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100 Flowers and

Trees Sure to Boost


Your Stats

Azukail
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100 Flowers and Trees
Sure to Boost Your Stats
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Introduction rolled for bushes and trees. A d12 should
be rolled for Miracle plants. And a d4
We all need a boost every now and again! should be rolled for all other plants, fruits,
Reward your players for scanning the land- etc.
scape and finding hidden gems in the sur-
rounding trees and shrubs. Finding ways to Deciduous Forest
boost your character’s stats is a key part
of beating the baddies and getting through 1. Blueblood Carrot – HP Boost: Ad-
tough quests. Whether it’s a miracle pana- venturers who have recently seen battle
cea, or a common speed boost, this guide and are low on health should keep their
has it all! But not all boosts are created eyes to the forest floor. Blue-green lacey
equal. Some are temporary, but rarer or fronds bearing silver buds are the pennants
more difficult recipes can be permanent. of the Blueblood Carrot. This root vege-
Beware the odd and possibly dangerous table is small, the length of a finger, and
side effects, such as broken bones or mad- has a satisfying crunch. Brush the dirt off
ness. Or go the entrepreneur route and sell and eat them raw for an instant return of
your wares to the highest bidder! That tiny Hit Points. But beware, this root can only
flower might be the key to brewing a po- be harvested in mid-summer. Be sure the
tion that makes your character into a leg- carrot is a teal jewel tone, as it matures to
end! This guide will add fantastic resources indigo in the fall, and turns poisonous and
to your next campaign to help give your saps strength within an hour of being eat-
players that winning edge! en.
2. Bitter Bark – HP Boost: The desperate
Encountering the Plants traveler may find the foul brew of Bitter
Bark tea enticing when their battle wounds
To determine plant effects, a d6 should be are grave and their health pack has run

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empty. Bitter Bark comes from the Braptu- as Purple Rubber Root – thick rubbery
ous Tree, sturdy like an oak, but fragrant roots a deep shade of violet. Eat one raw
like cherry. Make sure the tree is not in- just before the jump is needed to maximize
fested with sap beetles, as this will make its power. The effect only lasts for an hour,
the tea less effective. Peel off strips of bark but for those looking for a quick entry or
and brew them in boiling water. Once the a fast escape likely require far less time.
bark has been strained, the tea will resem- But beware! Adventurers take one point of
ble a pebble grey color and smell of dan- Fall Damage with each super jump, as their
delion. Those who can stomach the bitter bones and joints are not made for such
taste will find a portion of their Hit Points leaps of height and speed.
returned, but too much tea can leave the 6. Helios Tree - Miracle: There are ad-
traveler with a sour stomach. venturers that spend their entire lives
3. Moon Mana Bloom – Mana Boost: searching for the Helios Tree, only to die
There are tales of unearthly glows and unfulfilled. This Miracle is only found in
will-o’-the-wisps in the forest at night. But forests bearing a sacred seal and can only
those who brave the dark oft follow the be discovered by those pure of heart. The
light to find the Moon Mana Bloom. A deli- bark of this tree is bright white, like that of
cate flower that only blooms during the full a birch, but the crown of leaves is crimson
moon and gives off a soft cerulean glow. through all the seasons. A single leaf is all
The petals only keep for one night, and that is needed to create an amulet of In-
wither in the morning sun. When distilled visibility, but that leaf must be given, not
with violet water and rose petals, these taken. Kneel before the tree and beg the
magical plants create a simple Mana Po- dryad spirit for a Helios Leaf. If your wish
tion; a necessity for every adventurer. is granted, a single leaf will fall from the
4. Greenlace Moss – Speed Boost: Ad- tree and rest upon the ground before you.
venturers are always looking for items that If your wish is not granted, the tree will
can give them the winning edge in battle. alight as if on fire and disappear from the
Greenlace Moss may not look like much, forest.
but when combined in the right potion it 7. Trollstone Tree - Impervious: The
packs a punch. This simple moss grows ex- first frost of winter reveals the true nature
clusively on rocks lining freshwater ponds. of a Trollstone Tree. Its bark will turn grey
It’s easy to spot with its deep hunter green and shatter any axe looking to collect fire-
color and spiky fronds. Harvest this moss wood. Harvest the pliant bark in spring and
at summer’s end and combine it with Mal- burn it over an open fire. Rub the ashes
lard Piper feathers, ground boar tusk and onto the skin for an armor that can resist
ewe’s milk to create a Speed Potion. It only all manner of weapons. But if the ash is
lasts for a single day, but the adventurer not washed off before sunrise the following
will find themselves swifter than any deer morning, the unlucky warrior will be turned
or steed. to stone.
5. Purple Rubber Root – Jump Boost: 8. Hellsbore Elderflower – Cold Re-
Any adventurer taking on steep cliffs or sistance: Travelers that find their route
climbing fortress walls would do well to takes them through the chilling mountain
arm themselves with a Jump Boost. Wax- passes oft stock up on Ember Potions. To
mint Bushes are the key for making jumps create one, you must find the Hellsbore
twice as high or far. These bushes are Elderflower. They grow in the shade of
characterized by their bright mint green Josiah’s Trees. Great care must be taken
leaves that are shiny, as if coated in wax. when harvesting the flowers, as snapping
The bush is inedible; it’s the roots that are their stems causes sparks similar to a flint
the prize. The roots of this bush are known and striker. Combine the flower petals with
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cinnamon, dragon feathers and royal jelly. feed on this rare plant. The red pollen must
An Ember Potion will keep a traveler warm be combined with wasp honey and mer-
for three days’ time and prevent frostbite maid’s tears to unlock the benefits. Upon
and gangrene. Villagers that live in cold consumption, the mind will know all the
climates often have skin permanently dyed answers to your questions and problems.
red from drinking Ember Potions instead of However, these answers must be written
water. down, for the mind will forget in an hour’s
9. Angel’s Kiss Moss - Miracle: This time when the pollen wears off.
Miracle plant fetches a hefty price on the 12. Gilded Lilywort – Charisma Boost:
market and counterfeits are more likely to They say the charismatic have a “silver
be found. These fragile patches of white tongue”, and the Gilded Lilywort will deliv-
moss resemble spun glass and are just er those results, literally. This jungle vine
as delicate. It grows on Helios Trees and grows round kapok trees. Distinguished by
the rocks of sacred pools found in ora- its silver flowers and deep green leaves,
cle shrines. When combined with Winter these flowers can only be picked in the
Breath, unicorn hair, holy water and pow- height of summer, lest their poisonous seed
dered moonstone it creates a Heaven Po- pods begin to develop. Adventurers must
tion. An extremely rare and valuable com- crush the flower petals and cook them in
modity that can bring anyone and anything clear spring water and ewe’s milk over a
back to life when it is poured over the body fire until they dissolve, turning the soup to
of the deceased. a sparkling silver. This potion will grant the
10. Golden Luxor Shrub – Luck user the power to persuade anyone
Boost: Industrious farmers willing of anything for three hours’ time. It
to take the risk grow the valuable also dyes the tongue silver, turning
crop known as Golden Luxor Shrubs. pink again once the potion wears off.
