Monastic Ginseng

The Unseen Valley is home to many wonders of the north and is the most vibrate den of life in the north. Among its many peculiar plants, the Monastic ginseng is among the valley's most sacred and valuable commodities. The ginseng is identifiable by its spear-shaped leaves and the vibrant red berries that top its thin stem. The real value of the plant comes from the large, slow-growing root hidden beneath the surface. The berries of the plant are surprisingly bitter and are more likely to induce vomiting than pleasure. The root of Monastic ginseng can be dried and then brewed into a spiced tea renowned for its ability to open one's mind and enhance their perception. The monk's of the Unseen Temple brew a potent version of this tea to induce trance-like states during deep meditation. Their most ancient masters are rumored to have used the tea to gaze through the fabric between worlds, gazing on realms beyond our mortal reach. Though only in small quantities, the monks do indeed sell their treasured root to pilgrims who make the climb to the six peaks of the valley.