Kneeling Archangel

Kneeling archangel is cold-climate biennial plant that was believed to be a gift from the first angels to the shamans of Dratora as a means of protection against the perils mortals face. Hence, it is heavily associated with Lilen.
Kneeling archangel is also associated with the Sun and fire, making it a favoured plant of Gorav's. It is also considered a sacred plant by worshippers of Eris.

Properties

Material Characteristics

A 100-250cm plant with clusters of green flowers and small yellow-green leaflets.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Level 1 Properties

Resist magic
Empower religious magic
Fortify meditation
Calm

Level 2 Properties

Weakness to sunlight and photosensitivity (consume)
Abort (consume)
Foresight (incense)
Fortify meditate (incense)
Dispel (incense)

Level 3 Properties

Protect

Level 4 Properties

Fortify constitution

Level 6 Properties

Restore HP
Restore wound level
Hunger
Cure disease
Resist disease
Warmth
Remove self-destructive thoughts

Level 7 Properties

Infatuate

Level 8 Properties

Calm
Restore EP

Level U Properties

Inflict wound levels
Plane shift Nubela
Plane shift Alfheim
Fortify appearance

Level S Properties

Cure disease (1 required for Curse-Breaking Bath)
Remove curse (1 required for Curse-Breaking Bath)
Dispel (1 required for Curse-Breaking Bath)
Exorcise (3 required for Protection From Evil Spirits)
Protection from spirits (3 required for Protection From Evil Spirits)
Protection from charm magic (3 required for Protection From Evil Spirits)
Cure poison (4 required for Orvietan)

Reaction Conditions

The alchemical effects of kneeling archangel are empowered by red candles.

Compounds

• Angel powder (level 4)
• Cathartic panacea (level 6)
• Philtre of love (level 7)
• Decoction of revitalisation (level 8)
• Fallen angel poison (level U)
• Excruciating poison (level U with sandbath)
• Drop of Cloud (level U with sandbath)
• Hedge potion (level U with sandbath)
• Beauty potion (level U with sandbath)
• Curse-Breaking Bath (level S)
• Protection From Evil Spirits (level S)
• Orvietan (level S)

Geology & Geography

Kneeling archangel grows in cold-to-temperate wetlands, fields, and riverbanks, including in polar regions. Its native range includes:

• Decas
• Saccos, specifically along the Decas-Saccos border
• Ira, specifically on the Pirvelek
• Nemin
• Otia
• Ferax
• Athium
• Entrum
• Quaesar
• Various regions of the Dratoran Isle

Origin & Source

Kneeling archangel is believed to have been a gift from the first angels to the shamans of Dratora as a means of protection against the perils mortals face.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Kneeling archangel has some culinary uses due to its fairly unique palate. The peeled and hollowed stems are eaten as a vegetable, made into jams, or candied. It is also used to flavour food and liqueurs.

Cultural Significance and Usage

The juice from freshly squeezed kneeling archangel is said to mend a broken heart. It is theorised that this stems from the effect it has on one's self-destructive thoughts. Whilst this the effect is not specifically activated in cases of romantic turmoil, traditional belief has made it customary for use in such circumstances.
Sangomas and spirit wardens were famously the first specialists to identify and harness the medicinal properties of kneeling archangel.

Manufacturing & Products

• Kneeling archangel gin, absinthe, bitters, & lifewater
• Kneeling archangel jam
• Amulet of protection
• Candied archangels
• Fatnu
• Manifest entity concoctions
• Insect repellants
• Resist disease concoctions
• Protection from spirit concoctions
• Protection from charm magic concoctions

Hazards

Uninformed usage of kneeling archangel can lead to severe sensitivity to sunlight. It also has abortifacient effects that can lead to miscarriages if used whilst pregnant.

Ka

Type

Biomaterial

Value

13 silver pennies

Rarity

Ωs-tier ingredient

Odor

Musky

Taste

Bitter liquorice

Color

Green flowers and yellow fruits