Creeping Veil

AKA The Mourning Dame

The Creeping Veil is a plant that is related to the Bog Strangler that gets its name from the veil like leaves that cover the bulb that ingests its prey. Now, unlike its parent, the Creeping Veil cannot ingest anything bigger than a spider. Also, this plant is more hardy for it can acclimate to mostly any environment, except for ones that are completely devoid of any moisture. The "veil" is green and mimics the overgrowth that is found in swamps, bogs, and forests. Once its prey is on its trap it quickly the cocoons, the meal in the veil and then ingests the meal whole. Once ingested a new veil is quickly grown but instead of the green that it was the former leaf color, it is now almost pure black for now this leaf is nourished by the insect and therefore stronger. This black veil is why some people call it the Mourning Dame but, apart from that, it is also usually harvested for clothing for the Ellavarian people. For when manufactured the material is usually used for robes and such for mages to offer some armor but without sacrificing their immovability in the process.

Properties

Material Characteristics

The bulb disguises itself according the environment but the real color is of a pale blue color. This color is usually revealed after it has had a meal. It has veil-like leaves that cover the head of the plant and extend down the entirety of its body. Once it has eaten the veil that entrapped the meal is black and slowly turns back to its former color in a matter of hours if not harvested.

Physical & Chemical Properties

The veil-like leaves of the plant are nearly soft as silk but also quite sticky to the touch. The bulb and the body is warm and is thought the heat is somewhat of a lure to unsuspecting prey.

History & Usage

Everyday use

To make durable clothing with the comfort of breathable material like cotton

Environmental Impact

The harvesting of this item can pose a threat to the biome each plant resides in so in order to combat this the harvester must place a marker on the plant. This marker signifies that the plant has been harvested at maximum four times and cannot be re-harvested for another month

Type

Biomaterial

Value

1 opal and 20 pearls per skein

Rarity

Uncommon

Related Species

• The Bog Strangler