Unicorn Root

Unicorn root is a long, flowering plant that goes by many folk names, including ague, colicroot, crow corn, starwort, star root, blazing star, and white star grass. Much like its namesake, unicorn root is rumoured to be able to identify and purify evil at work. In the right hands it makes for a powerful relaxant, but a trend has developed that has led to its use as a legal recreational narcotic.
Unicorn root grows in swampy or otherwise wet areas, including along the seashore.

Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties

Level 2 Properties

Inflict wound levels (consume)
Restore EP (consume)
Intoxicate (consume)

Level 3 Properties

Protection
Calm
Bliss

Level 4 Properties

Restore wound levels

Level 5 Properties

Foresight

Level U Properties

Identify curse
Omen

Geology & Geography

Grows in swamps and wet, sandy areas, especially along seashores.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Unicorn root has seen use by common folk as a legal narcotic, imbibed for its energising and intoxicating qualities.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Culturally, unicorn root is seen in the same light as its namesake, the unicorn. It is thought to be able to determine when evil magic is at work, as is often kept around in communities that are fearful of witches, curses, and the evil eye.

Refinement

The root of the flowering plant should be isolated and dried for it to be used effectively.

Manufacturing & Products

Alchemists that understand unicorn root can isolate its calming properties to serve as an anaesthetic, as well as refining its intoxicating properties to brew psychedelics for mystics longing to glimpse the future.

Hazards

Whilst an imbiber of underprepared unicorn root may not care amidst the intoxicating sensations it brings, after the feeling of ecstasy has passed the consumer can be left in excruciating pain.

Distribution

Law & Regulation

Generally legal, though its use as a recreational drug is frowned upon and often warned against.

Ur

Type

Biomaterial

Value

64 silver pennies

Rarity

δ-tier ingredient

Odor

Feint

Taste

Bitter

Color

White flowers growing up a raceme.