TYPES OF HERBS AND SPICES
ABUNDANCE: anise seed, bay leaves, bay laurel, basil, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, coriander, ginger, juniper berry, lemongrass, nutmeg, and St. John’s wort.
AVOIDING DANGER: bay laurel, garlic, holly, mistletoe, parsley, rue, sage, St. John’s wort, thyme, and witch hazel.
ACTIVATE ENERGY: ashwagandha, astragalus, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, gotu kola, guarana, licorice root, maca, muira puama, panax ginseng, rhodiola, schisandra powder, stinging nettle, Siberian motherwort, tribulus, and white peony.
ANXIETY: ashwagandha, chamomile, California poppy, catnip, golden root, holy basil, kava, lavender, lemon balm, oat straw, passion flower, skullcap, valerian root, wood betony, wild lettuce, lemon verbena, valerian, ginger root, celery, jojoba, and ginger root.
ASTRAL TRAVEL: blue lotus, Mexican dream herb, mugwort, African dream root, wormwood, skullcap, yopo, belladonna, henbane, sage of the seers, nutmeg, cannabis, kanna, thorn-apple, blue tea, and calamus.
AWARENESS: blue vervain, brain tonic, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, holy basil, lemon balm, lion's tail, oat straw, rhodiola rosea, and rosemary.
ANIMALS (TO WORK WITH): catnip, mugwort, parsley, rose, sage, wormwood, devil's claw, dittany of Crete, horsetail, mullein, plantain, thyme, and yarrow.
BALANCING: ashwagandha, chamomile, kava, lemon balm, passion flower, rhodiola rosea, schizandra, ginseng, valerian, wood netony, chaste tree berry, damiana, hops, angelica sinensis, ginkgo biloba, kratom, maca, St. John’s wort, niacin, and Siberian motherwort.
BANISHING: mugwort, angelica, hyssop, verbena, peppermint, mint, yarrow, wormwood, parsley, oregano, sage, rosemary, lavender, bay leaf, thyme, patchouli, eucalyptus, pine, St. John's wort, and basil.
BINDING: bindweed, cannabis, rose thorns, stinging nettle, vervain, yarrow, devil’s shoestring, mugwort, catnip, dandelion, dill, skullcap, rose, and cardamom.
BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT: alfalfa, allspice, basil, cayenne powder, cinnamon, cloves, dill, pecans, rosemary, and turmeric.
CALM AND SOOTHE: lemon balm, chamomile, passionflower, lavender, ashwagandha, kava, valerian, St. John’s wort, holy basil, melisa, rhodiola, hops, skullcap, ginseng, and turmeric.
CHALLENGES / DIFFICULTIES: skullcap, ashwagandha, bacopa, chamomile, passionflower, rhodiola, valerian, St. John’s wort, holy basil, lemon balm, nettle, oat straw, rehmannia, schisandra, and ginseng.
CHANGES / TRANSLATIONS: dandelion root, ashwagandha, reishi, holy basil, ginseng, alfalfa, nettle, burdock root, and oat straw.
CLARITY: ginger, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, ashwagandha, bacopa monnieri, rhodiola, green tea, ginseng, dandelion root, holy basil, rosemary, tulsi, brahmi, skullcap, oat straw, and lingzhi.
CONFIDENCE: peppermint, St. John’s wort, lavender, lemon balm, passionflower, valerian root, bay leaves, cedar, cloves, coconut, ginger, ginseng, hops, honeysuckle, California poppy, fennel seeds, nutmeg, orris root, red clover, rosemary, and yarrow.
COURAGE: rosemary, calamus, borage, yarrow, sage, milky oats, ashwagandha, cacao, pepper, nettle, basil, chives, horseradish, skullcap, ginger, brahmi, dandelion, St. John’s wort, lemon balm, passionflower, rhodiola, oat straw, lingzhi, ginseng, and tulsi.
CREATIVITY: damiana, sage, ashwagandha, bacopa, lavender, passionflower, calamus, gotu kola, lemon balm, ginkgo, green tea, mugwort, cumin, ginger, cannabis, basil, and coriander.
