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Aramar the Black 11-08-05, 09:58 PM	Great trees stand before you; uncaring, ancient, yet vibrant with life. From within the shadowed depths you hear birdsong, the rustling leaves, and a primeal song that creeps into you bones and beckons you. As you walk between the high brances and green canopies, a tan-skinned elf drops suddenly from a tree. He is clad in furs, his cat-like face curious. "Welcome. The spirit of the Forest is reborn. Step you into the verdant depths? A goodly home it may be." And so we are. For archival purposes: Old Thread (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=355390&page=1&pp=30)
Aramar the Black 11-08-05, 09:58 PM	Current Active members To re-ensure membership, please post or contact me. Aramar the Black (Keeper of the Wood) Lady Rolindin Eglentyne
Aramar the Black 11-08-05, 09:59 PM	Forest Bard Forestals Magical Flora and Fuana Rocklore
Wilds 11-09-05, 12:13 AM	"The moon shall watch over the Forests and her children shall guard them"
gabrion 11-14-05, 08:42 AM	My character from the GoPG would like to join here, since he is into foresty stuff. Well actually it's just his followers who are really into nature (they are all druids and pixies), but he used to live with them in the woods, so he'd like this place. Right now he has left the GoPG to go "retrieve" his followers, who all live in the woods. Perhaps I could say they are living here and that way Aramel could show up to get them and at the same time get membership in the guild. I'll RP it sometime in the near future...
Wilds 11-14-05, 10:04 AM	GoPG? lol this is gana be funny or really bad but funny I hope. Fang is part of the GoUE and his followers are chilling there for now
gabrion 11-14-05, 10:54 AM	GoPG? lol this is gana be funny or really bad but funny I hope. Fang is part of the GoUE and his followers are chilling there for now Uh oh. Well maybe in that case it wouldn't make sense for me to "recruit" followers here...
Demonfey 11-14-05, 12:10 PM	And Crowley (wolf) likes to be here, normally.
Wilds 11-14-05, 03:07 PM	Fang is neutral in general. The only reason he is NE is because he has a negative look at people who are over zealous. Basically you have to attack him to provoke him. So he would just kindly decline your offer mumbling things about his family
premier666 11-14-05, 04:45 PM	A elf in black cloak appears from the shadows. Hail, I bring a message from lord Mandos. He says he wishes to join this honorable guild, and defend nature. My lord cant come in person because he is currently at the meeting betwheen guilds, but he will come as sson as it is over. After saying that he disapear from sight. Mandos is a paladin, but he is an elf after all.
Aramar the Black 11-14-05, 07:25 PM	Tirian is nuetral, with Good tendencies. Should anyone have contact with Lord Mandos, let him know the message: He is welcome here, at his own risk
premier666 11-14-05, 08:05 PM	Tirian is nuetral, with Good tendencies. Should anyone have contact with Lord Mandos, let him know the message: He is welcome here, at his own risk he elf appear again:Oops, sorry, I forgot I was suposed to take an answer. Sorry about that I'm more used to make threats... Anyway, I got the message, and I will sent it for him. (Just for the mention, the messager is a former assassin now in the way of goodness. didn't succeed in the check when Mandos told him to regret his ways. :D )
gabrion 11-15-05, 01:36 AM	The forest is calm as normal this evening; birds chirp merry songs, gentle creatures of the woods walk through the undergrowth peacefully, and predators stalk their prey through the winding maze of trees. The calm breeze rises to a strong wind and you see approaching from the south a huge hawk. The creature is one of the larger birds in natures kingdom, a dragonhawk as they are called. As it lands at the edge of the forest, the creature suprisingly changes shape, shrinking into the form of an old man, dressed in a worn cloak with the symbol of Illmatar sewn on the back and carrying a quarterstaff. He is surrounded by an arua of peace and serenity, and as he enters the wood, nature itself seems to calm around him. The man follows an invisible path into the woods for some time, until he finally reaches a secluded grove, where he sits in a meditative position and waits for the night to fall. He remains in this position until the dawn, when he finally stands to call out, “Tula sinome Yaaraere, Voronwere, Melloneamin. Cormlle naa tanya tel'raa amin sinta thaliolle e dagor. Lle desiel nuquern Guinahiroo?” Slowly a group of 29 men and women emerge from the forest around him, most of whom are riding on the backs of tigers or bears and are dressed in garb made of the forest itself. One of them who stands out from the rest, as he is wearing a dark green robe and walks the land himself, steps forward to greet the follower of Illmatar. “Aramel, may the sun shine on your face when the path is dark and the trees offer you shade when the light is too strong. It has been too long my brother; we have missed you here in the forest. Let me not dwell on that though, for you speak of the great evil on the land. We have felt this affront to nature as well, and your presence here confirms the impending danger. As always, the Wardens of the Northern Reaches will be honored to stand beside you as we restore balance to the land.” Before Aramel, as he has now been identified, has time to respond, a group of 12 pixies, who were invisible up till this point, appear around Aramel and begin to chuckle in high pitched voices as though their entrance was a grand prank. All of them share a light blue hue to their skin and lavender hair, making them a strange but beautiful sight to behold. On of them cheerfully (and a bit jokingly) says to Aramel, “And of course you’ll need us to lead all of these bumbling fools! You’ve always been kind to us Aramel, so we really, really want to help. We can come along, right? Aramel looks around at the group who has gathered and his face shows the telltale sign of regret as he thinks about what must be done. Even facing a foe like the one now ravaging Tyrannor, he always hated to martial the forces of nature and bring them to the place of battle. Of course with any luck he could stop the leaders and end the fight altogether, but if that failed he knew that returning undead to their rest was nothing to be ashamed of. Still, a great amount of violence would be required for his success. Nodding at the old man in front of him and then turning to all those gathered he says, “Canik, it truly is good to see you again, my brother. You all know I value your service eternally, and I only hope we can be done with this quickly, bringing a lasting peace to the land. I will stay here with you in the forest for another day and on the morrow we will depart. I suggest you use this time to call upon forces of nature that will bear you well across the land and to our task." The group camps in the woods for the day, and most of the druids spend time meditating to call upon a companion that will bear them better into the coming battle. Aramel and his brother spend the time talking and praying, and on the next day the group walks to the edge of the forest where a whole flock of dragonhawks awaits. Aramal assumes the form of the bird and takes flight, while the rest mount their animal companions and follow him into the sky. The elven translated (roughly) to, “Come here Ancient Ones, Loyal Ones, my friends. Your heart is that of the Lion and I know your strength in battle. Are you ready to defeat the undead lords?”
premier666 11-15-05, 10:28 AM	The forest is calm as normal this evening; birds chirp merry songs, gentle creatures of the woods walk through the undergrowth peacefully, and predators stalk their prey through the winding maze of trees. The calm breeze rises to a strong wind and you see approaching from the south a huge hawk. The creature is one of the larger birds in natures kingdom, a dragonhawk as they are called. As it lands at the edge of the forest, the creature suprisingly changes shape, shrinking into the form of an old man, dressed in a worn cloak with the symbol of Illmatar sewn on the back and carrying a quarterstaff. He is surrounded by an arua of peace and serenity, and as he enters the wood, nature itself seems to calm around him. The man follows an invisible path into the woods for some time, until he finally reaches a secluded grove, where he sits in a meditative position and waits for the night to fall. He remains in this position until the dawn, when he finally stands to call out, “Tula sinome Yaaraere, Voronwere, Melloneamin. Cormlle naa tanya tel'raa amin sinta thaliolle e dagor. Lle desiel nuquern Guinahiroo?” Slowly a group of 29 men and women emerge from the forest around him, most of whom are riding on the backs of tigers or bears and are dressed in garb made of the forest itself. One of them who stands out from the rest, as he is wearing a dark green robe and walks the land himself, steps forward to greet the follower of Illmatar. “Aramel, may the sun shine on your face when the path is dark and the trees offer you shade when the light is too strong. It has been too long my brother; we have missed you here in the forest. Let me not dwell on that though, for you speak of the great evil on the land. We have felt this affront to nature as well, and your presence here confirms the impending danger. As always, the Wardens of the Northern Reaches will be honored to stand beside you as we restore balance to the land.” Before Aramel, as he has now been identified, has time to respond, a group of 12 pixies, who were invisible up till this point, appear around Aramel and begin to chuckle in high pitched voices as though their entrance was a grand prank. All of them share a light blue hue to their skin and lavender hair, making them a strange but beautiful sight to behold. On of them cheerfully (and a bit jokingly) says to Aramel, “And of course you’ll need us to lead all of these bumbling fools! You’ve always been kind to us Aramel, so we really, really want to help. We can come along, right? Aramel looks around at the group who has gathered and his face shows the telltale sign of regret as he thinks about what must be done. Even facing a foe like the one now ravaging Tyrannor, he always hated to martial the forces of nature and bring them to the place of battle. Of course with any luck he could stop the leaders and end the fight altogether, but if that failed he knew that returning undead to their rest was nothing to be ashamed of. Still, a great amount of violence would be required for his success. Nodding at the old man in front of him and then turning to all those gathered he says, “Shalor, it truly is good to see you again, my brother. You all know I value your service eternally, and I only hope we can be done with this quickly, bringing a lasting peace to the land. I will stay here with you in the forest for another day and on the morrow we will depart. I suggest you use this time to call upon forces of nature that will bear you well across the land and to our task." The group camps in the woods for the day, and most of the druids spend time meditating to call upon a companion that will bear them better into the coming battle. Aramel and his brother spend the time talking and praying, and on the next day the group walks to the edge of the forest where a whole flock of dragonhawks awaits. Aramal assumes the form of the bird and takes flight, while the rest mount their animal companions and follow him into the sky. The elven translated (roughly) to, “Come here Ancient Ones, Loyal Ones, my friends. Your heart is that of the Lion and I know your strength in battle. Are you ready to defeat the undead lords?” A small man dressed in blue robes and wearing a ponty hat appears. He seems somewhat blurred. Interesting. I wonder if they are able enough to survive in this war? We shall see. Suddenly a human in heavy plate armor and carrying a lot of swords appears behind the mage. Who you're talking to BM? And what are we doing here anyways? Shut up fighter. I've got Black Magic and a hair trigger, so don't bother me! He starts shouting: Hey, I'm here to see the leader of the forest dweler foundation, is he avaible?
Aramar the Black 11-15-05, 05:39 PM	From the trees behind the shadowed mage steps the Keeper of the Forest; he quietly puts a hand on the other's shoulder, and speaks softly: "There is no need to shout so ungainly. Let them speak amongst themselves in peace. I am here. What is it you wish?"
premier666 11-15-05, 06:10 PM	From the trees behind the shadowed mage steps the Keeper of the Forest; he quietly puts a hand on the other's shoulder, and speaks softly: "There is no need to shout so ungainly. Let them speak amongst themselves in peace. I am here. What is it you wish?" The mage turn around to face the keeper of the forest, and adjusts his hat. As you probably know, I am the Black Mage, Archmage of black magic, member of the council of archmages. I'm here to make an... agreement. I wish to provide my service as an archmage, and my subordinates, to your guild. But in exchange, I want help against an enemy, that I cannot say who or what it is just now. I also may need some shelter here when the time comes. What say you?
Aramar the Black 11-15-05, 09:20 PM	Tirian looks at the Black Mage with narrowed eyes and an untrusting face. "Shelter you may have, at your own risk. But your other words I must question. Just who are your subordinates? You alone I may be able to tolerate, but few more. Why can you not name this enemy? Why not now? I do not enjoy bonding myself in a service that I may later regret. And I find little reason to trust mages. Why should I trust you, and how shall I know that you speak truth?"
Wilds 11-15-05, 09:53 PM	A large wolf trots into the clearing and curls up on the ground. It pays attention to the conversation. Its eyes light by an inner fire
Demonfey 11-15-05, 10:21 PM	Hey, Fang.
Dyne 11-15-05, 10:22 PM	A strange-looking squirrel appears in the midst of the forest, chewing innocently on an acorn.
Wilds 11-15-05, 10:24 PM	The wolf nods its head. Then hearing the squirrel takes off after it. Finds the tree and then changes back to human form. "Hello there squirrel what brings you here?"
Dyne 11-15-05, 10:28 PM	The squirrel seems to yawn, revealing fangs enormous for its size.
Demonfey 11-15-05, 10:37 PM	It's Nack Squirrel (or whatever it was) again, isn't it.
Dyne 11-15-05, 10:41 PM	It's Nack Squirrel (or whatever it was) again, isn't it. How'd you know? :D I'm actually considering making stats for a Were Squirrel. :evillaugh
Wilds 11-15-05, 10:56 PM	Fang yawns and lets his head expand and shift. His teeth equally large if not bigger.
premier666 11-16-05, 11:22 AM	Tirian looks at the Black Mage with narrowed eyes and an untrusting face. "Shelter you may have, at your own risk. But your other words I must question. Just who are your subordinates? You alone I may be able to tolerate, but few more. Why can you not name this enemy? Why not now? I do not enjoy bonding myself in a service that I may later regret. And I find little reason to trust mages. Why should I trust you, and how shall I know that you speak truth?" My subordinates are just my aprentices. And about this enemy I can give you my word that he or she (or it) is not someone you wouldn't fight anyway. When the time comes, you shall know who it is, long before the inevitable battle.
Wilds 11-16-05, 11:32 AM	"Boring mutant squirrel." Fang shifts back to wolf form and wanders off
Demonfey 11-16-05, 12:10 PM	Tirian looks at the Black Mage with narrowed eyes and an untrusting face. "Shelter you may have, at your own risk. But your other words I must question. Just who are your subordinates? You alone I may be able to tolerate, but few more. Why can you not name this enemy? Why not now? I do not enjoy bonding myself in a service that I may later regret. And I find little reason to trust mages. Why should I trust you, and how shall I know that you speak truth?" Does that mean you don't trust me, Tirian? ;)
premier666 11-19-05, 07:07 PM	OY!, I'm still waiting for a reply to BM's proposal! Helooooo anybody alive?
Aramar the Black 11-21-05, 07:16 PM	Does that mean you don't trust me, Tirian? ;) "If they lack enough reason to be trusted, then I am wary even of my comrades. All have to earn my trust. Not to say that the battle is one-sided." Tirian turns to BM. "I am sorry. I will give in to tolerance and agree to your proposal; however, it might be wise to let the others have a say; I do not wish to order them without thier consent."
Demonfey 11-21-05, 07:19 PM	Let him in if he wishes to be here.
premier666 11-22-05, 07:19 AM	"If they lack enough reason to be trusted, then I am wary even of my comrades. All have to earn my trust. Not to say that the battle is one-sided." Tirian turns to BM. "I am sorry. I will give in to tolerance and agree to your proposal; however, it might be wise to let the others have a say; I do not wish to order them without thier consent." Sure, I'll wait.
Dyne 11-26-05, 11:02 PM	:bump: I might have a character here, if I can get the Forest Elf approved. He'd probably be a druid (I don't think I've ever played one before, but they are a very interesting class). I'm also thinking of making a new Elf Foundation. Any thoughts?
Demonfey 11-26-05, 11:16 PM	Have it truly neutral, unlike the HEF was at the end. Make it open for any elf or elven crossbreed that wants to join.
Dyne 11-26-05, 11:19 PM	Have it truly neutral, unlike the HEF was at the end. Make it open for any elf or elven crossbreed that wants to join. Of course. I was also thinking on having two separate "library" posts, as it were. One would have links to elf stuff, and the other would be an index to all elf stuff in all books, like the Class and Prestige Class indexes WotC has so people can find what book different classes and prestige classes are in.
Aramar the Black 11-26-05, 11:23 PM	Sweet. Go ahead witht the Elf Foundation; remember, not all elves are good, nor prissy posterboys. To all: What is your opinion on a stronghold here? Or means of protection and such when we get really involved in the IFWG? Any suggestions welcome.
