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| − | Nocturnal by nature, the Fleurs-de-Nuit ("Flowers of the Night") were instrumental to the French military because of their ability to see in the dark. In most cases, a burst of bright light (usually through flash powder) could injure their sensitive moon-white colored eyes. However, the French have managed to produce Fleurs-de Nuit which were far less sensitive. Their dark colorations made them invisible at night. | + | Nocturnal by nature, the Fleurs-de-Nuit ("Flowers of the Night") were instrumental to the French military because of their ability to see in the dark. In most cases, a burst of bright light (usually through flash powder) could injure their sensitive moon-white colored eyes. However, the French have managed to produce Fleurs-de Nuit which were far less sensitive. Their dark colorations made them invisible at night. |
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[[William Laurence]] and [[Temeraire]] encountered this breed on a number of occasions. They were used to attack the [[HMS Allegiance]] as they journeyed to China, and again by the French to monitor the walls of town during the [[Siege of Danzig]] during the Prussian campaign. | [[William Laurence]] and [[Temeraire]] encountered this breed on a number of occasions. They were used to attack the [[HMS Allegiance]] as they journeyed to China, and again by the French to monitor the walls of town during the [[Siege of Danzig]] during the Prussian campaign. | ||