DEATH / ANCESTORS / AFTERLIFE: rosemary, chamomile, lavender, parsley, wormwood, pine, cannabis, mugwort, bay leaves, cedar, belladonna, angel’s trumpet, and wolfsbane.
DIVINATION: wormwood, mugwort, datura, deadly nightshade, morning glory, valerian, skullcap, blue lotus, wormwood, belladonna, mugwort, and black cohosh.
DREAMWORK: mugwort, chamomile, lavender, valerian, lemon balm, catnip, yarrow, passionflower, motherwort, and betony.
FEAR (TO SUBDUE): lavender, chamomile, kava, valerian, passionflower, skullcap, lemon balm, hops, catnip, ashwagandha, and theanine.
FERTILITY: maca, ashwagandha, black cohosh, red clover, chasteberry, peony, raspberry, cinnamon, shatavari, dong quai, ginseng, liquorice, nettles, saw palmetto, milk thistle, false unicorn, motherwort, and shilajit.
FIDELITY: bay leaves, chasteberry, white horehound, lady's mantle, jasmine, catnip, vervain, St. John’s wort, damiana, yohimbe, and wood betony.
FOCUS / CONCENTRATION: ginkgo biloba, rosemary, peppermint, bacopa, gotu kola, waterhyssop, sceletium tortuosum, green tea, and theanine.
FORGIVENESS: rue, chamomile, rosemary, lemon balm, rose, linden, sage, lavender, valerian, holy basil, yarrow, skullcap, and St. John’s wort.
FRIENDSHIP: alstroemeria, Adam’s needle, ivy, zinnias, chamomile, tulips, iris, geraniums, calla lilies, thyme, basil, marjoram, dill, sage, bamboo, lemon verbena, hibiscus, jasmine, elderflower, aloe vera, cactus, jade plant, daises, forget-me-nots, sunflower, sweet pea, hydrangea, peace lilies, and yarrow.
GRIEF / SORROW (TO DEAL WITH): lemon balm, St. John’s wort, valerian, lavender, motherwort, hawthorn, rose, tulsi, passionflower, ashwagandha, basil, milky oats, linden, mimosa, skullcap, and oatstraw.
GROUND AND CENTRE ENERGY: holy basil, chamomile, passionflower, lavender, rose, ginger root, cinnamon, liquorice root, lemon balm, rhodiola, sage, damiana, kava, rosemary, skullcap, ashwagandha, and valerian.
GROWTH: shatavari, maca, ashwagandha, alfalfa, kelp, spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, tribulus terrestris, ginkgo biloba, sea moss, dandelion, astragalus, and reishi mushroom.
GUIDANCE: mugwort, bay leaves, wormwood, rosemary, sage, motherwort, blue lotus, hyssop, St. John’s wort, valerian, damiana, gotu kola, blue vervain, lemon balm, yarrow, rose buds, passionflower, and chasteberry.
HEALING: garlic, chamomile, feverfew, ginger, echinacea, goldenseal, stinging thistle, ginkgo, calendula, dandelion, ginseng, liquorice, and elderberry.
HEARTBREAK (TO RECOVER FROM): rose, lavender, motherwort, thyme, linden, hawthorn, skullcap, lemon balm, blue vervain, and passionflower.
HEXES (TO AVOID/BREAK): thistle, marigold, mullein, nettle, horehound, bayberry, mugwort, yarrow, oak, mint, holy basil, rosemary, pine, black cohosh, thyme, St. John’s wort, garlic, yucca, and vervain.
HEALTH: garlic,chamomile, feverfew, ginger, echinacea, goldenseal, ginkgo, calendula, ginseng, milk thistle, St. John’s wort, saw palmetto, and valerian.
HOME / FAMILY: lavender, basil, yarrow, chamomile, rosemary, mint, lemon balm, hyssop, vervain, and mugwort.
INSIGHT: blue lotus, mugwort, wormwood, lettuce, yerba mate, damiana, blue vervain, skullcap, passionflower, sage, juniper, sandalwood, and bay laurel.
