Eternal Fortunes

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Eternal Fortune
Japanese	トコシエコウ 不屈の花
Rōmaji	Tokoshiekō Fukutsu no Hana
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Species	Plant
Habitat	Orth The Abyss
First Appearance
Manga Debut	Chapter 5
Anime Debut	Episode 2

The Eternal Fortune (トコシエコウ, Tokoshiekō), also called the Flower of Fortitude (不屈 (ふくつ) の花 (はな) , Fukutsu no Hana), is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can grow on any soil. It has a tendency to bloom with big white flowers when the environment it is in is cold. Known for bringing good luck, they are the designated flower of the city Orth.

Description

Due to their hardiness and apparent omnipresence, Eternal Fortunes are a major symbol of vitality to the citizens of Orth. Representative of the cycle of life in The Abyss, they are used in celebrations of all kinds, from birthdays to funerals to everything in between. They are used in cooking as a common spice and as decoration, and are commonly depicted in stories and illustrations. They are cultivated on all streets and can be found in all the scenery of the city and in all layers of The Abyss as well.

The Garden of the Flowers of Resilience, a notable field of these flowers that existed in the 4^th Layer, was destroyed in order to exterminate the invasive Amaranthine-Deceptors.

Trivia

• "Riko" is a name of Japanese origin, meaning "child of white jasmine". Curiously, this flower has many similarities to the jasmine flower.
• The Amaranthine-Deceptors nest in and disguise themselves as this flower to lure in prey.
• They also turn up as fossils from tens of thousands of years ago.
• Eternal Fortune seeds are referred to as the "king of seasonings."