Description:
Fireveil Lichen is a radiant, heat-loving lichen known for its vivid, ember-hued fronds and delicate, net-like patterning. Named for the way it seems to veil stone in flickering flame, this lichen is considered both a healer’s ally and a flamekeeper’s ward. Unlike its shadow-born cousin
Cloris Bane, Fireveil thrives in warmth and light, growing in brilliant webs across sun-baked rock. It is highly sought after in alchemical salves and poultices, revered for its restorative and heat-drawing properties.
Structure & Growth:
- Forms expansive, netted mats resembling fire-veined lace draped across stone
- Most commonly found on south-facing cliffs, exposed ruins, and rocky crags near volcanic vents
- Fronds cling tightly and pulse faintly with warmth when touched
- Glows gently at dawn and dusk, especially during solstices or near ley-line stones
Color & Confusion:
- Often mistaken for Cloris Bane by inexperienced gatherers—though Fireveil is warmer and brighter in tone
- Veins of gold-red form branching, symmetrical webs, unlike the chaotic scorch-patterns of Cloris Bane
- Crumbles softly when dried, releasing a faint golden dust used in healing incense
- Under moonlight, Fireveil dulls completely, appearing pale and lifeless
Scent & Reaction:
- When gently scraped, it releases a rich, earthy aroma with hints of resin and spice
- Skin contact is warm and soothing—used traditionally to draw out cold or damp ailments
- Can be powdered and burned to ward off chill spirits or to bless homes before winter
Folklore:
It is said Fireveil remembers the warmth of the world’s first fire. Some claim it was born when a star fell into the heart of a mountain. Ritualists believe the lichen listens to the sun’s voice, and that carrying a dried veil of it against the skin protects travelers from frost, fear, and lies. In borderlands between light and shadow, Fireveil is left as an offering to guide the lost—its glow said to draw the weary home without burning the path behind them."
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