In the wild, they grow under five- 13. Jenkel Nuts – Night Vision: A
hundred-year-old oak trees and in staple among assassins and guards
front of Starlight Ursa cave entranc- that keep the night’s watch, Jenkel
es. These shrubs grow only to be Nuts grant users perfect night vision
as tall as a chicken and sprout waxy gold- for three nights. However, prolonged use
en leaves in late summer. The leaves are of these nuts will cause the user to slowly
ground and distilled into a thick syrup for turn blind, the light too agonizingly bright
Luck Potions. It takes the leaves of seven for their oversensitive eyes. They are found
shrubs to create one vial of Luck Potion. growing on Jenkel Shrubs in rainforests,
Farmers that take on this dangerous enter- typically nearby breadnut trees. They must
prise oft have to defend their farms against be shelled and roasted before consuming;
assassins and thieves looking to steal the raw Jenkel Nuts are filled with a neurotoxin
plants for themselves. that burns away in high heat. Undercooked
Jenkel Nuts can cause permanent brain
Jungle damage.
14. Drowned Grouseweed – Breathe
11. Thoreau’s Whisper – Wisdom Underwater: This odd plant resembles
Boost: Deep in the jungle, travelers wish- the ashen blue of a drowned creature.
ing for wisdom and knowledge can find a They only bloom for six days at the start
tiny parasitic flower known as Thoreau’s of spring. The roots of the plant must be
Whisper. It resembles a moon orchid, save mashed and mixed with salt and pota-
for the red pollen and yellow leaves it to paste, rinsing the mixture through a
grows. The easiest way to find this flower cheese cloth until the paste turns from
is to follow Opal Butterflies, as they only grey to blue. It must be applied immedi-
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ately, as the chemical reaction begins to grows on the south side of Yellow Carabeen
degrade after an hour. The concoction is trees. It is a parasitic plant that feeds on
then rubbed on the sides of the neck. It the tree, rather than water and sunlight.
will burn the skin until it tears, creating Adventurers must take care when har-
gills for the user to breathe underwater. Af- vesting the moss, as it clings to the tree
ter fourteen hours’ time, the gills will close with its tiny grappling hook roots that are
and the burn marks on the neck will last razor sharp. Grind the whole plant down
up to a week. Many assassination attempts into a paste with goat’s milk and ale, then
are charged via looking for these telltale cook until it congeals and smells of fresh
burns. baked bread. Apply the hot paste to any
15. Cain’s Apple - Impervious: These limb stump to regrow the limb completely.
poisonous looking apples hang from Meer- The growth takes four days’ time, and the
tyle Trees deep in the southeastern jungle. paste must remain on the stump for the
They are small, hard and the color of deep limb to regrow completely. Eyes regrown
red wine. The skin and seeds must be re- with this moss have perfect night vision.
moved, as they are filled with cyanide. The Some guilds initiate their trainees by pluck-
royal purple flesh of the fruit is sweet with ing out their eyes and regrowing them with
a hint of tartness. Crushing the fruit into Skeleton Key Moss. They are recognized by
a juice is the most common way this elixir their white irises.
is consumed. It can be bottled and survive 18. Wilting Dorothy – Speak to An-
for up to three months. Drinking the Cain’s imals: This plant is rare and difficult to
Apple Juice will make the user impervious differentiate from common grass. The
to pain (but not to injury) for six hours’ distinguishing characteristic is the golden
time. Once the juice wears off, the user sap that oozes forth when the seed head
will feel all the pain of their injuries and is crushed. Wilting Dorothy grows wild in
immediately go into shock if not properly warm, wet climates and is nigh impossible
medically treated. to farm. Collecting the sap is an arduous
16. Riguleur Miracle Leaf - Miracle: process, as the tiny seeds must be strained
Jawness Flowers grow in shady patches from the mixture, as they release arsenic
beneath rubber trees. The leaves of these when cooked. Boil the sap down to a syr-
delicate flowers are known as Riguleur Mir- up and eat a spoonful to receive the gift of
acle Leaf. They grow in clusters in a spiral gab to all creatures. The effects of the syr-
about the stem of the flower. Each leaf is up only last for one hour; however, those
yellow-green in color and grows to be the that consistently use Wilting Dorothy over
size of a maiden’s thumb. These flowers several years’ time will begin to develop a
are extremely rare, as they only grow on natural understanding of all animals, great
ground nourished with rotting wood. When and small.
the leaves are crushed, they release a 19. Wildwonder Seeds – Grow/Shrink:
heavenly perfume that immediately puts Wondergiggle Trees grow curled around
the user at ease. They can be used in poul- kapok trees, characterized by their lav-
tices and in teas as a Miracle Panacea to ender and cerulean speckled bark. These
cure any ailment or disease. Buyers be- odd “trees” are a parasitic type of vine
ware, as counterfeits are common, utilizing that grow bright turquoise flowers that
the silver leaves of Drowned Grouseweed, eventually wither into violet Wildwonder
which cures nothing and causes a mild Seed Pods. The pods burst in late autumn,
burning sensation. Perfumes are often add- sending off sparks and sometimes start
ed to the counterfeit leaves to trick buyers. wildfires. The goldenrod seeds must be col-
17. Skeleton Key Moss - Regenerate: lected with protective gloves, and the poi-
This unusual plant is a white moss that sonous outer shell peeled off before boiling

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the seeds in white wine to negate traces sweet and nutritious Snowberry is of-
of the poison. Touching the shell will cause ten confused for the more powerful False
the fingers to go numb and then blister. Snowberry, which is characterized by its
Consuming raw seeds or seed pods caus- shiny periwinkle skin and indigo speckles,
es a painful death similar to the effects of and shellacked with enchanted ice. These
arsenic. Once properly prepared, Wildwon- berries do not offer nutrition, but do heal
der Seeds are used to temporarily grow or wounds when jellied into a salve, or eaten
shrink. The effects of the seed are random, whole to regain Hit Points. False Snowber-
one may shrink to the size of a mouse, or ries grow on Grizzleknot Trees, unlike their
grow as tall as a house. Each consumed cousins; Snowberries grow on Snowlocke
seed only lasts for one hour. Eating more Bushes. False Snowberries are ripe only in
than one seed at a time is incredibly dan- winter. Unripe False Snowberries can cause
gerous and can result in death. frostbite and permafrost of the organs
20. Citadel Wisteria – Change Appear- if too many are consumed. Unripe False
ance: A beautiful sight during the height Snowberries are white in color and have a
of summer, these plants grow a rainbow of matte skin; lacking the icy shell.
flowers on their curling vines from a sin- 23. Misanthos Bells – Mana Boost: Few
gle stalk similar to a tree trunk. Travelers flowers grow in the harsh rocky mountains,
seek these plants for the power to become but the hardy Misanthos Bells find a way
someone else. Gather one bloom of each to take root and blossom. Their soft purple
color, nine in all, and crush them to release petals feel like velvet and bloom in clus-
their perfumed oils. Mix with royal jelly, ters of five. These flowers grow year-round
then rub the paste onto all parts of the and are able to grow blossoms and seed
body, including the head and face. At first pods at the same time. Pluck the petals
morning light, the user will wake up as a and grind them with rosemary and baker’s
completely different person in appearance. oil, then work the paste into the skin like
This change is permeant and the effect is a lotion to boost Mana. The effects wear
completely random. It does not change the off after three hours’ time. Be warned that
user’s personality, memories, skills etc; overuse of Misanthos Bells can lead to
and can only be used once. madness.
