Book of Plants

In the hallowed annals of sages past, you now hold a collection of hidden wisdom - an ancient tome detailing the myriad uses of nature’s bounty. Herein lie the seeds of possibility for those daring enough to nurture - and harvest - the subtle powers slumbering under leaf and root. Let not the delicate petals and graceful stems deceive; many of these plants harbour forces capable of mending grievous wounds or wreaking untold havoc.
Consider this a cautionary overture: to embrace nature’s gifts without proper reverence is to invite disaster upon oneself and upon the world at large. Those who pluck the vines of power must mind their wards and carefully weigh each choice, lest they disturb the fragile balance between mortal toil and the deep spirits of the earth. May your studies be guided by wisdom and humility rather than greed, for the bounty of these pages is as dangerous as it is wondrous.
Read on, tread softly, and remember: the wild is neither friend nor foe. It merely is. And its secrets - like the ancient seeds you may cultivate - will either bless your harvest or unleash a bitter harvest upon you, should your ambition outstrip your respect for nature’s calm dominion.

Basilisk Thyme Leaf (Rare)

A pungent, emerald-green leaf rumoured to deter petrification, with a faint stone-like pattern.
Anecdote: Miners keep it under their tongues while tunnelling in rumoured basilisk lairs

WFRP4e: Chewed for +10 vs. petrification/paralysis for 10 minutes.
Cypher: For 10 minutes, reduce difficulty by 1 step on rolls to resist petrification or paralysis effects.

Basilisk Thyme Leaf

Blinkbud (Exotic)

A pudgy green bud that seems half out of phase, occasionally fading around the edges.
Anecdote A rogue from Clifftown chewing a Blinkbud phased into a locked door and got stuck until dawn.

WFRP4e: Eaten to become intangible for 1 round (cannot attack or be attacked).
Cypher: Gives one round of intangibility, ignoring most physical threats but unable to interact physically.

Blinkbud by Tillerz using MJ

Bramblethorn Pod (Common)

A small, spiny pod covered in tiny hooks; it bursts open if thrown or stepped on.
Info: Ragged caravans line their waggons with these pods to ward off nighttime thieves.

WFRP4e: Thrown to entangle a foe for 1 round on a failed Agility test.
Cypher: Tossing it forces a target to make a Speed defence roll at +1 step difficulty or be immobilised for 1 round.

Bramblethorn Pod by Tillerz using MJ

Brighthorn Seed (Common)

A small, horn-shaped seed with swirling patterns, emitting a clear note when blown.
Info: Farmers claim it can calm even a raging bull with its gentle resonance.

WFRP4e: Blown like a horn grants +10 Animal Handling for a scene.
Cypher: Provides an asset to communication or control tasks with animals for one scene.

Brighthorn Seed by Tillerz using MJ

Cascade Pod (Uncommon)

A plump, water-filled pod that bursts into a spray upon impact, freshening the air.
"You'd be surprised how handy a quick rinse can be when you’re knee-deep in bog slop" -- swamp guide

WFRP4e: Thrown to cleanse minor acid/dirt, aids the next Outdoor Survival test.
Cypher: Thrown to remove small environmental penalties (like acid or grime), granting a one-step difficulty reduction on the next survival-related task.

Cascade Pod by Tillerz using MJ

Cinderblossom (Common)

A bright orange blossom radiating heat, its petals lightly smoking in cool air.
"In a pinch, it’ll cook your fish if you’ve no firewood" -- travelling peddler

WFRP4e: Ignites for 10 minutes as a small flame without needing fuel.
Cypher: Can produce a small, steady flame for 10 minutes, useful as a light source or ignition.

Cinderblossom by Tillerz using MJ

Dawnsap Vine (Uncommon)

A creeping vine exuding golden droplets of sap, fragrant and slightly sticky to the touch.
Info: Druids speak of this vine as a 'Gift of Morning', said to bloom with the first birdcall.

WFRP4e: Apply to a wound to instantly heal 2 Wounds once per day.
Cypher: When applied, heal 2 points from a relevant Pool (Might or Speed) once per day.

Dawnsap Vine by Tillerz using MJ

Emberacorn (Scarce)

A smoldering acorn from an ancient oak, faintly glowing with internal heat.
Anecdote: Legendary salamanders are said to bury them to keep their dens warm.

WFRP4e: Eaten for +2 AP vs. Fire for one encounter.
Cypher: Grants fire resistance: reduce damage from fire by 2 points for one combat or scene.

Emberacorn by Tillerz using MJ

Everpetal (Uncommon)

A pristine flower whose petals never wilt, maintaining vibrant colour indefinitely.
"I pressed one in my prayer book; it’s as fresh as the day I found it." -- Sister Gleam

WFRP4e: Preserves 1 potion dose indefinitely, preventing spoilage.
Cypher: Functions as a perfect storage container for one consumable or potion, halting expiration or decay.

