Laurel Leaf

Laurel is a perennial evergreen tree that grows in hot climates. It is favoured for its potent leaves and berries. Laurel is associated with divination, wishes, and protection against magic. It is considered a sacred herb to Gorav, Ari, Espo, Noira, Eris, and Mordis.
Laurel trees are often inhabited by Numen, specifically hamadryads or naiads, who complain vocally if and when the tree is harvested for firewood.

Properties

Material Characteristics

18m tall tree

Physical & Chemical Properties

Level 1 Properties

Resist disease (touch)
Protection from possession (touch)
Protection from curses (touch)
Resist electric damage (touch)
Restore luck (aura)
Foresight (aura)
Repel insects (aura)

Level 2 Properties

Hallucinate (ingest or incense)
Empower divination magic (ingest or incense)
Wish (incense)
Cure disease

Level 3 Properties

Fortify craft (aura)
Fortify wisdom (aura)

Level 5 Properties

Cure disease
Restore wound levels
Restore HP

Level 8 Properties

Calm
Warm

Level U Properties

Repel witches

Level S Properties

Scry (1 required for Seer's Wine)
Restore EP (1 required for Energising Vapours)
Remove curse (1 required for Smoke of Purification)
Fortify luck (5 required for Bringing in Abundance)

Reaction Conditions

The alchemical effects of laurel leaves are empowered during noon in direct sunlight.

Compounds

• Anti-inflammatory bay bag (level 5, tea or bath)
• Frostwalker's decoction (level 8)
• Witchbane elixir (level U)
• Seer's Wine (level S)
• Energising Vapours (level S)
• Smoke of Purification (level S)
• Bringing in Abundance (level S)

Geology & Geography

Laurel favours tropical and subtropical climates with lots of heat, light, and humidity. They grow naturally as dense forests. Whilst they are cultivated artificially in colder climates, but are typically kept inside. Its native range includes:

• Dilator
• Litan
• Lustrum
• Feloterra
• Athium, specifically the Northern forests
• Dratoran Isle, specifically Nostra and Aetheran

History & Usage

Everyday use

Laurel is used by the common folk as seasoning for a whole manner of foods, particularly soups.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Garlands of laurel leaves are hung outside hospitals and infirmaries as a universal sign.

Refinement

The leaves of a laurel tree are best harvested during summer in the afternoon. Harvested leaves should be blanched in boiling water for five seconds and then dried in darkness for 3 days.

Manufacturing & Products

• Laurel wreath

Byproducts & Sideproducts

• Blacksmith's brew (failed at level 5, successful at level 4)

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Type

Biomaterial

Value

10 silver pennies

Rarity

Ωs-tier ingredient

Odor

Pungent fruity aroma

Taste

Bitter but fruity

Color

Dark green