24. Angel Swift Flox – Speed Boost:
Tundra This odd little plant exclusively grows on
bee hives. It has a symbiotic relationship
21. Copy Carrot - Duplication: Mer- with the bees, providing pollen and nec-
chants pay high coin for this commodity tar, while the bees protect the plant from
– a simple brown carrot that contains the predators and disease. The bees must first
ability to duplicate whomever (or what- be subdued before plucking the flower, lest
ever) eats them, for an hour’s time. They you suffer the wrath of an angry hive. The
grow in rocky mountain soil and are identi- flower is characterized by its white petals
fied by their grey feathered fronds and dull and tall gold stamin. The petals must be
brown tuber. They are best harvested after washed to remove any pollen, as the pol-
the first winter’s frost, as this is when they len causes hallucinations if consumed. Mix
are full grown and provide the full hour of the petals into a potion with Snow Starling
duplication. Immature Copy Carrots can feathers, powdered Bugbear teeth, moon
be identified by their lack of rings on the water and black pine sap. A successful
outside of the carrot. A mature carrot has potion will turn white with a gold glow.
sixty rings, indicating each minute of dupli- Successful potions permanently increase
cation. the Speed of the user. However, only one
22. False Snowberry – HP Boost: The out of every twenty potions is a success.

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Unsuccessful potions can cause blistering 28. Buckeye Berry – Cold Resistance:
boils, paralysis and even death. Not all travelers are prepared for the ex-
25. Creeping Sallybalm – Jump Boost: treme cold of trekking through the moun-
This moss is oft found by smell, rather tains. Those lucky enough to stumble
than sight, as when crushed it releases a across a Buckeye Berry Bush oft will pick it
pleasant perfume. Creeping Sallybalm has clean. When boiled with rosemary and cin-
white speckling on its fronds, which is oft namon, and made into chutney, Buckeye
mistaken for snow or frost. It grows only Berries become edible and release a chem-
on rocks that contain iron ore. Burn the ical property that can heat the body from
moss and collect the ashes, mixing them the inside out. A spoonful of Buckeye Berry
with henbane to create a paste. Slather the Chutney can keep a traveler warm for five
paste on the soles of the feet for a Jump hours’ time. Many local tribes that make
Boost that allows the user to jump three their home in the mountains keep large
times their height. The effects only last for cellars of the jarred chutney for long win-
one hour’s time. Some guilds are known ters and rescuing hypothermic travelers.
for their frequent use of Creping Sallybalm, 29. Aurora Borealis Parsnip - Revive:
as the bottom of their feet are permanently These grubby little root vegetables are oft
dyed emerald green due to the paste. overlooked by travelers, as their brown-
26. Weeping Fallowbreath - Invisibili- grey stalks and fronds blend in with the
ty: These flowers only bloom at night, their various local flora. Those with an experi-
droplet blooms are translucent to reveal enced eye will see the star pattern of the
their glowing pollen. The blooms shrink fronds, plucking the small brown root.
in sunlight, extinguishing the luminescent When washed and peeled, it reveals rain-
pollen. The pollen must be collected and bow-colored flesh. Aurora Borealis Parsnips
used at night, or kept in a dark container fully mature by the end of summer. They
with no exposure to sunlight. It takes forty must be grated and boiled with baker’s
blooms’ worth of pollen to create enough oil, spring water and powdered amethyst.
“Invisible Dust” to last for one hour. Sprin- When concocted correctly, this potion can
kle the pollen all over the body to be ren- bring anyone back from the brink of death,
dered completely Invisible. The pollen only no matter how grave their injuries.
works at night; exposure to sunlight will 30. Eldercorn Whispmoss - Miracle:
kill the pollen and render the user visible Any traveler that comes across this Mira-
again. cle moss knows they have been blessed.
27. Dumb Rubber – Fire Resistance: The fronds are pale pink and the roots a
This peculiar tree grows at high altitudes ruby red. This moss is typically reserved as
in mountain ranges. The trunk is stunt- an offering to the gods. Only oracles and
ed with twisted limbs and dark wrinkled priestesses know the recipe to concentrate
leaves. When the bark is cut, a thick green this plant into a potent oil that can grant
sap oozes out and can be collected. Be holy powers and wishes. It is unwise to
warned, only when the sap changes from procure this holy oil from the black market,
lime green to deep peacock green in the as fakes are oft made from a combination
fall is it safe to use. The lime green sap is of red roses and apple skins, which makes
highly toxic and will burn the user’s skin. for a lovely perfume, but offer no magical
Rendering the sap down over a fire will benefits.
cause it to gel into a rubbery salve. When
rubbed into the skin like a lotion, the user Beach
is impervious to fire. However, prolonged
use weakens the vocal cords until the user 31. Bluejaw Kelp – Breathe Underwa-
is completely mute. ter: Villagers and travelers alike comb the
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beaches after a storm for this vibrant kelp. 34. Windwhistle Grass – Speed Boost:
A deep sacramento green with shocking These grasses grow in large swaths on
teal “veins”, this seaweed is easy to spot stone beaches. The shoots are a mint
on the white sands. It only grows in cold green, and fade to a butter yellow once
waters in deep ocean caverns. It is dried to they reach knee-height. Travelers will hear
extend its shelf life, and eaten to restore faint whistling as they walk through these
health and vigor in addition to allowing the beaches, and will find the grass is the
user to breathe underwater. Over time, source of the sound. This grass is actually
those who use the Bluejaw Kelp frequent- hollow tubes with tiny holes that allow air
ly develop its namesake – a blue bruising to pass through and create the whistling.
on the jaw. Legend has it that if you eat Three bundles of Windwhistle Grass are re-
enough of the kelp, that you’ll develop quired to make a single potion. They must
gills, but no such thing has ever been prov- be ground into a thick paste with mortar
en. and pestle, then cooked with seawater and
32. Crystal Comb Palm – HP Boost: On powdered whelk shells until the concoc-
volcanic black sand beaches you can find tion turns goldenrod and smells of lemons.
the towering Crystal Comb Palm swaying in Then it must be strained, leaving only the
the humid breeze. These trees are known juice; and the potion is then left to cure in
for their bright orange coconuts that con- a dark place for three moons. Once ready,
tain an oddity few outside of locals the potion gives the user a swift
have ever seen. Break open one of Speed Boost for a single day, allow-
these fragrant coconuts to find a ing them to outrun even the fastest
sparkling network of combs not un- of horses.
like honeycombs. They are filled with 35. Sandpiper Berries – Jump
a syrup far sweeter and thicker than Boost: Locals know to watch the
common coconut milk. When boiled sandpiper birds in order to find the
down, this syrup becomes an incred- freshest crop of Sandpiper Berries.
ible potion that restores Hit Points These pale shrubs grow only a few
and vitality. However, it does not inches tall and blend in with the sur-
hold up in cold weather, and should rounding yellow sand. Ripe Sandpip-
the syrup freeze it loses its potency er Berries are the size of blueberries
and is rendered to simple sweet syr- and grey in color. Extremely tart, it
up with no healing qualities. is advised to mix them with a bit of honey
33. Tidal Bells – Mana Boost: Small or sugar before eating them. But beware,
wiry shrubs grow in the dunes alongside unripe Sandpiper Berries are green in color
other scrub and brush. Characterized by and cause projectile vomiting. Each ber-
their small olive green, waxy leaves and ry gives the user one hour of Jump Boost,
their thin spindly branches, the main event enabling them to jump twice their own
are the bright cyan flowers that bloom in height.
the height of summer. These bluebells are 36. Mermaid Sewing Needles - Invis-
small trumpet blossoms with silver pollen. ibility: This seaweed is incredibly rare. It
When collected and mixed with moon wa- is said that mer people grow this spindly
ter and powdered blue lace agate, it be- seaweed on vast underwater farms, but
comes a potent potion that permanently few have access, or permission, to such
increases the user’s Mana. Using too much places. It is a boon when a plant washes
of this potion can lead to the body burning ashore after a storm. It is characterized by
from the inside out and being completely the needle-like leaves that resemble coni-
consumed by Mana in a raging blue inferno fer needles, with fuchsia roots. Consuming
before perishing. the needles will grant the user one day of

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Invisibility; however, the sharp needles turn a pale blue once it is ready.
