Flora

Flora-- a word used to describe all things plant, anything from mushrooms to trees. Supposedly the term "flora" was first used by the ancient druids of the world. They claim the word is the ancient Elven word for 'flower.' It was first used in poetry to describe the vegetation local to an area, but soon found its way in research books and exploration logs.

Plants are grouped into floras based on region, period, special environment, or climate-- places with distinct habitats like mountains and flatlands. Floras can be further broken down into seven simple categories:

Tubers: Flora that are defined by their large, typically edible, root system, which is identified as the body of the plant-- things such as carrots, potatoes, and ginger are an example of this.

Fungi: Fungi are typically described as odd plants that feed on organic matter. Mushrooms and toadstools are the most obvious within this category, but mold and yeast fall into it as well.

Flowers: Flora that are defined by their flowers, which can include a bundle of them or a singular flower. These plants typically have a bulb or flowerhead which goes on to carry their seeds and help them reproduce year after year. Like most plants, they may also rely on wind, rain, or animals to scatter their seeds as well. Flowers also include shorter leafy plants such as vines, which, in contradiction, bear no flowers.

Bushes: Flora that can be described as short trees-- plants with large 'stems' that branch off to create a shrub. Flowering bushes, for ease and convenience sake, actually typically fall under the flower category (this being things such as roses), however there are some 'true' bushes that can flower, such as viburnum.

Trees: Trees are defined by their one massive trunk, instead of any stems or twigs that come from them. Typically trees are things such as oak or pine, though, some trees can be a little deceptive in their appearance, bearing more resemblance to a bush rather than anything else. Just like with bushes, there are a lot of trees that flower or bear fruit, though some trees even bear nuts and interesting little offshoots such as the pinecone.

Medical Plants: These plants are defined by the fact that they are more commonly used in medicine rather than landscaping or gardening. These plants don't have to look good, they just have to be effective in relieving ailments, creating poultices, and aiding in the general treatment of people. Herbs such as goldenrod are listed under medical plants, despite being a flower by any other definition.

Magical Plants: These plants are defined by their direct connection to magic, such as wither roses, which are based in necromancy. This also includes plants that are said to treat magic based ailments, such as lycanthropy, or plants that only affect wizards and sorcerers.

## Tubers (WIP)

Flora that are defined by their large, typically edible, root system, which is identified as the body of the plant-- things such as carrots, potatoes, and ginger are an example of this.

## Fungi (WIP)

Fungi are typically described as odd plants that feed on organic matter. Mushrooms and toadstools are the most obvious within this category, but mold and yeast fall into it as well.

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#### Skullcap Mushroom/Swampfang

Description

This red mushroom, which grows no bigger than the common man’s thumb, may look unassuming to most, but it is actually one of the deadliest plants that can be found in the swamps. They are called skullcaps, since the white blots on the top of their caps are often said to resemble small skulls, if one looks close enough, though the nickname is likely derived more from their use as a deadly poison for most Drow Assassins.

When the cap is punctured, it bleeds an extremely poisonous lime colored gel used to remove and ward off predators. Though, this gel isn’t the only thing that makes it poisonous, if consumed, even if cooked, it can still be deadly.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Mushroom/Tree/Etc.)

The Skullcap, as its name states, is a small but deadly red and white mushroom.

Growing Environment

This mushroom only grows in swamps and bogs, most commonly found on the edge of the small islands of muck that dot the area. It is a rarer mushroom, but not a difficult one to find if you know how to look for it. This mushroom is odd in the fact that it keeps most of its body covered, actually relying on rainfall and the current of the swamp to carry its spores. It is easily buried, and easy to miss for this reason.

Uses

This mushroom strictly has its use as a poison, most commonly applied on arrows. It can be ingested, but it has a distinct flavor that resembles that of rotting apples, which is why it’s rarely used to poison food.

History/Symbolism

Throughout the eras, this mushroom has been a reliable way to remove officials from office and curse your pesky neighbors. It is an assassin’s best friend and often their favorite form of poison due to its easy application onto barbed arrows.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

This mushroom is extremely deadly and should be handled with the utmost care and caution, as well as locked away safely when harvested. If stored with other things, and if it rots, it can leak its poisonous gel onto them.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Drow Poison Tipped Arrows, made with this mushroom, are only sold by Franky at his cart in Dusktowne.

