Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 7:00AM CST
Bounding and leaping through the valley as if she were on a vacation and not an assignment, Mink quite literally stumbled into a patch of red flower topped plants. If she was being honest, she had no idea what it was but it looked important. Or useful. Or something! It should definitely be worth the time it took her to wrestle a few stems from the ground so she could stuff them in her bag.
[ wc: 75 ] [ total wc: 336 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [22 - Medicinal] Sage: An aromatic herb with an earthly flavor. Two types found in the valley will either have long stems topped with red flowers or are bushels of long, soft, grey-green leaves. They tend to grow in the Hidden Pass. Benefits: When used topically, crushed and made into a paste (often with honey in the mix) before boiled (and then cooled), it can reduce redness and inflammation as well as healing skin infections. When crushed and digested, this plan can also help alleviate gas or bloating and treat gastrointestinal tract infections. Additionally, they are a natural anti-inflammatory and when digested, can help alleviate the pain caused by arthritis. Healers often warn against heavy use of this herb and advice an 'over time' approach. Medicinal Stash Count: 2
Twin Flower x1 Mint x1 Sage x1
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:08 am
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 8:00AM CST
After a bit of aimless wandering, Mink found herself popping out into the meadows. Her brows furrowed, eyes squinting against the sun, while she scanned the fields rolling out before her. She thought maybe she'd learn as she went with the whole medicine versus useless thing but she was honestly still just completely winging it. That is, until she saw a patch of smaller than normal lavender shrubs. Wherever there were wee ones, the big ones weren't far away!
Trotting across the meadow, she found just what she was looking for! She made sure to be extra careful when she dug the plant up and placed it in her bag. She may not have needed the whole thing, but just because she knew what it is didn't mean she knew which part the healers needed.
[ wc: 137 ] [ total wc: 473 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [2 - Medicinal] Lavender: A fragrant plant with violet/lilac/gray-green foliage, upright flower spikes, and a compact shrub form. One can find Lavender in the meadows. Benefits: Oils can be extracted to use this plant orally, although healers would advice against frequent and heavy use in this fashion. Oils are also used topically. The plant in its raw state is also beneficial. It is known to be antibacterial/fungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, pain relieving, and calming, depending on how it is used. Most healers carry a small pouch filled with the flower pods, dried and lightly crushed, to aid in the soothing of worried minds and will often give pinches to individuals who struggle with sleep. Medicinal Stash Count: 3
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 9:00AM CST
After a good roll around in the meadows, Mink decided a trip to the one of the many pools of the valley was necessary. She'd just bent down to admire the cool water when something caught her attention. A plant! One she knew! She couldn't very well call herself a decent Elf if she didn't know what moonflowers were, after all! She gathered some with the utmost care before continuing on her way.
[ wc: 73 ] [ total wc: 546 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [19 - Medicinal] Evening Primrose: Evening primrose flowers are also called 'moonflowers' because they bloom as the sun begins to set. A yellow flower with four petals, produced on a tall spiked stem. These tend to grow near the pools of the valley, however clusters have been seen in The Forest of Eternal Death as well. Benefits: Once the oils are extracted, this herb can be used both topically and orally. It may take several weeks before one notices the changes. Its main benefits seem to be the soothing of dry, irritated skin, enriching of fur texture and sheen, as well as the reduction of inflammation in joints. Evening Primrose has been a part of the Elven 'beauty routine' for many years, contributing to the gorgeous fur in which most possess. Medicinal Stash Count: 4
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:02 am
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 10:00AM CST
Finding her day very successful so far, Mink pranced about the valley without a care in the world! But suddenly (truthfully not as suddenly as she thought) the light around her was snuffed out and the she wolf was surrounded by darkness. Her ears pinned back on her skull as she crept forward, having never been this far into the eerily dark recesses of their territory. She could have turned back but there, in the distant blackness, she saw a faint glow. The closer she came to the source of the light, the louder a soft beat became, almost matching the same rhythm of her heart.
It took her a moment to settle on the decision to take some of the vines. The actual deed took much less time.
[ wc: 129 ] [ total wc: 675 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [1 - Unknown] A vine: Earth-bound vines. It's base color is a deep purple, almost black, with lightly glowing leaves that pulsate. They give out a very soft sound that can be heard in pure silence; like hearts beating. The leaves, due to the glow, appear lilac in color while alive and attached to the main stem. When you remove a leaf, the glowing within it fades and it withers immediately. Shortly afterward, there is a moment where the rest of the plants' light dims and the sound of beating hearts stalls... then just as suddenly as it all seemed to stop, it resumes glowing and pulsating without issue. You manage to pull a cluster of vines from the root and that seems to keep the plant alive. For now. These can be found in the dark recesses of the forest, where little to no light is found.
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 11:00AM CST
Observant as always, Mink spotted another familiar flower! Or did she see the berry first? Oh well, who cares! The point is, the girl found another flowery shrub thing that she'd seen around quite a few dens. If they were good enough for display, they could very well have another use too. Or maybe she just liked the way they looked and decided to nab one for the sake of it.
[ wc: 71 ] [ total wc: 746 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [16 - Decorative/Aromatic] Woods' Rose: A bushy shrub with prickled stems and leaves made up of several widely spaced sharp-toothed leaflets. They sport pink flowers with red rose hip fruit. The flowers and berries are sometimes used for dye. Woods' Rose can be found anywhere within the valley.