also stab at the insides, causing severe 40. Silverweed Sugar Kelp – Breathe
pain and sometimes internal bleeding. Mer Underwater: A highly prized catch in a
people have much more resilient organs, fisher’s nets is the Silverweed Sugar Kelp.
and do not experience this type of discom- These underwater “trees” grow as tall as
fort. a cottage, anchored by bulbs the size of
37. Steretz Cones – Fire Resistance: an orc’s head. The broad flat leaves are
A rarity only found on cold-water coasts; the size of a hand and luminescent silver
these conifer ferns grow tight little cones in color. Eating these leaves will allow the
the size of apricots. Wait until early fall user to Breathe Underwater for three days’
when the cones burst, dropping their car- time. They are protected by mer people,
amel-colored seeds. Crush the seeds with and those caught pilfering their silver for-
mortar and pestle, then add garlic oil and ests often do not live to tell the tale. Com-
thyme. The paste can also be baked into a mon counterfeits on the black market are
simple bread. Consuming this will grant the simple pigweed leaves painted in mercury.
user a full day of Fire Resistance, a com- Outbreaks of Mad Hatter’s Disease are of-
mon staple for those that slay or work with ten linked to batches of counterfeit Silver-
dragons and other fiery creatures. Do not weed Sugar Kelp.
peel the green cones and dig out the un-
ripe seeds, as these contain a poison simi- Mountains
lar to arsenic.
38. Beach Bum Daisies – Cold Resis- 41. Ruffneck Pomanos – HP Boost:
tance: These tiny cheerful blossoms are Adventurers passing through the grey
found on white sand beaches after the rock mountains should keep an eye out
last spring frost. Take care to pluck the for creeping ivy that grows along winding
blossoms, but not the leaves. Beach Bum paths. The waxy green-black leaves shade
Daisies grant the user Cold Resistance for the marble-sized fruits known as Ruffneck
three hours’ time. A boon for travelers Pomanos. Tender and sweet when a ripe
planning to hike through the mountains. ruby red, and bitter when they are still a
Grind the daisies up with powdered hen’s pale green, these little fruits pack a punch
teeth and rose water. This common po- when it comes to recovering Hit Points.
tion has many counterfeits on the market, They are easiest to find at night when their
many of which offer nasty side effects and tiny white blossoms bloom, revealing the
no benefits. Be sure the potion is a bright luminescent pollen that attracts moths and
vermillion to indicate authenticity. other nocturnal insects. Be sure to spit out
39. Bitter Melrose Grass - Miracle: the black seeds before swallowing, as they
Those lucky enough to happen upon this can sprout anywhere and have been known
grass often snatch up the whole plant. Bit- to sprout in stomachs and intestines, rup-
ter Melrose Grass is burgundy with green turing the unfortunate body.
streaks near the base and grows to be 42. Orcsblood Root – HP Boost: Black-
ankle high. When concocted into the cor- wood Trees grow high in the red rock
rect potion, this Miracle grass can revive mountains, providing shelter for small
anyone, no matter how close to death’s birds. Their gnarled roots tend to grow in
door. Chop the grass into fine pieces, then looping patterns, in and out of the ground
boil with moon water, baker’s oil, wolfs- to better stabilize the rocky soil and hold
bane, powdered green dragon scales and the tree even in gale force winds. Burnt
evenbrow daisies. Strain the mixture, then umber in color with rough bark on the ex-
mix with salt and allow to cure for a sin- posed sections of the roots, their interior
gle moon. A correctly concocted potion will cores are flexible and rubbery. These roots
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are only edible once stripped and boiled, age travelers from visiting. The juice is bit-
and even then, they are so bitter they are ter and often mixed with honey to temper
hardly edible. They are known for restoring the taste. It can also be used in potions for
Hit Points, but one must be truly desperate a variety of other uses.
to put this foul root in their stew. 46. Skimmerleaf - Invisibility: These
43. Blenna’s Weeping Bells – Mana tiny shrubs grow at the base of trees, their
Boost: Legend has it these flowers were roots interconnecting with the tree roots
created from the tears of a great sorceress to leech nutrients from the tree. Their
who died alone atop a mountain. They re- tiny leaves are the size of a pinky nail and
semble lilies of the valley with their single seem to flash silver in the wind. Due to
string of bell-shaped blossoms; however, their parasitic nature, they are impossible
these are a deep cerulean. Once the flow- to farm as a crop, and are only found in
ers are pressed into an oil, it can be used the wild. It takes an entire shrub to create
to create potent Mana Potions that can one potion to grant the user the gift of In-
increase a user’s powers tenfold. But be visibility for an hour’s time. The shrub, the
warned, those who overuse the oil slowly leaves and the potion are in high demand
become permanently melancholy and some and fetch enormous sums at market. Many
have been known to take their own lives travelers take the risk scaling mountains in
out of unspeakable despair. Most avoid the hopes of finding a Skimmerleaf Shrub.
this fate by using the oil on their tools and47. Aldermoor Bark – Fire Resistance:
weapons, rather than on themselves. Aldermoor Trees are black with waxy, hol-
44. Snow Baubles – Speed Boost: This ly-green leaves and bear tiny yellow ber-
beautiful flowering tree grows at the base ries in the fall. Most trees are found with
of mountain passes. Though the tree itself their bark stripped, revealing the fibrous
is small, only growing to the height of a white wood underneath. This bark is often
halfling, the root system can grow for miles sewn together to create makeshift armor
in search of water and nutrients in the against dragons and other fiery creatures
rocky soil. Its weeping branches are heavy due to the Fire Resistance the bark offers.
with white snow blossoms in summer and The bark can be shredded into sawdust
fall. In winter, tiny grapes known as Snow and combined in potions with henbane to
Baubles grow, which are shiny and coat- create fire resistance potions. The locals
ed in a hard outer skin. Once peeled, the have found a way to press the bark and
grapes resemble blue ice. Eating one will create a concentrated oil, which they rub
give users a Speed Boost on par with a into their skin for their yearly sun harvest
jackalope for six hours’ time. They have a festival where they build bonfires and jump
pleasant taste similar to apricots and mel- through them to showcase their courage
on. and strength.
45. Gentoff’s Ladder – Jump Boost: A 48. Hacksore Trillose – Cold Resis-
creeping ivy characterized by the yellow tance: These brown-black flowers re-
crosses that grow in the center of each semble lilies with long curling petals and
leaf. This plant can grow on almost any tall proud stamens. The red pollen of the
surface, even sheer vertical rockfaces. The Hacksore Trillose offers protection from the
leaves are poisonous, with effects similar cold when combined with powdered drag-
to nightshade. The stalk weeps a juice that on scale and boiled with spring water and
is nourishing and provides the user with a honey. This potion warms the user from
Jump Boost that allows them to jump twice the inside out for twelve hours’ time. Many
their own height for two hours’ time. Many travelers drink this potion while making
local tribes use this plant juice to help camp in order to avoid freezing to death
them build homes on precipices to discour- while sleeping. But beware, the nectar of
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this flower is a potent poison that causes stats.
skin lesions and organ failure if consumed. 52. Asalian Lionsmane Mushrooms –
Take extreme care when harvesting the Wisdom Boost: The Wishing Well Willow
pollen. tends to grow in urban parks alongside elm
49. Hanagar Dillweed - Panacea: This and ash trees. It is characterized by the
wild herb grows at high altitudes and is black bark and silver leaves. They grow
often covered in sticky beads of sap that with a natural large hollow in the trunk;
resemble morning dew. Hanagar Dillweed the only place where Asalian Lionsmane
becomes a potent Panacea when ground Mushrooms will grow. They mature during
up, roots and all, into a paste. It is com- the rainy season. These trees are often
monly eaten as a spread on bread or ra- protected by dryads, so an offering is re-
tion bars to cure the user of whatever ails quired before harvesting one of the mush-
them; anything from a simple stomach rooms. Split open the mushroom and clean
ache to full blown deadly poisoning. Local out the indigo core, as this is poisonous.
mountain villages are known for growing Eating the Asalian Lionsmane Mushroom
the plant as a crop and fiercely protect this will grant the user one permanent Wisdom
incredible resource. It is said that Hanagar Point to their stats.