Dyne 11-26-05, 11:25 PM	Sweet. Go ahead witht the Elf Foundation; remember, not all elves are good, nor prissy posterboys. Most definately. I hate the image of elves that makes them seem like stuck-up pricks. To all: What is your opinion on a stronghold here? Or means of protection and such when we get really involved in the IFWG? Any suggestions welcome. In the old Forest Dwellers Foundation, I had my character use a Lyre of Building to construct a fortress of living wood. Perhaps we could do something similar here?
Aramar the Black 11-26-05, 11:26 PM	In the old Forest Dwellers Foundation, I had my character use a Lyre of Building to construct a fortress of living wood. Perhaps we could do something similar here? Certainy. That's one big thing I'm looking for; how all the other members can contribute to the strong hold and protection of the guild.
Demonfey 11-26-05, 11:29 PM	A city in the trees, maybe?
Aramar the Black 11-26-05, 11:33 PM	Well, thats what I was starting to envision, as it seem s odd to have just this large construction in the middle of the forest; rather, I thought perhaps of a strong made of very large trees, some ground-based building, perhaps, built into the side of the trees, and couple in the balconies of these intricly woven and interconnected trees.
Demonfey 11-26-05, 11:35 PM	How about a giant tree that has woven its branches and roots into a building of intricate design?
Aramar the Black 11-26-05, 11:38 PM	Well, yes, that's the premise for the main buildings. I heard that the ancient elves of Fearun could grow a huge tree, and then carve a giant living space out inside of it.
premier666 11-27-05, 10:01 AM	Black Mage taps his feet impatiently. Hm... So... did the guild members decide anything yet?
Aramar the Black 11-27-05, 10:20 AM	Black Mage taps his feet impatiently. Hm... So... did the guild members decide anything yet? I have already agreeed to your proposal, and it seems as though none who dwell here oppose; and so, we have an alliance.
Wilds 11-27-05, 11:36 AM	Fang wanders in. Seeing the conversation turns and leaves. Not wanting to interupt
Aramar the Black 11-27-05, 02:59 PM	hmm.. I should also ask: What do you guys know about enchanting/enchanted streams, "creating" treants, mystic groves, etc..?
Wilds 11-27-05, 04:16 PM	Magic of Fauren has stuff on magical events in nature. I dont have it right now though
Aramar the Black 11-27-05, 04:23 PM	Well, I looked at Magic of Fearun, thinking it would have all kings of things, but (unless I misse someting in the spells chapter), it doesn't really have as much as I would like. Fey mounds, crossroads, some exotic plants, limited. Not much that we could create or utilize, as far as I saw.
Dyne 11-27-05, 05:13 PM	Well, I looked at Magic of Fearun, thinking it would have all kings of things, but (unless I misse someting in the spells chapter), it doesn't really have as much as I would like. Fey mounds, crossroads, some exotic plants, limited. Not much that we could create or utilize, as far as I saw. Not even a single magical stream or enchanted forest? What's medieval fantasy coming to?
Aramar the Black 11-27-05, 05:16 PM	Nope. And those were the kinds of things I was specifically looking for.
Dyne 11-27-05, 07:08 PM	Nope. And those were the kinds of things I was specifically looking for. Stupid crap. Why do all the cliches die out nowadays? They were cliche for a reason, stupid people that wanna be different from everything else....
Dyne 11-27-05, 07:48 PM	I might have posted this up before, but I find it really interesting: Magic Items of the Woodlands (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/fw/20040919a) Monsters of the Woodlands (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/fw/20040828a) Spells of the Woodlands (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/fw/20040710a)
Dyne 11-27-05, 08:13 PM	Forest Elf Paragon Alignment: Any. Hit Die: d8. Class Skills Climb, Concentration, Craft, Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Hide, Jump, Knowledge (all skills), Listen, Move Silently, Perform, Profession, Ride, Spellcraft, Spot, Survival, and Swim. Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier. Base Fort Ref Will Level Attack Bonus Save Save Save Special Spells per Day 1st +0 +0 +2 +2 Elfsenses — 2nd +1 +0 +3 +3 Speak with Animals, +1 level of druid stealthy 3rd +2 +1 +3 +3 Ability boost (Wis +2) +1 level of druid Spells per Day: At 2nd and 3rd level, a Forest Elf paragon gains spells per day as though he gained a level in druid. If a Forest Elf paragon has no levels in druid, this class feature has no effect. Elfsenses (Ex): A Forest Elf paragon has keener senses than his other Elf comrades, increasing his racial bonuses on Listen and Spot to +4. Speak with Animals (Sp): Once per day, a Forest Elf paragon of 2nd level and higher may cast speak with animals, with a caster level equal to his class level. Stealthy (Ex): At 2nd level, a Forest Elf paragon's racial bonuses to Hide and Move Silently while in forested areas increase to +4. Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, a Forest Elf paragon's Wisdom score increases by 2 points.
Demonfey 11-27-05, 11:35 PM	If any of you find out where Silimna is, inform me at once. You will save this continent from burning to the ground from her urge to stay hidden.
Dyne 11-27-05, 11:43 PM	"You will not harm the Forest or its inhabitants. This shall be made clear."
Wilds 11-27-05, 11:44 PM	A hybrid werewolf bursting with muscle comes into view. "Yes leave the forests alone. I may be part of your organization but the woods must be protected."
Demonfey 11-27-05, 11:46 PM	I will play the hand that has been forced upon me. No more, no less. Find my true target, and you will save the forests.
Wilds 11-27-05, 11:48 PM	"Where do you want the scouts sent? They can surely find an elf"
Demonfey 11-27-05, 11:51 PM	Everywhere. Here, the Misty Island, Carnak, Tyranor, the mountains, EVERYWHERE. Just find the guild and do it FAST. My patience with searching for this guild has ended before it started.
Wilds 11-27-05, 11:52 PM	"They will be sent out immediatly, he turns and walks back into the woods" Where is this guild located?
Demonfey 11-27-05, 11:55 PM	I don't know where the GoPG is located. Sil would know.
Wilds 11-27-05, 11:57 PM	Lol no not the GoPG the Forest Dwellers. Going to send the scouts out in a circular pattern from dwellers foundation to search. That way all is covered systematically
Demonfey 11-28-05, 12:04 AM	Oh, well I still don't know.
Dyne 11-28-05, 12:04 AM	Lol no not the GoPG the Forest Dwellers. Going to send the scouts out in a circular pattern from dwellers foundation to search. That way all is covered systematically I would expect it covers the entire forest, including all forested areas of Tyranor. That's how I originally imagined it. However, Aramar claimed the Winding Woods as the headquarters for the guild. "The forest has many eyes and ears. If your enemy is discovered to be trespassing this hallowed ground, she will be delivered into your hands." Nothing person, Sil. Quarion Liadon is a Neutral Forest Elf Druid. He naturally distrusts outsiders, and so would turn Silimna in if he perceived her as a threat to the forest. If you want aid, young William Emrys of Ghashmal Keep would be more receptive, although he was rather put off by some of your remarks at the Inter-Guild Conference thing.
premier666 11-28-05, 10:11 AM	Black Mage nods in agreement. Good. Now I must depart. Shout if you or your guild needs my help. With that he teleports out with a burst of Darkness.
Aramar the Black 11-28-05, 06:04 PM	I would expect it covers the entire forest, including all forested areas of Tyranor. That's how I originally imagined it. However, Aramar claimed the Winding Woods as the headquarters for the guild. Well, fromthe origional guild, I just remember the Sorched Woods being very close, and so I assumed we had all gathered in the WInding woods, and the fact that the we have an alliance with teh academy, who I assumed at the time to be on the borders of the Sea of Mist; I thought perhaps the winding woods would be the equilevent of the Forgotten Forest, and all those assumptions put us right in the Winding woods. Now, I asked for the academy to be in the Wooded Highlands; I dunno if it is at the moment; but were we to continue to honor that alliance (though the Academy is part of teh CoA) out influence would have to spread down through there at least. Let me see who else is around those areas.. Edit: Alrighty, never mind. It seems that Conscietia holds the Evergreen Forest, which, if it and here are still allied, then that gives us influence in that much; now, no one has claimed the Deep Groves or the Northern Slopes, so if we wanted to assure influence there, we could ask for recognition or an outpost in those places; also, the Swordpoint Academy is in the Lowlands foothills, if that's different from the Lowlands Forest, I dunno. P.S. DF, has the GoPG been locacted yet? Or do I have to contact the Forestal to send out treant parties?
Dyne 11-28-05, 06:14 PM	Well, fromthe origional guild, I just remember the Sorched Woods being very close, and so I assumed we had all gathered in the WInding woods, and the fact that the we have an alliance with teh academy, who I assumed at the time to be on the borders of the Sea of Mist; I thought perhaps the winding woods would be the equilevent of the Forgotten Forest, and all those assumptions put us right in the Winding woods. Now, I asked for the academy to be in the Wooded Highlands; I dunno if it is at the moment; but were we to continue to honor that alliance (though the Academy is part of teh CoA) out influence would have to spread down through there at least. Let me see who else is around those areas.. Edit: Alrighty, never mind. It seems that Conscietia holds the Evergreen Forest, which, if it and here are still allied, then that gives us influence in that much; now, no one has claimed the Deep Groves or the Northern Slopes, so if we wanted to assure influence there, we could ask for recognition or an outpost in those places; also, the Swordpoint Academy is in the Lowlands foothills, if that's different from the Lowlands Forest, I dunno. P.S. DF, has the GoPG been locacted yet? Or do I have to contact the Forestal to send out treant parties? Very interesting, I never considered all those links to the Winding Woods. I mostly put Conscientia just south of the Winding Woods because it was near the Misted Island, which is where the CoA is. However, I did imagine the Winding Woods to be a very strange and enchanted part of the forest. Treants and other plant creatures are my specialty. I'm tempted to create a Plant Leadership feat or somesuch. Perhaps a PrC would work better, though.
Aramar the Black 11-28-05, 06:20 PM	Very interesting, I never considered all those links to the Winding Woods. I mostly put Conscientia just south of the Winding Woods because it was near the Misted Island, which is where the CoA is. However, I did imagine the Winding Woods to be a very strange and enchanted part of the forest. Treants and other plant creatures are my specialty. I'm tempted to create a Plant Leadership feat or somesuch. Perhaps a PrC would work better, though. Well, I did envision the Academy just there, but jagggar (I think) said that might not be the best place, so I moved the Academys loaction about 100 ft and 20 degrees to settle in on the east edge of the Evergreen Forest. Also, I'll get my Forestal primaries up soon.
Dyne 11-28-05, 10:42 PM	The forest elf seems to shudder. "A great change has taken place," he says quietly. "A city rising from the depths.... I can sense it from the trees, from nature itself it's so strong.... "If you will excuse me, I feel compelled to investigate. Allow Bregalad to fill in for my absence," he says referring to his Ent companion. He starts to leave, but hesitates. "I am afraid I forgot to introduce myself, how silly of me. I am Quarion Liadon, a watcher of growing things." He then transforms into a stag, and sprints off into the distance.
Dyne 11-28-05, 11:57 PM	An eagle circles about overhead before landing on the forest floor before Tirian, the Keeper of the Wood. Immediately, the creature transforms into Quarion Liadon. "My predispositions were correct. The ancient guardians and inhabitants of the ocean have risen to the surface. I spoke with their leader, and he seemed receptive to the idea of an alliance with us. I thought it best to leave negotiations to you, Tirian, as the Keeper of the Wood."
Aramar the Black 12-12-05, 09:41 PM	Alright, so the Forttress of Waves is now an ally. What do any of you know about Ley Lines? Rules, stories, ideas, etc.. By Christmas, I should have some of my own ideas about enchanted stones, streams, trees, etc, and the Forestal and a few other possible things all worked out and posted. Dyne, am I correct to assume that our characters are the same here as they are in the Elf Foundation?
Dyne 12-12-05, 09:59 PM	Dyne, am I correct to assume that our characters are the same here as they are in the Elf Foundation? My character is the same. With the 3-character cap, I don't have much room for anymore Elves.
Aramar the Black 12-12-05, 10:21 PM	Well then, since mine is also the same character, then I think it's time we work out a formal alliance between the two. Eh?
Dyne 12-12-05, 10:41 PM	Sure. Do it at the Elf Foundation, though. The place could use a good bump.
Aramar the Black 01-09-06, 06:15 PM	I just got the Ebberon Campaign Setting, and decided that dragonshards were similar to an idea that I had about enchanted stones, in some ways. You see, I was provoked by a picture which showed water flowing out of a rock, to form a stream. And I thought about rocks, attuned to the earth, to nature, to the Ley, that that poured divine essense. The image can be found here (http://www.vacher.com/Images.html#) , under the title of The Source. (about halfway down the page, on the right.) Portions of these enchanted rocks could be like dragonshards; focusing or imbueing things with various powers. The water pouring out of these rocks is a new material in itself, and it creates the magical streams we all read about. What do you think? And, a couple questions: Anyone know anything (hopefully mechanics-wise) about Ley lines? I'll do some reasearch myself, but I'd like to hear your ideas. Anyone here ever read The Chronicles of Thomas Covenent?
Lady Rolindin 01-14-06, 02:01 AM	This is what I found and it may help. <HTTP:www.candlekeep.com/images/site8icx/elventree.jpg> such a tree city was suggested before in the last thread. you could use this as a exsample of a tree city to make.
Lady Rolindin 01-16-06, 03:50 AM	I was thinking that this might be the guild for my oracal, (5 levels sorcer/10 levels oracal), since Oracal's tend to live in wooded areas with other beings. Or would the coa be the place for her to be what do you think Aramar. Is tthis the right place for her, with her guardain/cohert.
Aramar the Black 01-16-06, 05:17 PM	I am assuming this is the Oracle class you posted in the Approval thread? If so, then this place would work fine.
Lady Rolindin 01-16-06, 08:46 PM	Aramar the Black I am assuming this is the Oracle class you posted in the Approval thread? If so, then this place would work fine. that's the class from the approval thread. I would like to tweak the class and add a su power,one i read about oracals. the power to use illusion to appear in other places on the same plane. this is too allow an Oracal to appear and give thier message to the guild. If not allowed then have orcy's character gabe If I remember right to make an amelet to allow to do such an action. and have made an ring that allows no psonocs to attack her, such as the spell does. This would allow her to give her cohert the ability to protect her and not be attacked by psonics also since she can share her spell with cohert. the cohert would be an ranger/wizard,(proubaly if the currant talk allows a character to have an 7 level then he would be : 4th level wizard/3 level ranger.) hopefully the gm's can come to an agrement on the coherts level 5 or 7 level and allow me to add the su to the class or have Gabe make the item.
Aramar the Black 01-16-06, 09:19 PM	Interesting. My imagination is provoked. (I like the illusion idea.) Good luck with getting approvals.
Lady Rolindin 01-16-06, 09:40 PM	this comes from different sorces, boks series and other articles i have read. The oracal in the different sorces had the ability to use an illusionof them selves and send the illusion to another location on the same plane. Thus to keep them selves safe and to not to have to do much traveing. the illusion ability is a good ideal and the class needs to be able to send thier illusion of them selves to another guild or location. The class seems to be lacking with out it to me since i've read about the oracals and thier abilites. the class is weak by is for fortelling of the future, maybe even sending her illusion to each guild and give them warnings of their future. By making this a Su ability, I made a trade. Just like the symbul Dwemor spell that allows one to take a spell from your memorie and heal your self. the su ability will allow an oracal to take a spell from their memorie and use the ability to use their illusion ability. The oracal has to restudy the spell to get the spell back, but the Su ability is worth it. did you look up the tree city I posted it's a good one we could adapt it or make one simular to the tree city.
Aramar the Black 01-17-06, 07:52 AM	AS of now, I am recieveing an error message every time I attempt to enther the given URL. Sorry.