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#### Wavy Cap/Ghost Cap

Description

Known commonly as the suspicious dried mushrooms that are found being sold in alleyways, dark corners, and some holistic medicine shops, these brown and white mushrooms have a caramel colored wavy cap. This rippled cap is the mushrooms main identifying feature, making it easy to spot in the woodpiles and tree stumps it calls home.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Mushroom/Tree/Etc.)

The Wavy Cap is a type of Mushroom that boasts painkilling and hallucinogenic properties when smoked.

Growing Environment

Most commonly found in forests, hiding within rotten tree stumps and branch piles. This mushroom can also be found in lumber mills, since it’s favorite environment happens to be wet woody debris.

Uses

When smoked or boiled in a tea, this mushroom gives off a general numbing feeling in the body. It can be used to treat chronic or temporary pain, though it is commonly sold on street corners as a hallucinogenic.

History/Symbolism

This species of mushroom is also known as ghost cap, for the purpose that it’s believed that the hallucinations induced from consuming the mushroom allow shamans to see into other worlds, specifically into the realm of the dead. It is unknown if this is true by any means, but use of the mushroom is commonly found in Wood Elf Tribal rituals.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Just as with all painkillers, it is important to not overdose on them. If one has yet to experience the numbing sensation they so often bring, it is not recommended to consume more than two caps at a time to get there, for this can cause nerve damage in the hands, feet, and face, which can end up being permanent.

Misc. Information/Trivia

The first and currently only NPC seller of these mushrooms in Aetherial can be found in Dusktowne, under the name Oliver Gravewallow.

The plant itself is modeled after the smokeable Brown Mushrooms in the game.

## Flowers (WIP)

Flora that are defined by their flowers, which can include a bundle of them or a singular flower. These plants typically have a bulb or flowerhead which goes on to carry their seeds and help them reproduce year after year. Like most plants, they may also rely on wind, rain, or animals to scatter their seeds as well. Flowers also include shorter leafy plants such as vines, which, in contradiction, bear no flowers.

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#### Allium

Also known as Ornamental Onion or Blooming Garlic.

Description

A medium length flower with a purple bulb on top of it made of much smaller flowers, this Ornamental Onion looks very much like a puffball. It is known for being beautiful in gardens and easy to care for due to it being naturally insect, mouse, deer, drought, and disease resistant. These plants love the sun and can grow to be as tall as the average man’s knees if you let them.

They are also edible, carrying with them a faint garlic or onion taste, similar to chives. They make an interesting choice in salads or as a garnish, but most prefer to grow them for their color and shape rather than as a herb or part of a dish.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Mushroom/Tree/Etc.)

Alliums are known as a flower.

Growing Environment

Alliums grow in woody areas in the rare spot the has a lot of sun. They prefer well drained soil, but to contradiction, can only seem to found growing naturally in forests.

Uses

Every part of an Allium is edible, though, like I mentioned earlier, it carries with it the same flavor as chives, as well as the same potency. If you are looking for something to better your immune system or quell stomach aches, simple garlic bulbs are preferred.

They are also used to ward off similar pests in gardens, as well as cats and dogs, who naturally avoid it as well.

History/Symbolism

The word ‘Allium’ is actually the ancient word for garlic, this flower being found before the typical garlic that one cooks with today.

Alliums symbolize unity, strength, patience, and good fortune. They are a perfect gift for anyone who has just started a new business or a boost for anyone that needs a little luck in their lives.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Ornamental Onions are part of the garlic family. If one has an allergy to sensitivity to garlic or onions, they may develop a similar sensitivity to Alliums.

Misc. Information/Trivia

There are more than 700 different types of alliums in the real world. It wasn't until the late 1800s that this plant started to intrigue enthusiasts. Russian botanists began collecting some of the spectacular alliums from Central Asia and introducing them to avid horticulturists through the Imperial Botanical Garden in St. Petersburg.

Alliums are one of the rare plant species that actually prefer dry, well drained soil and tons of sun. These perennials need little care and attention, and one of their species known as the can actually grow to four feet in height!

