Order of the Elanthian Rose - 8 28 2024

Balantine thinks, "House Onoir Service Night is gathering at Hearthstone steps for tonight's Service Night...we will be discussing herb lore."

[Hearthstone, Front Porch]
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see a bright-eyed silvery grey raccoon, a yellow-eyed forest wolfhound, the porch steps, a purple modwir bin, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it and a doorman.
Also here: High Lord Skarilas, Willow Guardian Lehon, Goldstr, Lady Fulayin, Sir Balantine
Obvious paths: none

Balantine recites quietly:
"Welcome to Service Night, sponsored by House Daingneach Onoir and the Order of the Elanthian Rose"

Cryheart pours himself a cup of honeyed mint tea.

Fulayin nods.

You pour yourself a mug of elderberry mead.

Skarilas takes a drink from his elderberry mead.

Lehon bows to Cryheart.

Cryheart bows to Lehon.

Saesyra flaps her wings and smiles at you.

Cryheart waves to Saesyra.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Tonight we will be discussing healing herbs, what they do, and where to forage them"

You beam happily at Saesyra!

Saesyra waves to Cryheart.

Speaking quietly to Saesyra, Balantine says, "Welcome."

Balantine gently takes hold of Saesyra's hand.

Cryheart smiles at Saesyra.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Tis good to know herb lore, so if an empath can nae be found to help ye with yer wounds and scars, ye know which herbs and potions can cure ye"

Cryheart turns an inquisitive ear toward Balantine.

Balantine bows to Saesyra.

Goldstr agrees with Balantine.

Cryheart takes a drink from his honeyed mint tea.

Saesyra trills, "I, I'll listen a little 'til must to go."

Balantine recites quietly:
"We shall begin with the herbs that restore yer blood or health points"

Balantine nods at Saesyra.

Fulayin says, "Ooo Yabba fruit is so a fine drug."

Goldstr grins.

Cryheart grins.

Balantine recites quietly:
"We will be focusing on the herbs used locally here in the landing, but ye can reference this chart for the similar healing items in other towns: https://gswiki.play.net/Herb"

"Up in Icemule Trace there is an herbalist that makes delicious healing tarts, and on Teras Island the dwarves hae wonderful healing ales ye can drink"

"In the Nations ye can get tinctures which ye can pour into others to heal them as well, e'en if they be a dead corpse"

Cryheart nods at Balantine.

You nod thoughtfully.

Balantine recites quietly:
"But let us focus on Landing herbs for now"

Fulayin says, "Those are handy for clerics and corps with no puffs around."

Balantine recites quietly:
"The most common herb to restore health here in the landing is Acantha leaf"

"It is widely found, but mostly in moist, or wetland areas if ye are to forage it, near rivers, lakes or wetlands"

"Tis a leaf herb, and can be bundled, also found in Mist Harbour, Rivers Rest, and Solhaven"

"Down by the Black sands in the Coastal Cliffs, ye can forage yabathillium Fruit, whch is more potent, healing a larger amount of health per bite, but tis somewhat more bulky to carry in yer pack"
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Cryheart says, "Good to know."

Cryheart nods at Balantine.

Goldstr nods.

Fulayin raises her hand.
You turn to face Fulayin.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Cothinar Flower also heals somewhat more than acantha leaf, but less than yabathillium fruit per bite"

Fulayin says, "Its not as bulky in tincture form, thanks to an alchemist."

Cryheart nods at Fulayin.

Balantine nods at Fulayin.

Cryheart takes a drink from his honeyed mint tea.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Cothinar flower is found in colder or more frigid climates than acantha leaf"

"Other rarer healing herbs include Cuctacae Berry, Stigae cactus which heal slightly less per bite than acantha leaf"

"Acantha leaf can actually be foraged just outside the Landing Gates, to the west and south, in many areas nearby"

"Questions on health restoring herbs?"

You ask, "Which do you prefer to carry, for the best blend of portability and effectiveness?"

You say, "And availability, I guess."

Balantine quietly says, "Acantha since it is easy to forage nearby, or tinctures made by alchemists or purchased in the Elven lands so ye can pour them into others."

Goldstr rubs something in a brushed nubuck satchel traced in red squirrel fur.