Dillweed can even cure blindness if rubbed 53. Flossroot Cockscomb – Charisma
into the eyes, though there is no recorded Boost: An odd flower that tends to grow
proof of this folktale. near blackberry brambles, intertwined in
50. Angel’s Prayer Ivy - Miracle: This the thorny vines. When the pollen is com-
rare ivy is brown in color, resembling dead, bined with tulga egg yolk and baker’s oil,
dried up ivy husks. It grows on tree trunks, it becomes a potent serum that gives the
and bores holes into the bark to feed off user a temporary Charisma Boost. No one
the tree sap. The leaves crumble and must will be able to resist their wiles or turn
be plucked with care. This Miracle plant down any favors they request. But beware,
can revive users even after they have died due to the potent nature of this flower, it is
within one hour’s time. Grind the crum- outlawed in most cities and towns. Those
bling leaves with mortar and pestle, then found in possession of the pollen or the
combine with rosemary, twig figs, moon serum are often subject to imprisonment.
water and dragon feathers to create the It fetches a high price on the black market
life-saving potion. Angel’s Prayer Ivy is a due to the risk.
rare plant due to its fragile nature, oft de- 54. Midnight Violet – Night Vision: This
stroyed after windstorms. type of shrinking violet grows with jet black
petals and a pale periwinkle blue center.
Urban They only bloom at night, shrinking at
the first light of dawn. Collecting the nec-
51. Rabbit’s Paw Nettle – Luck Boost: tar is risky, as bramble bees often guard
Though it may be a soft nettle, the sting the flower patches, and their sting causes
is all the same. Rabbit’s Paw Nettle looks hallucinations and swelling of the extremi-
soft, but it’s covered in tiny prickers filled ties. Those that are able to harvest the tiny
with a mild irritant. Boil the leaves to re- nectar buds must take care to strain the
move the prickers, then mash the leaves nectar through silk to sieve out the poison-
into a thick paste, adding moon water until ous pollen. Once the nectar is boiled down
the paste thins to a soupy consistency. to a syrup, it can be used to create a Night
When combined with powdered dragon Vision Potion. The more Midnight Violet
scale and hen’s teeth, this plant creates a Syrup used, the longer the Night Vision
powerful Luck Potion. It temporarily gives lasts. Those that overuse the syrup are
the user one extra Luck Point on their marked by the whites of their eyes turning
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black over time. into a proper potion. It allows the user
55. Brawler’s Horsetail - Impervious: to grow larger or smaller at random. The
Characterized by the yellow cone-shaped effects only last for a few hours, returning
seedpods that top the grass in fall, this the user back to their normal size. The Fae
grass is frequently eaten by bruisers look- enjoy these potions as offerings.
ing for trouble. Eating the yellow seedpods 58. Regula Moss – Fire Resistance:
filled with brown waxy seeds will make the Sooty stones outside of factories are the
user temporarily Impervious to pain. The perfect home for Regula Moss. The strange
grass itself is harmless and is frequently plant feeds on pollution, blooming bright
eaten by livestock and wildlife in summer. varieties of orange and red. When crushed,
Once the user passes the seeds, their body it produces a gooey noxious sap that stinks
is left weak and shattered by whatever vi- like rotten cheese, but is used in Fire Re-
olence they have visited upon it. They will sistance potions. If one can get past the
be wracked with feverish chills and in some smell, it can protect even against drag-
cases, uncontrollable seizing. Many fight- onfire and elementals. Though great care
ers will eat the seeds in an endless cycle must be taken when brewing the potions,
to fight the pain, but eventually as if the sap comes in contact
have their life cut short by the with salt, it will create an acid
build-up of the mild neurotoxin that can burn through even the
that provides the pain relief. strongest of armor.
56. Polecat Beans - Regener- 59. Braxler Weed – Speed
ation: A rarity that only grows in Boost: In the spring, these
polluted areas, this scrubby plant plants will release a cloud of
is named after the black and seeds similar to dandelion puffs.
white striped beans it produces They are a pale yellow, their
in autumn. They must be har- feathery exterior soft and light
vested before the first frost for enough to catch the breeze. It
them to be of any use. Once they hides the dense black seed in-
are shelled, boiled and mashed side, no bigger than a mustard
into a paste, they can be spread seed. These tiny Braxler Weed
on any stub or stump no matter Seeds are a common ingredient
how old or grave the loss of limb in Speed Boost Potions. They will
is. Within two days’ time, the make the user swifter than even
limb will grow back completely. a mighty stag; however, they will
Though the process is agony, many are find their bones hollow and fragile after
willing to suffer it to have their arms, legs using the potion. Those that use the po-
and even eyes back in working order. Each tion frequently never regain the strength in
plant only grows three beans per year, and their bones, making them incredibly fleet
fetch a king’s ransom at market. of foot, but able to be utterly crushed in
57. Spyglass Vines – Grow/Shrink: one blow – if you can catch them.
This unusual vine grows on large Sawdark 60. Schoolyard Grass - Regeneration:
Trees in cities. The vines curl like springs These tufts of blue-green grass are often
with round glossy seedpods that make it carefully tended in the gardens of young
resemble a spyglass. The seedpods are mothers. It heals most scrapes and cuts,
filled with noxious spores that rot flesh. offering relief to scraped knees and cut
Great care must be taken in harvesting the fingers. The grass must be used fresh,
vines, as only the coil must be taken. Once ground in a mortar and pestle to release
the bark is stripped and the woody pulp is the blue juice. Then it is rubbed into the
boiled down into a paste can it be made wound, offering pain relief and quick heal-
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ing. Though overlooked by most adventur- blossoms to create one vial of pollen, bet-
ers, this grass is a must for common folk. ter known on the market as “Mana Glitter”.
Schoolyard Grass Seeds are often a gift This powerful dust can be combined in
given to expecting mothers. creating Mana Potions or used directly to
increase the power of persons or objects.
Farm 64. Silverwood – Luck Boost: Known
as the “kissing cousin” of Mistletoe, Sil-
61. Frigg Date – HP Boost: A weed or a verwood is an obligate hemiparasitic plant
bountiful crop, depending on who you ask, that will latch onto any sort of tree, but
as the Frigg Date Tree literally shoots up particularly loves growing on apple trees.
overnight. Farmers that live in warm arid It is characterized by its “frosted” appear-
regions know to do frequent perimeter ance due to its white velvety exterior. Sil-
checks for the little brown sproutlings, lest ver Oil is extracted from the stems, which
they destroy fences, buildings and crops. is a powerful ingredient in Luck Potions.
