Springroot

Accredited Discovery

Lucien Dumond (Cat956), Vitae Semori (Sunpie), Avel Maddoc (SigmaScape). (23/10/3)

Plant Type

Bulbous Root, Prickly Fern

Rarity

Rare

Location

Springroot can only be found in warm and temperate climates such as the spiritbound isle. Flanking bodies of fresh and clean water, such as natural springs, mountain streams, and reclusive ponds fed by deep artesian sources. As such, Springroot cannot grow in stagnant or murky water, or near the coasts where salt seeps into the soil.

Description

A pale, sky-like blue adorns the flowers of this small flowering plant- their forms akin to the colloquial shape of a heart, as the petals rise upwards from a thick green stalk, forming triple petals that conceal their prize- a milky white seed pod, filled with a thin fibrous fluff, much like a river bound cat-tail.

In fact, the plant itself shares some similarities- as its slick and amphibian roots sprawl themselves in a fine latticework under the ground dip lightly with their tendrils into the edge of a body of water they may fringe. Rising upwards from the water the Springroot thrives, seeming like a plant of almost ethereal beauty. Slender green tendrils rise from the water, folding themselves into a spiral of vinework, as the plant dawns a wood-like quality, forming the flowery bulbs eight inches from the surface of the moist banks of wherever it grows. Silken as they are, the azure petals fold outwards as an umbrella during times of high water- licking the surface as they hold the plant afloat. The surface of the petals possesses a hydrophobic property, protecting the powdery seeds from becoming wet and moldy.

Roots of the Springroot plant to which it is named penetrate deep into the soil, driving downwards from the muck that adorns the bank of ponds and streams, winding through rocky beds, at times in excess of two or three feet- keeping the plant firmly adhered in a location that risks flooding and erosion. Even within the depths of the earth, once cleaned, the roots possess an odd green color, noting the medicinal purity of their flesh.

Due to this, it is not commonly found near developed civilization. This plant thrives as hallmark of nature, untouched by the hands of men.

Development

Springroot begins its life as a pale seed, surrounded by tufts of a cotton-like material within the central bud of a core flower. Released by the whipping of the wind, the seed takes flight beginning a journey of countless miles, or a mere few feet. Once it falls to the earth, near a source of fresh and flowing water, the seedling takes root rapidly, sending its tendrils of bright green into the earth and feeding its growth.

Within a single tsel, the plant has grown from a seedling into its mature form- though lacking its flowering body. The green roots, rising from the earth have by now formed their crown of life above the rich soil, and simply await for the first high water. At this time, the flower comes to grow, forming first a pale blue knot upon the very tip of the lattice- before blooming as the water seeps away in early summer, once again to begin the cycle of life.

Material Properties

• The petals, if kept fresh, can be used as a Hydromancy additive to invoke the element of water.

Alchemical Properties

• The heart-like petals of the Spring Root's flower may be ground into an alchemical powder. This powder when combined and applied to the eyes in a viable fashion allow them to temporarily limit the amount of light that can be seen by the naked eye, much like something which can shade the eyes from the sun. The effect lasts 20 Turns, or 1 OOC Hour out of combat.
  • Though this allows the ability to not be blinded by bright light, it also makes it harder to see in normal light conditions, and if the light level is dim or below it is nigh impossible to see.
    • For the duration of its application, the alchemical overwrites and suppresses any other special effects, innate or not, of the eye(s) it is applied to.
    • Applying Springroot to one eye and something of the opposite effect to another causes temporarily blindness due to the light levels overwhelming the brain if not solved within 2 Turns. This includes innate effects such as darkvision, so caution is advised on those who possess it.
• The roots of this flower carry an immense amount of pure water within them. The root can be crushed to produce around a liter (0.26 gallons) of fresh and safe drinking water.
  • The water can be poured into another body of water that may possess a foreign substance to react with it, generating a nearly luminescent blue tint to indicate unnatural elements, though not always harmful, present within the water different from its native biome.

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