The following is a listing of metals, gemstones, animal ingredients, herbs and plants used in various magical/alchemical operations. If purchased from a shop or guildhouse, all such materials will be fully prepared (dried, ground into powder, etc.) and ready for use. All prices present the average costs for these ingredients, and may be subject to considerable modification. GMs may raise or lower prices to the relative availability of specific substances with regard to locale, climate, season, etc.
It should be noted that few types of ingredients are available everywhere; in fact, the GM should make certain animal ingredients impossible to find in any type of shop, in order to keep their players active. Shops which may carry alchemical ingredients (such as herbalists, apothecary shops, alchemical shops, etc.) are usually found only in large cities. Alchemist's guilds will occasionally have excess common ingredients in stock because they are always being used by resident alchemists.
NOTE: Plants found in the wild should seldom yield more than one or
two drams of useful (or ready-to-use) ingredients per plant. A large patch
of herbs or plants should only rarely be found by any player character,
with the usual “find' being limited to 1-4 (d4) plants of any given type.
Properties of Elements & Metals
| NAME | INNATE PROPERTIES | AVG. COST per ounce/8 drams |
| Copper | Protection, passivity |
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| Gold | Magical activator +2 |
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| Iron | Strength, aggression |
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| Lead | Stasis, magical resistance |
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| Lodestone | Attraction, repulsion |
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| Mercury | Reversal, change |
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| Platinum | Magical activator +3 |
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| Rare Earths* | Organic and elemental activators |
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| Silver | Magical activator +1 |
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| Sulfur | Healing, bonding |
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| Tin | Rulership, control |
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* Although all alchemists are able to locate and isolate rare earths
from common soil or sand, some may occasionally wish to purchase ready-made
quantities of such substances in order to save time.
Properties of Gemstones
| NAME | INNATE PROPERTIES | AVG. COST per ounce/8 drams |
| Agate | Truth, immunity to poison |
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| Amber | Immunity to disease |
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| Amethyst | Emotional influence, immunity to drunkenness |
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| Beryl | Charisma |
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| Black Opal | Premonition |
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| Black Sapphire | Night vision |
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| Bloodstone | Longevity |
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| Carnelian | Immunity to black magic |
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| Chrysolite | Cures insanity |
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| Chrysoprase | Aids in escape |
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| Coral | Immunity to drowning |
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| Diamond | Light, true seeing |
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| Emerald | Spiritual protection, luck |
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| Fire Opal | Immunity to fire |
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| Garnet | Cures melancholia |
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| Jacinth | Magic resistance |
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| Jade | Longevity, life force |
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| Malachite | Influence over water, sea |
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| Moonstone | Cold, ice, visions of the future |
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| Onyx | Darkness, invisibility |
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| Pearl | Wisdom, knowledge |
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| Ruby | Heat, fire |
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| Sapphire | Influence over air, wind |
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| Sard | Intelligence |
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| Topaz | Immunity to magical influence |
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| Turquoise | Influence over earth, stone |
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| Quartz | Detect illusions |
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| Zircon | Protection from spirits |
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Properties of Animal Ingredients
| NAME | INNATE PROPERTIES | AVG. COST per ounce/8 drams |
| Basilisk's Eye | Flesh to stone |
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| Bat's Wing | Curse or reverse effect |
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| Black Cat's Hair | Curse or reverse effect |
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| Bull’s Blood | Divination |
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| Chimera Wing | Flight |
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| Cockatrice Claw | Petrification |
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| Demon's Heart | Magic resistance |
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| Devil's Horn | Fear |
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| Djinni's Hair | Gaseous form |
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| Dragon's Blood | Petrification antidote |
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| Dragon’s Bones | Fear |
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| Efreet’s Horn | Illusion |
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| EIf's Blood | Night vision |
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| Ferret's Hair | Stealth |
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| Fly | Curse or reverse effect |
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| Gargoyle's Horn | Immunity to petrification |
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| Ghoul’s Tongue | Paralysis |
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| Ghost (thread of garment) | Aging |
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| Giant’s Blood | Strength |
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| Gnome’s Blood | Pass through earth, stone |
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| Goblin's Blood | Night vision |
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| Gorgon's Tooth | Flesh to stone |
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| Griffin's Feather | Flight |
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| Harpy's Tongue | Charm |
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| Hawk's Feather | Speed |
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| Kraken's Ink | Used in creation of magical inks |
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| Imp's Blood | Detect magic |
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| Jann's Hair | Pass through earth, stone |
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| Leopard's Heart | Courage, strength |
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| Lion's Heart | Courage, strength |
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| Lycanthrope's Blood | Change of form |
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| Manticore's Wing | Flight |
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| Marid's Hair | Fast reflexes |
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| Minotaur's Horn | Rage |
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| Mouse's/Rat’s Tail | Stealth |
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| Mummy's Flesh | Immunity to cold |
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| Nymph's Hair | Silent movement |