Cryheart says, "Herbs to staunch bleeding, healing and scars."

Balantine quietly says, "Or made by alchemists locally."
Skarilas stretches.

You hear very soft footsteps.

Cryheart nods at Balantine.

You nod.

Speaking to Balantine, you say, "Thank ya."

Balantine recites quietly:
"I sometimes carry one or two yaba fruit for a quick bite during battle"

Cryheart nods at Balantine.

Fulayin asks, "Onoir has at least five fully alchemist don't they?"

Balantine recites quietly:
"But the yaba fruit does nae bundle, alas"

Balantine nods at Fulayin.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Next, lets us speak on limb healing herbs"

Fulayin says, "Picture seven sips of it though."

Fulayin says, "In a tincture."

Balantine recites quietly:
"For minor wounds, Ambrominas Leaf is what ye need"

"For Major wounds, Ephlox Moss"

"Ephlox moss will staunch a bleeding limb as well"

Balantine recites quietly:
"If the entire limb has been severed, Sovyn Clove is needed to restore the entire limb"

You feel the blood drain from your face.

Cryheart grins at you.

Speaking to you, Fulayin says, "Yeah you should see what comes out of your imploding stuff, lots of that clove needed."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Ambrominas leaf is found in a variety of climates, and can be foraged nearby"

Cryheart grins at Fulayin.

Balantine recites quietly:
"The grasslands and Melgorehn Valley are nearby areas it can be found"

Goldstr says, "Der be some amb leaf jess down da stairs here."

Balantine nods.

Fulayin says, "Quiet a few herbs can be found inside the gates too."

Balantine recites quietly:
"I should add, if ye hae quite a bit experience in survival and first aid, ye can use FORAGE SENSE to see what herbs can be foraged in the current room"

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Sovyn clove can be foraged right in Town Square Center, which is helpful for the healers which gather there, to restore their limbs"

You hear very soft footsteps.

Ymeia joins Balantine's group.

You wave to Ymeia.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Also, on the bench there, there are often herbs which can be gotten for free, long as ye only need a bite or three"

[The group greets Ymeia]

Balantine recites quietly:

"Ephlox moss can be foraged in the Lower Dragonsclaw just to the west of town"

"After the lecture portion, we can go on a field trip and forage some of these herbs"

Ymeia raises an eyebrow.

Balantine recites quietly:
"The healing herbs leave scars, which can be cured with other herbs"

Ymeia raises an eyebrow in Balantine's direction.

Cryheart takes a drink from his honeyed mint tea.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Minor limb scars require Cactacae spine to cure"

Fulayin smiles at Ymeia.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Cactacae spine tends to grow in colder and dryer climates, but is also widely found"

"Ye can also forage it in the park inside town"

"Mangled or more severe limb scars require Calamaria Fruit to cure"

Balantine recites quietly:
"Tis important if ye hae a mangled limb to use this herb after healing, for a mangled limb can detract from yer abilities, especially to fight, pick boxes and casting spells"

Lehon raises an arm and leans towards the doorman, playfully making a dusting motion in his direction.

Cryheart says, "Indeed."

Goldstr nods.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Again, a missing limb requires a bite of Sovyn clove to restore the entire limb"

Lehon adopts an agreeable expression.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Questions on limb wounds?"

Fulayin says, "A handy herb."

You look at Balantine and shake your head.

Lehon shakes his head.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Next up, is wounds to your torso"

Fahlo just arrived.

Fulayin shudders.

[The group greets Fahlo]

Balantine recites quietly:

"Basal moss cures minor wounds to the back, chest or abdomen and also eye"

Fahlo sits down on the wooden rocking chair.

Balantine recites quietly:
"It is found in cooler climates but is widely found"

Fahlo clasps his arms around his knees and rocks back and forth.

Fahlo pours himself a cup of honeyed mint tea.

Fahlo takes a drink from his honeyed mint tea.
Balantine recites quietly:
"Tis a wee bit harder to locate locally, but can be found by the firewood tent west of town, near the wedding glade, and just north outside the North Gate"

"More severe wounds to the torso, and bleeders, are healed by pothinar Grass"

"It can be foraged in the Voln Courtyard, or near the squirrel hutch in the kobold village"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo exclaims, "Dannng you know all the spots!"

