Water plants are seaweeds, reeds, floating plants, corals, sponges, and any other plant that grows on, in, or under the water.

WATER PLANTS
(Sorted Alphabetically)

AOMÁR, THE
Importance. A freshwater seaweed vital for the eco-system of various water animals.
Summary. The Aomár (plural Aomár as well) is an alga or seaweed plant that grows in many freshwater lakes and ponds throughout Sarvonia. It usually appears as a bluish-green clump clinging to rocks or walls in its habitat. Though it has no use to humans, this water plant is a vital part of the eco-system as countless fish, crabs, and other water animals ingest this alga as part of their main diet. However, many people find it to be a nuisance because once it enters a source of stagnant, fresh water, it is extremely difficult to get rid of. [READ MORE]

BLOODWEED, THE
Importance. A freshwater seaweed which reacts to poison.
Summary. Bloodweed has been the savior of many high-placed persons in Santharia, being a way to detect the lethal Krakenweed poison. Although not very commonly found, the plant is domesticated at several courts, so there won’t be a shortage of it. [READ MORE]

CHI'IT, THE
Importance. Reed like plant growing in the water near the shore, used by the Shendar for making mats and other items.
Summary. Long green up to three peds tall reed like plant which grows in brackish to salty water near the beach, f.e. in the inner Herrings Bay near the beach, seaming the water edge, not allowing access to the water easily. When cut and processed it can be used to make mats out of it which last longer than the one out of the alth‘ho grass. Process further on it is the base for a very durable cloth. Often used by the Shendar.

FIREWEED, THE
Importance. Sea weed with a various uses (medicinical, food, practical).
Summary. Fireweed (also known as Pariya's Nets, Mermaria's Grace) is a brightly hued sea weed, native to the shores and seas of the continent of Aeruillin, making its home never farther than 10 peds from shore. These slimy plants are home to many of Aeruillin's sea-creatures and provide food, clothing and other goods to the people of this vast land. [READ MORE]

KRAKENWEED, THE
Importance. The poisonous waterweed in question.
Summary. Krakenweed is a weed that grows in still rivers, lakes and swamps, but not in the sea or highly salt water. It feasts on the dissolved parts of decayed fish it has caught. Krakenweed catches the fish by paralyzing and killing it with the poison it has in the bulbs on the longer tentacles. When the fish is dead, it is drawn into a net of the smaller tentacles. The poison of the Krakenweed is lethal for any kind of living beings and is often used by assassins of the Templars of the Black Pearl. [READ MORE]

LÉMERTÍA, THE
Importance. A common water plant, part of the diet of many water creatures..
Summary. The Lémertía, more commonly known as "Water Vine", can be found in most freshwater rivers throughout Sarvonia and even in parts of Nybelmar and some islands. The plant itself is usually a green or chartreuse shade, and grows in thin strands, like pieces of slimy hair. The Lémertía is part of the diet of many water creatures, including fish and insects, as well as some land creatures. [READ MORE]

LIFEREED, THE
Importance. A common but useful water cane.
Summary. Lifereed (also "Life Reed" or "Mullog-Reed") is one of the most important plants for the mullogs. They use it to construct their humble huts and shacks, cut blowpipes and whistles from it and store the fruits for a food source for the winter. Lifereed is a common reed, that abundantly grows in rivers, swamps and lakes. Mullogs excel at finding the strongest and healthiest specimens to use. [READ MORE]

PONDPAD, THE
Importance. Waterplant, that can be used as boats for light people.
Summary. The Pondpad is a well-known plant that grows mostly in slow-moving streams and waterways. Most recognize the plant by the circular pad that floats on top of the water. While generally these are quite small, between a palmspan to a fore, there are some rare varieties discovered to be up to three peds in diameter. [READ MORE]

TYRSCARU, THE
Importance. Poisonous sea-lily.
Summary. The Tyrscaru, or Sea-lily, is a plant that grows and floats in colder waters. This plant is extremely important to the human tribe of the Kasumarii of Cyhalloi, as it was the first poison-producer of which they mastered the use. The Tyrscaru appears above water as several white blossoms surrounded by leaves and green air bladders, with strands of the plant reaching down into the water. The bladders, when crushed, release a green cloud of what appears to be dye. This substance is actually a dangerous poison, which can sink through the skin, into the bloodstream, and from there works its way into the nervous system, causing (from small to large dosages) from a mild slowing of reflexes to paralysis to death. [READ MORE]

WATERSTAR, THE
Importance. Often named "Baveras' Gift" due to its medical usage, its fruits are known as Starberries.
Summary. This lovely waterplant with its white petals growing just over the surface and small green under water leaves is very common. It grows in big numbers in sweet water in rivers and lakes, in a slight variation in saltwater as well. Very huge patches are found on the open sea, looking like an island from afar when flowering. The Waterstar is dedicated to the Goddess of Water, Baveras, and seen as her favourite flower. A few medical usages, all connected with the water in some way, is reason for the other name it is known for, Baveras Gift. In rare cases it can be mistaken from a distance for the tyrscaru.

From its berries, called Waterstar Berries or short Starberries, a very delicate, healthy, but expensive fruit paste is made. [READ MORE]

YEALM REED, THE
Importance. A commonly used roofing material.
Summary. The Yealm (pronounced "YALM"), also known as Thatch Reed or the Common Water Reed, grows in swamps, coastal wetlands, and marshes across Sarvonia. It provides shelter for waterbirds and insects, cleanses the water, and is commonly used by humans for roofing material. [READ MORE]