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| Ogre's Blood | Strength |
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| Ox's Blood | Endurance |
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| Peacock's Feather | True seeing |
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| Pegasus' Blood | Speed |
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| Phoenix's Feather | Immortality |
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| Rhino's Horn | Rage |
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| Roc's Feather | Flight |
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| Sahugin's Scale | Madness |
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| Saint’s Hair (or Bones) | Protection from evil |
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| Salamander's Scale | Immunity to fire |
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| Satyr's Pipe | Sleep (magical) |
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| Scorpion's Tail | Poison |
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| Shaitan's Brain | E.S.P. |
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| Sidhe's (Faery's) Hair | Invisibility |
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| Snake's Venom | Poison |
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| Snail’s Shell | Slowness |
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| Sprite's Hair | Charm |
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| Sylph's Hair | Invisibility |
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| Tiger's Claw | Immunity to surprise |
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| Titan's Blood | Strength |
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| Triton's Scale | Water breathing |
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| Troll's Blood | Regeneration |
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| Unicorn's Horn | Immunity to poison |
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| Vampire's Blood | Gaseous form |
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| Wight’s Skull | Immunity to magical influence |
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| Wyvern's Tail | Poison |
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| Yeti's Hide | Immunity to cold |
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| Zombie's Bones | Immunity to magical influence |
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Herbs can be purchased in a variety of shops and marketplaces, and may
also be found growing in a number of different terrain types. Because characters
may also seek to locate herbs and plants in the wilds, a terrain key has
been provided for this purpose.
| Herb & Plant Terrain Key | |
| R - Roadsides | SW - Swampland |
| S - Slopes | RB - Riverbanks, stream beds |
| F - Field, meadows | C - Cultivated areas |
| W - Woods | RU - Ruins |
| B - Beaches | G - Graveyards, barrows |
| D - Desert, dry plains | U - Underground |
| J - Jungle | M - Mountain |
Properties of Healing Plant & Herbs
| NAME | PROPERTIES | TERRAIN | COST PER OUNCE/8 DRAMS |
| Adder's Tongue | Removes minor curses | W F RV |
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| Agrimony | Cures blood diseases | F W R |
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| Alkanet | Poison antidote | F W |
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| All-heal | Quickens healing | F R |
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| Amaranth | Stops hemorrhaging | F |
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| Anemone | Cures eye disorders | F W S M |
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| Angelica | Cures lung disorders | B SW |
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| Asarabaca | Cures violent tendencies (antipathy) | C F |
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| Asparagus | Cures paralysis | C RU |
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| Balm | Antidote for depression | C F |
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| Barberry | Cures burns | F C |
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| Basil | Draws poison | C |
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| Bindwood | Eases pain | R F RB |
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| Bishop's Weed | Cures apathy, instills purpose | F |
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| Bittersweet | Removes minor curses | W SW |
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| Borate | Removing fear | RB C S |
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| Bryony | Healing | F D M |
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| Coriander | Cures mental disorders | F C |
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| Daffodil | Healing | F C |
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| Eyebright | Cures blindness | F |
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| Flax-Weed | Cures skin irritations | R F |
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| Fumitory | Cures melancholia | F C |
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| Germander | Relieves pain | C |
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| Gladwyn | Cures paralysis | W S |
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| Grounsel (Mountain) | Relieves pain | R |
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| Hellebore | Cures love sickness | W |
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| Hellebore (Black) | Root causes madness | W |
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| Hyssop | Anti-parasitic | C |
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| Lavender | Restores speech | C W |
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| Moonwort | Heals bruises, broken bones | M S |
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| Moss | Heals burns | W SW J |
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| Peony | Cures insanity | C W |
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| Periwinkle | Promotes happiness | F |
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| Plantain | Relieves skin irritations | F R S C |
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| Rampion | Relieves fever | W |
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| Rose | Cures eye disorders | C M |
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| Rosemary (Marsh) | Promotes healing | F C |
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| Sage | Restores memory | W S |
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| Self-heal | Promotes healing | F C |
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| Shepherd's Purse | Heals burns | F R S C |
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| Tamarisk | Poison antidote | J |
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| Thistle | Poison antidote | F W R |
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| Thyme | Anti-parasitic | S C |
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| Trefoil | Antidote for insect bites | SW RB |
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| Whortle | Relieves fever | F W |
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| Wormwood | Anti-parasitic | F W |
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| Yarrow | Mild sedative | F R |
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Properties of Magical Plants and Herbs
| NAME | PROPERTIES | TERRAIN | COST PER OUNCE/8 DRAMS |
| Almond | Carelessness, indiscretion | F W |
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| Aloes Wood | Evokes spirits | F W |
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| Angelica | Magic resistance | B SW |
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| Anise | Evokes spirits | F D |
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| Apricot | Pleasure | F |
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| Artemesia | Detect spirits | R S RB |
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| Ash | Magical resistance | W |
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| Belladonna | Flying | RU |
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| Betony | Strength | F W |
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| Black Myrrh | Banishes spirit presences | F |
