Plant Life in Parthalan

The Albiorix Vine, "Life's Breath"

Growing only in a select spot in the Laoise Forest, and blooming once every century, no one is truly certain of even whether or not the flower truly exists. A myth of the church claimed that crushing the leaves and flower and letting the powder dissolve in water could create an elixer that would revive the dead if the soul had been kind and it was poured over their grave. The flower resembles a dahlia, with vibrant coloring.

Acontium, "Wolfsbane"

Growing wild and common in forests and fields, Wolfsbane is said to keep away evil spirits, werewolves, and demons, in addition to being a very potent poison.

Saitada's Repose

A relative of the poppy, this plant is known for its ability to grant sleep to even the largest or strongest of men. When crushed and held by the user's nose so that they may inhale its aroma, Saitada's Repose will knock the person out, lulling them into a peaceful, though dreamless sleep. It takes many years for a crushed plant to lose its effects, and thus it must be stored securely, such as in a corked phial, to avoid sending others to sleep. The flower itself, however, is not known to have any effects until it is ground.

Norowareta Burūmu "The Cursed Bloom"

Lighter than the brilliant Sakura flowers by mere shades, this Bloom is a poisonous species revered by the Drow and used in many of their poisons. It must be handled with extreme care, as its very nectar has a sort of poison that not only numbs the flesh but begins to eat away at it as well. Mixed with other plants and ingredients, this flower is the heart of many disastrous concoctions.

Morigan no ōra "Morrigan's Aura"

In the Tochigi forest of Sakura no Mori lays a lake at its center. Like all of the forest, its waters are both beautiful and treacherous. Floating amongst the ripples is the glowing bloom known as Morrigan's Aura. It is a dazzling flower, designed to lure people in with its beauty. Like Saitada's Repose, however, it is a sedative, though a far stronger one. While the Repose is designed almost to grant the effected a perfect night's sleep, the Ora sends its victims into a coma, and an awakening from such has yet to be discovered. Many an unsuspecting victim has fallen prey to its beauty and subsequently drowned in the lake's enchanting waters.

Calendula, or more commonly, Marigolds, grow wild in many fields and forests, as well as being cultivated in most gardens. In addition to their popularity as a decorative plant, oil made from the calendula is a potent healer for both internal and external problems. Calendula oil and extract has been known to cure everything from an upset stomach, to an arrow through the shoulder.