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  1. HYPERBOREA (orig by C. A. Smith) [R18+]
  2. Lore

2A. Gatherable Plants & Fungi

@Aegis Bulb

This grey flower looks much like a poppy, however the bulb of the plant looks like a hunk of slightly rusted iron. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 2 Effects: Damage (Physical) Locations: Any

@Ashblossom

This tiny flower is bright red with a yellow centre, and is found growing only in hot environments. It deals 1d4 fire damage when ingested, but it can be used to brew many fire related potions by a knowledgeable alchemist. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 2 Effects: Damage (fire) Locations: desert, mountain

@Bittersweet Pod

This plant is a creeping vine that grows two separate pods, both are edible and look exactly the same except for a small white streak over the bitter ones, some of the pods are sweet, and some are bitter. Rarity: Common Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 1 Effects: Ability (Con), Charm Locations: Any

@Black Ivy

Black ivy is rare, but extremely poisonous. Its leaves can be ground into a thin paste and spread upon surfaces to injure those that touch it. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (poison) Locations: Any

@Black Lotus

The flower known as the black lotus is legendary (see LORE, 7. LOTUS SPECIES). Its properties allow it to be used for a number of purposes, but creating a poison out of the nectar is one of many uses. Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 25 Quantity: 1d2 Potency: 4 Effects: Damage (poison), Petrification Locations: black lotus thrives in the temperate rainforest of the Savage Boreal Coast, except during the years of Coda (Fox, Year 12) to Genesis (Bear, Year 1).

@Blood Tree

This rare tree has a reddish bark and a thick red sap which is very poisonous. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (poison), Life Locations: Any

@Bloodweed

A very useful plant, Bloodweed looks much like Aloe Vera in that it is several pointed stalks with small sharp ridges, however these ridges are dangerous as they secrete a powerful blood thinner which can cause you to bleed to death from a small cut if you aren't careful. The slimy substance inside of the plant acts as a powerful clotting agent, and looks much like coagulated blood and is a key ingredients for Healing Poultices and potions of Life. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 2 Effects: heal, Life Locations: forest/jungle, grassland

@Blue Wonder

This tiny deep blue mushroom glows brightly with natures energies. The mushroom is difficult to harvest as it easily can fall apart. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Ability (Con), Petrification Locations: forest/jungle, grassland

@Brightflare

These plants are usually used to light campfires, it has bright yellow orange flowers growing across a thin deep red stalk, they grow to about 1 foot long at full length these plants are hot to the touch. Hidden within its stalk, there is a chemical which burns very hot and very bright. some people carefully uproot these plants and bind the stalks together to create very bright torches (30 ft bright light 30 ft dim light), some people also use a leeching process to create a useful chemical that can be used to create Alchemist Fire, or if processed properly can be used in other fire based potions. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 2 Effects: Ability (Str), Damage (fire) Locations: forest/jungle, mountain

@Burstblade Clove

This clover looks much like a mundane clover, however the heads of them are shaped like sword blades instead of the rounded heads of a clover. Only four leaved Burstblades have a magical effect, much like a four leaved clover having an effect on one's luck. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: heal Locations:

@Cat's Tongue

This small white flower grows among the bases of trees. The stalk has a cat tongue shaped leaf below the flower which acts as a stimulate when consumed. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 3 Effects: movement Locations:

@Chromatic Loploss

These sunflower like plants come in a variety of colours. They grow very fast and die off quickly making the window where they can be harvested very small. It will take some luck to find them at just the right time. A very potent dye can be made from them but their seeds contain magical properties as well. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 2 Effects: movement, Transmute Locations:

@Cranhazel

This ivy grows on large trees. It has a glistening skin and a soft sparkling ointment inside. The ointment can be extracted for use in some potions Rarity: Common Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 1 Effects: special, Transmute Locations: forest/jungle

@Creed

This silver coloured thistle secretes a poison from its skin that can be harvested into a vial and can be transferred through the skin. If improperly harvested the target must make a DC 15 Con save or be poisoned for 1 hour. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Charm, Damage (psychic) Locations: forest/jungle