Everpetal by Tillerz using MJ

Firebulb Blossom (Scarce)

An intensely red flower whose interior glows like embers; gently warm to the touch.
"I burnt my eyebrows testing it... the blade flared like a smith’s forge" -- Old Karg

WFRP4e: Crush on a weapon to grant the Fire quality for one attack.
Cypher: Applying to a weapon adds 2 points of fire damage to the next successful strike.

Firebulb Blossom by Tillerz using MJ

Frostberry Cluster (Uncommon)

Pale-blue berries with a frosty sheen, chilling the air around them slightly.
"Popped one in my mouth climbing Frostpeak - never even felt the mountain’s bite" -- Grom the Mountaineer

WFRP4e: Eaten to resist cold environment penalties for 1 hour.
Cypher: Reduce difficulty by 1 step for tasks resisting cold or ice effects for one hour.

Frostberry Cluster by Tillerz using MJ

Glowmoss Patch (Scarce)

Soft pale-green moss emanating a gentle glow, as if storing starlight in its fibres.
Anecdote: Packs of miners used it to navigate deep tunnels when lantern oil ran dry.

WFRP4e: Glows in a 2-yard radius for 10 minutes, revealing invisible foes on a failed Willpower test.
Cypher: Emits dim light in immediate range for 10 minutes; invisible foes must succeed on an Intellect defence roll to remain hidden.

Glowmoss by Tillerz using MJ

Heartroot Tuber (Scarce)

A knotted root with crimson veins, pulsing faintly when cut open.
"It tasted of iron and old blood, but the beast’s roar no longer shook my resolve." -- Talia Stoneseer

WFRP4e: Chewed for +10 to Fear resistance for one scene.
Cypher: For one scene, reduce difficulty by 1 step on tasks resisting fear or terror.

Heartroot Tuber by Tillerz using MJ

Ironvine Thorn (Scarce)

A short, iron-hard thorn with a faint metallic sheen, surprisingly heavy for its size.
"I pinned a ghost to a wall with that thorn; damned strangest sight ever." -- Kezzar the Guard

WFRP4e: Attach to a weapon tip to grant the Magical trait for the next strike.
Cypher: Attaching this thorn infuses the next attack with a magic effect, ignoring normal resistances for one hit.

Ironvine Thorn by Tillerz using MJ

Laughing Lily Petal (Uncommon)

A vivid yellow petal smelling of honey and spice, often curling into a smile-like shape.
Info: Bards brew them into 'merry teas' for festive nights.

WFRP4e: Steep in water to remove 1 Fatigued condition and grant +10 Charm for 15 minutes.
Cypher: Drinking the infusion removes one step of fatigue or stress and lowers difficulty by 1 step on social interactions for 15 minutes.

Laughing Lily Petal by Tillerz using MJ

Lotus of Reflection (Rare)

A delicate, pale lotus that floats serenely on any liquid, the petals shifting in soft pastel hues.
Anecdote: Sages keep them in small bowls near their desks, claiming it wards off distractions.

WFRP4e: While floating in water, grants +10 to extended concentration tasks for a day.
Cypher: Provides an asset (1 step difficulty decrease) to mental or concentration tasks for one day if kept in a water bowl nearby.

Lotus of Reflection by Tillerz using MJ

Moonbloom Petal (Rare)

A soft, luminous white petal that fully opens beneath the moonlight, edges shimmering faintly in twilight.
"When I pressed it to my cheek, it was like seeing midnight through a silver veil" -- Maribelle the Bard.

WFRP4e: Once per night grants +10 Perception in darkness for 1 hour.
Cypher: For one hour, reduce difficulty by 1 step for perception-based tasks in low-light or darkness.

Moonbloom Petal by Tillerz using MJ

Nightbloom Nectar (Rare)

A fragrant, dark-blue nectar secreted by a blossom that only opens at midnight.
Anecdote: Local lore claims it once saved an entire village from nocturnal terrors.

WFRP4e: Consume to remove -10 darkness penalties for 30 minutes.
Cypher: For 30 minutes, reduce difficulty by 1 step on tasks hampered by darkness.

Nightbloom Nectar by Tillerz using MJ

Rockcrack Fungus (Scarce)

A lumpy grayish-white fungus with spreading root-like tendrils that slip into stone cracks.
"It turned a fortress wall to rubble in the time it took for me to sharpen my blade." -- rebel saboteur

WFRP4e: Weakens stone so it can be easily broken after 1 minute.
Cypher: In one minute, it reduces the difficulty by 2 steps to break or damage stone surfaces.

