy life; or shame

Pine:

• Humility, piety

Poppy:

• Consolation

Rhododendron:

• Danger, beware

Rose

• Love, courage, beauty

Black Rose:

• Optimism, positivity, hope

Blue Rose:

• Mystery, attaining the impossible

Briar Rose:

• I am wounded

Dark Crimson Rose:

• Mourning

Orange Rose:

• Friendship, celebration

Pink Rose:

• Happiness

Purple Rose:

• Royalty, elegance

Red Rose:

• Love, I love you

White Rose:

• Innocence, heavenly, I’m worthy of you

Yellow Rose:

• Jealousy, decrease of love, infidelity

Rosemary:

• Remembrance

Rue:

• Grace, clear vision

Sage:

• Wisdom, immortality

Salvia

• Wisdom, a long life and good health

Blue Salvia:

• I think of you

Red Salvia:

• Forever mine

Savory:

• Spice, interest

Snapdragon:

• Deception, graciousness

Sorrel:

• Affection

Southernwood:

• Constancy, jest

Spearmint:

• Warmth of sentiment

Speedwell:

• Feminine fidelity

Strawberry Blossom:

• Inner strength, lovemaking, lust, fertility

Sunflower:

• Good luck, lasting happiness

Dwarf Sunflower:

• Adoration

Tall Sunflower:

• Haughtiness

Sweet Pea:

• Blissful pleasures, good-bye, thank you for a lovely time

Sweet William:

• Gallantry

Sweet Woodruff:

• Humility

Tansy:

• Hostile thoughts, declaring war

Tarragon:

• Lasting interest

Thyme:

• Courage, strength

Tulip:

• Perfect love

Black Tulip:

• Power, strength

Blue Tulip:

• Tranquility, peace; loyalty, trust (when given as a gift)

Orange Tulip:

• Understanding, appreciation

Pink Tulip:

• Caring, good wishes

Purple Tulip:

• Royalty

Red Tulip:

• Passion, declaration of love

Yellow Tulip:

• Happiness, cheerfulness, hope

White Tulip:

• Forgiveness

Valerian:

• Readiness

Violet:

• Watchfulness, modesty, faithfulness

Willow:

• Sadness

Yarrow:

• Everlasting love

Zinnia:

• Thoughts of absent friends, lasting affection

Flowers Used:

• Red Carnations
• Daisies
• White Lilies
• Red Roses

Translated Meaning:
I love your pure, loyal love and I love you ______________________________________________

Flowers Used:

• Baby's Breath
• Daisy
• Eucalyptus
• Fern
• White Rose

Translated Meaning:
Our secret love will last forever, I will protect only you my heaven ______________________________________________

Flowers Used:

• Daffodil
• Iris
• Pink and Yellow Tulip

Translated Meaning:
Goodbye and good wishes, I hope and trust you will return safely ______________________________________________

Spoken by

• Rorian