#Resources and Ingredients

[mekkthemighty]

Magical Natural Resources PT 3 Plants

Acid Algae: a bright green algae that is naturally acidic and deadly to most creatures, this algae usually grows in swamps inhabitated by black dragons. It deals 1 acid damage per round to any creature who makes contact with it. This algae can be collected in a glass vial and can boiled to create an acid vial, though the gasses released will deal 1d4 acid and 1d4 poison damage to any who inhale it. When used as an additional material component in casting Acid Splash or Acid Arrow, the acid damage destroys the targets armor if it is nonmagical and the damage exceeds the creatures armor class.

Aloe: Found primarily in deserts, often used to treat burns and can be made into a potion of fire resistance with a DC 15 alchemy craft roll

Arrowroot: Found primarily in the desert, acts as an incredibly strong digestive stimulant. Can be made into a potion of poison resistance with a DC 15 craft roll

Beast’s Foil: An herb found in the woods, known to repel magic beasts such as Griffons, Harpies, and Basilisks. Can be distilled into a poison potent against creatures with chimeric origins including bestial humanoids

Bell Flower: Found primarily in mountain foothills, repels aberrations and can cause infatuation when consumed. Can be made into a potent aberration poison or a love potion.

Berserker Spore: a red mushroom with a sweet scent, when disturbed it releases a spore dust which causes those who inhale it to go berserk, attacking anyone around them DC 15 Con to resist

Bladegrass: a variety of grass that is razor sharp, walking through it deals 1 Slashing damage per 5ft square, thankfully it has a slower growth cycle than other grasses and remains somewhat rare as a result. It can be picked with a DC 20 Herbalism, if failed by more than 5 take 1 Slashing damage. If Plant Growth or similar spell is cast over an area of Bladegrass, consider that area to be under the effects of Spike Growth. Can also be made into an inhaled poison called Sharp Powder (see poisons)

Blisterwort: Found primarily in the swamps and marshlands. Repels Ooze based creatures and can be made into a poison which is effective against oozes, Can also be made into a Potion of Acid Resistance with a DC 15 craft roll

Bloodleaf: Found primarily in the desert and thus remains rare as it is known for its aggressive growth. This weed often forces all other plant life from its growth area and is even known to harm Awakened plants. Can be made into a Potion of Necrotic Resistance with a DC 17 craft roll

Bright Rose: Found primarily in the grassland meadows. Incredibly valued for its wide uses, including repelling undead, magic mind clearing properties, and innate radiant energy. Some theorize the flower is actually native to the Higher Planes, specifically the Fields of Elysium, and was transplanted to the Material Plane. Tea made with this flower has a 1% chance of becoming holy water. Can be made into a Potion of Radiant Resistance with a DC 17 craft roll

Buckthorn: Found primarily in the swamps and marshlands, famous for its ability to repel draconic creatures. Can be distilled into a poison that is quite potent against creatures of a draconic lineage

Catnip: attracts cats, also can be made into a potion of confused haste with a DC 15 herbalism or alchemy, the potion when drunk gives you an extra confused action on your turn in which your action is determined as with the Confusion spell lasts 1 minute

Coca Leaf: The leaves of the Coca bush. The branches are curved, and the leaves are thin, opaque, oval, and taper at the extremities. The flowers are small, and disposed in clusters on short stalks; the corolla is composed of five yellowish-white petals, the anthers are heart-shaped, and the pistil consists of three carpels united to form a three-chambered ovary. The flowers mature into red berries. Can be made into a Potion of Rage with a DC 15 alchemy craft roll

Cursefruit: the fruit of the Cryingwood tree, resembles a peach with pale white skin and black flesh. The fruit retains the curse of treant and will inflict the curse on those who eat of it and do not plant the seed at its core. Casting remove curse on the fruit before eating it adds color to its skin and makes it not only safe to eat without being cursed but also causes it to provide 2d6 temporary hp and advantage on saving throws made to resist curses, disease or poison until the end of your next long rest  Can be made into a petrifying poison known as Barkblood (see poisons) unless the curse has been removed.

Darkberry: a rare berry found in forests. Often the subject of great study, darkberries are extremely toxic to non magical creatures. Beasts and humans alike are repelled and disgusted when near the plant, however creatures and humanoid races with innate magic energy, spellcasters, and magical creatures are completely unaffected by the plant. It can be made into a poison potent against non magical creatures.

