Every leaf, root, and blossom holds a story — and, in the right hands, the power to heal or to harm." — Archivist Kaelorn

The Herbal Origins Index catalogs the plants, fungi, and rare growths found across Vacari’s realms. From the scorched sands of Afor to the misted groves of Etharyon, each entry records its properties, uses, and dangers. Many such records now include the field notes of Valeon, a budding alchemist and herbalist whose travels have expanded the index beyond what any single lorekeeper could achieve. His findings continue to bridge the gap between battlefield necessity and the subtle craft of potion and poultice.

While many regions are represented in the Herbal Origins Index, cities like Crystal Vale and Goldmoor are not included. These are located within the world of Vacari, and their herbal practices rely on surrounding forests like the Emerald Woods and Purple Fire Woods. Herbalists here focus on refinement, enchantment, and ritual preparation rather than direct harvesting.

• Nightcoil Stem – A slick, dark vine that seeps paralytic oils when split. Even brief exposure can numb limbs for hours.

• Emberblight Spore – A fungus that glows faintly orange. Inhalation causes burning lungs and fevered hallucinations.

• Shivershade Root – A chilled, fibrous root that induces involuntary tremors when brewed incorrectly.

• Moonveil Nectar – A soft-scented flower whose nectar soothes emotional distress and helps restore mental clarity.

• Gleamsprig – A twilight-pale herb that heightens magical sensitivity and sharpens vision in the dark.

 “Not all herbs are grown. Some are... acquired.”

Black Market Blends of Shadowhaven (Codex Add-on)

In Shadowhaven, nothing grows—but everything can be bought, brewed, or stolen. The herbs here aren't listed in any archive. They're whispered about in dark corners, traded in iron flasks, and tested on rivals.

• Siren’s Poison – A deep blue extract distilled from stolen Coralunan kelp and smokeleaf. Causes vivid hallucinations and temporary infatuation with the nearest voice. Used by pirates for interrogations… or seduction.

• Wakevine Spoor – A powdered stimulant mixed with ground bone ash and duskleaf. Keeps users awake for three days—at the cost of crashing into vivid nightmares and nerve tremors.

• Lunaria Bloom – A shimmering petal used in moon rituals and calming potions. Enhances clarity and emotional balance.

• Heartroot Vine – Brewed into teas for heart healing and emotional grounding; often used by the Eladrin in rites of restoration.

• Silverdew Moss – Grows on ancient stones. Used in salves for magical burns or overstressed channels.

• Wyrdfern – A rare fern with spiritual properties; heightens sensitivity to divine presence and truth-speaking.

• Gloamshade Berry – Small, dark berries with a sweet taste. In large doses, they can slow the heart rate and dull magical senses.

• Twilight Fangleaf – A lovely lilac leaf that causes vivid hallucinations and confusion when smoked or brewed.

• Blazeblossom – A vibrant crimson flower that blooms under intense heat. Used in energizing tonics and fire resistance brews.

• Flaregrass – Thin, golden blades that shimmer with residual heat. Used in forging rites and warming salves.

• Cinderpetal Balm – A soft orange flower that produces a soothing oil for burns and inflammation.

• Ignistalk Mold – A fungus that grows near smoldering roots. Inhalation of its spores causes intense coughing and temporary vision blur.

• Singeweed – A small, ash-colored herb that burns the throat when consumed. Causes dryness and disorientation in even small doses.

• Veinroot Briar – Resembles dark basil. In low doses, it causes joint stiffness and tremors. Dangerous for mages and warriors.

• Glassvine Thorn – Translucent petals that slow blood flow and cause blurred vision. Subtle and disorienting.

• Whispermoss – Found near still ponds. Numbs focus and short-term memory, making concentration difficult.

• Moonblister Pod – Crushed into broths, it causes weakness and fatigue over time.

• Hollowshade Bloom – A fragrant bloom that weakens magical auras and disrupts spellwork without killing.

• Thistledawn Petal – Lovely in tea. Adds floral sweetness. Very gentle. Heals minor inflammation, too.

• Dreamwillow Bark – Ground into powder and added to teas. Enhances meditation and dreamwalking rituals. Used by Sylvan seers.

• Mistfern Veil – A rare trailing fern that amplifies healing when burned in moonlight. Used in purification rites.

• Duskgloom Thorn – Barbed plant that releases a vapor causing vertigo and nausea. Exposure is dangerous in closed spaces.

• Twilight Creep – A creeping vine with tiny flowers that induces sluggishness and delayed reaction time when touched or brewed.

• Whispersting Pod – Emits a numbing pollen. Inhaled in large amounts, it disrupts memory and silences internal magical flow.

Hidden in Vacari’s upper reaches, Friornak’s eternal snows and frozen caverns yield herbs of preservation, numbness, and mystical defense against the cold.

• Frostveil Bloom – A delicate blue flower that grows beneath ice-crusted stone. When steeped, it calms nerves and numbs pain. Used in winter survival brews and deep meditation.

