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Chapter 17: Natural Substances
Hyssop grows about 2 feet in height and
has aromatic leaves. The leaves are used as a medicinal
herb for pulmonary disorders as well as the
common cold and influenza. Otherwise, hyssop is
used to clean religious places.
Ivy is a common plant that is an evergreen
climber. When the flowers of ivy are decocted in
wine, it restrains dysentery. To remove sunburn, a
character must smear their face with tender ivy twigs.
Juniper shrubs and trees are conifers that
contain an oil that often deters moths and is used to
line chests. Further, juniper oil is used as a diuretic.
Marijuana, though an herb, has an intoxicating
effect, and is dealt with in detail in Chapter 2:
Body.
Magic Mushrooms have an intoxicating
effect and are dealt with in detail in Chapter 2: Body.
Mistletoe grows on nearly any deciduous
tree. It is an evergreen plant with small, greenish
flowers and white berries. The white berries ripen
in December. Also called misteltan, mistletoe is held
in great reverence by druids. Druids search for
mistletoe while wearing white robes. Druids climb
oak trees and separate mistletoe from an oak with a
golden knife. Druids only seek mistletoe when they
have visions that direct them to seek it. Mistletoe is
always cut by druids during a particular phase of the
moon and at the beginning of the year. Druids believe
that the mistletoe protects its possessor from
all immorality. is used as a cure for sterility and as an
antidote for poisons.
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub of the mint
family that is widely cultivated in dry soils for its
aromatic leaves used for seasoning, which yield a
volatile oil. Rosemary oil is used in medicine as a
stimulant, though it is also used in perfumes. Also
known as incensier, this shrub is renowned for temporarily
boosting Reflection by 1d10 sub-ability
points. Due to the increase in memory, rosemary
represents faithfulness in lovers and is used at weddings.
Rosemary is used as incense at religious rituals
and as an ingredient in magical spells. Also, rosemary
is used to flavor ale and wine. This herb has
been considered to be protection from immorality
and sorcery. It is believed that if rosemary leaves
are put under the bed, immoral dreams will be
thwarted.
Rue is a medium-sized flowering plant, both
shrubs and trees. Rue grows just about anywhere,
and the whole plant has a nauseating odor. It is
useful in medicine and perfumery, as well as aromatically.
Rue has anti-magical properties and diminishes
the effects of sorcerous spells. Also, this
herb has been used as an antidote that negates the
effects of the following poisons: aconitine, destroying
angel, histamines, snake venom, and spider
venom. For ages, rue has been eaten to preserve
Vision; it also makes Vision sharp and clear. When
sprinkled in a house, rue is reputed to kill all the
flees. The dried herb may be used to make tea.
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