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#### Azure Bluets

Description

Also known as Little Ladies or Eyebright, this plant produces tons of small flowers that have four-parted pale blue-violet (rarely white) petals and a bright yellow center, which they are known for. This is a short plant that grows well among most grasses.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Mushroom/Tree/Etc.)

Azure Bluets are classified as a flower.

Growing Environment

This flower is most commonly found in plains due its preference of rockier and sandy terrain, enjoying areas with sparse vegetation the most, allowing it to easily take over an area.

Uses

Little Ladies are typically used in landscaping to stop earth erosion on sloped plots or sandier bits of terrain.

This flower is also a favorite of bees and butterflies, and will be sure to attract them to one’s garden.

It’s leaves and flowers are edible and can be used to spice up salads or garnish other foods, but are not typically used this way.

History/Symbolism

The name ‘Little Ladies’ comes from the fact that Bluets typically resemble women or girls’ pale colored bonnets, which have now gone out of style, however, the nickname for them stuck and became a common way to identify and describe them.

Bluets do not typically have any symbolism associated with them, though some histories recount them representing contentedness within the home.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

None.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Not a lot is actually written about Azure Bluets in the real worlds despite their variance in species and prolificness in North America in Canada. They have no story and have very little symbolism behind them. They bear no secrets or dangers either, perhaps being one of the world's simplest flowers.

#### Dandelion

Description

This flower is known for growing virtually everywhere. If a place can support grass, it can support the growth of Dandelions. They’re a shorter flower with a bright yellow bulb, which is actually a cluster of several hundred smaller petals. They tend to have jagged leaves, with tube like, hollow green or brown stems. When broken, these stems and leaves can bleed a sort of “dandelion milk.” Dandelions have a “seeding” stage at the end of their lives, which looks like a puffball on a stem.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Dandelions are a flowering weed.

Growing Environment

Warm to temperate environments, such as the common forests throughout Aetheral, or its mountains. It cannot live within deserts, or environments that are cold for the majority of the year. It can live within jungles, but is often out-competed by other territorial flowers and shrubs.

Uses

Dandelions, despite being a weed, are actually common to find in salads. Both their flowers and their leaves are completely editable, and are described as having a sweet but refreshing flavor. They can also be used to make a type of “poor-man’s” honey, which is actually dandelion syrup. Flower syrups are commonly used in desserts, and none are more popular than Dandelion. It can also be used for tea, or dandelion wine.

History/Symbolism

Dandelions are a common symbol that represents spring, and its connections. Dandelions, much like sunflowers, also represent the sun, happiness, hope, courage, joy, new beginnings, overcoming adversity, and prosperity. Their seeding stage is said to be able to grant little wishes, if you blow all the seeds off in one go. The seeding stage can also represent moving on, or the afterlife. A single dandelion growing from a grave is a sign that the person buried there is content in their afterlife.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

None

Misc. Information/Trivia

Dandelions are actually a type of sunflower, and it’s common to see the resemblance in certain breeds such as the Teddy Bear sunflower!

Dandelions are named after the French phrase “dent de lion” which means Lion’s Tooth, which is in reference to the interesting jagged shape of their flowers.

#### Orchid

Description

Orchids are easily identified by the bilateral symmetry of their commonly bright flowers, three to five flowers (though the larger species can easily have more), and tiny seed pods.

Orchids come in many colors, ranging from purple-blue, white, or even pink.

Some species of terrestrial orchids have two tap-roots.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Flower

Growing Environment

The orchid requires more humidity to grow than most other flowers, making it easy to find in swamps and bogs, as well as tropical and subtropical environments. Some orchids can even grow in temperate conditions, but those species are rare to find.

Uses

A drink called Salep, which is made from grinding tubers from certain orchid species into flour, and then mixing this flour in with hot water, certain other flower teas, or hot milk. Salep is said to be effective in curing sore throat, aiding digestive problems, curing diarrhea, and aiding in the healing of gum disease. It may even be used to remedy drunkenness and hangover.

Aside from its medicinal purposes, Salep is a common winter drink within most Dark Elf colonies as well as some desert cities. This orchid powder can also be used in cakes or cream-based desserts, along with vanilla. It is not uncommon to even see dried orchid seeds used to add flavor to rums.

History/Symbolism

Orchids are commonly associated with love, fertility, and elegance. The more exotic species, such as the tropical variants, are a symbol of wealth and high standing.