Karn Dragonsbane 01-17-06, 08:38 AM	A man in medium adamantite armor is standing a good half mile from edge of the forest... "A nice view... I wonder if it became like this without aid." A white cat is near his foot... "Meow." "Right, Dhole. Everything within the forest is a part of it... Even if it had help from its dwellers, it became this alone." Looking away... "We better leave now. Perhaps we can find out who that Silimna is... sounds like a challenge I want to take. Me... tracking her... or him... Can I do it before the forest turns its eyes inward?" "Meow." "Perhaps it has already done so, right. But I don´t notice anything particular. Let´s go, Dhole. I don´t know whether I can do it, but perhaps I can. And else... We can begin that guild without fires rising from the ground again." They walk away from the forest.
Lady Rolindin 01-17-06, 02:57 PM	go to candlekeep.com nextyou will be at the home page. go toAlaunda's library click you will see a list on both side s of the page, click on maps of Aber-Toril then find the elven tree map of the elven tree city. really good map of a tre city we could chage it to another name or re make the city by remaking our city. you can down load the elven tree city map I still trying to figure out how to down load it to this site. the map is free. I still have trouble putting in some of the links and other computer things. hopefully I can figure them out.
Aramar the Black 02-13-06, 07:32 PM	Anybody ever read Sara Douglass's Troy Game Series? On Ley Lines (not me) Ley Geometry (http://community.dicefreaks.com/viewtopic.php?t=1970)
Lady Rolindin 02-13-06, 08:38 PM	Anybody ever read Sara Douglass's Troy Game Series? On Ley Lines (not me) Ley Geometry (http://community.dicefreaks.com/viewtopic.php?t=1970) I tryed to have the oracal and the class was not approved. so I brought in a wizard/rianger and her cohert ranger/fighter, once the gm's figure out everthing. Yes I have read the book and other books on different kind s of world s and other ideals. one of the new book series that cought my eye is a living vampire, series with a female living vampire and she's a semi good living vampire. new ideals coming to me, about living vampires, are they possabile and even the class seems hard to think about or even to make in some ways. kind of like blade, a living vampire of sorts, but she drinks blood. she only drinks blood sjhe has to buy or kill evil creatures blood.we need to kick this guild in some kind of action to keep it alive.stay alive, inned my wiz/ranger to do some things.
Aramar the Black 02-13-06, 09:24 PM	Interesting. I should really get off my lazy rear and present my Forestal outlines. I would right now, but I don't have the notebook with me. I have a few things that might get this giuld into action, if I could give substantial filling to my numerous empty words. The thing about the Troy Game Series, which I just completed the third of, is the inclusion of the Land, the Sidlesages, and the whole realm of the Faerie, the Game, so on and so forth, that really gave me more ideas to include in this guild adn in my game as a whole.
Lady Rolindin 02-16-06, 05:19 PM	http://www.candlekeep.com/images/sitegfx/elventree.jpg try this http then map of elven tree
Eglentyne 03-01-06, 01:53 AM	a female werepanther in hybreed form arrives and starts to head towards the tree city. following some of the ones in the area to meet other's who live in the area.
Aramar the Black 03-01-06, 07:38 AM	A elf drops from one of the trees, he yellow eyes looking at the newcomer. "Enjoying the sights, are we?" he says with a slight smile.
thasis 03-01-06, 12:13 PM	Alastor of the Guild of Ultimate Evil slowly strides into the city, "Well well. It looks like we have some tree huggers. Are you enjoying your... bondage with nature"
Eglentyne 03-01-06, 04:17 PM	A elf drops from one of the trees, he yellow eyes looking at the newcomer. "Enjoying the sights, are we?" he says with a slight smile. Hello My mane is Merille Ge' Santryz, I heard of this place and some mention of the people living here. I would like to have a look around if it's no proublem. May I ask your name, it does seem we have another vistor. I would ask if I could live here as long as there is no Eleven Snaga system here, if there would be no proublem. The tree city kind of reminds me of my home city.
thasis 03-02-06, 01:42 PM	Alastor continues to look at the nature-lovers with an inquisitive eye, "What makes you so keen to nature. Why not embrace the power of steel and the uprisal of society. I would suggest working with us Merille. We could use Were-Creatures at my guild. And we respect Were-Creatures unlike many of the others. We allow you do as you please instead of cooping you up with rules. You are ment to be able to unleash your primal side. Slay who you wish. I am not saying leave this guild, but enjoy what feels so good without restrictions also. Think of this and pop in at the Guild of Ultimate Evil. We're not as bad as we seem". With the last comment he smirks a bit.
Lady Rolindin 03-04-06, 04:32 AM	A Elevish looking ranger comes in to view of the two new comers, " My name is Dakar; We welcome any who wishes to live thier life in the freedom of the woods, we don't have that many rules to live by here. Any one with your powers and abilities is welcome here. The choice is yours to make if you wish to stay: your welcome too. Of this matter I would say trust what you believe and listen to your hart, if you wish to have a look at the guild of Ultimate Evil then do so by all means. That way you can tell what you would like to do. If you choise not to viste the other guild, then don't. we live peacful lives here, and you would be allowed to so also." He looks at the two of them then to Tirian.
Eglentyne 03-06-06, 02:51 PM	thasis: Alastor continues to look at the nature-lovers with an inquisitive eye, "What makes you so keen to nature. Why not embrace the power of steel and the uprisal of society. I would suggest working with us Merille. We could use Were-Creatures at my guild. And we respect Were-Creatures unlike many of the others. We allow you do as you please instead of cooping you up with rules. You are ment to be able to unleash your primal side. Slay who you wish. I am not saying leave this guild, but enjoy what feels so good without restrictions also. Think of this and pop in at the Guild of Ultimate Evil. We're not as bad as we seem". With the last comment he smirks a bit. Merille looks at the vistors," Alastor I'm would not like to join you in your pursuits, Thank you for the offer visite your guild though. I have things I need to work on my self Alastor, your offer is interesting but not what I want. I wish to stay here and live. I do not have any desires to use my powers as you suggest. They are there for me to use to help, not destroy as would happen if I join you. Dakar thank you and your leader I think, you did not mention your name. As you said I enjoy the sights and would ask to see more if you would."
thasis 03-06-06, 03:16 PM	Alastor's eye flash with a tint of anger but he quickly returns to a normal composure and smiles, "One day you will find yourself in a situation when your death will be playing out in front of you. On that day you wil regret your descision. Untill then...". Alastor then quickly stride away.
Eglentyne 03-06-06, 07:28 PM	Alastor's eye flash with a tint of anger but he quickly returns to a normal composure and smiles, "One day you will find yourself in a situation when your death will be playing out in front of you. On that day you wil regret your descision. Untill then...". Alastor then quickly stride away. "then I will introduce my self then, my full name is is Bel'Merilleiel Ge' Santryz, it's good to meet you Darar, and what is your name? You seem like the leader of this area to me. Quet Quenya ? Alastor 'uesse Qiamea 'uaha,"
Aramar the Black 03-06-06, 07:36 PM	Tirian, who had been silently watching the entire discussion, smiled and spoke to no one as Alastor strode off. "Death will come to us all, in time; it is playing out in front of us now, albiet, not so clearly." And as he speaks he strokes a razor sharp arrow, drawing a slight line of blood. He turns to Merille. "Welcome, Bel'Merilleiel Ge' Santryz. I am Tirian Cu'Sonodel, Keeper of the Forest. May you enjoy yourself in these woods, and, may you never fear the moon." He gives a warm nod to both Merille and Dakar.
Eglentyne 03-06-06, 07:53 PM	The is is good to know you are the leader Tirian Cu'Sonodel, Quenya is the eleven lanauge i speak Alastor 'uesse Qiamea 'uaha, means : Alastor was not please. is the commom elf waht you speak in the area? I would like to see the rest of the area. then it seems that we have some things in common then, for I am a ranger who's learning to better them self. and seek guildance from those more skilled that I. I know my name is long, Merille is shorter and easer to say, long explanation of the name." Bel'Merilleiel says.
Aramar the Black 03-06-06, 10:16 PM	is the commom elf waht you speak in the area? "It has been long since I have spoken Quenya. Yes, "common elf" in the language "commonly" used here. Though, there are those who will, now and then, use a phrase or two in the more ancient tongue." Tirian smiles. "See the rest of the area, eh? I guess you might get a glance around. To truly "see" might take more time time than even we elves posses. Who is not seeking to better themself, in some way? And certainly here, I am sure that you will find, if not more experienced, personas who will open your mind and be the stars on your road."
Eglentyne 03-06-06, 11:00 PM	then Quenya can be a language we can speak so others won't know what is said then i can sent you a list of the langauge then. Merille says " nuvan mar si, n'ore ve ear." yes I'l like to see the area and see if ther eis a place I can stay at.' If you and dakar would show mearound or let me lokk at the area and one of you could point out a place to ive if you would."
Aramar the Black 03-06-06, 11:26 PM	An abode? I shall see waht I can do. A list would be nice. I've gotta sleep now, so I'll try and talk again soon. 'Night
Lady Rolindin 03-07-06, 02:58 AM	Then Dakar will help show you what he knows of the area. a list would help me too, If you email me and send me the book title I can find it somewhere, or order it. or send me a list too.
Eglentyne 03-09-06, 04:45 PM	Then Dakar will help show you what he knows of the area. a list would help me too, If you email me and send me the book title I can find it somewhere, or order it. or send me a list too. "pel I Taurel an mil' Sinome aldamar" I would be glad to see the area and the tree vilage, I would like to see more once I have the time and a quick visite with show me house is good. or close to as close to english as possabile
Eglentyne 03-09-06, 06:42 PM	you get list i send you so far?
Eglentyne 03-10-06, 01:04 AM	Quenya language finished writting down on paper, will put on computer and send to you two if you like.
Lady Rolindin 03-14-06, 09:53 PM	follow Tirian and my self we can find you a house to live in and then show you around the area. Dakar takes a step then waits for the ther two to catch up, then head towards to inner part of the city frist.
Aramar the Black 03-14-06, 10:14 PM	I have letly been wracking my brain for things which would really flesh out a forest, things both mundane and magical, and now that I have a few, I would like to share them to see if they should get any replies. Aside from rough drafts of flora and fuana, I have some idea seeds which may provoke any of yyou into thinking of mechanics that I could not. To start, the Forestal. Forestal, Sapling Medium Fey Hit Die: 8d6+16 Initiative: +7 Speed: 40 ft. Armor Class: 18 (+3 dex, +3 natural, +2 Song) Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+4 Attack: Sylvan Staff Space/Reach: 5ft/5 ft. Special Attacks: Animate Trees, Bond of Nature, Song of the Forest, Spell-Like Abilities Special Qualities: Darkvision, DR 10/Cold Iron, Lowlight Vision, Wild Empathy Saves: Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +10 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 19, Cha 17 Skills: Concentration +10, Heal +9, Knowledge (Geography) +14, Knowledge (Nature) +14, Listen +12, Move Silently +9, Search +9, Sense Motive +12, Survival +14, Spot +11 Feats: Combat Casting, Enduring Life, Improved Intiative Enviorment: Any Forest Society: Solitary or with apprentice CR: ??? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Nuetral Advancement: By Age Category Level Adjustment: -- Everthing grows quiet as the song gets louder. From under the boughs steps a far being, tall and woody, dressed in robes of the forest, and crowned by song. With a long, wooden staff in hand, the being emanates power. Forestals are the manistefation of the spirit of the forest. They and the Forest are one, so to speak, with the Forestals as the mind. They live as long as the forest with which they are "bonded" lives, and in that time learn all there is to know about the Forest's mysteries. Those who are more powerful command beasts, trees, and song, holding the power to stop time, cast out taint, and see into the minds of those courageous enough to come before it. COMBAT Animate Trees: Like the Treant Ability. Wild Empathy: Similar to the druid abilty, but with a natural +6 on the check Spell-Like Abilities: At Will - Light, Detect Poison, Detect Snares and Pits, Detect Plants and Animals; 3x per day - Entangle, Tree Shape; Once per day - Speak with plants, Plant Growth Song of Nature: The power of Song grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC, and creates an aura of awe at a range of 100 ft. All who see the Forestal must succeed at a Will save (DC 18) or be awed for 3 rounds. Bond of Nature: For every 2500 sq. miles of forest that the Forestal commands, It gains a +1 bonus to caster level when determining checks, damage die, distance, and save DCs, and a +2 bonus to HP. The Forestal must be bonded with at least 2500 sq. m of forest; should the forest in question grows to less than that size, the Forestal suffers 1 negative level, 1 point of Con, and 2 points of Wis every time the size of the forest halves, with intiial penalties for the first time the area drops below 2500. ***Development Notes: This is a very rough draft, as you can tell. I would like to flesh out the Song of Nature and Bond of Nature qualities, as well provide something better for a sylvan staff than a suped-up Druid's Staff. Also, given the immense life span of Foresals, a large table is needed, like what dragons have, to determine progression of abilties as Forestals age. This also make me wonder about a appropriate starting stats. White Hart Large Magical Beast Hit Dice: 6d10+18 (48) Initiative: +7 Speed: 65 ft. (13 squares) Armor Class: 15 (+3 Dex, +2 Natural) Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+11 Attack: Gore +6 (d12+2), or hoof +2 (d8+1), or bite -3 (d8+1) Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft. Special Attacks: -- Special Qualities: Charm immunity, Darkvision 60 ft., DR 15/magic, Fast Healing 5, Lowlight Vision, Spell Resistance 6, Trackless Step. Saves: Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 16, Cha 10 Skills: Hide +7, Move Silently +7, Sense Motive +4, Jump +4, Listen +5 Feats: Alertness, Dash, Improved Initiative, Run Environment: Temperate areas Organization: Solitary or Family (2+d3 young) Challenge Rating: ? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Neutral Advancement: 7-9 HD (Large), 10-18 HD (Huge) Level Adjustment: -- A stag, large, pure white, and sporting 18-point antlers, steps out in front of you. Ears twitching, it notices you, and looks at you with it’s pearly black eyes before bounding away at incredible speed. The White hart is an elusive creature that many noble who die to have mounted. With it’s white coat and antlers, it beckons all hunters around the world one large hunts. It has never been caught, though many people will claim they have. COMBAT[b] When someone does catch up to the White Hart, it will either attempt to incapitate it’s opponent before fleeing again, or put up a furious fight. Charm Immunity: The White hart is immune to all spells in the enchantment school. Trackless Step: This functions just as the druid ability. [b]Plant Life Venomwood: The sap of this tree is poisonous to most lifeforms. Usually, the say being inside the tree, the trees are as harmless as pine. But in times of moisture, the treees bleed freely, and sometimes even touching the sap-soaked bark is enough to be poisoned. Some forest cultures use fresh sticks of venomwood, moistened, as defenses against enemies. Venomwood Sap: Contact DC 16, Initial Damage: 2d6 hp; Secondary 1d6 Dex Sunmoss: This bright moss grows in swaths of red and orange, often along dying plants and refuse. It is praised highly among preists and duids as a cleasing tool of the gods of light and life. It addtion to dying matter, the moss will gladly feast on undead matter and/or tainted objects or beings. Undead creatures suffer 1d4 points of damage per round that they are in contact with the moss. Since the moss will feed of the death of these creatures, subduing a ghoul or vampire long enough for the plant to begin growing on thier flash is an excellent way to be of one's undead enemies. Those who are tainted can be cured by the moss as well, but they must let it feed off them, and htis still cuases a small amount of damage (will have stats soon). When the moss is feeding, it glows with light, and brightness of which is dependant on the magnitude of it's food. Even dead plants, though, can make larger swaths glow with light equivilent to a dim lantern. ***Development Notes: When I look again at Heroes of Horror, I will finish up the sunmoss. Among these two creations, I also had in mind Feygrown Wood, the abilties of which are left yet completly to the imagination. Blackwood, too, I hope to flase out when I examine the Shadow Magic from the Tome of Magic As other plant products, I had thought of Sunsap, which is the hardened sap of (blank) trees, which, when hardened, act somewhat similar to the dragonshards of Eberron. Lastly is Treethread, inspired by the Elves of Lothlorien in LotR. Of which trees could be used for this, and what properties it would end up having, are yet up to the imagination. Rocks and Stuff Source Stones: Stones standing at or in the wells of streams, they are covered in Ley-runes, and leaking water from one hole as though it were blood. Most often times, these stones bless low-level magical effects on the waters around it. The stone is imbued witha magical effects, which combines with the water through the blood of the rock. Any who drink from the water gain the benefits of these magical effects, though only once a day. The range of the magic if a close distance (25 ft. + 5 ft. per CL). Knowledge of metamagic or ley-lines may help to increase this range. Sample Stones: Stone of Health - CL 5, range 50 ft, heals 2d8 HP. To create: Create Water, Cure Moderate Wounds, 9000 GP + 720 XP Stone of Poison Detection - CL 1, range 30 ft; changes the nature of the water visibly if poison is present. To create:Create Water, Detect Poison, 500 gp + 40 xp Stone of Strength - CL 3, range 40 ft, grants the benefits of Bull's Strength. To Create: Create Water, Bull's Strength, 6000 gp + 480 xp ***Developement Notes: I feel like these are almost to easy to create; lacking the mysticsm. I am wrting a new spell which allows one to bleed rocks, gaining the magical Rockblood, and I might replace Create Water with it as a component of the source stones. Permanancy might also be required. Lastly, I leave you with the thought seeds over which I am pondering... Rocksblood Chosen of the Beasts The Language of the Trees The Songs of the Forest: -Song of the Trees -Song of Beasts -Song of Autumn -Song of Winter -Song of Spring -Song of Summer P.S. Eglentyne, I have a few minor things to check with your character; if you don't mind waiting a bit longer, I will try to get the stats to you as soon as possible.