Earthbread: A relatively common herb found in forests and grasslands, known for its magic healing properties. Eaten raw provides 1 hp of healing, can be made into a healing potion with an herbalist or alchemist craft roll DC 10: 1d4 healing +1d4/(+5DC)

A lot of these are stolen and adjusted from this cuz it was one of the first things on google: https://allaria.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Materials

so thanks for the resources

[blakistan]

You know it's kind of a shame, this season's whole alchemy thing could've been really cool if they took an approach more similar to Dawning cookie ingredients. Like. obviously they couldn't use literally the same items, they'd need new names and icons to separate them from the secular winter holiday theme. Hell, if they were literally 1-to-1 with Dawning ingredients, just with new names and icons, we could have a fun little thing when Dawning rolls around where Eido decides to get in on the festivities by baking cookies with Eliksni Apothecary techniques! Alas, here we are

[bonefall]

Bonefall Rewrite Allegiance Planning

So I am FINALLY about to start making allegiances. Since my rewrite covers ALL of Clan history, I think it would be a much better idea to divide these lists by GENERATION instead of period, era, or most relevant book.

A generation will be a period of about 4 - 6 years. As I laid out in my family tree rework rules, I have a cutoff for age gaps at 4-ish years exactly because of the fact that a senior warrior is hard defined as being at least 5. This is when a power imbalance would enter the dynamic.

So with all that said and explained... Feel free to pitch your suggestions for the following generations;

Yellowfang, Tallstar, One-eye, and the 'elder-age' cast of TPB. These cats are significantly older and born before the start of the "Campaign Era." Pinestar is one of the oldest cats of this generation.

Bluestar, Thistleclaw, Crookedjaw, Lizardstripe, Deadfoot, the "middle-aged" characters of TPB The ones who are already established, may have had apprentices and grandchildren, are generally no longer climbing the ranks. These cats are around 8 - 12 years old, considering retirement if they haven't already done so. They were born after the Campaign Era had already started but remember (and were shaped by) the escalation of force between Clans.

Brokenstar, Tigerclaw, Mistyfoot, Leopardfur. The distinguished warriors of TPB. The ones seeking positions of power and generally established to some degree, between 3 - 7 by TPB. Having never known a time before Clans were lethally violent towards each other, these cats are ready to kill and die.

[konfizry]

Murus Flegit Porridge

or, as the game likes to shorten it when you first learn the recipe, 

or おかゆ・ムルス・フレジト in Japanese, is the recipe you obtain once Shionne has learned to use the Tales of secret ingredient: Love.

This enhanced rice porridge is also a nod to the very first --criminally bland-- dish she prepared for Alphen, as they were still reluctant companions kept firmly apart by an invisible, but nevertheless high and prickly, wall.

And Murus Flegit sounds *quite* Latin right? As do several pieces of equipment (and probably other things I’m forgetting) in the game. Murus simply means ‘wall’, but “flegit” doesn’t yield any results as far as I’m aware. Now fregit, however, is the third-person singular perfect active indicative form of frangō, (thanks, wikipedia) which means ‘to break’.  

So if you change the romanization to Murus Fregit, you get something which seems directly translatable from Latin.  The wall has shattered. 

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

Getting ever closer to radicalisation by trying to buy my cats a bed and realizing it would cost me nearly a hundred dollars to buy anything passing a decent standard of durability when I could just build a bed myself out of a wooden crate and some old pillows and fabric for $20 or less and my cats would be perfectly fucking happy

[lrdvyke]

are you in any pain? [ concerned D 🥹 ]

The sun is brighter now that the Erdtree's glow no longer eclipses it. The clouds no longer with a sheen of gold, but an ashy grey which roll across the sky in variable fits. Vyke scrubs at his eye with the heel of his palm, squinting against the horizon where the sun has finally arrived at its zenith for the day. His fingers find purchase upon the clean cloth around his head then, it sits at a slant to cover the abyss that the absence of his other eye creates, and pulls the other side down over the remaining eye.

His fingers itch to wrench the thing from its socket still.

The sudden darkness soothes for but a moment, even when the distant light within blinks in and out of existence. He listens for Darian's footsteps instead, attuning himself to them, and continues to follow the man's strides through the Lands Between without falter. Vyke knows what is coming. He likes to think he has gotten better at this, at telling when the boluses have finally lost their strength inside of him. It is just about the same time every day allowing him to anticipate and, in a way, overlap. When one wears off, the other kicks in, so that the flame never gets a chance to latch onto him again.

But today is not that type of day. They have been walking for longer, something of which Vyke does not wish to stop, but it takes its toll upon his body. The boluses keep the madness down just enough for half of the day, but sometimes the pain shoots through regardless. Where one person may feel a little sore in their legs, Vyke feels as if his whole body was submerged into the lava pits of Mount Gelmir itself.