Rockcrack Fungus by Tillerz using MJ

Shadowsap Leaf (Rare)

A dark, glossy leaf that seems to absorb surrounding light, edges fading into darkness.
Info: Too much harvest from the same grove can wither the entire patch in a single night.

WFRP4e: Rubbed on clothing grants +10 Concealment in darkness for 1 hour.
Cypher: For one hour, lower difficulty by 1 step on stealth tasks in dim or no light.

Shadowsap Leaf by Tillerz using MJ

Silverthorn Burr (Scarce)

A small, spiky metallic burr that sparkles under moonlight, known to hold arcane currents.
Info: Old folk say burying it in a silver bowl during a full moon renews its power.

WFRP4e: Attach to clothing for +10 to one Channelling (Magic) test, then it disintegrates.
Cypher: May be used once to reduce difficulty by 1 step on a single magic-related roll, then is destroyed.

Silverthorn Burr by Tillerz using MJ

Songseed (Uncommon)

A small seed that emits a gentle hum in the breeze, seemingly singing soft notes.
"Some nights I still hear its lullaby drifting through the forest." -- wistful ranger

WFRP4e: Planted during a rest, allies within 2 yards gain +10 vs. Fear/Terror for a day.
Cypher: Once planted, lowers difficulty by 1 step on Morale- or Fear-related rolls for nearby allies for a full day.

Songseed by Tillerz using MJ

Starseed Cluster (Rare)

A cluster of tiny seeds flecked with silver, glittering like miniature stars in the dark.
"Every new moon, I water them in starlight, and the cosmos answers my call." -- reclusive astrologer

WFRP4e: Planted in moonlight grants +10 Channelling (Celestial) while alive.
Cypher: Once planted under moonlight, it provides an asset for Celestial-related magic or abilities as long as it thrives.

Starseed Cluster by Tillerz using MJ

Stormleaf (Rare)

A jagged-edged leaf laced with faintly glowing veins, crackling when rubbed.
Info: Cultivated near mountaintops by shamans who harness sky magic.

WFRP4e: Disperses one lightning-based effect harmlessly once.
Cypher: Negates one electrical or lightning-based attack or effect, preventing its damage or penalty.

Stormleaf by Tillerz using MJ

Thunderspark Seed (Rare)

A small, crackling seed that arcs tiny sparks when touched, storing latent storm energy.
Anecdote: It once lit up a goblin cave like midday, scaring them off instantly.

WFRP4e: Thrown to deal 1d10+SB damage ignoring 1 AP; detonation affects one target.
Cypher: Thrown to inflict 3 points of damage (ignoring one armour step) on a single target.

Thunderspark Seed by Tillerz using MJ

Veilstalk Mushroom Cap (Scarce)

A translucent fungus that appears ghostly under torchlight, with delicate gills that shimmer faintly.
Info: Many claim it grows only where restless spirits wander.

WFRP4e: Eaten for +10 Stealth in dim light for 10 minutes.
Cypher: Consuming it lowers difficulty by 1 step for Stealth-related tasks for ten minutes.

Veilstalk Mushroom Cap by Tillerz using MJ

Vinetangle Trap (Common)

A coiled vine bundle that twitches with a life of its own, ready to unfurl and snare its prey.
Info: Frontier rangers collect them at dawn when they’re least active.

WFRP4e: Placed on the ground to entangle the next creature stepping on it.
Cypher: Lays a trap: triggers a Speed defense roll at +1 step difficulty or the target is immobilised for a round.

Vinetangle Trap by Tillerz using MJ

Whisperroot (Scarce)

A twisted, fibrous root that softly vibrates with unseen whispers when held against surfaces.
Info: Banned in many courts, as spies once used it to overhear royal secrets.

WFRP4e: Pressed to surfaces to hear conversations through them.
Cypher: For one scene, reduce difficulty by 1 step when eavesdropping or listening through obstacles.

Whisperroot by Tillerz using MJ

Windseed Husk (Uncommon)

A light, papery husk shaped like a spiral, catching even the slightest breeze.
Anecdote: Hunters say a deer once swallowed one and sprinted for hours without rest.

WFRP4e: Eaten or held in the mouth to gain +1 Movement for 10 minutes.
Cypher: For 10 minutes, reduce difficulty by 1 step for movement-related tasks, such as running or jumping.

Windseed Husk by Tillerz using MJ

Wispwood Splinter (Scarce)

A slender fragment of pale bark that flickers like a will-o’-the-wisp in the corner of the eye.
Anecdote: A marksman used it to shoot down a banshee; the arrow glowed green where it struck.

WFRP4e: Embedded in a projectile to reveal hidden spirits on hit.
Cypher: One use: reduce difficulty by 1 step to detect or harm incorporeal/hidden entities upon a successful strike.

Wispwood Splinter by Tillerz using MJ

All images created by Tillerz using MJ.