Lady Rolindin 03-14-06, 10:25 PM	They look good , just need to have the gm's look at them and approve them. Forrest items are always facanation to elves, they love to explore nature and all it's unknowns. Some good things there, I did get my character approved , my ranger. Forestal, Sapling, White Hart, these would make good ranger spells. Lastly, I leave you with the thought seeds over which I am pondering... Rocksblood Chosen of the Beasts The Language of the Trees The Songs of the Forest: -Song of the Trees -Song of Beasts -Song of Autumn -Song of Winter -Song of Spring -Song of Summer
Eglentyne 03-15-06, 12:27 AM	yes lets do go look around the tree city, and show me a house wher i can live at if you would. " I galadyim guin esse durcirr ar I quendir guin an" may the elves of the trees live in friendship and the elves live a long life
Eglentyne 03-15-06, 01:24 AM	I have letly been wracking my brain for things which would really flesh out a forest, things both mundane and magical, and now that I have a few, I would like to share them to see if they should get any replies. Aside from rough drafts of flora and fuana, I have some idea seeds which may provoke any of yyou into thinking of mechanics that I could not. To start, the Forestal. Forestal, Sapling Medium Fey Hit Die: 8d6+16 Initiative: +7 Speed: 40 ft. Armor Class: 18 (+3 dex, +3 natural, +2 Song) Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+4 Attack: Sylvan Staff Space/Reach: 5ft/5 ft. Special Attacks: Animate Trees, Bond of Nature, Song of the Forest, Spell-Like Abilities Special Qualities: Darkvision, DR 10/Cold Iron, Lowlight Vision, Wild Empathy Saves: Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +10 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 19, Cha 17 Skills: Concentration +10, Heal +9, Knowledge (Geography) +14, Knowledge (Nature) +14, Listen +12, Move Silently +9, Search +9, Sense Motive +12, Survival +14, Spot +11 Feats: Combat Casting, Enduring Life, Improved Intiative Enviorment: Any Forest Society: Solitary or with apprentice CR: ??? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Nuetral Advancement: By Age Category Level Adjustment: -- Everthing grows quiet as the song gets louder. From under the boughs steps a far being, tall and woody, dressed in robes of the forest, and crowned by song. With a long, wooden staff in hand, the being emanates power. Forestals are the manistefation of the spirit of the forest. They and the Forest are one, so to speak, with the Forestals as the mind. They live as long as the forest with which they are "bonded" lives, and in that time learn all there is to know about the Forest's mysteries. Those who are more powerful command beasts, trees, and song, holding the power to stop time, cast out taint, and see into the minds of those courageous enough to come before it. COMBAT Animate Trees: Like the Treant Ability. Wild Empathy: Similar to the druid abilty, but with a natural +6 on the check Spell-Like Abilities: At Will - Light, Detect Poison, Detect Snares and Pits, Detect Plants and Animals; 3x per day - Entangle, Tree Shape; Once per day - Speak with plants, Plant Growth Song of Nature: The power of Song grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC, and creates an aura of awe at a range of 100 ft. All who see the Forestal must succeed at a Will save (DC 18) or be awed for 3 rounds. Bond of Nature: For every 2500 sq. miles of forest that the Forestal commands, It gains a +1 bonus to caster level when determining checks, damage die, distance, and save DCs, and a +2 bonus to HP. The Forestal must be bonded with at least 2500 sq. m of forest; should the forest in question grows to less than that size, the Forestal suffers 1 negative level, 1 point of Con, and 2 points of Wis every time the size of the forest halves, with intiial penalties for the first time the area drops below 2500. ***Development Notes: This is a very rough draft, as you can tell. I would like to flesh out the Song of Nature and Bond of Nature qualities, as well provide something better for a sylvan staff than a suped-up Druid's Staff. Also, given the immense life span of Foresals, a large table is needed, like what dragons have, to determine progression of abilties as Forestals age. This also make me wonder about a appropriate starting stats. White Hart Large Magical Beast Hit Dice: 6d10+18 (48) Initiative: +7 Speed: 65 ft. (13 squares) Armor Class: 15 (+3 Dex, +2 Natural) Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+11 Attack: Gore +6 (d12+2), or hoof +2 (d8+1), or bite -3 (d8+1) Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft. Special Attacks: -- Special Qualities: Charm immunity, Darkvision 60 ft., DR 15/magic, Fast Healing 5, Lowlight Vision, Spell Resistance 6, Trackless Step. Saves: Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 16, Cha 10 Skills: Hide +7, Move Silently +7, Sense Motive +4, Jump +4, Listen +5 Feats: Alertness, Dash, Improved Initiative, Run Environment: Temperate areas Organization: Solitary or Family (2+d3 young) Challenge Rating: ? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Neutral Advancement: 7-9 HD (Large), 10-18 HD (Huge) Level Adjustment: -- A stag, large, pure white, and sporting 18-point antlers, steps out in front of you. Ears twitching, it notices you, and looks at you with it’s pearly black eyes before bounding away at incredible speed. The White hart is an elusive creature that many noble who die to have mounted. With it’s white coat and antlers, it beckons all hunters around the world one large hunts. It has never been caught, though many people will claim they have. COMBAT[b] When someone does catch up to the White Hart, it will either attempt to incapitate it’s opponent before fleeing again, or put up a furious fight. Charm Immunity: The White hart is immune to all spells in the enchantment school. Trackless Step: This functions just as the druid ability. [b]Plant Life Venomwood: The sap of this tree is poisonous to most lifeforms. Usually, the say being inside the tree, the trees are as harmless as pine. But in times of moisture, the treees bleed freely, and sometimes even touching the sap-soaked bark is enough to be poisoned. Some forest cultures use fresh sticks of venomwood, moistened, as defenses against enemies. Venomwood Sap: Contact DC 16, Initial Damage: 2d6 hp; Secondary 1d6 Dex Sunmoss: This bright moss grows in swaths of red and orange, often along dying plants and refuse. It is praised highly among preists and duids as a cleasing tool of the gods of light and life. It addtion to dying matter, the moss will gladly feast on undead matter and/or tainted objects or beings. Undead creatures suffer 1d4 points of damage per round that they are in contact with the moss. Since the moss will feed of the death of these creatures, subduing a ghoul or vampire long enough for the plant to begin growing on thier flash is an excellent way to be of one's undead enemies. Those who are tainted can be cured by the moss as well, but they must let it feed off them, and htis still cuases a small amount of damage (will have stats soon). When the moss is feeding, it glows with light, and brightness of which is dependant on the magnitude of it's food. Even dead plants, though, can make larger swaths glow with light equivilent to a dim lantern. ***Development Notes: When I look again at Heroes of Horror, I will finish up the sunmoss. Among these two creations, I also had in mind Feygrown Wood, the abilties of which are left yet completly to the imagination. Blackwood, too, I hope to flase out when I examine the Shadow Magic from the Tome of Magic As other plant products, I had thought of Sunsap, which is the hardened sap of (blank) trees, which, when hardened, act somewhat similar to the dragonshards of Eberron. Lastly is Treethread, inspired by the Elves of Lothlorien in LotR. Of which trees could be used for this, and what properties it would end up having, are yet up to the imagination. Rocks and Stuff Source Stones: Stones standing at or in the wells of streams, they are covered in Ley-runes, and leaking water from one hole as though it were blood. Most often times, these stones bless low-level magical effects on the waters around it. The stone is imbued witha magical effects, which combines with the water through the blood of the rock. Any who drink from the water gain the benefits of these magical effects, though only once a day. The range of the magic if a close distance (25 ft. + 5 ft. per CL). Knowledge of metamagic or ley-lines may help to increase this range. Sample Stones: Stone of Health - CL 5, range 50 ft, heals 2d8 HP. To create: Create Water, Cure Moderate Wounds, 9000 GP + 720 XP Stone of Poison Detection - CL 1, range 30 ft; changes the nature of the water visibly if poison is present. To create:Create Water, Detect Poison, 500 gp + 40 xp Stone of Strength - CL 3, range 40 ft, grants the benefits of Bull's Strength. To Create: Create Water, Bull's Strength, 6000 gp + 480 xp ***Developement Notes: I feel like these are almost to easy to create; lacking the mysticsm. I am wrting a new spell which allows one to bleed rocks, gaining the magical Rockblood, and I might replace Create Water with it as a component of the source stones. Permanancy might also be required. Lastly, I leave you with the thought seeds over which I am pondering... Rocksblood Chosen of the Beasts The Language of the Trees The Songs of the Forest: -Song of the Trees -Song of Beasts -Song of Autumn -Song of Winter -Song of Spring -Song of Summer P.S. Eglentyne, I have a few minor things to check with your character; if you don't mind waiting a bit longer, I will try to get the stats to you as soon as possible. I too think that these make good ranger spells, ranger be able to have the animals (beasts) tell them what is going on. The same for the season, nature could tell ranger what is going on in the forrest and such. tree one good too, depends on how long spell last and how many tress you can tlk too. but god spell so tree can tell you if someone not of the forrest is there or was there. Venomwood is good for making arrows from or using the powder o arrow heads on enemys
Lady Rolindin 03-15-06, 02:58 PM	Dakar says to merilie and looks at Tirian, to see which house he will lead tehm too. do we have a house design for the elven tree city Aramar the Black, our do we use the one from candle keep and sya all the house are that design. http://www.candlekeep.com/images/sitegfx/elventree.jpg
Lady Rolindin 03-15-06, 03:44 PM	Aramar the Black and Eglentyne a new skill: skill talk to animals general skill the talk to animals skill allows one with this skill to talk to one type of animal, like the spell. The differance is that the character can talk to one kind of animal with this skill, this allows the ranger to get information from the animal type or to have the animal to pay attention for the things you inform the animal to look for. The animal can then be the eyes and ears of the ranger while he or she is not around the area. this skill can be taken mutilpal times so a ranger can talk to different kinds of animals, this allows for a ranger to have different knids of animals to be thier eyes and ears in the ranger area. only one animal speech may be used with the skill, learning the skill again will gain a ranger another animal speach. another skill crossed my mind something like this. blend in with nature working on the skill. but will read something like this. this skill allows a ranger to blend in with the back ground by using his or her concentration skill, much like a camilion spell. dc check to spot the ranger, Haven't figured that out yet. may be something like a disbelieve illusion check, that would work. what ever kind of character (put race here) looking for the ranger would have to roll their disbelieve illuson spell roll. makes sense to me. the differance is the ranger can use a limited camlion ability to blend in with his or her soroundings. just an ideal I want to think out some more. i kind of like the blend in with nature skill my self. well worth a ranger's time to learn. what do the two of you think of the speak to animals and blend in with nature. the blend in with nature still needs wotk, I have to think how I want to write it.
Lady Rolindin 03-15-06, 04:20 PM	Red Hart Plant This plant is grows only in the spring time of the season, the plat is used by those who know of it's healing powers. The Red hart plant has a green leaf witha small red hart in the midleof the leaf, the red hart plant is mostly used by the forrest people and the leavs picked and dryed when in season. The Red hard plant grows to almost two feet tall, and tree feet wide with throns on the branches. The properties of the plant The Red Hart when applied when it is fesh cut from the branch and aplied to a wound will heald 1d4 hit points of damage per two hours appiled. When the Red Hart leaves are dryed the cleric and other who know how to make heal potions use the dryed leafs as part of their potion mixture. When just useing an dryed Red Hart plant leaf and made into a drink can heal 1d4 point of damage. it is also used in greater quanties of leaves to slow poisons affects and to also made into a general health drink to heal people. The Red Hart leaves have an sweet minty taste when brewed in water to make an tea or other drink. Those who might believe that they might be sick or need to heal them selves in some way, will make a tea or use dryed Red Hart leaves. Rangers use the plant when its in season to heal them selves, or carry the Red Hart dryed leaves so the can heal them selves if the need arises.
Lady Rolindin 03-15-06, 04:39 PM	Corsive Slug Description A Corsive Slug grows to two inches long and they have a light red stripe down their back with a light blueish jagged lines on either side of the red stripe. the slugs slime don't hurt wood or wood products, it will how ever do damage to metal and beings. The Corsive Slug's slime will do 1d6 hit points of damage per 5 rounds if digested. The slime will also effect metal like an rust moster, and will deslove metal in no time at all. If a person is not treated they will die with in 2 days, a heal potion or cleric can reverse the damage done by the slime of the Corsive Slug. Before the person dies more slugs will be born and emerge from the dying person. At a rate of one slug per two hours. uses of the slime. people of the forrest who know of the Corsive Slug slime will capture them and rub the slim on a sharpened arrow tip with no metal haed. It has been rumered that the Corsive Slug slime has been dryed and use as an type of poison to slowly kill some one. The more slime one injest the more damge that can happen. the effects of the Corsive Slug slime is that it causes a person to have illusions and the slime takes away all pain from them. This is why a person while in the woods will not feel the slugs on their body, the slime effects thier brain. People have been found half disoulved with the slugs on them. something that crossed my mind.
