Stormgrass
A blue-green grass that conducts electricity, allowing it to survive constant lightning strikes. Some tribes use it for lightning-resistant armor and weaving.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Stormgrass is a unique and highly adaptive grass species that thrives in the Storm Plains, particularly in regions frequently struck by lightning. It is most commonly found in flat, open fields, where wind and storms are most intense. The plant’s deep root system allows it to anchor itself firmly against violent winds and sudden floods.
- Coloration – Stormgrass has a distinctive blue-green hue, with a metallic sheen that reflects flashes of lightning.
- Growth Pattern – It grows in dense clusters, forming natural windbreaks that slow erosion and protect smaller plant species.
- Survival Mechanisms – The grass conducts electricity, absorbing and dispersing energy safely into the ground, allowing it to survive frequent lightning strikes.
Biological Cycle
Stormgrass is perennial, capable of surviving even the most extreme weather conditions.
- Lightning Activation – Strikes of electricity stimulate growth, causing the grass to spread rapidly in areas of frequent storms.
- Fire Resistance – Unlike many grass species, Stormgrass does not burn easily. Instead, it channels heat and energy into its roots, where stored nutrients fuel later regrowth.
- Rapid Regeneration – After violent storms, Stormgrass can recover within days, making it one of the most persistent plants in the Storm Plains.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Stormgrass is highly valued by nomadic tribes, storm-dwelling creatures, and even scholars studying lightning magic and electrical conductivity.
- Lightning-Resistant Weaving – Stormborn tribes harvest Stormgrass fibers to craft shock-absorbing cloaks, ropes, and armor padding, which provide minor resistance against electrical attacks.
- Stormbinding Rituals – Some mages use Stormgrass in rituals to harness or redirect lightning, believing it amplifies their connection to the storm.
- Alchemy & Insulation – When refined, the grass’s fibers can be used in alchemy and insulation materials, especially in areas where volatile magic or electrical discharges are common.
Because of its unique conductive properties, Stormgrass is sought after by alchemists, artisans, and warriors, though its harvesting can be dangerous due to its location in the treacherous Storm Plains.
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