The Ioryuu is an ornamental climbing vine prized in the noble gardens of Myoo. Its slow, orderly growth makes it especially well suited for pergolas, arches, and stone columns, particularly around the oldest temples, where its graceful vines wind around the masonry without damaging it.
Its stems are slender yet remarkably resilient, supporting elongated, gently spiraled leaves traced with delicate golden veins. At dusk, those veins seem to come alive with a faint glow, as though pulsing with the last light fading from the sky.
The Ioryuu blooms only rarely, making its flowers especially prized. Their long indigo petals are adorned with iridescent filaments that shimmer with shifting hues as the light changes. Their appearance is widely regarded as a favorable omen, especially when they bloom beneath a full moon.
According to tradition, the Ioryuu can absorb some of the negative energy lingering in its surroundings. For that reason, it is cultivated in places of meditation and within certain sacred buildings, where its presence has long been associated with protection and balance.
Its leaves and petals are also gathered by some Mages for use in spells and ritual preparations. Over time, the vine’s slow but unwavering growth has come to symbolize perseverance, patience, and inner strength.
The name Ioryuu means “climbing dragon” in an ancient language of Myoo, likely inspired by the way its vines coil around columns, resembling the sinuous body of a legendary creature. A widespread belief holds that if an Ioryuu blooms beneath a full moon, its protection will remain with the one who planted it for many years.