Eglentyne 03-16-06, 01:33 AM	ok then which house can I look at that is empty. I look at the things posted. Lady Rolindin Corsive Slug Description A Corsive Slug grows to two inches long and they have a light red stripe down their back with a light blueish jagged lines on either side of the red stripe. the slugs slime don't hurt wood or wood products, it will how ever do damage to metal and beings. The Corsive Slug's slime will do 1d6 hit points of damage per 5 rounds if digested. The slime will also effect metal like an rust moster, and will deslove metal in no time at all. If a person is not treated they will die with in 2 days, a heal potion or cleric can reverse the damage done by the slime of the Corsive Slug. Before the person dies more slugs will be born and emerge from the dying person. At a rate of one slug per two hours. uses of the slime. people of the forrest who know of the Corsive Slug slime will capture them and rub the slim on a sharpened arrow tip with no metal haed. It has been rumered that the Corsive Slug slime has been dryed and use as an type of poison to slowly kill some one. The more slime one injest the more damge that can happen. the effects of the Corsive Slug slime is that it causes a person to have illusions and the slime takes away all pain from them. This is why a person while in the woods will not feel the slugs on their body, the slime effects thier brain. People have been found half disoulved with the slugs on them. something that crossed my mind. blend in with nature working on the skill. but will read something like this. this skill allows a ranger to blend in with the back ground by using his or her concentration skill, much like a camilion spell. dc check to spot the ranger, Haven't figured that out yet. may be something like a disbelieve illusion check, that would work. what ever kind of character (put race here) looking for the ranger would have to roll their disbelieve illuson spell roll. makes sense to me. the differance is the ranger can use a limited camlion ability to blend in with his or her soroundings. just an ideal I want to think out some more. i kind of like the blend in with nature skill my self. well worth a ranger's time to learn. what do the two of you think of the speak to animals and blend in with nature. the blend in with nature still needs wotk, I have to think how I want to write it. Red Hart Plant This plant is grows only in the spring time of the season, the plat is used by those who know of it's healing powers. The Red hart plant has a green leaf witha small red hart in the midleof the leaf, the red hart plant is mostly used by the forrest people and the leavs picked and dryed when in season. The Red hard plant grows to almost two feet tall, and tree feet wide with throns on the branches. The properties of the plant The Red Hart when applied when it is fesh cut from the branch and aplied to a wound will heald 1d4 hit points of damage per two hours appiled. When the Red Hart leaves are dryed the cleric and other who know how to make heal potions use the dryed leafs as part of their potion mixture. When just useing an dryed Red Hart plant leaf and made into a drink can heal 1d4 point of damage. it is also used in greater quanties of leaves to slow poisons affects and to also made into a general health drink to heal people. The Red Hart leaves have an sweet minty taste when brewed in water to make an tea or other drink. Those who might believe that they might be sick or need to heal them selves in some way, will make a tea or use dryed Red Hart leaves. Aramar the Black I have letly been wracking my brain for things which would really flesh out a forest, things both mundane and magical, and now that I have a few, I would like to share them to see if they should get any replies. Aside from rough drafts of flora and fuana, I have some idea seeds which may provoke any of yyou into thinking of mechanics that I could not. To start, the Forestal. Forestal, Sapling Medium Fey Hit Die: 8d6+16 Initiative: +7 Speed: 40 ft. Armor Class: 18 (+3 dex, +3 natural, +2 Song) Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+4 Attack: Sylvan Staff Space/Reach: 5ft/5 ft. Special Attacks: Animate Trees, Bond of Nature, Song of the Forest, Spell-Like Abilities Special Qualities: Darkvision, DR 10/Cold Iron, Lowlight Vision, Wild Empathy Saves: Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +10 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 19, Cha 17 Skills: Concentration +10, Heal +9, Knowledge (Geography) +14, Knowledge (Nature) +14, Listen +12, Move Silently +9, Search +9, Sense Motive +12, Survival +14, Spot +11 Feats: Combat Casting, Enduring Life, Improved Intiative Enviorment: Any Forest Society: Solitary or with apprentice CR: ??? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Nuetral Advancement: By Age Category Level Adjustment: -- Everthing grows quiet as the song gets louder. From under the boughs steps a far being, tall and woody, dressed in robes of the forest, and crowned by song. With a long, wooden staff in hand, the being emanates power. Forestals are the manistefation of the spirit of the forest. They and the Forest are one, so to speak, with the Forestals as the mind. They live as long as the forest with which they are "bonded" lives, and in that time learn all there is to know about the Forest's mysteries. Those who are more powerful command beasts, trees, and song, holding the power to stop time, cast out taint, and see into the minds of those courageous enough to come before it. COMBAT Animate Trees: Like the Treant Ability. Wild Empathy: Similar to the druid abilty, but with a natural +6 on the check Spell-Like Abilities: At Will - Light, Detect Poison, Detect Snares and Pits, Detect Plants and Animals; 3x per day - Entangle, Tree Shape; Once per day - Speak with plants, Plant Growth Song of Nature: The power of Song grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC, and creates an aura of awe at a range of 100 ft. All who see the Forestal must succeed at a Will save (DC 18) or be awed for 3 rounds. Bond of Nature: For every 2500 sq. miles of forest that the Forestal commands, It gains a +1 bonus to caster level when determining checks, damage die, distance, and save DCs, and a +2 bonus to HP. The Forestal must be bonded with at least 2500 sq. m of forest; should the forest in question grows to less than that size, the Forestal suffers 1 negative level, 1 point of Con, and 2 points of Wis every time the size of the forest halves, with intiial penalties for the first time the area drops below 2500. ***Development Notes: This is a very rough draft, as you can tell. I would like to flesh out the Song of Nature and Bond of Nature qualities, as well provide something better for a sylvan staff than a suped-up Druid's Staff. Also, given the immense life span of Foresals, a large table is needed, like what dragons have, to determine progression of abilties as Forestals age. This also make me wonder about a appropriate starting stats. White Hart Large Magical Beast Hit Dice: 6d10+18 (48) Initiative: +7 Speed: 65 ft. (13 squares) Armor Class: 15 (+3 Dex, +2 Natural) Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+11 Attack: Gore +6 (d12+2), or hoof +2 (d8+1), or bite -3 (d8+1) Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft. Special Attacks: -- Special Qualities: Charm immunity, Darkvision 60 ft., DR 15/magic, Fast Healing 5, Lowlight Vision, Spell Resistance 6, Trackless Step. Saves: Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 16, Cha 10 Skills: Hide +7, Move Silently +7, Sense Motive +4, Jump +4, Listen +5 Feats: Alertness, Dash, Improved Initiative, Run Environment: Temperate areas Organization: Solitary or Family (2+d3 young) Challenge Rating: ? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Neutral Advancement: 7-9 HD (Large), 10-18 HD (Huge) Level Adjustment: -- A stag, large, pure white, and sporting 18-point antlers, steps out in front of you. Ears twitching, it notices you, and looks at you with it’s pearly black eyes before bounding away at incredible speed. The White hart is an elusive creature that many noble who die to have mounted. With it’s white coat and antlers, it beckons all hunters around the world one large hunts. It has never been caught, though many people will claim they have. COMBAT[b] When someone does catch up to the White Hart, it will either attempt to incapitate it’s opponent before fleeing again, or put up a furious fight. Charm Immunity: The White hart is immune to all spells in the enchantment school. Trackless Step: This functions just as the druid ability. [b]Plant Life Venomwood: The sap of this tree is poisonous to most lifeforms. Usually, the say being inside the tree, the trees are as harmless as pine. But in times of moisture, the treees bleed freely, and sometimes even touching the sap-soaked bark is enough to be poisoned. Some forest cultures use fresh sticks of venomwood, moistened, as defenses against enemies. Venomwood Sap: Contact DC 16, Initial Damage: 2d6 hp; Secondary 1d6 Dex Sunmoss: This bright moss grows in swaths of red and orange, often along dying plants and refuse. It is praised highly among preists and duids as a cleasing tool of the gods of light and life. It addtion to dying matter, the moss will gladly feast on undead matter and/or tainted objects or beings. Undead creatures suffer 1d4 points of damage per round that they are in contact with the moss. Since the moss will feed of the death of these creatures, subduing a ghoul or vampire long enough for the plant to begin growing on thier flash is an excellent way to be of one's undead enemies. Those who are tainted can be cured by the moss as well, but they must let it feed off them, and htis still cuases a small amount of damage (will have stats soon). When the moss is feeding, it glows with light, and brightness of which is dependant on the magnitude of it's food. Even dead plants, though, can make larger swaths glow with light equivilent to a dim lantern. ***Development Notes: When I look again at Heroes of Horror, I will finish up the sunmoss. Among these two creations, I also had in mind Feygrown Wood, the abilties of which are left yet completly to the imagination. Blackwood, too, I hope to flase out when I examine the Shadow Magic from the Tome of Magic As other plant products, I had thought of Sunsap, which is the hardened sap of (blank) trees, which, when hardened, act somewhat similar to the dragonshards of Eberron. Lastly is Treethread, inspired by the Elves of Lothlorien in LotR. Of which trees could be used for this, and what properties it would end up having, are yet up to the imagination. Rocks and Stuff Source Stones: Stones standing at or in the wells of streams, they are covered in Ley-runes, and leaking water from one hole as though it were blood. Most often times, these stones bless low-level magical effects on the waters around it. The stone is imbued witha magical effects, which combines with the water through the blood of the rock. Any who drink from the water gain the benefits of these magical effects, though only once a day. The range of the magic if a close distance (25 ft. + 5 ft. per CL). Knowledge of metamagic or ley-lines may help to increase this range. Sample Stones: Stone of Health - CL 5, range 50 ft, heals 2d8 HP. To create: Create Water, Cure Moderate Wounds, 9000 GP + 720 XP Stone of Poison Detection - CL 1, range 30 ft; changes the nature of the water visibly if poison is present. To create:Create Water, Detect Poison, 500 gp + 40 xp Stone of Strength - CL 3, range 40 ft, grants the benefits of Bull's Strength. To Create: Create Water, Bull's Strength, 6000 gp + 480 xp ***Developement Notes: I feel like these are almost to easy to create; lacking the mysticsm. I am wrting a new spell which allows one to bleed rocks, gaining the magical Rockblood, and I might replace Create Water with it as a component of the source stones. Permanancy might also be required. Lastly, I leave you with the thought seeds over which I am pondering... Rocksblood Chosen of the Beasts The Language of the Trees The Songs of the Forest: -Song of the Trees -Song of Beasts -Song of Autumn -Song of Winter -Song of Spring -Song of Summer
Eglentyne 03-16-06, 01:47 AM	Here's what come to my mind. Powder rocks. thes rocks ar soft like lime rock. the differance is that they are semi hard and come in different colors. white, light blue, dark blue, light red, dark red, yellow dark, light yellow. The powder rocks can be ground down and made itno fine powder, archers or rangers use these to hit hard target, when they hit they make a 15 foot raduis that will blind any one in the area. The way they are used by an arrow is this way, they are tied in a small bag 1/4 pound and tied to an arrow shaft end where metal point should be. So that no powder comes out of bag, the bag is tied tight and seald by wax. the bag is made out of soft colth that will burst when hits a hard thing, the bag is tight with powder and explodes (beaks) easy. when the arrow bag hits a hard target powder cause everone in area to become blind and have to get powder out of eys or be blind for 1d10 rounds. when the person washes out powder their eyes will burn for 1d8 rounds. Wet weather will maqke the powder in bags on arrow heads to turn to mud, so one needs keep them covered in wet weather. The powder rocks are found by waterfalls and streams or rivers close to waterfalls. It will take a strenght check to crush the powder rocks into fine powder. my ideal of blinding powder rocks. not very harmful just hurt eyes some.
Eglentyne 03-17-06, 04:25 PM	Aramar the Black and Lady Rolindin; where is everone at good ideals both of you for the things you make. nice pitcure of tree houses. http://www.candlekeep.com/images/sitegfx/elventree.jpg
Lady Rolindin 03-17-06, 04:34 PM	are you Aramar the Black going to try and get your items approved, i think we should try to get them approved. Aramar the Black I have letly been wracking my brain for things which would really flesh out a forest, things both mundane and magical, and now that I have a few, I would like to share them to see if they should get any replies. Aside from rough drafts of flora and fuana, I have some idea seeds which may provoke any of yyou into thinking of mechanics that I could not. To start, the Forestal. Forestal, Sapling Medium Fey Hit Die: 8d6+16 Initiative: +7 Speed: 40 ft. Armor Class: 18 (+3 dex, +3 natural, +2 Song) Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+4 Attack: Sylvan Staff Space/Reach: 5ft/5 ft. Special Attacks: Animate Trees, Bond of Nature, Song of the Forest, Spell-Like Abilities Special Qualities: Darkvision, DR 10/Cold Iron, Lowlight Vision, Wild Empathy Saves: Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +10 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 19, Cha 17 Skills: Concentration +10, Heal +9, Knowledge (Geography) +14, Knowledge (Nature) +14, Listen +12, Move Silently +9, Search +9, Sense Motive +12, Survival +14, Spot +11 Feats: Combat Casting, Enduring Life, Improved Intiative Enviorment: Any Forest Society: Solitary or with apprentice CR: ??? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Nuetral Advancement: By Age Category Level Adjustment: -- Everthing grows quiet as the song gets louder. From under the boughs steps a far being, tall and woody, dressed in robes of the forest, and crowned by song. With a long, wooden staff in hand, the being emanates power. Forestals are the manistefation of the spirit of the forest. They and the Forest are one, so to speak, with the Forestals as the mind. They live as long as the forest with which they are "bonded" lives, and in that time learn all there is to know about the Forest's mysteries. Those who are more powerful command beasts, trees, and song, holding the power to stop time, cast out taint, and see into the minds of those courageous enough to come before it. COMBAT Animate Trees: Like the Treant Ability. Wild Empathy: Similar to the druid abilty, but with a natural +6 on the check Spell-Like Abilities: At Will - Light, Detect Poison, Detect Snares and Pits, Detect Plants and Animals; 3x per day - Entangle, Tree Shape; Once per day - Speak with plants, Plant Growth Song of Nature: The power of Song grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC, and creates an aura of awe at a range of 100 ft. All who see the Forestal must succeed at a Will save (DC 18) or be awed for 3 rounds. Bond of Nature: For every 2500 sq. miles of forest that the Forestal commands, It gains a +1 bonus to caster level when determining checks, damage die, distance, and save DCs, and a +2 bonus to HP. The Forestal must be bonded with at least 2500 sq. m of forest; should the forest in question grows to less than that size, the Forestal suffers 1 negative level, 1 point of Con, and 2 points of Wis every time the size of the forest halves, with intiial penalties for the first time the area drops below 2500. ***Development Notes: This is a very rough draft, as you can tell. I would like to flesh out the Song of Nature and Bond of Nature qualities, as well provide something better for a sylvan staff than a suped-up Druid's Staff. Also, given the immense life span of Foresals, a large table is needed, like what dragons have, to determine progression of abilties as Forestals age. This also make me wonder about a appropriate starting stats. White Hart Large Magical Beast Hit Dice: 6d10+18 (48) Initiative: +7 Speed: 65 ft. (13 squares) Armor Class: 15 (+3 Dex, +2 Natural) Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+11 Attack: Gore +6 (d12+2), or hoof +2 (d8+1), or bite -3 (d8+1) Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft. Special Attacks: -- Special Qualities: Charm immunity, Darkvision 60 ft., DR 15/magic, Fast Healing 5, Lowlight Vision, Spell Resistance 6, Trackless Step. Saves: Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 16, Cha 10 Skills: Hide +7, Move Silently +7, Sense Motive +4, Jump +4, Listen +5 Feats: Alertness, Dash, Improved Initiative, Run Environment: Temperate areas Organization: Solitary or Family (2+d3 young) Challenge Rating: ? Treasure: None Alignment: Always Neutral Advancement: 7-9 HD (Large), 10-18 HD (Huge) Level Adjustment: -- A stag, large, pure white, and sporting 18-point antlers, steps out in front of you. Ears twitching, it notices you, and looks at you with it’s pearly black eyes before bounding away at incredible speed. The White hart is an elusive creature that many noble who die to have mounted. With it’s white coat and antlers, it beckons all hunters around the world one large hunts. It has never been caught, though many people will claim they have. COMBAT[b] When someone does catch up to the White Hart, it will either attempt to incapitate it’s opponent before fleeing again, or put up a furious fight. Charm Immunity: The White hart is immune to all spells in the enchantment school. Trackless Step: This functions just as the druid ability. [b]Plant Life Venomwood: The sap of this tree is poisonous to most lifeforms. Usually, the say being inside the tree, the trees are as harmless as pine. But in times of moisture, the treees bleed freely, and sometimes even touching the sap-soaked bark is enough to be poisoned. Some forest cultures use fresh sticks of venomwood, moistened, as defenses against enemies. Venomwood Sap: Contact DC 16, Initial Damage: 2d6 hp; Secondary 1d6 Dex Sunmoss: This bright moss grows in swaths of red and orange, often along dying plants and refuse. It is praised highly among preists and duids as a cleasing tool of the gods of light and life. It addtion to dying matter, the moss will gladly feast on undead matter and/or tainted