Leaves of the Arctic Creeper
Characteristics
Leaves of a light grey, and bloom of an ashy blue, it blends in well among the snowy environment it grows in. The blooms produce a natural minty scent, and taste. The leaves themselves hold an almost overpowering mint flavor when consumed, it´s flavor and other properties are capable of being being boiled into water or other liquid solvents.
Treatments
TBA (Other Ingredients on opposite spectrum, possible potions)Properties
Material Characteristics
Leaves of a light grey, and bloom of an ashy blue, it blends in well among the snowy environment it grows in.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Cool to the touch, poisonous
Compounds
"Suspicious Tea" - When used in junction with the Arctic Creeper's root, it can be used to make a refreshing tea. The only downside is the poison.
Geology & Geography
Mountainous island of Skanda to the north of the Clockwork Isles
Life & Expiration
When dried, the leaves can last from 1 to 2 years.
When steeped in a solvent, it can last from 5 days to a week, in the right conditions.
History & Usage
Discovery
TBA
Everyday use
When Dried, the Arctic Creeper's leaves can used as a non-lethal poison. It´s minty flavor can be used to mask other poisons ingested, notably commonly used in tandem with the Arctic Creeper´s roots.
Another method of use is steeping the leaves while they´re still fresh, this will transfer some of the flavor and effects to the solvent, the effects will be much stronger this way, however not as strong as the Creeper´s roots, in exchange for a much shorter lifespan.
Refinement
While the ingredient itself can be used in it´s found state, it´s effects can be greatly enhanced through further refinement and use in tandem with other ingredients in poisons.
Manufacturing & Products
TBA
Hazards
Capable of freezing a mans blood from the inside, upon initial consumption effects may not be immediately noticeable, taking 25 to 30 minutes to fully take affect. It´s masking flavor can additionally hide other hazards you may have accidentally injested.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Sold in the illegal underbelly of modern society by Alchemists that dip under the bright side of the law.
Storage
Can be dried and kept via a hanging rack
Law & Regulation
Highly illegal in most modern societies, however there are no regulations on it´s possession by authorized Alchemists in the Towers.
Type
Organic
Rarity
Middle
Odor
Fresh, cool, bracing, aromatic, distinct, strong-scented
Taste
Minty
Color
Light Grey Leaves, Ashen Blue Blooms
Common State
Solid
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