Certain colors of orchid can mean different things, aside from just love and luxury.

White Orchids: Innocence and purity, as well as elegance.

Pink Orchids: Femininity, grace, and joy. It is not uncommon to see pink orchids at nobleman’s weddings.

Orange: Pride, enthusiasm, and boldness.

Yellow: Friendship and new beginnings.

Purple: Royalty and admiration. They are traditionally given as a sign of respect.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Some species of common orchid are poisonous, such as the pink lady and moth orchids. They will not be enough to kill a person or animal, however, their bulbs, and massive amounts of the flowers, can cause nausea and vomiting. Be certain to keep your orchid flowers away from children and pets, especially if you're unsure of the species.

Misc. Information/Trivia

The only Orchid in Minecraft is the “Blue Orchid,” though, sometimes white Orchids are just re-lored Lily of the Valley.

Vanilla bean is actually in the Orchidaceae family, along with 28,000 other species, which is more than twice of the number of known bird species! Orchidaceae is known for being one of the largest plant families in the world!

#### Poppy (Common)

Description

The Common Poppy, or Corn Rose, tends to grow and bloom in Late Spring and Autumn. The stem holds a singular bright red flower, with four slightly overlapping petals with black spots at their base where they connect. These flowers last a short time, but are quickly replaced the next morning. The stem of the flower is often covered in coarse hairs, with hairless egg-shaped flower-buds.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

It’s considered an agricultural weed by farmers, but to the common citizen or gardener, it’s seen as a popular flower to have within gardens and homes.

Growing Environment

These poppies prefer to grow in warmer climates, and hold no preference over fields or forests. They do not do well in overly humid areas, such as the swamp or jungle, since they aren’t very flood resistant.

Uses

All poppies contain a mild sedative within them, with the Opioid Poppy, or Papaver Somniferum, holding the most of this sedative. This variant of poppy however isn’t known for this sedative, and is seen as more of a decorative poppy, whether that decoration is of the self or garden.

History/Symbolism

The Poppy has its roots deep within symbolism of valor, heroism, pride, beauty, love, martyrdom, and loyalty. It often grows in abandoned battlefields, giving it a reputation as a sign of peace, but also one as a reminder of sacrifice and loss.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Do not eat any part of this plant raw. The flowers are the only part of the plant that is relatively edible, and can be used in tea or as garnish.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Poppies first became a real symbol of war during World War 1, where they bloomed between trench lines on the Western Front, though their mention was seen even earlier on in Chinese folklore, Persian literature, and even in some Urdu texts. It has since become common for poppies to be worn before Remembrance Day in English-speaking and western European countries. It’s also seen as a part of Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand.

#### Poppy (Opium)

Description

The Opium Poppy or Breadseed Poppy is the species of plant that both opium and edible poppy seeds are derived from, but, like it’s common cousin, it is valuable in gardens and homes. The main physical difference between this poppy and the common poppy is that it’s hairs are shorter, and  are more aligned against the base, as well as it’s more pumpkin shaped bulb. Some don’t contain any hair at all. This poppy can come in white, mauve, or red colors, and bleeds a type of latex, or poppy-milk, when wounded.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

The Opium Poppy is an ornamental flower.

Growing Environment

The Opium Poppy prefers warm environments, similarly to the Common Poppy, though,  Somniferum also prefers humid air that is common around seas and bay areas. It does not do well within swamps or jungles.

Uses

The Opium Poppy is named such because this variety is farmed to gather poppy-milk, which contains a common painkiller that can be refined into opium.. Besides their use in medicine, Somniferum typing contains the only variety of poppy with edible seeds. The kinds of Somniferum that produce little to no poppy-milk are popular within gardens and wealthier households, though that is only a relatively small amount out of all of them.

History/Symbolism

Poppy-milk throughout history has been used as a painkiller, well before our century. It even predates written history. Ancient civilizations are even the ones that coined the term “opion,” which then developed into Opium. Opium is used for treating not only pain, but is used to treat asthma, stomach illnesses, and bad eyesight, and has since become a major industry staple in many continents across the world.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

It is illegal to grow the opium-producing varieties of this poppy within Aetheral without a permit, as producing medicines and drugs is something that is regulated, though, rather loosely.

