Hagberry

Hagberries are ovular, golden-brown fruits from a fairy tree. They are widely cultivated and terrestrially abundant.
The fairy tree is revered and deemed sacred by many. It is associated with vigilance and promises, and any activity demonstrated by a fairy tree during its growth is said to be akin to divine communication. Where a new fairy tree grows unplanned, a miracle is sure to follow; at least that is the belief. Due to this association, hagberries are occasionally given as gifts at religious ceremonies.
Further to these divine associations, hagberries are also associated with wisdom and prosperity.

Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties

Level 2 Properties

Fortify luck (incense)

Level 4 Properties

Fortify appearance

Level 5 Properties

Damage perception

Level 6 Properties

Madness

Geology & Geography

Blackthorn trees are terrestrially abundant and cultivated across Dratora.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Hagberries are primarily used in catering as a cooking ingredient and source of almost unique flavouring. Further to this, the common folk of Dratora also burn hagberries as a good luck ritual.

Refinement

The fruit of the blackthorn tree is typically harvested and shelled before use.

Manufacturing & Products

Alchemists use hagberries in the production of cosmetic salves that grant the user great beauty.
More nefariously, poisoners have discovered that hagberries can alternatively be brewed into sensory-inhibiting concoctions and overwhelming psychedelic draughts.

Hazards

Over-brewing hagberry concoctions can cause imbibers to suffer from temporary blindness and madness.

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Type

Biomaterial

Value

32 silver pennies

Rarity

θ-tier ingredient

Odor

Bitter

Taste

Nutty and very slightly bitter

Color

Golden brown