Izavel Plant

The Izavel Plant is most well known for its root, a common material in artifice, but all components of this plant are in high demand.

Properties

Material Characteristics

The plant sits low to the ground, though the flowers may grow to a quarter meter tall. The flowers, though small and pale, are popular amongst noble arrangements, mostly due to their rarity. The leaves are thin and pointed on the end with a green-blue color. The root is the most recognizable part of the izavel with a rich magenta color and many limbs sprouting out of a main body.

Geology & Geography

While the plant was once bountiful among the Western coast of Tel Rialis, overharvesting led to the natural growing habitat to shrink. Though attempts were made to reintroduce the plant in northern regions, all were failures. Now the only place izavel grows in the wild is Briareos.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Medicinal

Both the leaves and the seeds are used in small doses to treat pain. A tea or paste of the dried plant can be applied to a patient to bring easier sleep when sick or wounded. The tea can also be used recreationally, for relaxation purposes or to induce holy visions. The administrator must take care as death can occur from consistent or high doses. An Izavel death can be recognized by the signature blue dyed mouth and tongue.

Artifice

Izavel has use as an engraving filler and a fuel in building Arcurios. The root is peeled, dried, and ground into a pigment for filling engravings. When finished the pigment and ink will be a deep indigo. While there are some odd contradictions, such as the aqueduct system of Cridala Cove, the root appears to work best when as an amplifier to biomaterials. Skin and Leather seem to have the best effects and the pigment seems to play a role in enhancing previously existing natural effects. Saenean izavel tattoos are famous for their elaborate designs and practical use. They can assist with eyesight, strength, or even decrease the need for sleep. In animal husbandry, the effects seem similar. Izavel enhanced steeds are prized for their ability to go farther distances before needing rest.
One strange outlier, as stated above are the aqueducts in Cridala Cove. The architect of this system, to this day, is unknown. However, izavel pigment is added to water in the channels each day. This creates a miraculous upward motion as the water passes each precisely placed engraving. One theory is that the izavel enhances the movement of some native algae, but further experimentation is required.

Dye

Rumors of Briareos' izavel-dyed woolen products travel even beyond Tel Rialis. With the stories of wool that can repel water, and keep a body warm, even on the coldest nights, many nobles clamor for the chance to own one of these. Though true magical ability when used as a dye is dubious, the rich blue color created from the roots and stems of the Izavel plant is undeniably unique.

Type

Organic

Taste

Bitter floral

Color

Deep Purple with reddish undertones

Common State