@Dappy

This bright orange yellow flower has a similar effect to Cannabis when it’s oils are heated to a very specific temperature. When smoked, it dulls the pain receptors in your body, granting 1d8 temporary hit points for 1 hour. It also is a mild hallucinogenic, causing the affected to gain disadvantage on saving throws against mind affecting effects for the duration. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 2 Effects: heal, Life Locations:

@Dark Corn

A narcotic plant that resembles black corn, but grows low to the ground and only in the underdark. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 2 Effects: Damage (poison) Locations: underborea

@Demented Direkleaf

This small weed, has brownish red leaves with sharp needle like points along them. These plants can be found anywhere someone has died an unnatural death. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (necrotic), Damage (Physical) Locations: Any, Anywhere someone has died

@Daemons Smock

This dark red flower has a long stalk with several flowers branching off the top, similar to the appearance of the mundane Ladies Smock, hence the name. When the root of this plant is chewed (it tastes like bitter almonds), it gives you a beguiling appearance granting you advantage on all charisma based checks for 10 mins. Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 4 Effects: Transmute, Charm Locations: forest/jungle, desert, grassland

@Daemon's Tongue

These leaves grow best near locations where people have died such as battle fields but can also be found anywhere someone has met an untimely death. The leaves absorb the escaped life force of those who have passed. Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 4 Effects: Charm, Damage (poison) Locations: Desert

@Desert Winds

Beneath the desert sands grows a fungus that draws moisture from its surroundings. The spores of this fungus can be gathered and stored for later use as a poison. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (poison) Locations: desert

@Devil's Gambit

This spotted grey mushroom has deep red spores underneath its head. The spores have restorative properties Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 4 Effects: Life, heal Locations: Any

@Dragon's Fork

This tall plant has a long stalk with leaves are fork shaped like a dragon's tongue. Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 25 Quantity: 1d2 Potency: 4 Effects: Damage (poison), Life Locations: arctic, underborea

@Fairy Stool

This small pink mushroom is most often found in fairy rings. Ingesting it causes blindness for 1 minute on a failed Constitution saving throw (DC 20), along with vivid hallucinations. Used for Potion of Truesight Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 3 Effects: special, Protection Locations: Any

@Feathered Foil

This small plant can grow anywhere but usually in more rocky terrains. The plant can be identified by its small purple flowers and feather-like green leaves. Both the flowers and leaves have different magical properties. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 2 Effects: air, Climb Locations: Any

@Fog Plum

This small bush grows a purple plum like fruit which is very tasty. When the tree flowers the flower can be squeezed which releases a gaseous smoke that can be harvested for potions. The seeds from the fruit are also useful for healing. Rarity: Common Gathering: DC 10 Quantity: 1d6 Potency: 1 Effects: air, heal Locations: swamp, forest/jungle, underborea, Any

@Frost Lichen

This well known lichen can be found in arctic terrain but will grow almost anywhere in winter months when it is below freezing temperatures. The lichen has a blue-white appearance. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (cold), Protection Locations: arctic

@Gausswort

This moss grows in graveyards and battlefields. It can be found almost anywhere where there is a graveyard. The moss has a dark green colour and magical properties. Rarity: Common Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 1 Effects: Climb, Damage (necrotic) Locations: Any

@Ghost Blossom

A rare white flower that releases a faint white mist when it blooms, creating the appearance of a stereotypical ghost. Rarity: Rare Gathering: DC 20 Quantity: 1d3 Potency: 3 Effects: Damage (poison) Locations: Any

@Gillyweed

This well known weed is found in deep lakes and ponds. When properly prepared it can be used for waterbreathing potions among other useful potions that involve water. Rarity: Uncommon Gathering: DC 15 Quantity: 1d4 Potency: 2 Effects: Water Locations: swamp, Water

@Glasstalk

This clear crystalline plant grows stalks of solid glass and have little tiny flowers growing in little curls along the stalk. Inside of this fragile plant there is a liquid capable of permanently removing dye from any item. It is the only chemical capable of removing the dye of Chromatic Loploss. Once the dye is extracted the stalks may be used in some potions Rarity: Very Rare Gathering: DC 25 Quantity: 1d2 Potency: 4 Effects: Petrification Locations: underborea, caves