Herbalism and Plant Life Volume 2

== Proteca ==
Proteca is a very valuable plant due to its rarity in the wild. Most Proteca used today has to be very carefully farmed by skilled Herbalists and Alchemists. This effort is worth it however, due to its unique properties. The plant is recognizable by its white Flower Bud at the top. When dug up, the roots are a Bulb similar to the leek or small onion.
=== Usage ===
When the Bulb is consumed, it will magically link the consumer with the Flower Bud. If the consumer is struck or afflicted by a minor magical spell, curse, or other effects, the effect is redirected to the Flower Bud which will then shrivel up and die. This usage is limited however as the Bulbs are mildly toxic and consuming more than one Bulb per day may lead to vomiting and in extreme cases leave you bedridden for days.
== Moongazer Frond ==
Frond, named after its appearance, has a very chilly looking gleam, shining under sunlight and moonlight alike. It’s a common herb that is strictly found where sunlight and moonlight both can see the soil. If the landscape is seen by both the Frond will thrive in that area more than likely. Weather wise, it does well through winter, summer, and back again to winter. Moongazer has a shared property with other herbs that applies a resistance to the cold, but it also can give a boost in energy if prepared correctly.
=== Usage ===
Moongazer must be dried for four days after being uprooted. After this it can be ground up into a grainy substance. Hot water must be dripped delicately into the substance and mixed until it turns into a mushy paste. After this it may be stored for later use as an alchemy component.
== Wolfsbane ==
Wolfsbane is a violet flowering plant visually similar to lavender. It is mildly toxic to most creatures, however it is incredibly so to Lycan. It’s smell is also repugnant and incredibly strong to the sensitive noses of Lycan, meaning the plant itself will typically ward them away.
=== Usage ===
Wolfsbane can be prepared and consumed by those recently bitten by a Lycan to prevent turning. As well as this, its properties also make it very useful for warding off Lycan in general, or poisoning one. The Hunter Guild known as the Silver Stakes have devised a gas bomb using Wolfsbane for dealing with Lycan as well.
One of it’s more curious uses is as a material component for spells protecting one from poison.
== Aloe Plant ==
A very commonly used herb for healing substances and mixtures. Found mostly in forested areas, and just generally anywhere that is thriving with life. It is typically exclusive to balanced areas in terms of weather. The plant is known to have an outer layer that is to be cut into to reveal the contents inside that it’s most known for, the gel-like substance within it that has healing properties that particularly helps with irritated areas or increased speed in regeneration for a wound. It is not typically consumed on it’s own, but it can be placed within a mixture or solution with other herbs and ingredients alike for a healing potion, balm, or remedy of sorts.
=== Usage ===
No preparation is necessary to make use of this herb’s properties, but mixing it with water until it turns into a runny paste makes its use more convenient. This allows it to be soaked into bandages and cloths to bind wounds and speed up the healing process.
== Locksor ==
Locksor is a rare and highly sought after plant that people can’t recognize as it camouflages as other plants. Only a few small creatures and beings vastly attuned to nature have the ability to recognize them. Locksor can not be grown or replanted as it grows from the magical energy in the world and doesn’t come from a seed.
=== Usage ===
The reason Locksor is so sought after is, if put into a lock and injected with some magical energies, it will unlock anything. This will also work on minor seals or other types of mechanisms created to keep something out. After it’s used, the plant will turn to dust. The rich tend to seek these out and pay high prices to help unlock extremely valuable treasures or sealed family heirlooms.
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