Plants & Tobacco

Plantlife on the continent of Énelya is known for its diversity; it can be both deadly or healthy for a traveler. Knowledge of these plants can be vital and here you will find many plants that have found some sort of use among mortals (names will be in Finnish).

**Note:** This article is largely unfinished!

* **Flowers**

**Lähkämö**

A beautiful flower that blooms in a bright white color. Grows in the temperate forests of the south and has gained reputation as an important symbol in various religious ceremonies; it is thought to bring peace, harmony and beauty and many southerners like to use these flowers as decorative pieces in their clothing during special occasions.

**Gildero**

A flower that was once found widely in the east but since the volcanic overtaking of the land, it has become less common. Yellow in color and delicate in form, it has an almost drugging scent which has made it a popular ingredient in perfumes and scent candles. Because of its increasing rarity, these products have now become a noble's dream.

**Pirunkello**

Named after its menacing-looking stalk as well as its dark violet-colored, bell-shaped blossoms. Grows in tight clusters on dry steppes and prefers shady spots. Bears small but highly poisonous bright red fruit. Their poison slowly paralyzes their target after reaching the target's bloodstream. Limbs are paralyzed first and inner organs last. Usually, the patient's lungs are taken out by the poison which completely prevents breathing and stops their heart. The poison works slow, usually over a few days with some variance between cases. It is potent and hard to cure without strong magic or proper medication. For these reasons, it is primarily an assassin's poison and not good for combat situations

* **Vines**

**Peikonköynnös**

Grows on the walls of dark caves and is mostly known to various goblinoids and orcs. They use it's juice in the production of mead as it has a taste resembling bitter lemons. When dried, these vines are also made into ropes, even if they are a bit weak. Usually identified by it's bright, pale green color and wide-branching stalk which gives cover to various mushrooms that grow on it.

* **Weeds**

**Vunruoho**

Widely known as a farmer's nightmare. This pesky parasitic plant uses it's long, tough and spiky threads to latch onto it's host in a choking manner. The spikes are slightly poisonous, causing itchiness and redding of the skin. The plants spread fast and it can decimate a harvest if it is not dealt with quickly. Farmers usually deal with these parasites by ripping them off entirely and also by planting chives to protect the rest of their plants.

* **Succulents**

**Pipio**

## Tobacco

Aside from the aforementioned plants, various types of tobacco and recreational herbs have gained popularity among the mortals of Énelya over the years. Nowadays they have become a fashionable way of relaxation among both civilized and barbaric folk as well as the rich and the poor. Here's a list of some of the most popular tobacco brands (names will be in Finnish).

**Jauhettu tulisieni**

Grows on the walls of caves and stone burrows, away from the light of the sun. It has a dry texture and is easily ground into sandlike dust. Lights up slow and has an irritating smell. It has a fiery flavor to it and smoking it can make one feel the burn on their lungs for a while. Because of its hotness, it is not very popular among civilized people. However, it is very popular among goblinoids and orcs, as well as ogres and giants. The orcs of Rasgath frequently harvest it from the western mountains.

**Selodarnin Vahva**

One of the most popular tobaccos because of its pleasant flavor. The tobacco itself is quite strong and some dwarves have said that it is an even better pleasure than dwarven spirit, which is interesting considering their drinking habits. It is made from the outer parts of pipio plants which are removed during the production of dwarven spirit. The tobacco lights up easily and produces a very pleasant smell that is said to improve concentration. Dwarves are its most prolific producers and are not very sharing, although it has recently reached the markets of Antar and Osaris in limited quantities.

**Alangon Mieto**

Made from a plant resembling pipio called manako, this mild tobacco was first popularized by small wildmen clans living in the southern deserts of El Sherdan. Rumored to relieve headaches, its honeyed smell has also made it a popular ingredient in scent candles. It is a common sight in the south and readily available in most southern kingdoms.

**Tietäjän Savu**

Once a popular brand in Vhenan, but since the kingdom's downfall it has not seen much use. It has recently had a resurgence among mages and scholars of the south, who produce it from a variety of plants growing on top of high hills. Produces more smoke than other types of tobacco and often causes its smoker to cough, it takes some time to get used to. While some older wizards claim that it has positive effects such as better memory and clearer thinking, regular smoking can lead to major damage in the smoker's lungs and will take them to an early grave.

**Viidakkoruoho**

A rather exclusive brand of tobacco made by lizardfolk living within the forests of Nidy Loren, made from the leaves of poisonous kanjamis trees. Its production is a lengthy and tedious process. First, the leaves are collected into a pile and pierced with small holes. They are then boiled which gets rid of most of the hallucinogenic poison and then lastly the leaves are ground into tobacco. However, some lizardfolk can also handle the poisonous effects of kanjamis leaves and like to leave bigger traces of it on their tobacco. When produced properly, the tobacco has a good taste to it and might even produce hallucinogenic effects and moments of euphoria which has made it a sought after product in the south. Some wood elves have apparently learned the production cycle of this brand from the lizardfolk and from them, it has made its way further south.

**Mannunkessu**

Has a bitter taste at first which is redeemed by its pleasant aftertaste. The tobacco has interesting seasonal variance and its taste is fuller during early fall. The plants for this tobacco are easily found in the north, west and south. The leaves of the plant can also be used for spicing food. A rather cheap and common brand, popular among farmers, travelers and peasants alike.