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
Kiemplants form networks with fungal and rhizomal connections and may hybridize with other flora. They inhabit
Harvested kiemplants supply raw energy for tools, spells, or healing preparations. Cultivation emphasizes energy balance; excessive
Common variants include conduit kiemplants, which focus energy outward to hosts, and reservoir kiemplants, which store