After the initial growth spurt, going from This plant is incredibly rare to find in the
ankle height to a full-grown tree in a mat- wild, and Silverwood farms are the product
ter of hours, the tree grows at a typical of generations of cuttings grown and re-
pace each year. By the third year, it bears grown. Those that try to steal Silverwood
fruit, the bounty of this wild plant. Frigg Plants often find themselves staring down
Dates are currant-red, and are soft and a variety of guardians such as Plasma
juicy. Eaten raw, these dates are powerful Plumes or Blink Dogs.
healers, as they directly recover Hit Points. 65. Pony Feathers – Speak to Animals:
62. Spooned Pomello – HP Boost: It Only found growing as a crop in special
takes a humid and hot climate to grow this druid communes, Pony Feathers is an un-
unusual crop. The trees resemble roebele- usual grass that can grant users the ability
nii palms with thin verdant leaf fronds and to Speak to Animals. It resembles feathers,
stout segmented trunks. The fruit resemble as the blade grows feathery fibers from the
overstuffed bananas, thick and rounded, soil break all the way to the tip. The rose-
but half as long. The rind is cyan with pow- pink color is pleasing, making this grass of-
der blue flesh. The fruit is avocado green ten used in flower arrangements for nobili-
until it is ripe in late summer. The sweet ty. The grass is stripped of the fibers, then
fruit must be cooked over an open fire and chemically burned with essence of dragon-
doused in chili oil to bring out the healing fire, maple sugar and Murr’s Flint. Once the
properties. Once cooked, they can be eat- essence is collected, it can be consumed
en as is, or concocted into a more powerful directly, or distilled into an amulet to allow
Healing Potion. the wearer to Speak to Animals for three
63. Locket Posies – Mana Boost: Farm- moons’ time.
ers that can master these delicate flowers 66. Beggar’s Corn – HP Boost: The
see the fruits of their labor in the form of stalks grow tall and spindly with small ears
a king’s ransom worth of gold each har- that closer resemble pinecones than corn.
vest. Locket Posies wilt and die if touched They are marbled with marmalade and
by frost, and burst into flames if they are bronze-colored kernels that are hard like
exposed to extreme heat. Their power is maize, rather than soft sweet corn. Once
in their pollen. Only Keyhole Kewpie But- the Beggar’s Corn is ground into a masa,
terflies can “unlock” these tightly spiraled it is mixed with the mineral Salt of the
blossoms and coax them to fully bloom. Earth and with moon water. It is frequently
Once the butterflies have pollinated the baked into a flatbread for traveling, but can
flowers, they will open, revealing their also be consumed as a tamale. It restores
glimmering pollen. It takes twenty-two Hit Points and cures stubborn ailments, as
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well as boosts morale. Villages that grow 70. Moon Bamboo – Luck Boost: Primar-
this crop often mix it into their daily meals. ily grown in the mountain valleys of The
Travelers are usually taken aback by how Fire Jade Province, Moon Bamboo is stark
hale and hearty these villagers are. white with round yellow flowers. It grows
67. Cardinal Fig - Life Boost: At first year-round, as the winters are mild. The
glance, Cardinal Fig Trees are mistaken bamboo is never cut down; it is always
for crab apple trees. The figs drip from the harvested from the top, so the cut stalk
branches in glistening ruby-red clusters. can continue sprouting. The hard outer lay-
Fig Bumblebees have a symbiotic relation- er is discarded, while the tender inner flesh
ship with these trees; they build their nests is roasted in a special stew known as the
in the trunks and branches, and pollinate Battle Meal. Moon Bamboo increases luck
the blush-colored blossoms in spring. The and morale. It is essential for the warriors
tree grows parasitic branch “roots” into the to consume before heading into battle. This
hive and takes honey during harsh winters. stew is rarely shared with outsiders, as it
The Cardinal Figs are boiled down into pre- is bad luck and it is believed that sharing
serves cooked with Briar Cinnamon. They a bowl with an outsider will guarantee you
extend the lifespan, adding years of youth will be stabbed in the back, literally.
onto the user’s life and are said to make
one immune to most common diseases. Desert
68. Hotfoot Cockscomb – Speed Boost:
A deep mulberry color, this flower is essen- 71. Marbleweed – Mana Boost: A close
tial for the daredevil Speed Potion known cousin to the tumbleweed, Marbleweed
as “Hotfoot”. The petals are muddled with is characterized by its grey bark and the
mint, cayenne pepper, hen’s teeth and flower that grows into the center of the
baker’s oil, then left to ferment in a sealed branches. The bloom grows in a variety
jar for five moons. The resulting concoction of colors, offering different potent Mana
will make the user as fleet as a terrified Boosts to different types of potions and
jackrabbit; however, it burns the soles of spells depending on the color. They are
the feet, hence the name. It is an illegal rare to find, as they are often destroyed by
substance frequently used in horse racing. animals looking for food. Oil distilled from
Over time, continued use of Hotfoot Potion Marbleweed flowers is a rarity, and fakes
will leave the user’s feet permanently red are more often found in the market. Most
and raw. vials of the oil are kept in the hidden vaults
of guilds and covens, only used for special
69. Mallard Cherry – Mana Boost: West ceremonies as it is too precious to use for
Pines Villages have an unusual crop that simple enchanting work.
has become their main export. Mallard
Cherry Trees only grow in the West Pines 72. Regulus Root – Speed Boost: Reg-
Forest. Their green cherries ripen into a ulus Shrubs are a hardy desert shrub that
peacock green in the early summer. Ined- grow wide, their scrubby branches fan-
ible to humans until they are processed, ning out over the sand. Their small waxy
they are the favorite food of Mandarin leaves remain untouched because it is a
Ducks. The ducks eat the cherries, and nightshade plant, and eating it will cause
they in turn fertilize the ground and eat vomiting, hallucinations and in some cas-
the weeds around the tree. Once Mallard es, death. The roots contain an element
Cherries have been pulped, cooked and that is used in Speed Boost Potions by
distilled, they become a powerful Mana desert dwellers to help them traverse the
Potion. Mandarin Ducks that feed on Mal- trade routes faster. Once the roots are
lard Cherries are also known to absorb the ground into a pulp, boiled over a fire, then
Mana and can exhibit strange abilities. strained, the poison element is removed.

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The recipe for the Speed Potion is a secret common commodity in desert villages as
guarded by the desert dwellers, but they rubbing it into the skin also provides relief
will sell travelers the potion itself for a from the harsh sun.
hefty price. 76. Capotche - Panacea: This flat cac-
73. Salto Cactus – Jump Boost: This tus is waxy and smooth; it grows with no
type of saguaro cactus is characterized by needles. Animals stay away from it, as it is
the red needles it grows. The water con- both the poison and the cure. Capotche is
tained in the Salto Cactus is tainted with an incredible Panacea, but at a price. The
arsenic from the sandy soil in which it plant is eaten raw, as cooking or distilling
grows. Travelers that make the mistake of it will destroy the healing properties. It will
drinking from this cactus typically do not heal grave wounds, but also causes ago-
live to see the next sunrise. The needles nizing pain as the body is repaired. Desert
are the key to the Salto Cactus’ true boun- tribal warriors will wound each other, then
ty. They are carefully collected by locals eat Capotche in a display of their pow-
and ground into a powder which is used in er and strength. Over time, they become
Jump Boost Potions. It allows the user to accustomed to the pain, which makes them
jump twice their own height for two hours’ all the more fearsome in battle.
