Witherweed Resin
Witherweed Resin is a thick, dark substance extracted from the twisted stalks of the Witherweed plant. Highly viscous and exuding a faintly acrid scent, the resin is known for its potent properties, both medicinal and nefarious. It is notoriously difficult to harvest, as prolonged exposure to Witherweed can weaken the body and dull the senses.
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
Properties & Uses:
- Toxic Applications – When refined, Witherweed Resin can be processed into “The Sleeper’s Grasp,” a lethal poison that induces gradual muscle paralysis and a slow, agonizing decline. Victims experience weakness, numbness, and eventual respiratory failure, making it a favored tool of assassins and warlords.
- Alchemy & Medicine – In extremely diluted forms, the resin is used in potent sedatives and painkillers, often employed in surgeries where magic is unavailable. Some healers risk working with it despite its dangers.
- Curse Binding – Some dark practitioners mix Witherweed Resin into hexing rituals, believing it enhances spells that weaken vitality or drain a victim’s life force.
- Weapon Coating – Rogues and warriors seeking silent kills apply the resin to daggers and arrows. Wounds inflicted with it cause progressive fatigue, ensuring the target is unable to flee or fight effectively.
Due to its deadly properties, Witherweed Resin is banned in many settlements, with its possession punishable by death in more lawful regions. However, in the shadier black markets, it remains a highly sought-after commodity, particularly among assassins, poisoners, and unscrupulous alchemists.
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