Medicinal Stash Count: 4
Twin Flower x1 Mint x1 Sage x1 Lavender x1 Evening Primrose x1 Vines x1 Woods' Rose x1
RozeyBear generated a random number between
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:10 am
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 12:00PM CST
Mink was on a roll! She hadn't walked more than a few feet away when she spotted another little patch of mint. Hurriedly, she gathered up a bit more and tucked it safely away in her bag. With her chest puffed out, she carried on her way. She just knew everyone would be proud of her when she brought back an overflowing bag or herbs and plants.
[ wc: 67 ] [ total wc: 813 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [4 - Medicinal] Mint: A perennial with very fragrant, toothed leaves and tiny purple, pink, or white flowers. It has a fruity, aromatic taste. Mint can be found anywhere within the valley. Benefits: It has powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. It is also a natural decongestant that helps break up phlegm and mucus. Mint has also been known to soothe an upset stomach, reduce gas, and stave off nausea and motion sickness. As a bonus, it can help to freshen one's breath.
Medicinal Stash Count: 5
Twin Flower x1 Mint x2 Sage x1 Lavender x1 Evening Primrose x1 Vines x1 Woods' Rose x1
Aloe Vera [Medicinal] Bishops Weed [Poisonous] Calendula [Medicinal]
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:10 am
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 1:00PM CST
Wandering paws carried Mink to the Causeway. It wasn't that she wasn't looking for plants and herbs at the time, she just seemed to do much better at the finding part of her mission as long as she wasn't actively searching. Honestly, it made little sense to her but hey! It sure seemed to work! She found a patch of creamy white flowered beargrass not too far from the water.
[ wc: 72 ] [ total wc: 885 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [14 - Decorative/Aromatic] Beargrass: Leaves are long, grass like in appearance, dull green, and rough to the touch. Flowers are white or cream in color and slightly fragrant. Typically used as decoration for items or dens. There are clusters that tend to grow closer to the Coastal Causeway.
Medicinal Stash Count: 5
Twin Flower x1 Mint x2 Sage x1 Lavender x1 Evening Primrose x1 Vines x1 Woods' Rose x1 Beargrass x1
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:23 am
Character Name: Sundew Scion Hour Rolled: 1:00PM CST
Sundew Scion was more than aware of this little beauty. How often did she remember adults that came calling to the tenders asking for the moonflower, trying at this medical excuse or that to avoid saying the truth: they wanted to be beautiful. The Speaker carefully harvested the plant and let it sit in the shade of her pouch, sighing at the memories.
Calendula x 1 Plantain x 1 Comfrey x 1 Evening Primrose x 1
medigel generated a random number between
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:02 pm
Character Name: Sundew Scion Hour Rolled: 2:00PM CST
The Coastal Causeway wasn't a place she frequented; it seemed this task for the healer would make a traveler out of her yet. Sundew took in a deep breath of the sea salt air, enjoying the sand between her toes for a few moments before turning to go back to work. Beargrass wasn't essential, but elves were vain creatures who wouldn't mind additional decorations.
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 2:00PM CST
After a dip in the waters of the coast (you really think she didn't swim while she was there?), Mink decided a nice roll around in the soft grass of the valley was in order. She hadn't expected to be halted mid-roll by a strange looking thin stem of a plant. Staring at the cluster of flowers a to it, she thought she heard some old warning about this particular plant ringing in her ears. Maybe it was useful? She probably shouldn't eat it though. Or… touch it, really. So how was she going to get it?
When in doubt, dig!
[ wc: 101 ] [ total wc: 986 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [17 - Poisonous] Bishops Weed: A thin green stalk at the end of which grow individual sprigs of white flowers. A plant which thrives anywhere within the valley. Uses & Symptoms: Can be used dried and hidden in meats or ground up and turned into a poison. Causes vomiting and difficulty swallowing. At higher doses, Bishops Weed suppresses the ability to eat and drink. Medicinal Stash Count: 5
Decorative/Aromatic:
Twin Flower x1 Woods' Rose x1 Beargrass x1
Medicinal:
Mint x2 Sage x1 Lavender x1 Evening Primrose x1
Poisonous:
Bishops Weed x1
Unknown:
Vines x1
RozeyBear generated a random number between
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:04 pm
Character Name: Gossip Mink Hour Rolled: 3:00PM CST
Last time she stumbled into the darkness of the forest, this time Mink went hunting for more of those oddly glowing vines. Perhaps if she brought enough of them back with her someone would be able to figure out what exactly they were. Then again, someone might already know. It was worth the trip into the blackness again.
[ wc: 58 ] [ total wc: 1,044 ]
Number Rolled + Plant Discovered/situation encountered: [1 - Unknown] A vine: Earth-bound vines. It's base color is a deep purple, almost black, with lightly glowing leaves that pulsate. They give out a very soft sound that can be heard in pure silence; like hearts beating. The leaves, due to the glow, appear lilac in color while alive and attached to the main stem. When you remove a leaf, the glowing within it fades and it withers immediately. Shortly afterward, there is a moment where the rest of the plants' light dims and the sound of beating hearts stalls... then just as suddenly as it all seemed to stop, it resumes glowing and pulsating without issue. You manage to pull a cluster of vines from the root and that seems to keep the plant alive. For now. These can be found in the dark recesses of the forest, where little to no light is found. Medicinal Stash Count: 5
Aloe Vera [Medicinal] Bishops Weed [Poisonous] Calendula [Medicinal] Comfrey [Medicinal]
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:37 pm
Character Name: Sundew Scion Hour Rolled: 4:00PM CST
Weaving away from the coastal waters, she re-entered the green Forest of Life. Several elves greeted her with nods or calls, and she returned them in her soft voice. Why, the Speaker herself was helping, she could hear someone murmur. Things must be dire indeed.
She certainly prayed it wouldn't. More plantain, please?