time. These potions are used frequently 77. Angel’s Lamp - Miracle: Travelers
in coming-of-age ceremonies by the local crossing the desert at night may think they
tribes. are seeing a mirage if they see this plant
74. Mirage Grass - Invisibility: Those dotting the dunes. However, this incredi-
desperate enough to use Mirage Grass are bly rare flower only blooms at night, and
to be feared or pitied. It is taupe with um- its pollen is luminescent. Angel’s Lamp is
ber-colored roots. When boiled into a tea, a Miracle plant that grants wishes. When
the grass provides Invisibility for seven the pollen is collected and combined with
hours’ time. However, the user will expe- mermaid scales, dragonfire and tansy oil it
rience hallucinations and bone-crushing creates a potion that grants the user one
pain after the first three hours. Some use wish. The wish must be spoken aloud im-
Mirage Grass as an oracle plant, as some mediately after consuming the potion and
believe the hallucinations to be prophetic the wish must be specific. Vague wishes
visions. It is believed that the user is not can have catastrophic consequences.
actually invisible, but transported to the 78. Coyote Grass – Night Vision: A short
veil between this world and the next. Many grass that grows like stubble on the sand,
who use Mirage Grass go mad afterward, Coyote Grass is a distant cousin of bam-
though it is argued that one would have to boo. The tough exterior protects the tender
be mad to use it in the first place. shoot inside. When boiled with prickly pear
75. Ghostfire Briar – Fire Resistance: and moon water, it destroys the poison
The barbs of this shrub are enough to that causes severe cramping and vomiting.
deter most opportunists. Those that are Once the cooked shoot is eaten, the user
skilled enough to cut to the heart of the is granted perfect Night Vision until the
plant unscathed to the soft center where sun rises. Those that frequently eat Coyote
the branches meet the roots are reward- Grass become blind to sunlight over time;
ed with the prized bulb. The bulb is red in only able to see at night as the sun burns
color; orange means it is not yet ripe. The their eyes. Some guilds use Coyote Grass
bulb must be handled with care, as the as a right of entry – becoming Nightwalk-
juice it oozes when cut will cause chemical ers.
burns on skin. When mashed and distilled 79. Abuela’s Kiss - Panacea: Deserts do
with dragonscale, it provides a powerful experience rain, though it is a rarity. Des-
Fire Resistance to even dragonfire. It is a ert dwellers search the temporary garden
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that grows after the rains to find the cov- When the Invisibility Pollen wears off, the
eted Panacea - Abuela’s Kiss. It is a yellow user will be left confused and with a split-
flower that only blooms after a desert rain. ting headache for a few hours after.
The petals are pressed into an oil and com- 82. Lavaberry – Cold Resistance: Dire
bined to create a Panacea Potion that can Holly is a coveted plant in colder regions.
heal nearly any affliction. The recipe is a It grows large ruby red berries that are
guarded secret only known by the elders of used in creating Cold Resistance Potions.
the desert dwellers, passed on through the They are ground into a paste, then boiled
generations. Those that seek the potion with spring water, dragonscale, bay leaves
must pay a hefty price in gold or goods. and hotfoot powder. The resulting potion
But many tribes are known to heal wound- resembles lava and even has a dim glow.
ed travelers without cost. Once consumed, the user will be warmed
80. Deadman’s Brush - Regeneration: from the inside out for up to three days
This odd scrub plant resembles an up- and will not succumb to hypothermia or
side-down broom. The “broom” is hacked frostbite, though, they will be at risk of
from the gnarled base of the shrub, and setting dry brush and cloth aflame with a
then dipped in tansy oil and “painted” mere touch.
onto any stump to regrow the 83.Hollander Grass - Revive:
limb. Several coats are required The dark green verdant Holland-
during the process of regrow- er Grass, nearly black, can be
ing the limb. However, it is also found growing beneath white
incredibly painful and the bones, pine trees. It must be combined
muscles and veins grow at ran- with juniper berries to release
dom, sometimes causing them the Revival properties of the
to be exposed to the elements. grass and can only be collected
Deadman’s Brush is rare, often after the first frost of the win-
poached by desert merchants so ter. Hollander Grass can be used
they can sell it at a high price. It to Revive a fallen creature or
can be used so long as the base ally so long as they are not yet
that keeps the bristles together dead. They will be brought back
does not break apart. to health, but their wounds will
still need to heal on their own,
Coniferous Forest or with the assistance of other
medicines. It is also useful for exhaustion
81. St. Ivan’s Pinecone - Invisibility: and most commonly utilized by armies or
These rare pinecones grow on Dresmar merchants on long journeys.
Pines, but only one in twenty Dresmar 84. Yzar Brush - Luck Boost: Many ev-
Pinecones grow to be St. Ivan’s Pinecones. ergreen shrubs are fragrant, but the Yzar
They are characterized by their red color- Brush Shrub is so potent that animals often
ing and allspice scent. When tossed into a rub against it so predators cannot track
fire, they release pollen that causes Invisi- them. In addition to being used as fragrant
bility. Locals will harvest the pinecones and wards for homes, it is also distilled into an
save them for their winter solstice rituals oil for Luck Potions. Some villages give the
worshiping the goddess of night and dark- pure oil as a gift to bring luck for the New
ness for the coming winter months. The Year. Combining the oil with peppermint
seeds are poisonous and not to be eaten, leaves, golden osprey marble and partridge
though, they are ground into a red paste fat makes for an incredible Luck Potion that
and painted onto the faces of the locals for will make everything go absurdly right for
the ritual, which causes mild hallucinations. one day’s time.
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85. Witch’s Boot Ivy - Wisdom Boost: 88. Narndaas Thuja - Speak to Ani-
Characterized by the deep emerald green mals: Also known as the “Tree of Life”, the
coloring and curling pointed ends, this ivy Narndaas Thuja is sought by adventurers
exclusively grows on Box Elder Pines. It and merchants from far and wide. It grows
can be seen spiraling up the trunk, making in ancient forests, surrounded by hun-
its way to the crown of the tree over the dred-year trees. Its branches grow berries,
years. Those lucky enough to spot it will buds and flowers all at once. The trunk
have a tough time unwinding it from the grows in a spiral, and it grows deep roots
tree; many simply pluck as many leaves as that protect the tree against storms. Those
they can see which helps retain the plant’s that find the tree must bring offerings to
longevity. Witch’s Boot Ivy is utilized to the guardian dryads and thimble dragons.
create powerful Wisdom Potions. The rarity Only then will the adventurer be granted
of the plant fetches a high price at mar- access to the tree and be able to pry a few
ket, and the coveted green potion goes for strips of bark. The bark is essential in po-
even higher. It grants the user the abso- tions and creating amulets that allow the
lute Wisdom of the universe for one hour’s user to permanently wield the power to
time. Most often, this potion is reserved for speak to all beings.
oracles and scholars to impart wisdom to 89. Valtung Larch - Fire Resistance:
quick scribes that can document the sacred The golden needles of the Valtung Larch
knowledge. stand out amongst all the greenery of their
86. Elk Musk Fir – Impervious: Those conifer forests. The needles are the key
traveling through the woods that think they ingredient for powerful Fire Resistance Po-
smell an elk in heat, even if it isn’t rutting tions, allowing users to walk through drag-
season, the Elk Musk Fir has fooled you! onfire unscathed. Collecting the needles is
The pungent cones secrete a sap that gives simple enough; however, it takes hundreds
off the unfortunate scent, but the sap is of the needles to create just one potion.
also the calling card of Alpine Warriors. And one must be quick, as the Red-bel-
Rubbing it onto the skin makes the user lied Titter Tattler commonly makes Valtung
Impervious to pain, but not to being mor- Larch Tree its home. Local tribes anoint
tally wounded. These fearsome warriors deaf Collectors for this purpose, as they
will be run clean through with a sword, and are impervious to the bird’s chatter that
still come at their attacker for more; until brings on madness.
