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The Ryukura egg occasionally floats, softly bouncing off the ground with its thick cherry blossom covering the base of the egg.
Young Ryukura sprout from the inside of cherry blossoms every spring in Ark but are very elusive and rare. Seeing one in person is considered good luck. The wood that makes up the horns and tail of this creature are directly from absorbed twigs from the cherry blossom tree itself, making them a unique piece of nature. However, their cherry blossom is quite heavy and large compared to the small, soft creature—often weighing it down and making them awfully clumsy. Good thing they are such good climbers!
As the Ryukura ages, the cherry blossom becomes more manageable and the curiosity springs within the mind of the creature. It floats around all day long, flying and twirling in the breeze, sweeping cherry blossoms throughout the forest and meadows, utilizing the many air currents that flow high in the sky. Many creatures celebrate this theatrical performance, often holding their own festivals quite like the citizens of Ark do, called the "Ryukura Bloom Festival."
Ryukuras, once mature and fully grown, have impressive wooden horns. Their tail is also made of wood but it is hollow and light. The cherry blossom blooming around its neck often sheds petals but the blossom never diminishes. Its beauty is conserved throughout its lifetime. Although Ryukura are quite fluffy, they are first dragons and do have big claws and teeth which they use to hunt other aerial species and ward off any unwanted pests from the Ryukura Bloom Festival.
The Ryukura Bloom Festival is held annually and have loads of sweets, great picture-taking spots, and lots of romantic outings. The most popular one is going on a hike in the cherry blossoms and having a lovely picnic. During this picnic, if a Ryukura likes you, it will show itself and shower you with soft pink petals, chirping and soaring through the air gracefully. Ryukura are an intelligent species and hold the people celebrating their blooming in highest regard. It is a mutual friendship of sorts, even though the Ryukura can be a bit shy when approaching its admirers.
Hope to see you at the next Ryukura Bloom Festival!