kiemplants

Kiemplants are a class of plant-like organisms described in fantasy, speculative fiction, and some role-playing game settings. They grow in ki-rich environments and harvest ambient ki, a conceptual life force, to sustain metabolism and store energy for later use. Terminology and details vary by setting.

Physiologically, kiemplants use ki-conduits instead of chlorophyll for energy capture. Tissues resemble green leaves and translucent conduits that glow when energized. Some species produce bioluminescent blooms. Reproduction often involves ki-infused seeds or spores that germinate under sufficient ambient ki.

Kiemplants form networks with fungal and rhizomal connections and may hybridize with other flora. They inhabit forests, spring-fed valleys, and mineral-rich caves where ki is abundant. In some settings they establish symbiotic bonds with ki users, sharing energy through root-like circuits.

Harvested kiemplants supply raw energy for tools, spells, or healing preparations. Cultivation emphasizes energy balance; excessive harvesting can weaken the plant. Practitioners often schedule harvests to align with natural ki cycles and celestial events.

Common variants include conduit kiemplants, which focus energy outward to hosts, and reservoir kiemplants, which store energy for later release. In lore they are used to illustrate energy economies and the interdependence of living systems and practitioners.