These large white blossoms bloom in the depths of the Gnarley Forest, and are highly desired by the wealthy in the Free City as decorations. Several varieties of lotus grow across the Flanaess, but the rarest is the black lotus, symbol of the Baklunish goddess Xan Yae. These grow only in areas sacred to the goddess, and are highly prized by her followers. If the petals are eaten raw, certain madness will result. However, careful preparation will yield a powder that, when inhaled, gives great clarity of mind.
Any mental tasks attempted by the user become easier.
Time seems to slow for those affected, enabling warriors to react more quickly, and mages to memorize spells at double the normal rate. The effects last for approximately an hour, but it is not safe to breath more powder for at least a week. A second dose taken within a week can lead to addiction. This humble sage has seen the drooling, weeping, wreck of a warrior laid low by this addiction, and would strongly caution the foolish to avoid it. Found only in the Cairn Hills north of the Free City of Greyhawk, these unusual flowers change color with the phases of the moons.