• Shiverthorn – A jagged white herb with needle-like leaves. Contact with skin causes numbness and stiffness. Sometimes used in frost-forging rituals or cruel punishment tinctures.

• Icelace Moss – Thin, silver moss that drapes from frostbitten trees. When burned with incense, it slows the heart and mimics death. Used in escape rituals or burial rites.

• Wintersap Root – A thick, pale root that stores warmth. When chewed, it boosts stamina and slows the effects of hypothermia.

• Snowgloom Cap – A dome-shaped fungus that only grows in ice caves. Emits spores that dull emotion and memory. Brewed into forgetfulness draughts.

🌋 Fel Thalor Exception

Though part of Vacari, Fel Thalor possesses a unique volcanic and abyssal terrain, distinct from other fire-aligned regions like the Emberwoods. The herbs found here are shaped by corruption, ancient ruins, or unstable magic, and are therefore included despite its proximity to the gateway to Afor.

• Blackthorn Coil – A parasitic vine with needle-like leaves. When brewed, it causes paranoia, rapid heartbeat, and hallucinations.

• Gravemoss – A lichen found near ancient ruins. Ingesting it dulls the senses and disrupts dream magic.

• Ashlure Root – Powdered and inhaled, it induces false memories and confusion. Used in manipulation rituals.

• Bleeding Shroud Fungus – Emits a red mist when crushed. Prolonged exposure causes coughing fits and magical instability.

Veiled in mists and bound by ancient magic, Etharyon lies nestled near the southern coast. Time and memory bend among its enchanted groves, and the flora reflects this strange stillness.

• Starleaf Bloom – A radiant blue flower that enhances mental clarity and is used in spells requiring focus.

• Aethergrass – A shimmering reed that grows near leyline pools, amplifies light-based magic when steeped.

• Silvertuft Vine – Used in healing salves; known to rapidly close shallow wounds.

• Moonlace Root – Crushed and added to tea, calms anxiety and stabilizes magical surges.

• Thornless Celain – A culinary herb with soothing properties, commonly used in restorative broths.

• Lifesap Bloom – A vibrant green flower that grows near healing springs. Its nectar is used in regeneration elixirs and calming balms.

• Verdant Lace – A soft-fronded herb known for its magical balancing effect. Often brewed by Moon Elves to stabilize volatile spells.

• Thorncurl Spindle – A beautiful, spiral herb with fine red thorns. Causes intense itching and confusion if touched bare-handed.

• Greenmire Pollen – Carried on the wind, it causes sleepiness and dreamlike disassociation when inhaled in large doses.

• Everdew Pearlcap – A round, pale mushroom with glittering spots. Considered sacred, it's used in vision quests and divine communion rituals.

·         Coalshade Vine – A smoky-black creeper that releases choking fumes when burned. Inhaling them causes dizziness and disorientation.

·         Feverthorn – A bramble with searing sap. Even light contact causes skin to burn and itch for hours.

·         Embermint Leaf – A fiery red herb used in warming tonics. Stimulates blood flow and combats chill.

·         Smokeflare Bud – When steeped, its vapor soothes the lungs and aids in breath recovery after smoke inhalation.

·         Pyrewine Berry – A rare fruit used in enchanted elixirs. When properly distilled, it can temporarily enhance magical potency or emotional clarity—depending on intent

The water-drenched region of tide kingdoms and oceanic mysteries. Herbs here thrive in salt spray, moonlit shores, and abyssal trenches.

• Mistral Coralbud – A soft blue-pink bloom found on drifting reef roots. When dried and steeped, it soothes internal swelling and is used to treat lung infections caused by water inhalation.

• Tidefern Silk – A silver-green aquatic frond used in dream elixirs and scrying rituals. When smoked or brewed under a full moon, it enhances divination but may cause dizziness on land.

• Abyssfruit Pearl – A translucent, sea-plum fruit that forms in deep pressure trenches. Extremely rare. Eating the flesh strengthens one’s magical wards, but too much induces temporary deafness and pressure hallucinations.

• Brineleaf Cluster – Thick, oily leaves with a bitter edge. Used in poultices for sea-creature venom or wounds from jagged coral. Smells like kelp and blood.

• Sirenshade Algae – A bluish-black algae that clings to wrecks. When consumed in teas, it suppresses…

Afor lies beyond the Emberwoods, hidden beneath sands and sealed pathways. Its scorching winds and forgotten paths harbor potent, volatile herbs—used by survivors, smugglers, and shadow-walkers alike.

• Scorchroot Bulb – A pungent, fire-veined root used in tonics to boost stamina and prevent dehydration.

• Dustpetal Bloom – Pale golden flowers that ease fever and cleanse mild toxins when steeped into tea.

• Cindermoss – Grows under rocks in volcanic sand. Used in burn salves and heat warding charms.

• Ashthorn Needle – A sharp, wiry herb that causes swelling and painful numbness if ingested raw; sometimes weaponized in darts.

• Serpentblight Resin – A thick, sticky sap from desert thorns. Ingested in small doses, it causes violent cramps and hallucinations. Used by assassins and desert smugglers.