He does not realize he stopped until Darian's voice drifts through the rush of wind in his ears. His hand pushes the cloth back up, a frenzied-yellow eye peeks out at the blur that is his friend, before he shakes his head. ❛ Not too much, ❜ he says quietly, his hands moving to unlatch the sword belt from around his hips. It is about the only thing tight on him that which he can bear for longer than a second. The trousers he has on are loose, cinching only at the ankles to be tucked into his sturdy boots. His shirt is even looser, wrinkled at the bottom from where the belt had been. They do a well enough job at covering the burns and missing skin ...

But he starts walking again, ignoring the reflexive grimace.

❛ Told myself I must make it past midday before I can rest, ❜ Vyke then explains. A goal, if one wishes, made in silence during the early mornings when sleep was hard to come by. But a goal nonetheless, bringing forth focus that is also quite difficult to come by these days. ❛ We'd never move if we stopped every time there was a flareup. ❜ Eyeless bodies, dried-out husks of people who are frozen in their midst of madness—it flashes in mind, but does its work in spurring Vyke onward.

To stop meant that the flame won.

@luredeep !

[everyveganrecipe]

Ingredient Spotlight: Radishes

❓ What is a radish? A radish is a small, edible root vegetable. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage. The radish is a fast-growing, annual, cool-season crop that is commonly grown in many parts of the world. Usually eaten raw in salads or side dishes mixed with herbs, they are also delicious roasted, pickled, or steamed.

🌈 The root skin color ranges from white through pink, red, purple, yellow, and green to black, and the flesh ranges from white to multicolored rings. The roots obtain their color from anthocyanins. Red varieties use the anthocyanin pelargonidin as a pigment, and purple cultivars obtain their color from cyanidin. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and other nutrients! They also contain natural nitrates which help improve blood flow.

🌿 The word "radish" comes from the Latin word "radix," which means "root." In some cultures, radishes are used as a natural remedy for various ailments, such as sore throats and digestive issues.

🚀 Did you know? The radish was chosen as one of the first vegetables grown on space stations because it grows beautifully in zero gravity.

🤪 The largest radish ever grown weighed 68 pounds and was grown in Japan.

[happywebdesign]

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[jenneferofjengaberg]

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The nature of the immigrant is any food they make is inauthentic, neither "authentic" food from their homeland nor "authentic" food from where they live. This is of course, not xenophobic in the slightest.

[fogaminghub]

🌿✨ Attention, Visions of Mana fans! Are you ready to tackle Chapter 5: "We're Alm in This Together"? Our new blog post breaks down everything you need to do to find Von Boyage and collect the essential ingredients. Join Val, Careena, Morley, Palamena, and Julei in this thrilling quest! 

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[headspace-hotel]

Imagine if baking bread was a skill any person living independently in their own house needed to have at least a passing familiarity with, so there were endless books, blogs and websites about how to bake bread, but none of them seemed to contain the most basic facts about how bread actually works.

You would go online and find questions like "Help, I put my bread in the oven, and it GOT BIGGER!" and instead of saying anything about bread naturally rises when you put yeast in it, the results would be advertising some kind of $970 device that punches the bread while it's baking so it doesn't rise.

Even the most reliable, factually grounded sources available would have only the barest scraps of information on the particularities of ingredients, such as how different types of flour differ and produce different results, or how yeast affects the flavor profile of bread. Rice flour, barley flour, potato flour and amaranth flour would be just as common as wheat flour, but finding sources that didn't treat them as functionally identical would be near impossible. At the same time, websites and books would list specific brands of flour in bread recipes, often without specifying anything else.

An unreasonable amount of people would be hellbent on doing something like baking a full-sized loaf of bread in under 3 minutes, and would regularly bake bread to charred cinders at 700 degrees in an attempt to accomplish this, but instead of gently telling people that their goal is not realistic, books claiming to be general resources would be framed entirely around the goal of baking bread as fast as possible, with entire chapters devoted to making the charred bread taste like it isn't charred.

Anyway, this is what landscaping is like.

[basilkate]

This is a story from like 2 years ago, but I saw a post talking about all the free organizations like Archive.org and Wikipedia and stuff, and how people should support them. And this made me think of this. So like my mom does my taxes for me, which is great, she’s awesome at it, but like she asked me if I had donated anything, which I was like yeah. So she says, how much and to who? And I say Wikipedia and she’s like why, you could donate money to something else that’s better, and I’m like? Cause I love Wikipedia? Why else and where else would I donate to? (Obviously, there are a great many other organizations and nonprofits that would benefit from my hard earned dollar but this isn’t about them) ( I also just really resonate with Wikipedia? I guess?) Anyways, that’s all

[vitality-plus]

A Household Hero: My Experience with The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies

Life throws unexpected curveballs, and sometimes, a minor ailment can disrupt your entire day. While I believe in seeking professional medical help when necessary, I also appreciate having natural remedies at my fingertips for everyday issues. That's where The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies comes in. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge for treating common ailments at home, and it's quickly become a trusted resource in my household.

