Callinian Fern

Plant Type

Flowering Fern

Rarity

Common

Description

Littered among the higher altitude plains of Aversia, lies an innocuous fern- its leaves are small, arrow-shaped things. A thick, silky stalk reaches upwards from the hard soil it finds solace in, reaching upwards at times a height of three feet. Littered across the stalk, stretch great umbrellas of green, whose leaves droop downwards towards the earth, as if they weigh as much as stones.

The soft fern carries upon its form a plethora of thin and hairy fibers that contract when touched- and apply a sort of stinging sensation to the individual that would be so cruel. Recoiling backwards, much like ferns do, it draws into tight curls of the branches, and the small bell-shaped flowers upon their ends, close into tight blooms.

After it curls inward on itself, it at times suddenly furls back out rapidly and spews a gaseous pollen that if breathed in cause hallucinations and minor paralysis.

The true beauty of the plant is its pristine bell-shaped white flowers, that adorn the very tips of each branch, at times a number greater than twenty of these blooms can be found on the most mature of Callinian Ferns. Blooming in the early spring, and remaining open until fall, the blooms give color to the steppe landscapes of high-altitude plains- a true beauty, reflected by its properties.

Location

Callinian Ferns can only be found in higher altitudes, along the flattened plains where mountain ranges meet, in temperate climates. Though, this is not very limited, given great stretches of mountainous terrain- they are most commonly present where the mountains are the most flattened, or upon the tops of the great Mesas.

Development

Tiny airborne seeds fill the centers of the Callinian Fern's blooms- from whence they start their cycle of life. Carried forth by the great high altitude air currents, seeds of the Callinian Fern float gracefully through the sky, to be deposited in other locations to grow.

After a time of three years, [3 OOC months] the plant grows to maturity, being capable of bearing its own offspring. At any time however, after a single year, [1 OOC Months], the plant can be gathered for its medicinal properties.

Material Properties

• Cloth can be weaved from the fibers of this plant.

Alchemical Properties

• Callinian Fern stalks can be used to reduce and suppress disease and sickness, but not outright cure it. With an alchemical solution it is capable of making one's body temporarily halt the disease or pathogen affecting it, be it bacteria, a virus or otherwise for 2 septs. Once it has run its course, the pathogen or disease immediately returns to work, leading to whatever outcome it originally was intended to.
• Callinian Fern, when used in great quantity, becomes addictive- as it numbs the mind and palate with a tingling sensation. This side effect comes with minor hallucinations.
• A minor hallucinogenic and paralysis inducing pollen can be collected if done carefully, emulating the after effects of electric shock and muscle tenseness that prevents voluntary movement for short amounts of time.

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