INSPIRATION: rhodiola, ginseng, sage, guarana, peppermint, passionflower, rosemary, ashwagandha, gotu kola, damiana, blue lotus, rose, skullcap, ylang-ylang, mugwort, St. John’s wort, and blue vervain.
KNOWLEDGE / LEARNING: green tea, rosemary, brahmi, gotu kola, sage, lemon balm, yerba mate, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, holy basil, hawthorn, linden, chasteberry, dandelion, hyssop, and skullcap.
LOSS (TO DEAL WITH): ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ginseng, fenugreek, cumin, caralluma fimbriata, gurmar, cardamom, dandelion, garlic, lemon balm, peppermint, rose, triphala, tulsi, ashwagandha, hawthorn, and linden.
LOVE / ROMANCE: damiana, catnip, vervain, rose, yang yang, rose petals, jasmine, ginger, saffron, black pepper, cardamom, sandalwood, bay leaf, lavender, marjoram, linden, bergamot, and fennel.
LUCK: clovers, dandelion, bay leaf, High John the Conqueror, basil, cinnamon, allspice, catnip, St. John’s wort, lavender, lady’s mantle, oak, ginger, mint, chamomile, patchouli, holy basil, mistletoe, marigold, calendula, Irish moss, cloves, and goldenrod.
MANIFESTATION: basil, calendula, mint, rosemary, sage, lavender, bay leaf, cinnamon, bamboo, mugwort, sandalwood, allspice, yarrow, High John the Conqueror, catnip, and jasmine.
MARRIAGE: rosemary, holy basil, catnip, bay leaf, lavender, marjoram, rose petals, jasmine, bergamot, and linden.
MONEY: rue, cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, thyme, rosemary, garlic, dandelion, catnip, allspice, lemon balm, yarrow, black pepper, wormwood, parsley, nettle, chamomile, sage, basil, and oregano.
MOTIVATION: green tea, damiana, gotu kola, St. John’s wort, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, brahmi, sage, liquorice, and ginger.
NEGATIVITY (TO DISPEL/AVERT/PROTECTION FROM): cedar, sage, rosemary, holy basil, eucalyptus, yarrow, lavender, thyme, peppermint, rue, juniper, mint, hyssop, nettle, bayberry, mugwort, dandelion, clove, basil, and garlic.
NIGHTMARES (TO WARD OFF/SUBDUE): wormwood, black pepper, skullcap, passionflower, California poppy, valerian, catnip, mugwort, blue vervain, lemon balm, rose, St. John’s wort, lavender, jasmine, yarrow, bay leaf, mullein, bayberry, ginger, and holy basil.
OBSTACLES (TO OVERCOME): hyssop, mullein, gotu kola, lavender, sage, vervain, thyme, holy basil, St. John’s wort, ashwagandha, green tea, brahmi, lemon balm, yarrow, marjoram, rosemary, nettle, chamomile, and bay leaf.
OPTIMISM: damiana, gotu kola, passionflower, skullcap, nettle, black tea, sage, blue lotus, green tea, St. John’s wort, ginger, vervain, mullein, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, bay leaf, lemon balm, ginger, and rose.
PEACE / TRANQUILITY: myrrh, rose, peppermint, chamomile, lavender, skullcap, holy basil, ashwagandha, St. John’s wort, passionflower, rosemary, valerian, sage, Persian silk tree, lemongrass, gotu kola, nettle, thyme, bay leaf, mugwort, and kava.
PROSPERITY / ABUNDANCE: basil, mint, cinnamon, patchouli, chamomile, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, bay leaf, calendula, honeysuckle, clove, Irish moss, thyme, alfalfa, bayberry, clover, dandelion, nettle, oregano, dill, and poppy.
PROTECTION / DEFENCE: aloe, cinnamon, sandalwood, dragon’s blood, rue, eucalyptus, comfrey, rose, chamomile, St. John’s wort, cedar, mugwort, cayenne pepper, nettle, bay, angelica, thyme, sage, peppermint, lavender, basil, and rosemary.
