Atlas of the Night

Atlas of the Night are an iconic symbol of Driftrun and are widespread across the white sands of the Silkscape desert. These teal cacti grow large branching pads with patterns that resemble the topography of a map. At night, the desert takes on a whimsical appearance as these markings begin to glow. It is thought that the bioluminescence of the cacti attracts its nocturnal pollinators.

This cactus doesn’t bloom often, but when it does it produces a single pale flower with 4 thin petals. Legend has it that the X shaped flower that appears on the cactus marks the location of hidden treasure. After all, everyone knows that on a map X marks the spot…