THE
ODEA
MOSS |
In the gap between the
Auturian Woods and
the Tolonian Heath grows a mysterious green moss.
Appearing during the colder months of the year the Odea Moss Plant has been used
be the Tethinrhim elves
since it was discovered as a highly potent healing plant.
Appearance. The Odea
Moss is deep green in colour, very shiny, incredibly slippery and once removed
from the host it starts to die disgustingly slimy. While
attached to itss host the Odea is in the solid shape of
tiny spheres. Occasionally a red sphere will appear on the out side if the
plant, this is believed to be the plant ‘mating’ and creating another Odea Moss
plant.
Territory. Odea Moss
is found at the lower regions of the
Auturian Woods and the Tolonian Heath. Small patches
can also be found in the Sharadon Forests and very
rarely, although often enough to make a comment on, the western side of Marcogg.
Usages. Odea Moss has
a highly potent healing element. A paste needs to be created using the Odea moss
along with a drop of blood from the wounded. A chemical reaction takes place
with the blood and the moss, stopping the moss from becoming too
liquid and allows a paste to be formed. That paste is then spread over the wound
and left to be absorbed into the body. According on the
severity of the wound depends on how many times this process should be repeated.
The paste does not need to be removed.
After forming a liquid, the Odea Moss then dries out and forms a powder, which
is kept by the
Tethinrhim elves, especially the
Kaierian Warriors.
This powder retains healing properties, however
losing a great deal of its potency, the powder is still
aiding with the quick recovery of the wounded. The powder is
especially highly effective on dwarves
and humans. More frequent dosages are required
for larger humanoids. Elves and those who are
in tune with nature and/or have a talent in the magical
field need to use this paste with extreme caution, as it interacts with the life
force of the wounded. Although not deadly, the effect of over-healing
their body gives a sense of false euphoria which causes the wounded to react in
ways that they normally would not.
Myth/Lore. Odea moss is rumored
to be the creation of Nehtor (God of Healing) having witnessed the horrors and
burns to the remaining Tethinrhim
elves when the
Auturian Woods were burnt down in 806 b.S.,
assisting to help the
elves to recover their
strength. It was discovered by the Avá’rón
Plorth when he was wounded from the fires, slipped on
some of the Odea Moss when fleeing and was covered
with the plant from head to toe while
being unconcious for a time. Waking the next day after washing off most
of the moss that he could find, Plorth
noticed that he was healing faster than the other elves
from their injuries. The moss was then put on other
elves' bodies and the
healing capabilities of the Odea
Moss were soon confirmed.
Information
provided by Uragel
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