The Herbarium
The Herbarium is the beating heart of botanical lore across the realms—a living compendium where myth, medicine, and magic entwine. Here, the flora of every land is gathered and honored: from the frost-kissed evergreens of Melona, to the sun-drenched blooms of distant Roustachia, to the shadowed fungi of Vulsrian forests. Each plant holds a story—some whispered in prayer, others sung in festival, and a few guarded as the secret heart of ancient rites.
Baneberry
A slender woodland stalk with serrated leaves and tight clusters of berries. In low light the fruit seems to "watch" you - also known as the witch's eyes, an old superstition that kept inexperienced hands from touching it. When bruised, the stems bleed a bitter, thin sap that darkens with prolonged contact with the air. Stains skin and clothes.
Biome :
Deep Forests, Misty Woodlands, Shaded Riverbanks, Sacred Groves
Magical Properties :
Binding, Warding, Amplify
Toxicity :
Highly Toxic
Species :
Tracheophytes (Vascular)
Symptoms :
Blurred Vision, Diarrhea, Nausea, Lightheadedness
Usage :
Apothecary: Used only in measured, ritual micro-doses by trained hands—most commonly as a warding bitter, a binding agent in oath-ink, or a “truth-thorn” additive in confession rites.
Folk practice: Hung above thresholds to discourage unwanted spirits and unwanted guests (often paired with iron nails or salt-thread).
Strict warning: Not a casual ingredient. Never used in food. Never handled barehanded in some regions.
