A Guide to Flyeur Tongua

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An old portrait of Renilde Helena and a small Helene-Olympe, frolicking through the gardens of Courteis Hale, circa Atstana de Regne Petrère 114

 

9th of Harren’s Folley,

Atstana de Regne Petrère 126

 

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Freyde from Courteis Hale in the Province of Petra!

 

I, Helene-Olympe of the Petra, come with advice and insight for individuals who intend to appear at my coming-of-age get-together later this year. For those of us that wish to keep our conversations ever more private at large social gatherings, I come to you with a quick and simple guide to the Flyeur Tongua (Floral Language). 

 

The first thing one must realize is that not only are the flowers themselves a message, but also the manner in which the flowers are displayed and presented to the possible suitor, friend, or foe. 

- If you present the flowers with your right hand, it is an affirmative ‘yes’ to whatever question might be looming between the pair, but a left-handed handoff is a definite ‘no’. 

- If flowers are presented upside down, they are to be believed to mean the very opposite of the flower’s original message. 

 

Ribbons are also important in meaning!:

- A ribbon with a bow tied onto the left means that the message portrayed is symbolic of the giver. 

- A ribbon with a bow tied onto the right means that the sentiment portrayed is symbolic of the receiver. 

 

And as if it weren’t obvious, a wilted flower or bouquet is a rather brash statement! It is to symbolize hatred towards the receiver. 

 

Now, a quick guide to some of the most popular flowers and their meaning to prepare for your next outing in the rip-roaring wilderness we call society!

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Ie Ald Reinya's Neras Hortu

(The Old Queen’s Little Garden)

Since the construction of Courteis Hale, Grandmama and I have spent a good portion of our mornings and evenings nurturing this garden, from bud to blossom, much like the terms that my Grandmama uses to describe her upbringing of myself. On the evening of my debut jamboree, we have chosen to share the beauty of our garden with you, our guests, where you may pick the exotic flowers of ie Ald Reinya’s Nera Hortu, and gift them to another – or keep them for yourself! There is no judgment with the temptation of a garden so vast.

 

Baby’s Breath: Everlasting Love

 

Belladonna: Silence

 

Bluebell: Humility

 

Cactus: Ardent Love

 

Carnation: Fascination

-Red Carnation: Deep Love, My Heart Aches

-White Carnation: Innocence, Pure and Sweet Love

-Pink Carnation: I Will Never Forget You

-Yellow Carnation: Disdain, Rejection

-Green Carnation: (Male) Same-Sex Attraction

 

Chrysanthemum

-Red Chrysanthemum: I love you

-Yellow Chrysanthemum: Slighted Love

-White Chrysanthemum: Truth

 

Daffodil: Regard 

 

Dahlia: Elegance and Dignity

 

Daisy: Innocence

 

Forget-Me-Not: Please Don’t Forget Me

 

Gardenia: Secret Love

 

Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty

 

Hyacinth: Constancy

 

Lavender: Distrust

 

Rose: Love

Red Rose: I Love You

Pink Rose: Happiness

Yellow Rose: Jealousy 

White Rose: Innocence

 

Sunflower: 

Dwarf: Adoration

Tall: Haughtiness

 

Tulip: Declaration of Love

 

 

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My grandmother and I are looking forward to sharing this part of our family’s heritage and enthrallment regarding nature with our fellow Heartlanders, and we most earnestly hope to see you at my coming-of-age celebration. 

Most sincerely,

 

Lady Helene-Olympe Noelle of the Petra, Courtesan of the Paradisian Court

 

Her Majesty, Queen-Emeritus Renilde Helena of the Petra, Courtesan of the Paradisian Court

 

Spoiler

Noufeille Petra Pocket Dictionary

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NuMf9ewxrtqx2XBe9Jlqa9vVZtcSLD9XjeYVBybHr6c/edit?usp=sharing

Actual Flower Language Guide (Circa 1851)
https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/71779/pg71779-images.html
 

 

Edited June 19, 2024 by thisuserisok
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[tilly 5115]

"Av," Helene's grandmother stood over her shoulder, assuring and advising the young woman throughout the process of of creating such a detailed guide. Renilde drew upon her century of experience within the bosom of the Heartlands, and her interactions with the denizens thereby. The Petran folk, especially the riverdwellers, had always had a unique way of expressing themselves without the usage of words. She had wondered for decades whether the display had been a measure to spare the feelings of the one on the receiving end of such scathing flowers without the use of harsh words. Perhaps she should have used this language more when she was a younger woman - it may have prevented much conflict.

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