Speaking to Fahlo, Ymeia says, "We proud of this warrior dude."

Speaking to Lehon, Fahlo says, "Thought they were my secret spots... guess not."

You grin at Fahlo.

Fahlo nods in agreement at Ymeia.

Cryheart grins at Fahlo.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Tis good to carry the herbs for severe wounds at least, so ye can cure bleeders until ye can make it back to an empath or the healers tent on North Ring Road"

Lehon smiles at Fahlo.

Cryheart nods at Balantine.

Ymeia says, "I yell for Denissa, come warpuff, I need yew."

Speaking to Ymeia, Fahlo says, "Ah, Sir Warrior Dude Balantine... a most excellent title."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Akrash the healer will heal yer wounds for a fee, if ye can nae find a friendly empath, but will leave scars"

Ymeia agrees with Fahlo.

Fahlo nods in agreement at Ymeia.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Ye can pay the fee at the Clerk in Moot Hall, or it will be deducted next time ye withdraw coins from the bank"

Ymeia says, "That is when you call for Roelaren or Denissa to heal ya up."

Cryheart nods at Ymeia.

Cryheart smiles.

Balantine recites quietly:
"And always remember to tip yer friendly empaths for their service"

Speaking to himself, Fahlo notes, "Huh, I didn't know you could settle debts like that... good to know."

Balantine smiles.

Fulayin says, "Ohhh that didn't go so well with Nissa, she nearly took off my hand when i handed her coins."

Cryheart says, "When ye enter Moot Hall, turn left and you will find the clerk."

Fahlo leans back.

Balantine recites quietly:
"For minor scars to yer back, chest, abdomen, or eye, Talneo potion is needed"

Speaking to you, Fahlo says, "Talneo... I always forget that one."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Ye can buy the potions at the herbalist in town, just south of the pawnshop near Helga's Tavern"

Speaking to Fulayin, Ymeia says, "Yeah she is one of the rare ones, gotta catch her off guard and then dump coins on her."

Fahlo says, "On an unrelated note, Helga's Stew will give you an abdominal wound that talneo can not remedy."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Scars from severe torso wounds, require Wingstem potion"

Balantine grins at Fahlo.

Fahlo grins at Balantine.

Cryheart begins chuckling at Fahlo!

Balantine quietly says, "Unless ye be a turnip farmer and grew up on the local turnips."

Balantine winks at Fahlo.

Speaking wistfully to himself, Fahlo says, "Ahh... turnips."

Balantine recites quietly:
"A missing eye, requires Bur clover potion to restore"

Balantine recites quietly:
"Unfortunately, potions can nae be foraged, so save yer coins and stock up, or hae an alchemist donate them to ye"

Lehon smiles.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Next is neck and head injuries"

Ymeia says, "Hey I know some alchemist, yew bring the herb I have em make them for yew."

Speaking to Ymeia, Fahlo says, "I might take you up on that, thank you."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Minor neck and head wounds can be healed with Rose potion, which are very common, oft ye can find extras in TSC on the bench"

Ymeia nods at Fahlo.

Balantine recites quietly:
"On in the various tower cabinets used for storing herbs"

Balantine adjusts his vultite full plate, improving its ability to support the weight of his gear.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Severe neck and head wounds, require aloeas stem to heal"

Fulayin says, "I find rose potions left and right while hunting."

Fahlo leans forward.

Balantine recites quietly:
"It is also found in a variety of climates, in the kobold village, or near the bridge south of town"

Speaking to Fulayin, Fahlo says, "Oh, ya- I'm convinced the critters have an underground smuggling ring for it."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Minor neck and head scars are cured by Haphip root"

"It can be foraged one north of the North Gate, near the wedding glade, or by the firewood tent west of town"

"Also a number of herbs can be foraged in the garden near House Argent Aspis in the south and east part of town "

"Haphip root can be found there"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "Oh, that's a good one."

Ymeia says, "And over by Phoenix has some too."

Speaking to Ymeia, Fahlo says, "Oh ya? Hm.. I think Silverwood has some too."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Major head and neck scars require Brostheras potion to remove"

Ymeia agrees with Fahlo.