A Practical Guide for Everyday Ailments

The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies isn't a theoretical tome filled with obscure ingredients. It's a practical guide packed with actionable solutions for various common ailments. From soothing a sore throat with a honey-lemon concoction to calming an upset stomach with ginger tea, the book offers readily available remedies utilizing household staples. The instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow, making them perfect for anyone, regardless of their medical expertise.

Simple Solutions with Science-Backed Explanations

What I appreciate most about this book is the balance between natural remedies and scientific explanations. The author doesn't simply present remedies; they also explain the science behind them, offering a deeper understanding of how they work. This combination of practicality and scientific insight makes the book a valuable resource for anyone curious about natural healing.

Empowerment and Confidence in Home Care

The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies empowers you to take charge of your well-being. Having a variety of natural remedies at your disposal provides a sense of confidence in handling minor health issues at home. This is especially helpful for families with young children or in situations where immediate access to a doctor might be limited.

A Well-Organized and Easy-to-Navigate Guide

The book is well-organized and easy to navigate. Chapters are dedicated to specific areas like coughs and colds, digestive issues, and headaches. Additionally, a comprehensive index allows for quick reference when a specific ailment strikes. The inclusion of pictures for various herbs and ingredients further enhances the user experience.

A Valuable Addition to Any Home Library

Overall, The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies has become a valuable addition to my home library. It's a practical guide packed with effective home remedies, empowering you to address common health concerns naturally. While it doesn't replace professional medical advice, it offers a wealth of knowledge for everyday situations. Whether you're a seasoned believer in natural remedies or simply looking for some helpful homecare solutions, The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies is a valuable resource to have on hand.pen_sparktunesharemore_vert

[tony-andonuts]

Friendly reminder that all you need to make oat milk are oats, water, vanilla extract (optional), a blender/food processor, and cheesecloth/a coffee liner/fine sieve

[catgirltoes]

Essential information of previous post:

A product called "i can't believe it's not estrogen" by a company called "estrolabs" is being advertized on Twitter.

It is not estrogen. It is ashwagandha.

The active ingredient increases your lutenizing hormone, which will cause your body to produce more of whichever sex hormone it produces endogenously.

If you have testes, this will increase your testosterone levels.

If you are transfem, this shit will increase your testosterone levels.

They are lying to you to take your money. Don't fucking touch it. Tell your friends and family.

If you're desperate, DIY is an option. The subreddit r/TransDIY is an excellent resource, as is the DIY Wiki.

If what you really want is a herbal supplement, there are certain herbs that will have a minor antiandrogenic effect. The DIY resources here will have more information on it.

Edit: the dose of ashwagandha is so high that it will give you serotonin syndrome within four to eight weeks. This shit is evil.

[hayatheauthor]

10 World-Building Aspects You Probably Overlooked

When crafting a fictional world, it's easy to focus on the big picture—epic battles, grand landscapes, and memorable characters. However, it’s also important to flesh out your world-building to create a ‘real’ world. Some aspects to consider when world-building are: 

1. Local Cuisine

Consider the types of food your characters eat and how it reflects their culture, geography, and economy. Unique dishes can reveal societal values and local ingredients.

2. Currency & Trade

Explore the forms of currency used and the trade systems in place. This can include bartering, precious metals, or unique items as currency, influencing economic interactions.

3. Timekeeping Practices

Different cultures may have their own methods for measuring time, whether it's a unique calendar system, seasons, or celestial events, affecting daily life and traditions.

4. Cultural Taboos

Consider the unspoken rules and taboos that govern behavior in your world. These can drive conflict and character motivations, adding depth to societal interactions.

5. Local Flora and Fauna

Unique plants and animals can shape the environment and influence the culture, whether through medicine, food sources, or as part of local mythology.

6. Rituals and Festivals

Incorporate unique rituals or festivals that celebrate historical events, seasonal changes, or important life milestones, providing insight into cultural values and traditions.

7. Language Nuances

Explore dialects, slang, or even the use of sign language that reflects the culture and social dynamics, enriching dialogue and interactions between characters.

8. Architecture and Housing Styles

The design and materials of buildings can reflect climate, resources, and cultural values. Unique architectural features can tell a story about the society that built them.

9. Social Hierarchies and Classes

Examine how social structures affect character relationships and interactions. Class distinctions can influence everything from daily life to political power.

10. Environmental Impact

Consider how the natural environment shapes societal behaviours, resource usage, and conflicts. Climate and geography can drive migration patterns and societal development.

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