The Bloom of Chronos - Cycle 7

784 AE (After Emergence)

Origin: The Sunken Gardens of Xylos, a region perpetually veiled in iridescent mist.
Specimen Type: Temporal Vine - exhibiting a pronounced temporal distortion field.
Notable Observation: During this cycle, the vine’s tendrils displayed a fluctuating echo of events from the Obsidian Era – specifically, the construction of the Sky-Citadel of Veridia. Witnesses reported fleeting glimpses of armored figures and the rhythmic clang of hammers.
Energy Signature: A complex harmonic resonance, peaking at 3.2 kHz, with an anomalous undercurrent of static at 78.9 Hz. Analysis suggests a possible connection to the "Harmonic Cascade" phenomenon.
Researcher Involved: Lyra Sylvani - Lead Chronobiologist, Xylos Research Outpost.

The Weeping Silhouette - Cycle 12

811 AE

Origin: The Shadowfen Delta, a region known for its shifting, phosphorescent waterways.
Specimen Type: Echo-Lace - a particularly potent iteration, capable of pulling subjective memories directly from sentient beings.
Notable Observation: This cycle was marked by widespread disorientation among the research team. Subjects reported experiencing vivid, though fragmented, memories of loss and regret – predominantly centered around concepts of betrayal and unfulfilled potential. The vine itself appeared to weep shimmering droplets of solidified temporal energy.
Energy Signature: Dominantly a chaotic, dissonant field at 1.8 kHz, with intermittent bursts of high-frequency energy – theorized to be the vine’s attempt to process and re-experience the absorbed memories.
Researcher Involved: Kaelen Vorlag - Temporal Psychologist, Veridia Institute. Subjected to prolonged exposure, exhibiting signs of temporal psychosis.

The Obsidian Heart - Cycle 23

847 AE

Origin: The Ruins of Aethelgard, a city utterly consumed by a temporal anomaly during the Second Sundering.
Specimen Type: Null-Lace - exhibiting a localized null-field, effectively silencing all temporal echoes within its immediate vicinity.
Notable Observation: During this cycle, the vine's tendrils appeared to actively repel temporal energy, creating a zone of perfect temporal stillness. This phenomenon triggered a series of cascading paradoxes within the research team, leading to unpredictable shifts in personal timelines.
Energy Signature: A complete absence of measurable energy signature. The vine appeared to exist outside of conventional temporal parameters.
Researcher Involved: Seraphina Meridian - Senior Temporal Physicist, Xylos Research Outpost. Experienced a complete erasure of her personal timeline, reappearing 72 hours later with no recollection of the event.