they bleed out from their injuries. The pain 90. Blue Blood Ivy - Mana Boost: This
does eventually return, if they have not ivy only grows in snowy tundra coniferous
already died first. forests where the snow is deep and the
87. Clover Grapes - Panacea: A pow- frost is thick. It is also incredibly rare, as
erful Panacea is the fruit known as Clover caribou love to eat it for a snack. The trick
Grapes. Characterized by their wrinkled to finding Blue Blood Ivy is to find herds
appearance and raisin coloring, they grow of caribou with glowing antlers, as this is
in small bunches beneath yew trees and a side-effect of the ivy. It is distilled into
juniper bushes. The grapes must be boiled powerful Mana Potions and the plant oils
until all the black resin in removed, leav- glow a bright blue. These potions can only
ing them plump and plum colored. Though be brewed in crystal containers, never
they are sour, Clover Grapes can cure any glass or metal.
illness, poisoning or affliction. Clover Grape
Jelly is often eaten daily by nobles to pro- Grassy Plains
tect against assassination by poisoning, as
well as ward off any illness that crops up at 91. Warbler Grass - HP Boost: This yel-
court. low-green grass is most commonly seen
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being utilized by Freckmouse Warbler Birds Speed Boost Potion that can be made while
for their nests in spring. Flocks of these traveling utilizes the leaves of Jackalope
birds typically indicates a field of Warbler Delight, a small shrub that has waxy leaves
Grass is nearby. This plant is a boon for and sharp thorny branches. It increases
travelers, as chewing it helps to recover the user’s Speed by five times over for
health and stamina. It has a bitter taste three hours’ time. However, prolonged use
and causes the saliva to turn green. The of Jackalope Delight will cause bones to
grass is most potent in early spring, when crack and begin to splinter.
Freckmouse Warblers tend to make their 95. Green Daisychain - Jump Boost:
nests. Beware the birds, as they divebomb Beds of Green Daisychain are actually all
anyone that comes too close to their nests one single plant, as it grows from a single
in the trees nearby these grassy fields. root and spreads along the ground. The
92. Dresmyjord Bark - HP Boost: tiny green flowers contain white pollen that
Dresmyjord Trees are stunted compared is extracted and used in common Jump
to their larger oak counterparts. They only Boost Potions. Those that collect the pol-
grow to halfling height and their large, len must wear protective gloves, as tox-
broad leaves often weigh their spindly ins from the leaves will cause the fingers
branches down. The bark is papery, similar and hands to go numb. When brewed with
to birch tree bark. When peeled off, it can hen’s teeth, hellsbore, rosemary and bak-
be brewed into a tea with chamomile and er’s oil, Green Daisychain pollen creates a
spring water. It helps to recover health; potent Jump Boost Potion that allows the
however, it also makes the user sleepy. user to jump three times their height for
It is best used by travelers winding down five hours’ time.
around the campfire and preparing for bed. 96. Gabby Grass - Speak to Animals:
Dresmyjord Trees are often cultivated as Gabby Grass is considered the “druid sub-
crops by locals, who sell the bark in little stitute” as it allows a user to become fluent
packets with chamomile flowers and other in Speaking to Animals permanently. How-
herbs that make the tea more pleasant to ever, if the potion is not brewed correct-
taste. ly, it can cause the user to forget human
93. Enchantress Hair Grass - Mana speech. It can only be picked at the height
Boost: Characterized by its pale yellow, of summer when the grass turns from a
nearly white appearance, this wispy grass pale green to a deep moss green. It must
grows in the shadow of elm trees. When then be crushed with a mortar and pestle
burned with Horsefeathers and dried yew and brewed into a tea with seawater. The
berries, it creates a magical smoke that other potion ingredients vary from region
can be inhaled to temporarily increase the to region, but the key to the potion’s suc-
user’s Mana by tenfold. Enchantress Hair cess is allowing it to ferment in a dark
Grass withers in winter and the withered cupboard for three moons. If the potion is
grass can cause nasty side effects such as exposed to light before then, the chemical
hallucinations and vomiting. Young spring reaction will be altered and can cause nas-
grass is best used. Some sorcerer guilds ty consequences to the user.
cultivate crops of this grass and dry bales 97. Meadowlum Poppy - Charisma
of it to last them throughout the year. Boost: These cheery bright yellow flowers
94. Jackalope Delight - Speed Boost: dot the grassy plains in late spring. Their
The grassy plains can be just as daunting petals contain powerful magic that when
to cross as the desert with the unending eaten raw gives the user the ability to be
flat landscape spreading out in all direc- overwhelmingly charming and become a
tions. Many increase their pace with vari- gifted orator for seven hours’ time. How-
ous spells, potions and mounts. A common ever, if the user tells a direct lie, they will
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break out into a painful rash. Those that Goddess Grass. It is iridescent, like prism
use Meadowlum Poppy must take extra glass, and when it catches the afternoon
care in how they negotiate, opting for sun it throws tiny rainbows. It is incredibly
vague open-ended answers rather than rare to come by, and oft those with any
outright promises they know they cannot, sense dig up the entire plant and cultivate
or will not, keep. a small crop as it sells for an outrageous
98. Shadow Glory - Panacea: At night, sum at market. The rare potion known as
take care where you tread as Shadow Crystal Kiss can revive even those who
Glories may be underfoot. These small have passed on. So long as the body is
nightshade purple, nearly black, blossoms intact, Crystal Kiss Potion can be poured
only open their petals at night during the down their throat, and in only three hours’
full moon. The flower is plucked whole and time they will awaken as if nothing had
boiled with sugar, elderberries, star sprin- happened.
kles and moonstone to create a powerful 100. Gambler’s Root - Luck Boost: In-
Panacea that can cure any affliction or poi- slar Shrub is inconsequential in appearance
soning. It also makes the user immune to – emerald green, growing in a round bushy
poison for one year’s time. Shadow Glories shape, and has tiny white flowers in spring
are hard to come by, and these potions are and yellow berries in fall. However, the true
typically only afforded by nobility and pow- prize is in its goldenrod-colored roots, also
erfully wealthy individuals. known as Gambler’s Root. When distilled
99. Kiss o’ the Goddess Grass - Mira- into a juice, then brewed into a potion with
cle: Those that are pulled back from the four-leaf clovers, jackalope antler and pow-
brink of death often tell of being kissed by dered mer scales, it creates a potent Luck
a beautiful goddess made entirely of light Potion that is considered illegal in most cit-
before being sent on their way back to the ies. Users will find they are unable to lose
mortal realm. A Miracle grass provides that at any gambling table, no matter how ridic-
same experience, known as Kiss o’ the ulous their bet or how unlikely the odds.

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100 Cold Wilderness Locations
100 Curiosities to Bamboozle Players to Find Outdoors
100 Dangerous Plants
100 Elemental Locations
100 Encounters and Events for the Night
100 Encounters for a Fantasy Desert
100 Encounters for a Fantasy Jungle
100 Encounters for a Fantasy Swamp
100 Encounters for Coastal Regions
100 Encounters for Fantasy Mountains
100 Encounters for Fantasy Oceans
100 Encounters for Fantasy Plains
100 Encounters for Fantasy Rivers
100 Encounters for the Borderland Regions
100 Encounters in a Fey Forest
100 Fantasy Islands to Encounter
100 Farming Country Encounters
100 Landmarks for a Fantasy Setting
100 Pieces of Flotsam and Jetsam To Find On A Beach
100 Random Encounters for on the Road or in the Wilderness
100 Ruins to Encounter
100 Sights and Sounds to See and Hear after a Battle
100 Snow and Ice Encounters
100 Temperate Wilderness Locations
100 Things to Find, See and Hear in a Forest
100 Tropical Wilderness Locations
100 Underwater Wilderness Locations

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