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Another easily identifiable forest plant that grows near small bodies of water, such as ponds, and often within the water of the pond itself. Serpent’s Stalk can be identified by long, deeply emerald hued stalks, hence the name, with strips and ridges of a lighter green and brown along its length. This reed-like plant is easy enough to collect, just cut it as low as possible, and simple to use. Although the name may suggest a poisonous nature, this is not true for the most part. From my observations, and that of a few locals I have spoken to, the Serpent’s Stalk seems to only be poisonous to specific insects that come into contact with it. I am unsure why but it seems to be safe enough for human, and animal consumption. Through careful testing I’ve concluded that this could act as a powerful ingredient to potions based around the Water element and therefore could be used in antidotes, potions of calmness, oils, balms, and healing potions. In fact, a local remedy involves the crushing of the upper stalk of this plant, mixing it with water, and pouring it on burns to help soothe the pain. If this is the case, then it will certainly be useful for potions for the purpose of putting out fires, or numbing pain.
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|'''Serpent’s Stalk'''
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| '''Area''': Forests & Plains
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| '''Size''': Can get quite large.
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| '''Alchemy Symbol''': Water
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Serpent’s stalk is rather easy to identify and find, having emerald hued stalks with strips and ridges of a lighter green and brown along its length. It grows in tight clusters near still bodies of water and thus a sense of peace is attributed to the plant. Any pond which bares serpent's stalk at its edges is thought to be a grand place of relaxation causing some people to desire such setups in their gardens.
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The size of this plant varies from small, young shoots, to massive stalks that reach towards the sky. It continues to grow until its own weight causes it to snap due to lack of support. Which would make one believe that if they could somehow provide support for the stalks there may be no limit to how high it can reach.
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For harvesters this is easy to collect by cutting as low as possible on the stalk and despite its name this plant lacks any poisonous or even irritative qualities towards people. However, it does seem to be poisonous to some insects meaning a creative farmer or someone simply irritated by insects around their home might find serpent's stalk to be a natural solution to pest control.
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===Effects on use===
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While serpent’s stalk holds no irritative qualities, making it completely safe to eat, it’s so bland that those who try never really bother to eat it a second time. Yet being exposed to too much of the juices from this herb is said to lower body temperature which could be useful if someone is overheating or has a fever.
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===Alchemical uses===
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Due to a cooling effect from the juice of the stalks, serpent’s stalk is a very common ingredient in treatments for burns. It not only seems to lessen the pain from the burn but even help them to heal. Another common use is to include it in antidotes though serpent’s stalk can be useful in anything from potions of calmness, oils, balms, to even healing potions.

Revision as of 18:19, 18 March 2016

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Artwork by Keeem
Serpent’s Stalk
Area: Forests & Plains
Size: Can get quite large.
Edibility: Edible
Alchemy Symbol: Water
Alchemy Tier: Moderate
Note: This item can be obtained mechanically during travels and farming.


Serpent’s stalk is rather easy to identify and find, having emerald hued stalks with strips and ridges of a lighter green and brown along its length. It grows in tight clusters near still bodies of water and thus a sense of peace is attributed to the plant. Any pond which bares serpent's stalk at its edges is thought to be a grand place of relaxation causing some people to desire such setups in their gardens.

The size of this plant varies from small, young shoots, to massive stalks that reach towards the sky. It continues to grow until its own weight causes it to snap due to lack of support. Which would make one believe that if they could somehow provide support for the stalks there may be no limit to how high it can reach.

For harvesters this is easy to collect by cutting as low as possible on the stalk and despite its name this plant lacks any poisonous or even irritative qualities towards people. However, it does seem to be poisonous to some insects meaning a creative farmer or someone simply irritated by insects around their home might find serpent's stalk to be a natural solution to pest control.

Effects on use

While serpent’s stalk holds no irritative qualities, making it completely safe to eat, it’s so bland that those who try never really bother to eat it a second time. Yet being exposed to too much of the juices from this herb is said to lower body temperature which could be useful if someone is overheating or has a fever.

Alchemical uses

Due to a cooling effect from the juice of the stalks, serpent’s stalk is a very common ingredient in treatments for burns. It not only seems to lessen the pain from the burn but even help them to heal. Another common use is to include it in antidotes though serpent’s stalk can be useful in anything from potions of calmness, oils, balms, to even healing potions.

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