Taefles Leaf

The Ethvold was a mighty wood, it grew from the Bay of Lothian and the Sea of Charon in the east to the Rhodope Mountainsin the west; from the Bay of Brand in the south to the Wilds of the North. Towering white oaks lorded over their smaller bur oak cousins, ash, elm and locust trees grew in their midst and whole forests of sycamore trees ran the banks of rivers and streams. Here the Og Aust ruled, the old gods, fey of wood, rock, hill, and stream. Here too grew many wondrous plants, not the least of which were the small, purple veined taefles. It grew where fey dwelt, at the mouth of springs and from the deeps of the Ethvold spread throughout the wide world, so that now it is found in many forests throughout the temperate belts. The leaves of the plant allowed one to see things more clearly, to perceive things that might otherwise have gone un-noticed.

The early kings of Ethrum used the leaves, soaked in a mixture of honey and water, when they held court. The magi of the umbrians used it to understand the runes of lore. The rangers of the deep woods took the leaf to help them on the hunt. It grows still in the wilds, used by those who know its worth.

The taefles leaf is a small, leafy plant that grows in temperate environments. It grows around the mouth's of springs and creeks; it is less commonly found where water surfaces in the rainy season. A plant generally consists of 2-12 adult leaves. The adult leaf, when soaked in water and laid on the tongue increases all perception checks by +1. This includes finding secret doors, spot checks, etc.

post script: We are going to try to do a daily magic item/plant/thing dohicki on the blog from now on.