Moon Kelp

Moonkelp

"It sways with the tide, but listens to the moon." — Old coastal saying

General Information

Type: Magical Plant
Habitat: Shallow coastal waters and tidepools of Tarnith
Coloration: Silvery-blue, translucent fronds that shimmer under moonlight

Overview

Moonkelp is a rare, arcane-infused seaweed that grows in the salt-rich tidepools and reefs surrounding Tarnith’s coastal regions. It is most active during full moons, when its fronds glow faintly and release bioluminescent spores that drift like stars underwater.
Moonkelp is a sacred plant among sea-bound druids and spiritwalkers, believed to be touched by lunar magic and the sea’s memory.

Uses and Properties

Lunar Conduction: When dried and burned during a full moon, Moonkelp enhances divination magic.

Tidebinding Elixirs: Used in potions to grant temporary underwater breathing or aquatic communication.

Dreamcall Wreaths: Braided kelp circlets worn during moonlit rituals to invite visions or commune with ocean spirits.

Cultural Significance

Gathering Moonkelp is considered a rite of passage among certain coastal druids. Rituals are held under moonlight to harvest it without disturbing the spirits said to dwell in its root threads. It is never harvested in excess, lest the tides “reclaim the offense” with violent storms.