Saniferia
Of a most wondrous herb, called saniferia in the common tongue, shall we discourse. Its leaves, of verdant hue and substantial size, are adorned with a fine down, much like the fur of a noble beast. From these verdant sails sprout stalks, hollow and clad in similar hair, that can reach a height of two or three feet, like lances of pure emerald piercing the heavens. These stalks find their purchase in a most curious root system, the roots themselves being jet black on the exterior, yet are surprisingly white within. These roots appear frail and might shatter with but a touch, yet they hold within them a clear sap, near insipid to the taste. 'Tis within the leaves themselves that a true marvel lies, for upon gentle mastication, a gummy resin doth reveal itself, a testament to the plant's curious humours. And atop these viridescent spears, as if celebrating their triumph over the earth, bloom delicate flowers. These blossoms, most commonly of a gentle violet hue, though some sport a virginal white, are shaped like quaint bells, tolling a silent melody to the bees. From these selfsame blooms come forth diminutive seeds, as black as night, waiting to be scattered and bring forth new life.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Saniferia seeketh solace by those life-giving rivers that carve their paths through the land, the very veins of the earth. It thriveth by the lush banks, and in the meadows where the earth is rich with moisture, for such is the nature of this peculiar herb. It doth harken to Ailos's caress in the heart of summer, and at its zenith, bursts forth into a display of delicate inflorescence. These blooms, a testament to the favor of Ailos, grace the landscape for a fleeting time. Yet, as summer wanes and yields to the crisp embrace of late summer, saniferia doth not mourn. Instead, it prepares for the future, bequeathing its bounty of seeds to the wind. These tiny emissaries, borne aloft on unseen currents, carry the promise of new life, ensuring that saniferia's presence shall grace the land once more come the next turn of Hyphantria's wheel.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Concerning the manifold uses of this virtuous herb, saniferia, a very godsend for those afflicted by wounds or sapped of strength - Mark well, nigh every part of this most wonderous herb doth hold a potent balm.
For the stanching of blood and the mending of flesh: The root itself, a gift from the very hand of Lamus, is most efficacious when applied to wounds both fresh and grievous. Cleanse the wound thoroughly, lest corruption take hold, then take a sliver of the root and bind it directly upon the injury. This application shall promote swiftest healing, drawing the wound shut and knitting flesh back together as if by unseen threads. Likewise, the root, when dried and reduced to a a powder finer than dust, can be sprinkled upon a fresh wound, serving as a most efficacious poultice. This stanches the flow of precious humours and promotes the formation of new skin, a shield against infection.
To banish weakness and bolster the spirit: Should thine humours be depleted and strength wane, a restorative draught can be conjured from saniferia's blossoms. Take a dozen of the blooms, be they fresh from the stalk or carefully dried and preserved for winter's chill, and boil them in water until a soothing tisane is formed. Steep them well, until their essence infuseth the water, creating a draught imbued with the restorative power of Lamus himself. Alternatively, a restorative electuary can be prepared by steeping the flowers and several leaves in a quantity of wine. Let them steep for a entire cycle of the moons, so their virtue may be fully drawn out, then partake of this potent elixir twice each day. Feel vigour return to thy limbs, and the fog of weakness clear from thine eyes.
Game effect: After a character takes physical damage, if a poultice of saniferia is immediately applied, subtract 1d4 from the damage taken.
A character will recuperate 1d3 points per day of rest if he or she consumes an infusion of saniferia twice that day. This effect is not cumluative.