PSYCHIC ABILITIES (TO ENHANCE): frankincense, wormwood, valerian, thyme, nettle, anise, lemongrass, gotu kola, angelica, bay leaf, chamomile, sage, rose, yarrow, lavender, rosemary, peppermint, and mugwort.
PURIFICATION / CLEANSING: sage, cedar, rosemary, lavender, palo santo, basil, peppermint, red clover, dandelion, frankincense, mugwort, nettle, bay leaf, burdock, chamomile, juniper, parsley, copal, sweetgrass, angelica, cilantro, eucalyptus, ginger, and cinnamon.
RELATIONSHIPS: rose, spearmint, lavender, jasmine, basil, damiana, catnip, ginger, patchouli, hibiscus, rosemary, thyme, cardamom, lemon balm, clove, jasmine, fennel, bay leaf, sage, dill, vanilla, ashwagandha, black cohosh, ginseng, calendula, meadowsweet, and cinnamon.
REMOVE / RELEASE: rue, black pepper, sage, rosemary, mint, lemon juice, hyssop, mullein, vervain, wormwood, nettle, garlic, dandelion, bay leaf, catnip, lavender, lemon palm, and parsley.
RENEWAL / REBIRTH / NEW BEGINNINGS: holy basil, gotu kola, rosemary, yarrow, ashwagandha, mullein, basil, chamomile, St. John’s wort, rose petals, lemon balm, vervain, mint, nettle, sage, mugwort, and damiana.
SEX / SEXUALITY: saffron, yohimbe, saw palmetto, chavohuasca, pomegranate peel, musli, chasteberry, longjack, chamomile, fenugreek, shatavari, barrenwort, saffron, damiana, ashwagandha, ginkgo, maca, bindii, and red ginseng.
SPIRIT GUIDES: yarrow, thyme, rose, myrrh, sweet grass, bay leaf, peppermint, nettle, mugwort, frankincense, chamomile, angelica, rosemary, cedar, basil, sage, and lavender.
SPIRITUALITY: lavender, sage, basil, rosemary, angelica, cedar, frankincense, chamomile, mugwort, nettle, peppermint, bay leaf, sweet grass, myrrh, rose, thyme, and yarrow.
STABILITY: ginger, parsley, St. John’s wort, lavender, mullein, catnip, rosemary, holy basil, lemon balm, and gotu kola.
STRENGTH: turmeric, maca, ashwagandha, ginseng, rhodiola, brahmi, shilajit, tulsi, astragalus, cordyceps, ginger, liquorice, gotu kola, astragalus, nettle, schisandra, and green tea.
STRESS: rhodiola, lavender, valerian, brahmi, kava, skullcap, peppermint, milky oats, liquorice, hops, St. John’s wort, turmeric, ginseng, tulsi, passionflower, chamomile, lemon balm, and ashwagandha.
SUCCESS: mint, basil, rosemary, cinnamon, allspice, dandelion, calendula, patchouli, bay leaf, ginger, lavender, chamomile, nutmeg, dill, honeysuckle, Irish moss, lemongrass, nettle, and peppermint.
TRUST: bayberry, lemon balm, rue, marjoram, bay leaf, hyssop, black pepper, damiana, rose petals, yarrow, valerian, wormwood, nettle, lavender, vervain, and jasmine.
TRUTH: mugwort, rue, mullein, skullcap, rosemary, hyssop, bay leaf, holy basil, thyme, and peppermint.
WELL-BEING: green tea, ashwagandha, holy basil, reishi mushroom, lemon balm, chamomile, ginger, liquorice, and turmeric.
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Major Arcana: Justice
Written by @oftachancer and I for the @30daysofdorian event!