objects or beings. Undead creatures suffer 1d4 points of damage per round that they are in contact with the moss. Since the moss will feed of the death of these creatures, subduing a ghoul or vampire long enough for the plant to begin growing on thier flash is an excellent way to be of one's undead enemies. Those who are tainted can be cured by the moss as well, but they must let it feed off them, and htis still cuases a small amount of damage (will have stats soon). When the moss is feeding, it glows with light, and brightness of which is dependant on the magnitude of it's food. Even dead plants, though, can make larger swaths glow with light equivilent to a dim lantern. ***Development Notes: When I look again at Heroes of Horror, I will finish up the sunmoss. Among these two creations, I also had in mind Feygrown Wood, the abilties of which are left yet completly to the imagination. Blackwood, too, I hope to flase out when I examine the Shadow Magic from the Tome of Magic As other plant products, I had thought of Sunsap, which is the hardened sap of (blank) trees, which, when hardened, act somewhat similar to the dragonshards of Eberron. Lastly is Treethread, inspired by the Elves of Lothlorien in LotR. Of which trees could be used for this, and what properties it would end up having, are yet up to the imagination. Rocks and Stuff Source Stones: Stones standing at or in the wells of streams, they are covered in Ley-runes, and leaking water from one hole as though it were blood. Most often times, these stones bless low-level magical effects on the waters around it. The stone is imbued witha magical effects, which combines with the water through the blood of the rock. Any who drink from the water gain the benefits of these magical effects, though only once a day. The range of the magic if a close distance (25 ft. + 5 ft. per CL). Knowledge of metamagic or ley-lines may help to increase this range. Sample Stones: Stone of Health - CL 5, range 50 ft, heals 2d8 HP. To create: Create Water, Cure Moderate Wounds, 9000 GP + 720 XP Stone of Poison Detection - CL 1, range 30 ft; changes the nature of the water visibly if poison is present. To create:Create Water, Detect Poison, 500 gp + 40 xp Stone of Strength - CL 3, range 40 ft, grants the benefits of Bull's Strength. To Create: Create Water, Bull's Strength, 6000 gp + 480 xp ***Developement Notes: I feel like these are almost to easy to create; lacking the mysticsm. I am wrting a new spell which allows one to bleed rocks, gaining the magical Rockblood, and I might replace Create Water with it as a component of the source stones. Permanancy might also be required. Lastly, I leave you with the thought seeds over which I am pondering... Rocksblood Chosen of the Beasts The Language of the Trees The Songs of the Forest: -Song of the Trees -Song of Beasts -Song of Autumn -Song of Winter -Song of Spring -Song of Summer Powder rocks. thes rocks ar soft like lime rock. the differance is that they are semi hard and come in different colors. white, light blue, dark blue, light red, dark red, yellow dark, light yellow. The powder rocks can be ground down and made itno fine powder, archers or rangers use these to hit hard target, when they hit they make a 15 foot raduis that will blind any one in the area. The way they are used by an arrow is this way, they are tied in a small bag 1/4 pound and tied to an arrow shaft end where metal point should be. So that no powder comes out of bag, the bag is tied tight and seald by wax. the bag is made out of soft colth that will burst when hits a hard thing, the bag is tight with powder and explodes (beaks) easy. when the arrow bag hits a hard target powder cause everone in area to become blind and have to get powder out of eys or be blind for 1d10 rounds. when the person washes out powder their eyes will burn for 1d8 rounds. Wet weather will maqke the powder in bags on arrow heads to turn to mud, so one needs keep them covered in wet weather. The powder rocks are found by waterfalls and streams or rivers close to waterfalls. It will take a strenght check to crush the powder rocks into fine powder. my ideal of blinding powder rocks. not very harmful just hurt eyes some. my ideals that came to me. Lady Rolindin Corsive Slug Description A Corsive Slug grows to two inches long and they have a light red stripe down their back with a light blueish jagged lines on either side of the red stripe. the slugs slime don't hurt wood or wood products, it will how ever do damage to metal and beings. The Corsive Slug's slime will do 1d6 hit points of damage per 5 rounds if digested. The slime will also effect metal like an rust moster, and will deslove metal in no time at all. If a person is not treated they will die with in 2 days, a heal potion or cleric can reverse the damage done by the slime of the Corsive Slug. Before the person dies more slugs will be born and emerge from the dying person. At a rate of one slug per two hours. uses of the slime. people of the forrest who know of the Corsive Slug slime will capture them and rub the slim on a sharpened arrow tip with no metal haed. It has been rumered that the Corsive Slug slime has been dryed and use as an type of poison to slowly kill some one. The more slime one injest the more damge that can happen. the effects of the Corsive Slug slime is that it causes a person to have illusions and the slime takes away all pain from them. This is why a person while in the woods will not feel the slugs on their body, the slime effects thier brain. People have been found half disoulved with the slugs on them. something that crossed my mind. 03-15-06 04:20 PM Lady Rolindin Red Hart Plant This plant is grows only in the spring time of the season, the plat is used by those who know of it's healing powers. The Red hart plant has a green leaf witha small red hart in the midleof the leaf, the red hart plant is mostly used by the forrest people and the leavs picked and dryed when in season. The Red hard plant grows to almost two feet tall, and tree feet wide with throns on the branches. The properties of the plant The Red Hart when applied when it is fesh cut from the branch and aplied to a wound will heald 1d4 hit points of damage per two hours appiled. When the Red Hart leaves are dryed the cleric and other who know how to make heal potions use the dryed leafs as part of their potion mixture. When just useing an dryed Red Hart plant leaf and made into a drink can heal 1d4 point of damage. it is also used in greater quanties of leaves to slow poisons affects and to also made into a general health drink to heal people. The Red Hart leaves have an sweet minty taste when brewed in water to make an tea or other drink. Those who might believe that they might be sick or need to heal them selves in some way, will make a tea or use dryed Red Hart leaves. Rangers use the plant when its in season to heal them selves, or carry the Red Hart dryed leaves so the can heal them selves if the need arises. 03-15-06 03:44 PM Aramar the Black and Eglentyne a new skill: skill talk to animals general skill the talk to animals skill allows one with this skill to talk to one type of animal, like the spell. The differance is that the character can talk to one kind of animal with this skill, this allows the ranger to get information from the animal type or to have the animal to pay attention for the things you inform the animal to look for. The animal can then be the eyes and ears of the ranger while he or she is not around the area. this skill can be taken mutilpal times so a ranger can talk to different kinds of animals, this allows for a ranger to have different knids of animals to be thier eyes and ears in the ranger area. only one animal speech may be used with the skill, learning the skill again will gain a ranger another animal speach. another skill crossed my mind something like this. blend in with nature working on the skill. but will read something like this. this skill allows a ranger to blend in with the back ground by using his or her concentration skill, much like a camilion spell. dc check to spot the ranger, Haven't figured that out yet. may be something like a disbelieve illusion check, that would work. what ever kind of character (put race here) looking for the ranger would have to roll their disbelieve illuson spell roll. makes sense to me. the differance is the ranger can use a limited camlion ability to blend in with his or her soroundings. just an ideal I want to think out some more. i kind of like the blend in with nature skill my self. well worth a ranger's time to learn. what do the two of you think of the speak to animals and blend in with nature. the blend in with nature still needs wotk, I have to think how I want to write it.
redhase 03-17-06, 09:44 PM	Alastor's eye flash with a tint of anger but he quickly returns to a normal composure and smiles, "One day you will find yourself in a situation when your death will be playing out in front of you. On that day you wil regret your descision. Untill then...". Alastor then quickly stride away. I had thought that all the elves were killed by now, seems I was wrong. my more tree huggers, I agree with Alastor. are we making things to us on other's perhaps. maybe a visit is due, see what the hubbub is about. werepanthers oh my, you do know the pack could use more characters.
Eglentyne 03-17-06, 11:00 PM	I had thought that all the elves were killed by now, seems I was wrong. my more tree huggers, I agree with Alastor. are we making things to us on other's perhaps. maybe a visit is due, see what the hubbub is about. werepanthers oh my, you do know the pack could use more characters. The answer is still no this is my home and merilie will jion the pack. This is where I want to live and not join a pack, go back and tell them this is my home.
Lady Rolindin 03-17-06, 11:28 PM	Dekar looks at the figure pop in and then leave. "good we don't need you around anyway, we have other things to do right now. Go play with your magic toys and read your books. Yes their are elves here and we will not be taken so easly. As for this pack thing what ever it is keep it away from us so we don't have to do things if needed."
Eglentyne 03-18-06, 03:50 AM	En I Morgothr utulie' n again The dark one's have come
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-18-06, 09:20 AM	A massive ebony-colored werwolf, and a small figure clad in a full body suit of spiked leather complete with a facial mask with opaque goggles attached to it appear within the Foundation's walls. "In the name of The Serpent, and The Family, we are here-Soon this place shall be 'consecrated' in the names of our forefathers and corrupted into a vile mockery of its former self."
Lady Rolindin 03-18-06, 06:27 PM	my we seem to be attracting people, lets not hope that we have to do things. we are jsut trying to live our own lives here and we don't intefear with other guilds. If the need araises then we will do what is nessary. thank you for the offer but no thanks.
Aramar the Black 03-18-06, 10:13 PM	Borders would be more appropriate term, kobold. Our walls are nuaght but the stands of trees, who watch your every movement. You see, anyone may walk into the Forest; but not all may walk out. Any attempt at consecration will only be met with a rebuttal of equal force. And then you will be judged. Perhaps, f you are lucky, we will kill you quickly, mercifully, rather than simply leaving you as a eunuch or a vile mockery, eh? @ Lady Rolindin: No offense or anything, but I really wish you would use quote boxes. It confuses the heck trying to read some of your posts. About the the corrosive slug; they need to be more specific. How is it certain that an infected person will die in two days? Is it ingesting the slug or ingesting the poison (or both) that cuases baby slugs to arise from the dead body? What cuases d6 damage per round if ingested? The slime? How long does this damaging persist? Try this on for size: b]New Skill:[/b] Speak Animal Language (Int) Trained only This skill allows one, at the basic level, to speak with or empathize with animals. At a more advanced level, one may know the barks or songs so well that they can retrieve specific information from unintelligent creatures. Becuse of the extreame difference in "sentient" and animal minds; this skill is more complex than the Speak Language skill. Though not observed in detail here, the Speak Animal Language skill actually consists of a set of sub-sills, which are listed below. Following are DC's for sample tasks or communications involving animals. -Amphibian -Aquan -Avian -Bovine -Canine -Equine -Feline -Fish (specific name unknown to me) -Marsupial -Primate -Reptilian -Ursine Sample DCs Obtain or transmit simple commands - - - -10 Obtain or transmit descriptions - - - - - - -15 Convey detailed commands - - - - - - - - -20 About the Treehouses; I say that for now we assume that the more obvious, and larger buildings; ones that involve central halls, diplomacy halls, stuff like that, follow the layout of the treehouse which you so graciouly provided. I hadn't been think on the houses much, having not followed the rules and what-not for the IFGW; but perhaps I, or we, if anyone is so inclined, could go about design more specifc or secretive treehouses and rooms. When my creations have undergone some slight editing, I will send them in for approval. The White Hart merely need a CR; and the new materials are cinche,d I think; but some of the things are yet in development stage; and the Forestal needs a LOT of work. I assure you, the full power of the completed forestal shall aid us in defending the forest. @ Eglentyne: Interesting idea.
Lady Rolindin 03-18-06, 10:53 PM	Ok I jsut wrote down the ideal and was geting back to it. Corsive Slug Description A Corsive Slug grows to two inches long and they have a light red stripe down their back with a light blueish jagged lines on either side of the red stripe. the slugs slime don't hurt wood or wood products, it will how ever do damage to metal and beings made of flesh. The Corsive Slug's slime will do 1d6 hit points of damage per 5 rounds if slime is digested by some means, or they get on your skin. The corsive slug will begain to melt into the persons body once 1 hit point of damage has taken place. after this the slug will begain to melt it's way into the body of the person, the person after one hit point of damage will begain to fell the slime affecting thier brain and neeeds to roll their will save at - what ever the hit points are lost. say for a character that has 2 hitpoints of damage then will recieve an -2 to will save and roll an - 2 will save to realize that there mind is being effected by the slime. it's a slow process, but one finds 1d8 corsive slugs living in a close area, when one gets on to a person skin and they fall or if they don't burn it off or still pass out from the slim affects after burning the slug off. the rest will be close by to latch on to the body. the slugs will keep doing 1d6 per 5 rounds damage untill the person losses all thier hit points or they are found and helped by friends or some who finds them If a person can not remove the slugs in time or have others remove them buy burning them off the skin. the slug will melt it's way down into the persons body and lay eggs, these eggs will hatch in 1d6 days, all the while the slug's slime giving the person a feeling of uforoia. making them go into a dream state, feeling no pain. the effects of the Corsive Slug slime is that it causes a person to have illusions; like an drug would, and the slime takes away all the pain from their body as their body is being eating from the inside out. This is why a person while in the woods will not feel the slugs on their body, the slime effects their brain; and they believe they are somewhere else in a dream world. People have been found half disoulved with the slugs on them. people who know what they look like are careful to handle them, and carrie them in a wood box or simular wood item. The slime will also effect metal like an rust moster, and will deslove metal in a successful touch attack with the slime causes the target metal to corrode, falling to pieces and becoming useless immediately. The touch can destroy up to a 2-foot cube of metal instantly. Magic armor and weapons, and other magic items made of metal, must succeed on a DC 12 Reflex save or be dissolved in 1d8 rounds. the corsive slugs has flesh eating slime, also effects the mind and effects metal also. If a person is not treated they will die with in 6 days and they have the slugs inside their body, a heal potion will tempary heal the person. what they need to do is have a potion to destroy the slugs from inside their body, or cleric can reverse the damage done by the slime of the Corsive Slug with spells from their gods. Before the person dies more slugs will be born and emerge from the dying person. At a rate of one slug per two hours. one corsive slug can lay up to 500 eggs inside abody of a meduim creature. uses of the slime. people of the forrest who know of the Corsive Slug slime will capture them and rub the slim on a sharpened arrow tip with no metal haed. It has been rumered that the Corsive Slug slime has been dryed and use as an type of poison to slowly kill some one from the inside out. The more slime one injest the more damge that can happen to them. something that crossed my mind.
Aramar the Black 03-18-06, 10:56 PM	Good. Much better. But yet vital questions: How long does it take for the slug to melt into the body? Or, how long does the vistim the loss of d6 hp per 5 rounds? Until the slug is in or they seek a healing spell or what?
Lady Rolindin 03-18-06, 11:04 PM	was looking at thr rust moster abilities again to add to the slug also, I should have it more perfected fairely soon have to think about they abilities of the slug slime. the slug is a flesh eater and the slime effects metal as well. will add that also
Eglentyne 03-19-06, 03:42 AM	Aramar the Black @ Eglentyne: Interesting idea. what i do is it the powder rocks. they come to me, by looking at what you 2 others make and it seems right to me. En I Morgothr utulie' n again The dark one's have come Morgothr tulieuto guth galadyim, im uva ech guth Morgothr. im uva hess faire' the dark one's come to make war on the tree elves, I will make war with the darkone's. I will die free.
Lady Rolindin 03-19-06, 04:52 AM	If it becomes nessary to to defend the guild then we will. Aramar the Black Borders would be more appropriate term, kobold. Our walls are nuaght but the stands of trees, who watch your every movement. You see, anyone may walk into the Forest; but not all may walk out. Any attempt at consecration will only be met with a rebuttal of equal force. And then you will be judged. Perhaps, f you are lucky, we will kill you quickly, mercifully, rather than simply leaving you as a eunuch or a vile mockery, eh? I agree with what Aramar the Black, the forrest is our alley and we will not allow your forces to take what is not yours with out a fight.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-19-06, 12:09 PM	"It was no offer, m'lady; this place will see a transformation of epic proportions." With that, the lupine creature and it's small companion stalk out of the area.
Aramar the Black 03-19-06, 01:41 PM	"It was no offer, m'lady; this place will see a transformation of epic proportions." With that, the lupine creature and it's small companion stalk out of the area. "Oh, certainly, but not in the way that he imagines" says Tirian after the two have left.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-19-06, 04:05 PM	(OOC) Trust me, if you only knew the hell which will be unleashed...