Do not eat any variety of this poppy. There are many different kinds that may be difficult to distinguish from one another. Make sure you get your poppy seed from a reputable botanist or farmer.

Misc. Information/Trivia

In 2018, 76,240 tonnes of poppy seeds were eaten. Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Spain are the leading growers and suppliers of poppy seeds in the world, whereas Tasmania, Turkey, and India are the major producers of poppies used in the production of drugs. Who would’ve thought a pretty flower would be so lucrative!

#### Thistle

Description

A prickly plant with dense heads of small, usually pink or purple flowers. These flowers appear to be resting on a “ball” of spikes. The amount, length, and spread of the spines depends on the species, though most thistle are commonly defined by them.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Flower/weed

Growing Environment

They grow as weeds in grasslands and pastures, thus very common among the grassy plains and around the edges of farms. They tend to take over gardens and pastures, since most animals, beyond insects, can’t eat them.

Uses

Can bring relief against weak poisons and high cholesterol.

Great in soup.

History/Symbolism

People tend to view this plant as a symbol of protection in Aetheral due to the spines that protect itself.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Do not eat unprepared thistle! The main reason animals don’t eat them is that the spines can lodge themselves within the mouth, throat, and digestive tract, causing a range of symptoms that can go anywhere from discomfort to tissue damage!

Misc. Information/Trivia

In game, Thistle is just re-lored Alliums.

Artichokes are actually a type of thistle! It’s said most thistles when eaten in salad or soup have a similar flavor to that of artichokes, though, they’re probably more grassy.

## Bushes (WIP)

Flora that can be described as short trees-- plants with large 'stems' that branch off to create a shrub. Flowering bushes, for ease and convenience sake, actually typically fall under the flower category (this being things such as roses), however there are some 'true' bushes that can flower, such as viburnum.

## Trees (WIP)

Trees are defined by their one massive trunk, instead of any stems or twigs that come from them. Typically trees are things such as oak or pine, though, some trees can be a little deceptive in their appearance, bearing more resemblance to a bush rather than anything else. Just like with bushes, there are a ton of trees that flower or bear fruit, though some trees even bear nuts and interesting little offshoots such as the pinecone.

## Alchemical/Medical Plants & Herbs (WIP)

These plants are defined by the fact that they are more commonly used in medicine rather than landscaping or gardening. These plants don't have to look good, they just have to be effective in relieving ailments, creating poultices, and aiding in the general treatment of people. Herbs such as goldenrod are listed under medical plants, despite being a flower by any other definition.

Medicines & Conditions

#### Hell’s Wart, Fire’s Wart, Alcina’s Lavender

Description

Hell’s wart is a short, stubby fire-resistant fungus, that smells of sulfur. It typically comes in bright or dark red colors, and has an elongated cap. When it begins to die from inadequate growing temperatures, it’s been reported that it turns a soft purple.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Fungus

Growing Environment

It only grows naturally in hot areas, such as by volcanic openings and in deserts, however, the only difficulty with this wart is its propagation. After this fungus propagates, it easily spreads, and can be grown in laboratories with special ‘heated’ beds.

Uses

Fire’s Wart has a deep-seated use in alchemy across the globe. Some claim that it is impossible to brew the stronger potions that mimic magical abilities like rabbit’s leap without it. Many say that the fungus itself has magical properties, but that claim has never been proven.

History/Symbolism

Alcina’s Lavender is called such because it was first discovered growing in a hut in an unnamed desert centuries ago. The witch that learned how to grow the fungus away from lava was named Alcina Borwen, who jokingly claimed it was a type of lavender.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Hell’s Wart should never be ingested. If the wart is consumed, it may bring about a type of Major Alchemist’s Fault, which can result in death in some cases. There are certain techniques used to remove the toxins in order to make the expensive tobacco, known as Dwarven Shag, but these should only be done by a professional.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Hell’s wart is rather obviously a renamed version of Nether Wart from the vanilla base game, though, because there’s no explorable Nether in Feudal Tales, it had to be renamed.

#### Lavender

Description

Lavender is a bushy, strong scented perennial that is adorned with clumps of purple flowers. It can be grown anywhere, from plant pots on windowsills to bushes at the side of homes. It is used for both landscaping and medicine.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Lavender is considered a bushy flower, but falls under the category of medical plant.