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CW: conversion therapy (aftermath); successful blood magic ritual; recovering from trauma; adopted children
The sound of the portal opening in the courtyard was like a clap of thunder, shaking the walls and shaking the manor’s denizens. Rilienus was huddled on a chaise, his first foray into the sunshine in days, and the light had been stinging his eyes. He was tired. His father was, too; he knew just by looking at him. They were, he thought grimly, looking far worse for wear than Felix and that was an accomplishment. Rilienus still couldn’t quite taste anything yet and swallowing anything remotely cool felt like blades of glass cutting up the inside of his neck, so he swallowed mouthfuls of kava and tea praying for the heat to salve the ache and tried not to notice the worried glances Dorian and his mother shared.
But the portal.
No one should have been able to open the portal. No one outside of their family. No one but-
“You.”
Flowing robes as radiant as the sunset and a broad gilded helm with cloth of gold streaming over his shoulders. Radonis.
Fuck.
Rilienus tried to stand up, wincing. “Your radiance,” he croaked.
“You,” Radonis pointed at him, stalking across the courtyard. “You are supposed to solve problems. Not bring them to me unfinished and then disappear- Maker’s breath, you look as though you’ve been poisoned with kaddish powder.” He paused. “…have you?”
Rilienus winced. “I’m afraid so.” He cleared his throat. “And my father.”
Marius gave a weak wave from where he had given up trying to stand. “Your radiance.”
“My mother, Auna. My fiancé, Dorian.” Rilienus grimaced. “Mother- could you… that probably woke the twins.”
She glanced between him and the Archon, waiting until he waved a hand before she dipped a curtsy and headed off towards the children’s room.
“Your radiance,” Dorian said, dropping into a low bow. “Our sincerest apologies for not anticipating your arrival. I would be happy to fetch anything you require-“
“Water,” Radonis removed his helm, resting it on his lap as he took a seat across from Rilienus. “That will be all.”
Dorian glanced at Rilienus, frowning, then followed Auna back into the manor.
“Halward Pavus was arrested at his home in Qarinus and brought to Minrathous for questioning and, eventually, a trial. We have yet to locate the blood mage.” Radonis’ face was
locked in an almost perpetual frown. Rilienus had only seen him smile when one of his many cats was nearby. “It has been a very, very long time since I’ve seen evidence of a pool of power that large that didn’t result in abject failure.”
“Not abject failure,” Marius corrected, “but my son managed to reverse some of the effects of the spell.”
“That is… reassuring.” Radonis nodded, studying him. “Infighting between the great houses during broad daylight- You can understand my irritation, I’m sure.”
“I understand it and share it.” Rilienus curled his fingers around the clay mug of hot tea, feeling the warmth pour in from all sides. The sunshine. The water. They’d arrested him. Caught him. Gods, Dorian- “They're quite sure they’ve actually collected him and not one of his seemings?”
“I was assured the appropriate tests for simulacra and illusion were conducted. Yes. He went quietly with the Templars. Only a handful of people know and of them, only you and I are aware of the entire story.”
“I have no intention of making the scenario public, your radiance,” Rilienus told him, the words sawing at his raw throat. “I would not bring shame to your office if I can help it.”
“Your discretion is appreciated, as always, Rilienus. Particularly as it was Halward’s request as well, in exchange for providing detailed information on the Maleficar. A quiet abdication and indefinite imprisonment.”
Abdication? He’d tried to kill Rilienus and his father and now he was willing to abdicate? Impotent fury swelled in Rilienus’ chest and caught painfully with sorrow as Dorian carried a pitcher of water and glasses from the house. Rilienus dampened his lips and reached for him once Radonis had been served. “What would you have of us, your radiance? If he’s confessed-“
“He has.” Radonis sipped casually from his glass, sighing. He reached into his pocket and handed a golden letter with a dark seal to Dorian. “I don’t normally play messenger, but in this instance, I thought it appropriate.”
Dorian frowned, taking the missive in hand, scanning the official document.
“Congratulations, Magister,” Radonis hummed, tapping his fingertips against the glass. “My office will require statements from the three of you, upon your return to Minrathous.”
Dorian blinked, reading the paper again. “There’s no way my father- He’s alive, still, is he not?”