Eglentyne 03-19-06, 10:00 PM	Merilie says to the strangers and both Tirian and Dekar. I galadyim uva etha goth norgothr, I tarre' na nef ilu've eva lye uva no'l qalme' The elven tree people will make war with the darkones, the forrest is on our side all of you will know death merlie looks at Trian and says lye I eva herutif nar are you the lord of cats?
Lady Rolindin 03-20-06, 12:50 AM	(OOC) Trust me, if you only knew the hell which will be unleashed... we will have a reaction to your actions, and we will not let the guild be taken easly. Hell is waht you make it, it ay not be as bad you you believe it could be. we will be ready and willing to defend the forrest guild.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 03:05 PM	"There will be an uprising, and He shall rise."
Aramar the Black 03-20-06, 03:12 PM	"There will be an uprising, and He shall rise." ooh, ooohh, pick me! I know the punch-line! "And then he will fall." Right? :)
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 03:30 PM	ooh, ooohh, pick me! I know the punch-line! "And then he will fall." Right? :) "No, you fool....YOU shall fall."
Aramar the Black 03-20-06, 03:41 PM	"No, you fool....YOU shall fall." I am called a fool; so am I honored. And shall I fall, I shall stand back up.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 04:43 PM	I am called a fool; so am I honored. And shall I fall, I shall stand back up. "....And you body shall be torn asunder."
Aramar the Black 03-20-06, 05:43 PM	"....And you body shall be torn asunder." Ah, but willingly, so my brief departure shall in vain, that the power of sacrifice shall come back upon you, to bring about a similar fate.
Eglentyne 03-20-06, 06:38 PM	Aramar the Black Quote: Originally Posted by Kobold_Ur_Priest "....And you body shall be torn asunder." Ah, but willingly, so my brief departure shall in vain, that the power of sacrifice shall come back upon you, to bring about a similar fate. Kobold_Ur_Priest Quote: Originally Posted by Aramar the Black I am called a fool; so am I honored. And shall I fall, I shall stand back up. "....And you body shall be torn asunder." Aramar the Black Quote: Originally Posted by Kobold_Ur_Priest "No, you fool....YOU shall fall." I am called a fool; so am I honored. And shall I fall, I shall stand back up. Today 01:30 PM [quote] Kobold_Ur_Priest Quote: Originally Posted by Aramar the Black ooh, ooohh, pick me! I know the punch-line! "And then he will fall." Right? "No, you fool....YOU shall fall." Aramar the Black Quote: Originally Posted by Kobold_Ur_Priest "There will be an uprising, and He shall rise." ooh, ooohh, pick me! I know the punch-line! "And then he will fall." Right? Kobold_Ur_Priest "There will be an uprising, and He shall rise." Lady Rolindin Quote: Originally Posted by Kobold_Ur_Priest (OOC) Trust me, if you only knew the hell which will be unleashed... we will have a reaction to your actions, and we will not let the guild be taken easly. Hell is waht you make it, it ay not be as bad you you believe it could be. we will be ready and willing to defend the forrest guild. this what I say to the things said; Kobold_Ur_Priest Lyera tumna tehtar nar an u' kel, lyer qalmel na ilye lye uva hir si. Ore' nadim an lye qalme' lyera tenn mea. Non dim esse ore an lye, Tirian ar Dekar nthalion an elye uva lu'tu'l I norgothr. Im utu u' kaure' ello lye norgoth, nailer n or tehta an lyer nilarnorgothr kel Your dark signs are for not; go away, your death is all you will find here. Your darkness will be your death unto your own hands. I am sad in my hart for you. Tirian and Dekar be strong for you will overcome the darkones. I have no fear of you darkone, may your death be a sign for your darkfriends: go away.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 08:38 PM	Eglentyne how are you in two opposing guilds? you have no right to threaten me, seeing as you ARE my damn ally.
Eglentyne 03-20-06, 08:54 PM	One will be in the forrest guild, Merilie is a were elfpanther, she is in the forrest guild. My other is Brensas the kenderwere tiger who is in the kender holme guild, he is more evil than Merilie is. I take ideal from thasis to play 2 characters in different guilds, they might have to fight each other. I told that the were tigher ecl is too high, so he might become were panther. I still work on the were characters, to fix them now I know what is what. so my were panther Merilie can say such things and she speaks the elven Quenya language. so your character would not know what is said, but you the player would by translation. unless your character speaks elven quenya, not common elven which is elvish. wizo say it ok to speak elven quenya if I put translation. this should be fun. I can send you the lotr dark speak, it is like abbsyl. BelMerilieian says in common to your character, what she said in elven Quenya to the others. Your dark signs are for not; go away, your death is all you will find here. Your darkness will be your death unto your own hands. I am sad in my hart for you. Tirian and Dekar be strong for you will overcome the darkones. I have no fear of you darkone, may your death be a sign for your darkfriends: go away.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 09:12 PM	whatever...amateurs :rolleyes:
Eglentyne 03-20-06, 09:42 PM	Kobold_Ur_Priest whatever...amateurs why can not someone play two characters that are different and not in guilds that is all evil. why not
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-20-06, 10:22 PM	A.) you're supposedly aligned with me and the others B.) you're main concern was thought to be the EVIL guilds/lifestyle C.) do what you want but dont go against your own damn teammates D.).......the hell with it. im out.
Aramar the Black 03-20-06, 10:27 PM	A.) you're supposedly aligned with me and the others B.) you're main concern was thought to be the EVIL guilds/lifestyle C.) do what you want but dont go against your own damn teammates D.).......the hell with it. im out. Did I miss something? Who's aligned with you? Eglentyne, the werepanther, or the kender? Or all three?
Eglentyne 03-20-06, 11:02 PM	Aramar the Black Quote: Originally Posted by Kobold_Ur_Priest A.) you're supposedly aligned with me and the others B.) you're main concern was thought to be the EVIL guilds/lifestyle C.) do what you want but dont go against your own damn teammates D.).......the hell with it. im out. Did I miss something? Who's aligned with you? Eglentyne, the werepanther, or the kender? Or all three? B.) you're main concern was thought to be the EVIL guilds/lifestyle no two different guilds, one for this guild and one for the kender guild. I make 2 characters. 1 is for this guild BelMerilieian the 2nd is for the kender guild Brensas brensas is the evil one and not even about her. why can i not play 2 characters in different guilds.
Karn Dragonsbane 03-21-06, 11:01 AM	And a man comes within the place... He´s bald, wears a normal business suit, and strangely there´s nothing hooked on it though he should´ve came all the way from another place. He then directs himself to Aramar the Black. "Good morning, Aramar. I had word of that there was some conflict and... I thought you might need all the aid you could get. Mind if I join?" Then he looks all around. "Did I come in a bad moment?"
Aramar the Black 03-21-06, 11:37 AM	My character here is Tirian, Karn, but I'll let it slide. Aramar is probably deep in the Librarys of the CoA right now. No, we were just finishing. Join, you say....in what manner?
Eglentyne 03-21-06, 02:34 PM	Karn Dragonsbane, I would like to have more players in guild. if you wish to play character in this guild then pleas do so, we can always use the help and more characters is a good thing. your american language makes me have to think about what i want to say, is stil hard some times to say it right. Tirian, yes we do need more people to help us if the darkones persue theri ways. Aramar the Black; I not understand why other player can no see differance, BelMerilieian ist for this guild and is no help them. Brensas my other character ist the evil one, he kill for the fun of it and do things not good. he not even know my werepanther character. why can they no see differance Amamar The black Can i say that we talk to Narda and see if she want to play her druid in the forrets guild, if will help us to have an druid in guild. why has the guild become an enemy of the darkones, I not know. what said to me makes me unhappy, I not understand, confuses me and makes me hurt inside, why we not have 2 characters in different guilds. why we have to have characters that is both evil, I not want to play that way. I want to play the way I want to. and both no know each other, is that no the way the game set up.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-21-06, 03:26 PM	how would you play two characters against each other? thats pretty...for lack of a better word; pointless.
jagggar 03-21-06, 03:40 PM	It's not pointless. It gives you the chance to play different character types. Playing multiple characters is allowed.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-21-06, 05:13 PM	i just meant it was pointless to have 2 characters facing each other (eventually) in combat
Aramar the Black 03-21-06, 08:22 PM	your american language makes me have to think about what i want to say, is stil hard some times to say it right. I know how you feel. My sympathies. Amamar The black Can i say that we talk to Narda and see if she want to play her druid in the forrets guild, if will help us to have an druid in guild. Go ahead. I do not think I know Narda. @Kobold_Ur_Priest: Actually, when set up right, having two characters who will be facing each other could be quite a challenge; and not pointless. Unless, of course, that was the soul intent. The tricky thing with two characters (whom have no real assosiation) is to play one with complete seperation from the other. As Tirian, I try to not act too much like Aramar; and vice versa. Tirian is suspicious of all mages; I must play that suspician when I have the two talking or considering one another, for example. And these two were/are nuetral to each other. Think of playing two opposing characters fairly.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-21-06, 08:52 PM	I know Aramar, I'm playing two characters as of now- Shadow & Cerberus but for those like Eglentyne who are just beginning to participate in the GWs, much less learning English, it might be hard to do,and quite complucates, you understand? im not trying to be rude, it's just my opinion that it'd probably be too confusing for her.
Aramar the Black 03-21-06, 09:37 PM	True. However, your approach to the situation sounded disdainful and reprimanding. Now, go and apoligize.... ;)
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-21-06, 09:57 PM	true, i am sorry, and i did say i wasnt trying to be rude, but it's hard to get the point across to someone who cant really understand you without being blunt.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 02:40 AM	Kobold_Ur_Priest true, i am sorry, and i did say i wasnt trying to be rude, but it's hard to get the point across to someone who cant really understand you without being blunt. I don't want to sound like I'm trying to put you down Kobold Ur priest. But if you have ever played a game with andra you would know that with her D&D books she can play the game and play two different characters of different aligments. they might not be in english but, she can play. I have in the past and she can play. thasis and all the other players who's done this before did the same. english may be a proublem sometimes but, don't underestermate her abilities as a player. her husban helps her with her writtings I can tell, . she's not a bad player and can handle it I believe. I've seen her do it beofre, or I would not have told her about the games. if i thpugh she could not, it took her a long time to even decide to do this. I even play internet games with her and a few other friends I know.
Aramar the Black 03-22-06, 09:48 AM	Lady Rolindin, you have just helped so very much. Although, (no offense, Eglentyne, really) if she is such an expierienced player, then why have I been aided her (for what? a few weeks?) in the creation of her lycanthorpe characters so much?
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-22-06, 03:07 PM	Lady Rolindin, you have just helped so very much. Although, (no offense, Eglentyne, really) if she is such an expierienced player, then why have I been aided her (for what? a few weeks?) in the creation of her lycanthorpe characters so much? exactly, she may be a good player, of that i have no doubt, but in truth & experience wise, it doesnt seem like she understands basic concepts i've played contradicting characters who actually were elven brothers who were taken at birth (one became a half-celestial, the other, a half-fiend) and one traveled with the party while the other led the very group they sought to destroy
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 03:25 PM	Aramar the Black Lady Rolindin, you have just helped so very much. Although, (no offense, Eglentyne, really) if she is such an expierienced player, then why have I been aided her (for what? a few weeks?) in the creation of her lycanthorpe characters so much? I do know that I still like playing the older systems of D&d and that i had to learn the 3.5 system when i got here. I had bought the 3.5 books, but did not use them, this was to keep up with the realms new books coming out. I my self have never played a lycanthorope so I have no ideal how to even start one. to your question about her I have no ideal since she'll have to answer it. she can play D&d what she knows about the 3.5 ststem I really don't know. since you have helped her thats a good thing, and it may help her to understand thr lycanthorope better. I looked at them and gave up, core classes to me work best. adding a lycanthorope would make it harder for even me till I could figured out what needed to be done. on the forest idelas i think about what would the elves or other forest races use in their natural envoriment. the kinds of plants, slugs, bugs, plants, trees. since their are wood elves and wild elves. It does seem strange to me that wild elves use no metals in some tribes or clans and use all natural things around them. so i can envision what wild elves might use in these woods and come up with an ideals for the guild. that powder rock ideal never crossed my mind , I will amit. thats somethng a wild elf would know about and use. I like the design i found at candle keep .com for the tree houses. to me I would make the trees taller and also make them more bushier, this would hide the houses in their tops and mid sections. say make the trees a kind that is very bushy and the leves would use that to hide the house and build around them. Just like how the fr books describes some of the elves house desgins in the realms. they use the tree it self with aid of magic to hide thier houses, and you could walk right under their house and not even see the houses. this is the way i see the tree houses, thay are part of the trees and elven earth magic is used to combine thier house's and the trees. their are serval knids of tree at the candle keep web site on plants, trees and such things found in the realms. i can lok up to find out what kind of trees grow tall and bushy, I remember that ther are serval kinds of pine and cedar, and different types of trees that gow in such manners.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 03:56 PM	NAME: Achira (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. The bark exudes an edible gum. Some species produce a gum that is dark and is liable to be astringent and distasteful, but others produce a light gum and this is sweet Other Uses: The starch from the roots is sometimes used as a laundry starch or for sizing. NAME: Alfalfa (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoot - raw or cooked as a potherb. Only the young leaves are eaten raw. Plants can be harvested on a cut and come again basis, the first harvest can be made about one month after sowing, plants can then be harvested another - times at intervals of a few weeks. The young leaves contain protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash. They are rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Flowers - raw or cooked. Other Uses: Used as a green manure, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen. NAME: All-Seed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked and used like spinach. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Seed - ground into a powder and added to wheat flour or other cereals in making bread etc. It is best to soak the seed overnight and rinse it thoroughly before use. Other Uses: Gold/green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. NAME: Almond (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw, cooked or dried and ground into a powder for use in confections etc. The whole seed can also be roasted, sprouted or used in cakes, confectionery and pastry. The sweet-flavored forms have a delicious flavor but bitter forms should not be eaten in any quantity - see the notes above on toxicity. The seed is somewhat difficult to digest and so needs to be thoroughly masticated. It can be blended with water to make almond milk. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is used mainly as a food flavoring and in cooking. An edible gum is obtained from points of damage on the stems. Hazards: Produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: Oil expressed from the seeds is an excellent lubricant in delicate mechanisms such as watches. It is often used in soaps and cosmetics because it has a softening effect on the skin. A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark gray NAME: Amur Cork Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit. The fruit is about cm in diameter and has a strong scent of turpentine. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark. Oil obtained from the seed has insecticide properties similar to pyrethrum. Wood - heavy, hard, strong, close grained. Used for furniture. The bark is a cork substitute. NAME: Andromeda (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The tender leaves and shoot-tips are boiled as an aromatic tea. A delicious drink. Some caution is advised since boiling the plant or infusing it in hot water is said to release a toxic chemical. It is safer to soak the leaves in a jar of water in direct sunlight to make 'sun tea'. Hazards: A toxin, called 'andromedotoxin' can be released from the plant if it is infused in boiling water. Other Uses: Tannin is obtained from the leaves and twigs. NAME: Angelica (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves, young shoots and stems - used as an aromatic addition to salads, or cooked and used as a vegetable. The taste is somewhat bitter. The chopped leaves are a good addition to cooked acid fruits, especially rhubarb. The stem and leafstalks are used in candies and sweetmeats. Seed - used as an aromatic flavoring in confections and pastries. Root - cooked. Hazards: Contains furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis. Other Uses: The pulverized fruits are used to kill head parasites. A good yellow dye is obtained from the plant (the report does not specify which part of the plant). NAME: Anise (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fruit is used as a flavoring in curries, teas and pickles. It is an ingredient of 'five spice powder'; the fruit is also chewed after meals in order to sweeten the breath. The essential oil is used to flavor liqueurs, soft drinks and bakery products. NAME: Apple Geranium (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are crushed and used to flavor salads, soups, fruit dishes, jellies, sorbets, ice cream, cakes etc. Cake pans can be lined with the leaves and the pastry will be infused with their essence. The leaves have an apple scent according to one report but our plants have a very strong mint smell. An infusion of the leaves is used as a tea. