On your travels, you find a small notebook resting against a grand Oak tree. The book is made of quickly strapped leather, a common binding and covering. On the cover, you find a large symbol and a name. "Herbaliaaem, V.1" Should you choose to read this book, what is inside may be found here.
Quite often does a man ask himself, what is the use of the many plants of mother Asulon? I myself have asked the question many a time, but to no answer; however, there is always an answer. Why, why, why? Is it because God himself planted them? Is there a reasoning to it? Yes, reader. There is a reasoning to it. The reason being-- to aid us in life, or in death. There will be many volumes of this reading, with many different categories of research. Please, do read on.
You turn to the next page, a sketch of a weed and other plants making the focal point. "Common Plants, Chapter One," you read to yourself. Seeing that there is nothing left on the page, you continue to the third page.
Common plants of the Human Lands
Witches' Cap - The Witches' Cap is a brown, solid form of fungus. Upon touch, it is extremely moist and warm. When picking, beware of where you place your fingers. The Witches' Cap is usually home to many insects and other life forms, some of which that may feel threatened by your picking. Pick in small handfuls, as the Cap is soft and easily crushed. Primarily found in the forest of Midonia.
Witches' Cap may be uses in several forms. The Witches' Cap is most used by it's name, which possesses a 'Witch' in it. The reason being-- the Cap may be used in poisons of different variety. Most common side effects are hallucinations, and nothing more. More study should be placed upon the Cap for uses in healing.
Brown Foot - Brown Foot (P. Brown Feet) is a mushy, muddy fungus that grows on the grounds of many counties and baronies. It is living, and extremely harmful to the people breathing around it. It emits a harmful gas that poisons the breathers of a male or female. Most harmful to children, and elderly. More study shall be put upon the Brown Feet to see to removal from towns, villages, etc.
Delairam - Delairam is a flowering plant. Most commonly used in royal gardens, this plant is known for it's beauty and lush ways. It spreads from where it is planted, usually flowering onto stone and wood. When picked, petals die almost instantly. The crushed petals may be used for healing colds. Side effects of the use of crushed Delairam include mellowness, and dizzyness. Delairam is a quick acting medicine, use for common colds.
Tulai - Tulai are yellow colored flowers. They are abundant in mother Asulon. The mashed, no healing capabilities are found. Usefulness is for decoration, etc.
Limbwort - Limbwort is a mushroom found in the various caverns of Midonia. Usually hardened when found, colored a dark grey. When picked, will die in the next day or so. When dead, use depletes. Must cook until becomes paste. When rubbed on burns and wounds, Limbwort eases pain.
Common Plants of the Elven Lands
Shallow Root - The Shallow Root is named for it's white color. Easily crushed, handle with care. When eaten, stomach pains seem to disperse. Found most commonly near willow trees, and streams. Many animals favor this plant.
Delighted Circlet - The Delighted Circlet is yet another flowering plants, growing around the many Oak wood forests of the lands. The Circlet surrounds the tree with many petals of different colorings. Use if mostly for decoration, etc. Birds and other flighted animals commonly nest in the Circlets.
Ker Shade - The Ker Shade is named for the shrowdiness of the plant. It is most commonly found under water, in the many streams of Elandriel. The Ker is extremely hard to find, as it is colored a dark black. When eaten, severe pain is caused in the upper torso area. Pain subdues in one day. Take care when eating, if you do at all. The plant kills fish when eaten, almost instantly. Do not eat the fish that eat this substance, as the substance survives in the body of it's victim.