Ponderlot
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Description
A herbaceous flower, with a central waxy stem, from which long slim leaves grow outward. From this stem grow several pale sprigs supporting flower heads, each with five pale lilac to white petals. It resembles the mundane blue orchid.
Habitat and distribution
It grows well upon the slopes and mountains of rainforests and jungles. Ponderlot favours loose moist soil and abundant sun, but is often also found amongst the flora of Druid Groves.
Harvesting
The flowers contain the useful qualities of the plant, but should be picked down to the stem to encourage regrowth.
Cultivation
It may be farmed in places of rich loamy soil, with lots of sun and plenty of water, particularly in Druid Groves.
Uses
The flowers may be dried and the petals powdered to create the substance for which the flower is known. This powder can be insufflated, smoked or placed upon the tongue to induce powerful visual and auditory hallucinations in the user, accompanied by hypersensitivity and a sense of ‘one-ness’ or ego-death with the world. If eaten, it has a floral fruity aroma, not unlike pomegranate. Ponderlot is thought to have been used by Druids to evoke a greater feeling of harmony with nature, but many Druids are unaware of i
Alchemical
Symbol(s): Clarity x4 Chaos x2 Sound x1
