Common Alchemicals
This compendium will consist of all the currently known alchemicals within Volaris. As more is discovered and researched this list will begin to grow to reflect the development made by the pioneers of the world.Table of Contents
I. Common
II. Uncommon
III. Rare
IV. Epic
V. Legendary
✦Fauxbloom
Alchemist, Provisoner, common
Fauxbloom is a small fungus that grows in dark, damp forested areas, often in rotting fallen trees or plant life. Known to grow in small clusters, the cap of each shroom does not exceed two inches in diameter. It is identifiable by its green stalk and uniquely curled orange caps, giving it an appearance similar to a flower in bloom.
FAUXBLOOM CAP
Provisoner
A small handful of the caps of a fungi. These are orange, like their spores, and strongly resemble a tulip.
These are considered a common dish within Volaris when steamed or cooked.
FAUXBLOOM SPORES
Alchemist
A jar of carefully collected fungi spores, These ones are orange in colour and float within the container when jostled.
Often these are used for basic healing salves, given it's regenerative properties.
✦Nettle
Alchemist, common
A perennial growing up to 5 ft, with lance shaped leaves and green flowers with yellow stamens. Known more commonly as a stinging nettle, causing skin irritation if one is not careful.
NETTLE LEAVES
Alchemist
It is prized for it's use in slowing bleeds, and general detoxing properties, it can be found in many of the less common alchemicals lining a medic's shelf.
✦Smoke Leaf
Alchemist, common
Smoke leaf is an herb found in warm climates, known for its ability to be dried and smoked. The plant itself grows to 3 or 4 feet in height, consisting of a single thin but sturdy stalk producing broad and elongated leaves that can reach 8 inches in length.
These leaves are a vibrant green, dulling to a pale yellow as the plant ages. The Smoke leaf plant has a distinctive, slightly sweet aroma when crushed and the leaves have a soft, velvet-like texture. The plant also produces small white or pale yellow blossoms when it reaches maturity, each blossom containing reproductive seeds.
While Smoke leaf can be used recreationally, it does serve a medical purpose in that the relaxing effect is good for recovery and is rumored to aid the healing process. It can be prepared by drying and shredding the leaves and rolling the mix into paper or packing it into pipes, but the leaves can also simply be chewed to garner similar though lessened effects.
✦Spruce Sap
Alchemist, common
A sap collected from the spruce tree, surprisingly citrusy in scent. It's incredibly sticky, commonly used to seal wounds or create pills for more complex alchemicals.
✦Wormwood
Alchemist, common
A perennial reaching three feet, with gray green stems and feathery leaves, both covered in fine hairs. The herb is well known for claiming the shrubbery around it.
Known to aid in digestive issues and encourage bile productions. It is also able to cleanse the intestines of parasites or repel insects.
✦Venom Gland
Alchemist, common
When slain, a venom gland may be removed from giant spiders. This gland is located in the chelicerae of the beast, and is relatively easy to remove. The gland itself is no bigger than the average palm, weighing no more than half a pound. Care should be taken when handling the gland without gloves, especially if the gland has been damaged and is leaking its contents.
After the death of its host, the venom’s effectiveness begins to decay. Immediately following the death of the spider or the removal of the gland, the venom ceases to bring about complete paralysis making the creation of a lethal poison impossible. It does however retain the ability to numb a localized area of the body.
This has led to the venom being used to create a numbing salve that can ease pain in an area of the body without risking negative effects. If the poison is ingested, it will cause vomiting and diarrhea but no lasting negative effects.
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