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| Black Poppy | Visions of future | F |
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| Camphor | Protection from disease | F W |
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| Caraway | Aphrodisiac | RB S C |
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| Celandine | Charm | R RU |
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| Chickory | Friendship | R RU F |
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| Cinquefoil | Charisma | R F W |
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| Cinnamon | Used in summoning rituals | F W |
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| Clary | Aphrodisiac | S |
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| Crocus | Happiness, attracts spirits | F W |
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| Dill | Aphrodisiac | F W C |
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| Draconium | Protection from serpents | F W |
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| Elder | Witchcraft resistance | W SW RU |
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| Euphorbia | Heroism | R RU |
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| Fennel | Protection from spirits | C |
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| Fern | Invisibility | W F RU SW |
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| Flag | Protection from passion | F W |
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| Flax | Detects spirits | R F S |
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| Frankincense | Aids in summoning rituals | W |
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| Gall-oak | Ingredient in magical inks | W |
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| Garlic | Protection from vampires | F C |
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| Gentian | Protection from disease | M |
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| Ginseng | Aphrodisiac | W |
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| Hawkweed | Keen eyesight | F |
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| Hazel | Divination | F W |
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| Heather (Red) | Passion | F |
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| Heather (White) | Protection from passion | F |
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| Hemlock | Flying | SW RB W S |
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| Hemp | Detect spirits | J |
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| Henbane | Evokes spirits | RU |
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| Holly | Good Luck | F W |
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| Ivy | Friendship | F W |
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| Jasmine | Aphrodisiac | W |
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| Jonquil | Desire, longing | RB SW |
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| Jujuba | Sorrow | D |
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| Juniper | Neutralizes toxins | F W |
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| Larch | Boldness, audacity | W |
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| Laurel | Protection from lightning | W M |
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| Lichen | Refusal | F W |
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| Lime | Loyalty | J |
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| Linden | Compliance, gentleness | F W |
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| Linseed | Precognition | R F S |
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| Lobelia | Hostility, aggression | F W |
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| Locus | Speak with dead | F W |
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| Lotus | Luck | SW |
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| Lupine | Voraciousness | F |
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| Lychis | Passivity | F |
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| Mint | Loyalty | R F |
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| Mistletoe | Lockpicking | W |
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| Mugwort | Premonition | RU |
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| Mustard Seed | Indifference, apathy | F R |
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| Myrrh | Aids in summoning rituals | F |
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| Nettle | Protection from evil | F S W RU M |
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| Oak Leaves | Victory | W |
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| Oats | Recklessness | F C |
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| Oleander | Beauty | F |
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| Olive | Passion | F |
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| Orchid | Beauty | J |
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| Orchis | Lust | J |
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| Parsley | Protection from evil | R S F C |
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| Periwinkle | Happiness | F |
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| Purslane | Detect illusion | R W F |
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| Rowan | Necromancy resistance | M |
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| Saffron | Luck | D |
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| Sesame | Protection from evil | J |
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| Sunflower | Truth | F R |
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| Sycamore | Curiosity | W |
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| Tansy | Protection from magical influence | F W |
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| Vervain | Courage | R C |
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| Violet | Contentment | F W |
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| Whortleberry | Treachery, betrayal | F W |
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| Willow | Sorrow | SW RB |
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| Wolfbane | Protection from lycanthropes | W |
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Properties of Toxic Plants and Herbs
| NAME | PROPERTIES | TERRAIN | COST PER OUNCE/8 DRAMS |
| Absinthe | Memory Loss | F |
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| Black Lotus | Hallucinogenic narcotic | SW |
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| Black Thorn | Bad luck | F W |
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| Cyclamen | Causes nausea | F W |
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| Darnell | Mild narcotic, causes sleep | F |
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| Hellebore | Mild poison | W |
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| Liverwort | Paralysis | W |
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| Mandrake | Deadly poison | W F |
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| Marsh Crow's Foot | Causes skin irritation | RB SW |
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| Monk's Hood | Poison | W |
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| Nightshade (Common) | Causes hallucinations | W |
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| Nightshade (Deadly) | Deadly poison | W SW |
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| Poppy | Narcotic | F |
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| Purple Foxglove | Mild poison | S |
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| Saffron (Meadow) | Causes sleep | D |
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| Skullcap | Deadly poison | G SW RU |
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| Spotted Hemlock | Poison | SW RB W |
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| Sneeze Wort | Causes sneezing | F |
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| Water Hemlock | Powerful sedative | SW RB |
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| Yage | Causes terrifying hallucinations | J |
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| Yellow Melilot | Causes vertigo | W |
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