Growing Environment

Lavender is not a picky plant and can be grown anywhere but is typically found in temperate climates, as well as drier more drought-prone areas where other plants would have difficulty surviving. Lavender is an opportunist and will grow anywhere.

Uses

Lavender can be eaten and is known for its sweater taste, but its primary use is in medicine to treat anxiety, fungal infections, hair loss, and as a sleep aid. The smell of it alone is enough to ease insomnia and anxiety, but using it as a salve or tea can prove beneficial.

It is also used as a perfume, and is known to cleanse spaces, as well as the people using it.

History/Symbolism

Lavender is meant to symbolize serenity, grace, and calmness. It is known for its ability to clear the mind and some even associate it with mystical practices such as soothsaying, awakening the spiritual eye, and aiding in physic work.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

As with all things, use in excess will hurt one more than help one. Consume responsibility or develop nausea, headache, and rash.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Lavender is a common part of the mint family and comes in several variants across the globe.

#### Mint

Description

A common herb known for its strong fragrance. It has been used for many centuries in food and medicine. Its head is covered in small pink to purple flowers, and the leaves are dark green with reddish veins. Its leaves are known for having a spiky or “serrated” look that sets them apart from other plants.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Flower/leafy plant

Growing Environment

It can be found in moist areas. For example in specific parts of forests, swampy grasslands and around the edges of meres.

Uses

Its leaves are used in food and carried around for its pleasant smell.

Medically, it can also be used to calm digestive problems, soothe the throat, and help with cold symptoms.

History/Symbolism

In such times when hygiene isn’t as well-known, people tend to carry pouches of pleasant smelling herbs to cover their smell. Mint is one of these herbs.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Mint is easy to mistake for other plants! Don’t eat wild mint unless you’re 100% sure on what it is!

Misc. Information/Trivia

Mint is re-lored Cilantro from Slimefun in our game, though tea will work the same.

There are TONS of plants within the mint family, not just including sweet, spear, and dessert mint. Most sages, like white sage, sagebrush, and salvia are all included within the mint family. Mustards, and even daisies, are included within the mint family!

#### Queen Alea’s Lace

Description

A plant that produces lovely white flowers and has a taproot that’s similar to a carrot, if that carrot were a lot tougher and small, this plant has been known to treat anything from kidney issues to skin ailments. This flower can be identified by its white flat, disc-shaped flower clusters with a red or purple floret in the middle of them.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Queen Alea’s Lace is known as a flowering weed, however, it is categorized as a medical plant.

Growing Environment

This plant grows in forests and plains, not being a picky plant in particular. It prefers in temperate areas, and doesn’t seem to mind a dry spell or two.

Uses

Every part of the plant can be boiled, soaked, dried, and grated to cure everything from flatulence, to skin ailments, to kidney disorders, to digestive issues. Oddly enough, it’s taproot can even be used as a contraceptive for females.

It’s flowers are commonly drunk as a tea to help with blood circulation and digestive issues.

The taproot can be boiled to also help with digestive issues and to prevent insemination.

When the taproot is ground into a paste and applied to affected skin, it can even reduce swelling and irritation.

History/Symbolism

High Elf Queen Alea loved the flowers, and would often sew in her garden full of them. It is said that the red or purple floret is a drop of blood from when she pricked her finger while sewing.

Queen Alea’s lace was considered to be a cure all, due to its ability to aid in blood circulation and stomach issues. People even went as far as dubbing the plant as magic, like the Queen herself.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

If too much of the plant is ingested, it will most certainly induce vomiting. If there is blood in one’s vomit or stool after ingesting the plant, seek a healer immediately, for the plant is causing a bad reaction in their blood.

This flower looks very similar to Poison Hemlock, and it is wise to never let an inexperienced person go out and pick it.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Queen Alea’s Lace is very heavily based on Queen Anne’s Lace, if you couldn’t guess by the name, which was used in victorian times as a contraceptive.

The plant itself is renamed Azure Bluet flowers in the game. It’s taproot alone is renamed Carrots in the game.

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#### Saint John’s Wort

Description

St. John's wort is a plant with yellow, star-shaped flowers and five petals. The plant grows in sunny, well-drained areas. It grows to be 50-100 cm tall.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Flower, however it is categorized as a medical plant.

