【Fantasy World Creature Journal】No.005_Star Powder Butterfly
Insecta／Stellar Wing Family
Rarity
★★★☆☆
Danger Level
☆☆☆☆☆
Friendliness
★★★☆☆
Appearance
The Star Powder Butterfly is a nocturnal butterfly with a wingspan of about fifteen centimeters. Its wings are covered in fine scales that shimmer with silver-blue and pale purple hues under moonlight.
While flying, it scatters tiny glowing particles, resembling stardust drifting from the night sky, hence its name.
Juvenile Star Powder Butterflies have duller wing colors; their wings only develop luster after experiencing the first meteor shower.
Habitat
They primarily inhabit highland grasslands, Night Bloom Forests, and areas near Star Lake.
They rest on the undersides of leaves during the day and emerge in groups at night.
Diet
They feed mainly on nectar from night-blooming flowers.
They particularly favor Moonlight Flowers, Silver Dew Flowers, and Star Crown Grass.
While collecting nectar, they assist in pollination and are considered important nocturnal pollinators.
Special Abilities
The star powder they scatter has a faint luminescent effect.
When gathered in large amounts, it can briefly illuminate dark paths.
Some fantasy creatures reportedly use this powder as directional markers.
Legendary Records
An ancient legend circulates across the Fantasy Continent:
Anyone who witnesses a swarm of Star Powder Butterflies dancing on a meteor shower night will enjoy good fortune for the coming year.
Thus, many residents visit the area near Star Lake during meteor seasons in hopes of seeing them.
Fox Observation Journal
Last night, the little boy and I arrived at the grassland beside Star Lake.
The night sky was cloudless.
Countless stars were reflected on the lake's surface.
The little boy suddenly pointed into the distance.
“Fox, there are so many stars flying over there.”
I followed his gaze.
Those were not stars.
But a swarm of Star Powder Butterflies.
They scattered specks of light as they fluttered their wings.
Like a flowing galaxy.
We stood by the lake watching quietly.
Until the last glimmer disappeared into the depths of the night.
——《Fox Observation Journal》
Short Story｜Stars That Fell into the Lake
That night.
The little boy and the fox sat together beside Star Lake.
The lake surface was calm like a mirror.
Suddenly.
The little boy saw a flickering light appear in the middle of the lake.
“Fox, look.”
He thought a star had fallen into the lake.
The two slowly approached along the shore.
Only then did they realize it was a swarm of Star Powder Butterflies.
They danced around the lake surface.
The light powder from their wings reflected on the water.
From afar.
It looked like countless stars floating in the center of the lake.
The little boy’s eyes widened with joy.
He reached out his hand.
One Star Powder Butterfly gently landed on his fingertip.
The faint glow illuminated his smile.
After a while.
The swarm slowly flew toward the night sky.
As if returning the entire galaxy to the heavens.
Yet within Star Lake.
The shimmering reflections remained.
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