“Oh, yes.” Radonis’ frown deepened. “Alive and revealed. I’ve known him since my ascendance-“ He trailed off with a grim shake of his head. “A full audit of the council and the senate will be required sooner rather than later, Rilienus. No more snakes in the garden, understand?”
“Yes, your radiance,” Rilienus agreed, pressing the cup to his chest, then peered at Dorian. “What is it?”
“He kept me as his heir, even after all this.” Dorian wrinkled his nose. “I’m to take his place in the Senate.”
About fucking time was all Rilienus could think, then- still work to be done. Still weaves of the spell to untangle. He seemed improved, in parts, but there were still whole swaths of Dorian’s memories yet to be uncovered. He glanced at his own father, draped in linen blankets and cradling his own tea. What if there was something else? What other aspects of Dorian’s heart and mind had Halward sought to alter? How could they find them- return Dorian to himself- without knowing where to look? “It sounds as though you might keep your name,” Rilienus murmured, his gaze traveling over Dorian’s features, “if you want it.”
“I…” He folded the parchment and tucked it into his pocket. “Yes. It does seem like a possibility.” Dorian ducked his head. “I’m sorry for the trouble my family has caused you, your radiance.”
“Sorry? I’ve lost a counselor I’ve relied upon for years-“ Radonis’ broad bushy brows drew together in consternation. “I’ve discovered,” he amended, “that a counselor I’ve relied upon for years is unstable, not to mention false. Are you unstable, Dorian Pavus?”
“If I am, it’s only from the remnants of the spell my father ensnared me with, your radiance. I would suggest, if you’re amenable, submitting myself to a full medical and arcane examination before being allowed to make any decisions that could affect others outside of my house.” Dorian rested his hand on Rilienus’ shoulder. “We aren’t yet certain of the extent of damage it caused.”
Radonis narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. “Very well. I’ll send someone out.” He paused. “…you’ve attended nearly every Circle in this country.”
“I bored easily as a youth.”
“And you were under the mentorship of Gereon Alexius.”
“I was, for nearly a decade.”
“Where is he now.”
“South, outside of our borders. He left while I was… interned at my father’s house.”
Rilienus glanced between them, trying to read into Radonis’ narrowed gaze.
“South where.”
“He was in the Free Marches, when last he wrote to his son. He didn’t say where he was headed from there.”
Radonis watched Dorian for what felt like ages, still and studying. “You will tell me if you or young master Alexius receive word.” He rose, settling his helm onto his head and rolling his shoulders back. “An assessment and an audit. You will both present yourselves to me the moment you return to Minrathous.”
“Of course, your radiance. Your offices will be our first stop when we return to the city.” Dorian cleared his throat, glancing at Rilienus, then the Archon. “You’ll also be receiving an invitation to our wedding, within the month. I do hope you’ve time in your schedule for a bit of leisure, your excellency.”
“In Minrathous. Nihalius will ordain it. The Maker knows we need a distraction from the current mess. That will do. Good thinking.” Radonis dusted his hands together, striding to the blackened circle that his arrival had left behind. “Two months. Rilienus, schedule it,” he added, waving a hand, and cracked the air open to step into a portal. “Look less like the living dead by then. This isn’t Nevarra.”
It snapped shut behind him with a sizzle.
“A marriage ordained by the Divine himself,” Marius croaked, sitting up slightly. “Well done, my boy. Or should I say, Magister.”
“Not until I’ve been cleared,” Dorian murmured.
“I’ll get back to it,” Rilienus assured him, squeezing his hand. “As soon as I’m able.”
“You’ll rest,” Dorian lowered himself to sit beside him, easing Rilienus’ head into his lap.
It wasn’t what they’d wished for. It wasn’t what they’d planned. The simple ceremony with their friends and family in the orchard at sunset. The quiet joy. But it was… something. Spectacle, yes. Distraction. But also acknowledgement.
Why had Radonis been asking about Alexius? What did he want with Dorian?
“I’ll rest,” he agreed quietly, settling into the sensation of Dorian’s fingers through his hair. “And then we’ll finish bringing you home.”
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