Growing Environment

It prefers sandy soils and is thus commonly found in prairies and disturbed fields. The edges of farms are a good location to find it.

Uses

To help with depression symptoms like tiredness, poor appetite. It also helps with menopause symptoms.

Oil derived from it can be used on wounds.

History/Symbolism

A common herb named after John the revelator for its ability to increase one’s mood. It’s also commonly used in more tribal practices in an attempt to communicate with spirits, the universe, etc. to gain higher knowledge and prophecy. The followers of Saint Antonius also use it for theurgical purposes.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

It can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, sedation, dry mouth, restlessness, and headache.

Misc. Information/Trivia

Some of the more orthodox members of the church dislike this herb purely on the basis of its name, because of their disagreements with his hedonistic ways.

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#### Valerian Root

Description

A plant that grows clusters of sweet smelling white and pink flowers, the taproot of the Valerian plant has been used throughout time as a cure for insomnia, convulsions, minor pain relief, and cough.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

Valerian is a flowering plant, though it is categorized as a medical plant.

Growing Environment

Valerian can typically be found in forest environments, happily growing alongside other plants due to its smaller, more contained root system.

Uses

The taproot, having been distilled into a tea, can be used to treat insomnia, convulsions, minor pains, and coughs.

History/Symbolism

Valerian symbolizes readiness and strength. In some cultures, people drink of the root before a difficult choice or battle to aid in their own survival. Due to this, it’s also believed to be an anxiety cure.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

Valerian Root is known to cause sleep and drowsiness, so when paired with other things that cause similar symptoms, one can become dangerously tired.

Do not use it during pregnancy.

Misc. Information/Trivia

In the game, it is renamed Azure Bluet plant.

Valerian root has actually been used and documented in ancient Roman times, Galen, the great philosopher and physician was actually the first that documented its benefits as a sleep aid and potential cure for Insomnia.

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## Magical Plants (WIP)

These plants are defined by their direct connection to magic, such as wither roses, which are based in necromancy. This also includes plants that are said to treat magic based ailments, such as lycanthropy, or plants that only affect wizards and sorcerers.

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#### Mark’s Tail

Description

A plant with white flowers than tends to grow close to the ground, actually preferring caves and badlands rather than forests or plains, this plant is prized not only for its rarity but for its supposed treatment of werewolf conditions, such as the bloodlust. It’s taproot is what is used medicinally overall, and is known for its stink. When the plant is damaged, it releases a smell like a mix between rotting eggs and rotting flesh. This stink is to disordient and fumigate any pests that happen to be chewing on it.

Classification (Flower/Weed/Fungus/Tree/Etc.)

This plant is classified as a flower, however, it falls under the category of magical plant.

Growing Environment

Mark’s Tail is very rare due to its preference in growing environments — it has only been found growing the caves of the badlands. It is a rare plant in the fact that it does not need sunlight to survive — the entirety of the plant actually pale instead of green. It is actually a parasitic plant, one of the only plants known to actually feed off of mushrooms instead of the other way around. It is unclear how it adapted to do this, but it is an interesting plant indeed.

Uses

Mark’s Tail’s bulb is a very potent calming agent, even known to calm raging bears and orcs alike. It acts as a knockout drug when given in small doses, but since it is such a rare plant it is only used in emergencies, typically in animal control situations.

History/Symbolism

Mark’s Tail has been told in stories throughout history to actually be one of the only things that can reduce the temper of werewolves, dragons, and other extremely violent beasts. It has been rumoured to be the only thing to stop bloodlust and otherwise unstoppable rage.

It has also been written as a cure for various ailments that affect magically inclined creatures, most notably dragons.

Warnings/Safety Precautions

If too high of a dose is taken, it can actually force a patient into a coma. It is likely that this coma is temporary, but longer-lasting comas and higher overdoses can actually cause brain damage and eventually death.

Misc. Information/Trivia

This is a Tippiesaurus original idea! It was brought on to be the one thing to temper werewolf characters and is actually one of the only plants marked that grows naturally in the badlands.

It is one of the most valuable plants in the game, being worth upwards to 100 gold per plant.

It’s texture in the game is a renamed Lily of the Valley.