Spring Root

Plant Type

Leaf & Blade Fern

Rarity

Rare

Location

Spring Root can only be found in warm and temperate climates, such as the furthest southern portions of Ardemor, as well as the northern and mid-ranging territories of Arkolos and Adelona. . . Flanking bodies of fresh and clean water, such as natural springs, mountain streams, and reclusive ponds that are fed by deep artesian sources. As such, Spring Root cannot grow in stagnant, or murky water, nor 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 riverbound cat-tail.

In fact, the plant itself shares some similarities- as its slick and amphibian roots that sprawl themselves in a fine latticework across the ground, dip light tendrils into the edge of a body of water they fringe. . . Rising upwards from the water, the Spring Root thrives, 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 possessing a hydrophobic property, protecting the powdery seeds from becoming wet and mouldy.

Roots of the Spring Root plant 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- far from civilization this plant thrives, a hallmark of nature, untouched by the hands of men.

Development

Spring Root 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 year, [1 OOC month], the plant has grown from a seedling, into the 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 heart-like petals of the Spring Root's flower carry an immense amount of pure water within them. A petal can be crushed to produce enough water for one hydromancy spell, or can be dripped into a pool of water that possesses a foreign substance to react with it, generating a nearly luminescent blue tint to indicate its suspect safety or composition.
• The petals, if kept fresh, can be used as a Hydromancy additive to a catalyst.

Alchemical Properties

• The roots of this flower may be ground into a light green alchemical powder. This alchemical will allow one to be unaverse by bright light. However, their eyes will be similarly be blinded by even dimly spaces.