Gas Plant Root

Gas plant, or burning bush as it is referred in its shrub form, is a summer-flowering perennial plant that grows in warm woodland areas.
Due to their tendency to spontaneously combust, burning bright whilst leaving the plant unharmed, gas plants are considered a sacred plant to Gorav.
The root of the gas plant is the most potent part of the plant. The leaves and flowers of the gas plant also have properties that alchemists have found useful.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Burning bushes typically stand between 40-100cm tall.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Level 1 Properties

Fire damage (touch)

Level 2 Properties

Inflict wound levels (ingest)

Level 5 Properties

Abort
Fortify constitution
Resist disease
Restore wound levels

Level 6 Properties

Restore HP
Stem bleeding

Level S Properties

Restore HP (3 required for Healing Potion)
Stem bleeding (3 required for Healing Potion)

Compounds

• Purifying tonic infusion (level 5)
• Healing Potion (level 6 or S)

Geology & Geography

Gas plant is resistant to both frost and drought, making it one of the hardiest plants. It grows naturally in warm woodland areas. Its native range includes:

• Litan
• Lustrum
• Feloterra
• Athium, specifically the north
• Dratoran Isles, specifically the regions of Aetheran and Nostra

History & Usage

Everyday use

Gas plant sees ornamental use within the gardens of particularly avid horticulturalists, especially amongst those that worship Gorav.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Gas plant is considered a sacred plant to Gorav due to its tendency to self-combust with no harm to the plant itself.

Refinement

Gloves should be worn when harvesting the gas plant. The root ought to be air dried and powdered. All parts of the gas plant should be stored in a cool, dry location.

Byproducts & Sideproducts

• Excruciating poison  (failed level 5, successful at level 4)

Hazards

Burning bush, as the name suggests, have a tendency to spontaneously combust, making them a fire risk.

Gp

Type

Biomaterial

Value

5 silver pennies

Rarity

ɛs-tier ingredient

Odor

Citrus

Taste

Bitter

Color

Brown