Balantine recites quietly:
"A favorite tactic of bandits is to attack the neck, making it impossible to speak or a bard to sing"

Goldstr nods.

Balantine recites quietly:
"So tis important to gesture if ye are coughing up blood when attempting to speak, or to have head and neck herbs handy"

Speaking to Balantine, Ymeia says, "So frustrating."

Balantine recites quietly:
"A couple of miscellaneous herbs to mention"

Ymeia smiles as she signs HELO me to the nearby folks

Speaking to Ymeia, Fahlo says, "Helo."

Ymeia nods.

Ymeia says, "When they say hi,"

Ymeia flails her arms about.

Fahlo ducks his head.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Tkaro root, temporarily blocks your ability to hear mental thoughts transmitted by the thought net"

Ymeia smiles as she points to her neck and signs HEALING

You grin at Ymeia.

Speaking to Balantine, Goldstr asks, "I always ferget, wha Woth flower do?"

Balantine recites quietly:
"This herb came in handy when Grisholm Stone or other telepathic attacks were occurring to folk"

"Tis one of the first alchemy potions learned, and the tkaro potions are seldom used"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "Ahh... a noteworthy use of that- didn't consider it to be a form of defense."

Speaking to Goldstr, you say, "It heals major scars to the nervous system, I believe."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Also, on Teras Isle there used to be a healing ale, which can be used locally to raise folks, I think it was Dragon's Blood ale or some such"

Fulayin raises an eyebrow in Balantine's direction.

Balantine recites quietly:
"I tried years ago to bring it off the Island, but alas it dries, and tis only used on the Isle"

Ymeia asks, "Cleric replacement?"

Fahlo scoffs.

Balantine recites quietly:
"So, that concludes the lecture portion, comments or questions?"

You applaud Balantine.

Cryheart applauds Balantine.

Speaking quietly to Ymeia, Balantine says, "Many years ago, Teras residents were sparse, and few clerics were found in the dwarven clan there."

Lehon applauds Balantine.

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo asks, "Oh what about... the stuff that cures drunkenness?"

Cryheart says, "Hae a good evening all."

Lehon turns toward Cryheart and renders a sharp hand salute.

Cryheart waves.

Fahlo waves to Cryheart.

You wave to Cryheart.

Goldstr turns toward Cryheart and renders a sharp hand salute.

Lehon says, "Good seein ya."

Speaking quietly to Fahlo, Balantine says, "Strong coffee and tarts."

Ymeia nods at Balantine.

Cryheart says, "And ye all."

Fahlo says, "Next time- we storm the castle."

Balantine grins at Fahlo.

Fahlo stands up.

Interlocking his fingers above his head, Fahlo stretches slowly, extending his spine in a satisfying stretch.

Cryheart begins chuckling at Fahlo!

A trail of faintly glowing, misty green paw-shaped prints follows Sir Cryheart as he moves down the porch steps.

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "I think there really is a remedy."

Speaking to himself, Fahlo says, "I think I have some somewhere.."

Fahlo put a cire leather herb kit scuffed at the corners in his black wool cloak.

Balantine recites quietly:
"Aye, I think there is a tart in Icemule that cures that"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "They sell it in Kraken's."

Balantine quietly says, "Ahh, also there."

Fahlo asks, "Oh... icemule too, huh?"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "Saves me on seasickness."

Balantine quietly says, "Nae certain, but tis a good item if ye oft visit ports with lots of rum drinking sailors."

Speaking to Balantine, you exclaim, "Thank yas for the talk!"

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "It's the healing stones."

Balantine recites quietly:
"Just be careful o
the Death Rum, nae much cures that"

Fulayin says, "Oh bless you."

Fahlo shows Balantine his columnar violet amethyst.

Speaking to Balantine, Fahlo says, "I think this does it."

Fahlo put a smooth columnar violet amethyst in his fel case.

Fahlo put an onyx-set fel case in his black wool cloak.


[This marks the end of the formal presentation, after which I - Janarth - departed, but I believe Balantine led some of the attendees on a tour of some of the places mentioned and they collected some of the herbs talked about]