Also known as Aconite, Monks hood, or Queen of Poisons, Wolfs bane is a poisonous purple flower known for being a werewolf deterrent. It can be found in the northern hemisphere, often in mountainous regions. Category: Plant History Aconite was a popular poison in a number of Greek myths, including Medea poisoning Theseus, and supposedly... Continue Reading →
A carnivorous plant found only in the deepest of caves around the world, fungus lures draw in prey by imitating human speech. Category: Plant/ Caves History Fungus lures are rarely, if ever, depicted in any historic tales beyond speculation. Tales of people going searching in the mountains or cave systems and never returning are often... Continue Reading →
A deadly, parasitic plant, the soul tree exists in two dimensions simultaneously and infects people in their sleep. Category: Apparition/Plant History Soul trees are not a well documented species, as the deaths they cause are difficult to attribute to them. Many cases of people dying in their sleep are speculated to be caused by soul... Continue Reading →
A rare and extremely delicate flower found only during the full moon, these plants can grow anywhere in the world. Category: Plant/Nocturnal History Moon drops are associated with the fae, often appearing in faerie circles and at their feasts and celebrations. They are also associated with prophetic visions and the future. Traditionally, a potion made... Continue Reading →
Only found in the deepest of underground mines, iron flowers are a rare and beautiful supernatural plant. Category: Mountainous History Iron flowers are often sought out in romantic poetry, as a symbolic gesture of affection to the recipient. They are difficult to find, and incredibly delicate if they are picked, so the few that survive... Continue Reading →
Faerie rings are not technically a creature, rather a manifestation of magic surrounding a weak point between realms. They are dangerous only if entered. Category: Location History Faerie rings are commonly associated with stories of humans becoming trapped in the faerie realms or Underhill, a faerie town of sorts. To become trapped, one merely has... Continue Reading →
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