Reagents 3
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Title: Reagents
Author: Aalia
Black Pearl
For Spells of Protection. Born of an oyster bathed in water magic, a black pearl channels energy of projection in manners both forceful and absurt. Like the water from which it was born, black pearl can bind spells of thrown magic. In equal meassure, it can make quite a mess. As a young apprentice, I sought to bind a Fireball spell and, in poor performing the Ritual of Binding, engulfed my spellbook in flame. A Few mages have found steady sources of Black Pearl, yet they are loathe to reveal them.
Blood Moss
For Spells of Movement The energy of blood roiled in battle imbues a common type of moss with a magical potential that is suitable for Spells of Movement. In binding with this reagent, the mage draws from it the carriage power of the blood contained therein. Sadly, the moss seems to favor the blood of virgins, and reports of abuses have spread from the hinterlands.
Garlic
For Spells of Protection For eons, common garlic has warded off creatures of undead enchantment, though some have developed resistances over time. In magical application, garlic has powers of protection that invest themselves in the binding of theese spells. Yet the usage of garlic can make one weep like a child. Against this power, there is scant protection.
Ginseng
For Spells of Curing in ancient eras, Ginseng was crushed into a fine powder and added to the ale of warriors on the eve of battle. Many awoke dead in the following morning, and much good ginseng was wasted. While you may choose to use ginseng as a primitive invigorator, such a preparation releases a sliver of its restorative powers. In magical application, ginseng binds curative spells and in the glimmer after the binding surounds your person in a pleasant scent.
Mandrake Root
For Spells of power Mandrake root was known to mages of yore as the Root of Life for its aptitude in binding spells of power. Once thriving on silted riverbanks, this root in the shape of a human form has since become quite scarce. When found, keep it on your person, as the lowliest thief knows its value on the black market.
Nightshade
For Spells of Illusion & Poison A deadly plant if eaten, nightshade can bind illusions or, if used by diffrent method, spells of Poison, Nightshade is so named for its nocturnal growing habits. Of such rarity is this reagent that few know to begin a search after the day has passed. For they who do, such a search is often futile, as nightshade is visible only by means of spellmagic. Yet it can be found throughout the Lands.
Spider's Silk
For Spells of Binding & Holding Little in the natural world has the tensile strength of a spider's webbing. An ounce of this predator's trap, prepared by a mage, can bind spells of holding and binding. Use spider's silk that has been prepared under proper standards. Though you may find natural samples in your travels, a magic shop knows your intent better then the spider that spun it.
Sulfurous Ash
For Spells of Amplification Sulfurous ash holds the energy of friction from the vulcanic eruption that begot it. For magical uses, ash is mixed with other reagents to amplify the energy effects of a spell. So powerful is this reagent that experienced mages can hold a spellbook and know by touch its ashen contents.
Taken of the Pages of Ultima IX