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the plant. It is used in aromatherapy, perfumery and as an insect repellent. The growing plant will repel flies, especially if the leaves are touched occasionally to release their scent. The leaves are dried for use in pot-pourris and herb pillows. NAME: Appleberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Aromatic, mealy and pleasant. Remove the seeds before eating the fruit. The fruit does not have a pulp and is dry and boring. The deep blue fruit is up to mm long. NAME: Apricot (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use. The best forms are soft and juicy with a delicious rich flavor. Wild trees in the Himalayas yield about .kg of fruit per year. The fruit of the wild form contains, sugar, protein, ash, and pectin. There is about mg vitamin C per g of pulp. The fruit is about cm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Bitter seeds should be eaten in strict moderation, but sweet ones can be eaten freely. The bitter seeds can be used as a substitute for bitter almonds in making marzipan etc. An edible gum is obtained from the trunk. The seed contains edible semi-drying oil. Hazards: This species produces hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. Usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm, any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: Edible semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed. Used for lighting. The oil has a softening effect on the skin and so it is used in perfumery and cosmetics, and also in pharmaceuticals. A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark gray to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. Wood - handsome, hard, durable. Agricultural implements etc. NAME: Arrow Wood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A pleasantly sweet flavor, but there is very little edible flesh surrounding a relatively large seed. The fruit is up to .mm in diameter. Other Uses: A red dye is obtained from the fruit. An ink can be made from the dried berries. Plants can be grown as a tall hedge, they are rather bare in winter though. The wood can be used to make skewers. NAME: Ash (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Manna - a sweetish exudate is obtained from the stems by incision. The quality is better from the upper stems. A mild sweet taste, its main use is as a mild and gentle laxative, though it is also used as a sweetener. Inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. Hazards: The seeds probably contain hydrogen cyanide. This is the ingredient that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. Unless the seed is very bitter it should be perfectly safe in reasonable quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: Wood - soft, light, close grained, with little strength. It weighs about lb per cubic foot and is of no commercial value. NAME: Asparagus (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked. Considered a gourmet food, the shoots are harvested in the spring. We find them very acceptable raw in salads, with a hint of onion in their flavor. They are normally boiled or steamed and used as a vegetable. Male plants produce the best shoots. Do not overharvest the plant because this would weaken it in the following year. The shoots are a good source of protein and dietary fiber. Roasted seeds are a coffee substitute. Hazards: Large quantities of the shoots can irritate the kidneys. The berries are mildly poisonous. Other Uses: The plant contains asparagusic acid, which has nematocidal properties. NAME: Aster (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and stems - the somewhat fleshy leaves are used to make pickles or are cooked. A sweet taste. The stem contains ash, whilst the leaf is ash - this is mainly sodium chloride. NAME: Atamasco Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked. Used as an emergency food. The bulb is up to cm long. Caution is advised; see notes at the top of the page. Hazards: The bulb contains toxic compounds. Horses are said to gat the staggers (a cerebospinal disease) from eating the leaves and bulbs. NAME: Avens (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The dried or fresh root can be boiled in water to make a delicious chocolate-like drink. It can also be used as a seasoning. It is best harvested in the spring or autumn but can be used all year round. Fragrant, it was once used to flavor ales. Other Uses: The dried root repels moths. Plants are suitable for ground cover when spaced about cm apart each way. The cultivar 'Leonard's Variety' is the best for this purpose. B NAME: Balsam (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Inner bark - cooked. It is usually dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. An aromatic resinous pitch is found in blisters in the bark. When eaten raw it is delicious and chewy. An oleoresin from the pitch is used as a flavoring in sweets, baked goods, ice cream and drinks. Tips of young shoots are used as a tea substitute. Other Uses: Wood - light, soft, coarse grained, not strong. It is occasionally manufactured into lumber. NAME: Bamboo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Stem - cooked. An excellent vegetable. Other Uses: Paper is made from the culms. The canes are too arched for good poles and there is too small a volume for significant pulp production, in spite of good fiber dimensions. The culms are up to cm in diameter. The canes split easily and ere fairly flexible - they are used as a source of weaving material. The plant makes a good screen or hedge. NAME: Banana Shrub (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are used for scenting tea. NAME: Banksia (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The flowers are rich in nectar and this is sometimes harvested as a food. It is best harvested in the morning before birds and evaporation deplete the yields. The flowers can be sucked or soaked in water in order to obtain the nectar. Other Uses: The bark contains about tannin. Used as a rootstock for other members of this genus. Wood - soft, easily worked, pinkish with a prominent grain. It is highly decorative but the plants tend to be gnarled and irregular thus limiting its use. Used for veneers, furniture etc. NAME: Barberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A well-flavored fruit, it has a sweet taste with a blend of acid, though there is a slight bitterness caused by the seeds. The fruit is much liked by children. It is dried and used like raisins in India. The fruit contains protein, sugar, ash, tannin, and pectin. There is vitamin C in the juice. Flower buds - added to sauces. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the root and the stem. An important source of dyestuff and tannin, it is perhaps one of the best tannin dyes available in India. The wood is used as a fuel. NAME: Basket Grass (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - baked. Other Uses: A watertight basket can be made from the leaves. The fibers are split from the leaves and then used. The dried and bleached leaves are also used for weaving into hats and capes. NAME: Basswood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. A mild flavor, they are very nice in salads. Sap - obtained from next to the bark and used as a refreshing drink. It can also be concentrated into syrup and used as a sweetener. Flowers - raw. Added to salads. The flowers are used as a tea substitute. They are sweet and fragrant. A very good chocolate substitute is made from a paste of the ground fruits and flowers. Trials on marketing the product failed because the paste decomposes readily. Hazards: Frequent consumption of the tea made from the flowers may cause heart damage. Other Uses: A tough fiber is obtained from the inner bark. The bark is soaked in water and the fibers can then be removed. These are used for making nets, shoes, and clothing, twine and mats. A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. Wood - soft, straight grained, light, weak, not durable, easily worked, resistant to splitting, it holds nails badly, holds glue, paint and lacquer well, seasons well but shrinks considerably. It weighs lb per cubic foot, is odorless and bland-tasting. A commercially important timber. The white wood is excellent for turning and carving; it is used for making woodenware such as spoons, cheap furniture, pulp etc. NAME: Bath Asparagus (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. The young, unexpanded flowering shoots are cooked and served like asparagus. Hazards: Skin contact with the bulb can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Any toxins in this plant are concentrated in the bulb. NAME: Bayberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about mm in diameter with a large seed. There is very little edible flesh and the quality is poor. Leaves and berries are used as a food flavoring. They make an aromatic, attractive and agreeable substitute for bay leaves, and can be used in flavoring soups, stews etc. The dried leaves are brewed into a robust tea. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the plant. (The part of the plant is not specified). NAME: Bedstraw (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are coumarin-scented (like freshly mown hay), they are used as a flavoring in cooling drinks and are also added to fruit salads etc. The leaves are soaked in white wine to make 'Maitrank', an aromatic tonic drink that is made in Alsace. A fragrant tea is made from the green-dried leaves. Slightly wilted leaves are used, the tea has a fresh, grassy flavor. The sweet-scented flowers are eaten or used as a garnish. Other Uses: A red dye is obtained from the root. NAME: Bee Orchid (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. It is a source of 'salep', a fine white to yellowish-white powder that is obtained by drying the tuber and grinding it into a powder. Salep is said to be very nutritious and is made into a drink or added to other cereals and used in bread etc. One ounce of salep is said to be enough to sustain a person for a day. The salep can also be made into a drink. NAME: Beech (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. A very nice mild flavor, they go well in a mixed salad. However, the leaves quickly become tough so only the youngest should be used. New growth is usually produced for periods of weeks each year, one in spring a Hazards: Large quantities of the seed may be toxic. Other Uses: Semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed; it is used for lighting, lubrication, polishing wood etc. The seed residue is poisonous. The leaf buds harvested in the winter and dried on the twigs are used as toothpicks. The leaves are gathered in autumn and used as a stuffing material for mattresses etc. Wood - hard, heavy, strong, very durable. It is not suitable for outdoor use and is often attacked by a small beetle. It has a wide range of applications, including furniture, flooring, turnery etc. It makes a very good fuel, burning with a lot of heat, and yields a charcoal known as 'Carbo Ligni Pulveratus'. The wood has often been used as a source of creosote, tar, methyl alcohol, and acetic acid. NAME: Bellflower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A mild flavor with a pleasant sweetness, it can be used as a major ingredient in salads. Flowers - raw. Beautiful to look at, they have a pleasant sweetness and make a very attractive decoration to a salad. NAME: Bergamot (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoot tips - raw or cooked. They are used as a flavoring in salads, fruit salads, drinks etc. Flowers - raw. They are added as an attractive garnish to salads. An excellent aromatic tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and flower heads. The leaves give an Earl Gray flavor to China tea. Other Uses: An essential oil in the leaves contains a phenol and a citral. No more information is given, though the oil is likely to have medicinal activity and perhaps be suitable for perfumery etc. NAME: Bermuda Buttercup (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Use in moderation, see notes at top of sheet. Root - cooked. Hazards: The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavor. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. NAME: Bindweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Stalks and root - cooked. Washed and steamed. A pleasant sweet taste. Rich in starch and sugars, it is very nutritious. Young shoots - cooked Hazards: This species is said to be purgative some caution is advised. NAME: Birch (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Inner bark - cooked or dried, ground into a powder then used with cereals for making bread etc. Inner bark is generally only seen as a famine food, used when other forms of starch are not available or are in short supply. Sap - raw or cooked. A sweet flavor. Harvested in early spring, before the leaves unfurl, by tapping the trunk. The flow is best on sunny days following a heavy frost. The sap is often concentrated into a sugar by boiling off the water. This will not kill the tree so long as the tap hole is filled up afterwards. However, prolonged or heavy tapping will kill the tree. Young leaves - raw or cooked. Young catkins. No more details are given. A tea is made from the leaves and another tea is made from the essential oil in the inner bark. Other Uses: The bark is used to make drinking vessels, canoe skins, roofing tiles etc. It is waterproof, durable, tough and resinous. Only the outer bark is removed, this does not kill the tree. It is most easily removed in late spring to early summer. NAME: Bitter Orange (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Very bitter. It is used in making marmalade and other preserves. The fruit is about - cm in diameter. The rind of the fruit is often used as a flavoring in cakes etc. Used in 'bouquet garni'. Oil obtained from the seeds contains linolenic acid and is becoming more widely used as a food because of its ability to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood. The flowers are used for scenting tea. An essential oil from the dried peel of immature fruits is used as a food flavoring. Other Uses: Much used as a rootstock for the sweet orange, C. sinensis, because of its disease resistance and greater hardiness. Semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed, it is used in soap making. Essential oils obtained from the peel, petals and leaves are used as a food flavoring and also in perfumery and medicines. The oil from the flowers is called 'Neroli oil' - yields are very low from this species and so it is often adulterated with inferior oils. The oil from the leaves and young shoots is called 'petit-grain' - kilos of plant material yield about kilo of oil. This is also often adulterated with inferior products. NAME: Bittersweet (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. Other Uses: Used as a hedge. NAME: Black Bamboo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. Somewhat acrid when raw, they are prepared for eating by boiling in one change of water, the water being changed after - minutes. A distinctive taste and aroma. The shoots are harvested in the spring when they are about cm above the ground, cutting them about cm below soil level. Other Uses: The canes make good plant supports. Thin walled but durable, the canes are also used for cabinetwork and for decorative panels and inlays. The rhizome is used in making umbrella handles, wickerwork, canes, musical instruments and various kinds of handicrafts. NAME: Black Oak (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A sweet taste, it is an important item of food for the Indians in S. Arizona and northern Mexico and is sold in the local markets there. The seed is up to cm long and cm thick. It can be dried. Other Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs; grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin that can also be used as a dyestuff. Wood - heavy, hard, strong, brittle, close grained. Of little value commercially, though it is an important fuel in its native range. NAME: Black Pine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. It has a very resinous flavor and so is not much relished. The seed is quite small, to mm long. The honeydew from aphid-infested leaves is eaten as manna. Another report says that a manna-like substance that exudes from the leaves and twigs is eaten or used like honey. A vanillin flavoring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood. Hazards: The wood, sawdust and resins from various species of pine can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: A commercial source of turpentine and tar. Oleo-resins are present in the tissues of all species of pines, but these are often not present in sufficient quantity to make NAME: Black Tupelo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A thin sharply acid pulp that is pleasant to roll in the mouth as a masticatory, it is also used in preserves. Pleasantly acidulous. The fruit is borne in small clusters. Other Uses: Wood - tough, not durable, soft, heavy, hard to work and warps easily. It has an intricately contorted and twisted grain. It weighs lb per cubic foot and is used for making boxes, soles of shoes, wooden pipes, wheel hubs, veneer etc. NAME: Blackberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use. A pleasant sweet and somewhat spicy flavor. The fruit is about mm in diameter and can be cm long. Young shoots - raw. Harvested in spring and used in salads. Other Uses: A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. NAME: Blackcurrant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. An excellent aromatic flavor. The fully ripe fruit is very acceptable raw, though it is more often cooked and used to make pies, jams etc. Very rich in vitamin C. The fruit is about mm in diameter, though selected cultivars have larger fruits. The leaves are used in soups. The dried leaves are a tea substitute. They are sometimes added to blended herb teas. Other Uses: The cultivars 'Green Mound' makes a good dwarf hedge. Plants can be grown as a tall ground cover NAME: Bladderwort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root. No more details but the root can be up to meter long though it is rather thin. Another report says that this is a floating aquatic plant with submerged root-like capillary branches. Leaves. No more details. The juice of the plant is drunk for its rich mineral content. NAME: Blue Sow Thistle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots and stems - raw. The skin is first removed, but the shoots are still rather bitter and unpalatable. Older stems can also be peeled and eaten raw but have a bitter taste. NAME: Blueberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or used in preserves etc. A very sweet pleasant flavor with a slight taste of honey. Largely grown for the canning industry, it is considered to be the best of the low bush type blueberries. The fruit can be dried and used like raisins. The fruit is about mm in diameter. This is the earliest commercially grown blueberry to ripen. A tea is made from the leaves and dried fruits. Other Uses: Tannin is obtained from the bark and root. Wood - heavy, hard, very close grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Used for making tool handles and other small articles. NAME: Boldu (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and aromatic with an agreeable flavor. The fruit is up to cm in diameter. The leaves and bark are used as a condiment. Hazards: The leaves contain a toxic alkaloid. Other Uses: The bark is a source of tannin and is also used as a dye. A deliciously fragrant essential oil is obtained from the leaves. The dried and powdered leaves are scattered amongst clothes to sweeten them and repel insects. The small fruits are dried and used as beads in necklaces. When warmed by the body or the sun they release the scent of cinnamon. The wood is used for making charcoal. NAME: Bowstring Hemp (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The rhizome is a source of water. This is presumably of some use in the arid areas of its native range, but of rather limited benefit in Britain. Other Uses: A high quality fiber is obtained from the leaves. It is used for making sails and paper. NAME: Box Thorn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked in soups etc or dried for later use. Sweet with an aniseed-like flavor. The fruit is a berry about mm in diameter. Only the fully ripe fruits should be eaten. Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. A peppermint-like flavor, the leaves are used in salads or used as a potherb. Rich in vitamin A., the leaves also contain protein, carbohydrate, fat, and ash. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. The dried leaves are a tea substitute. Other Uses: Can be grown as an informal hedge, succeeding in maritime exposure. Plants have an extensive root system and can be planted to stabilize sandy banks. NAME: Bramble (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A good size and flavor. Bland. Other Uses: A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. A good vigorous ground cover plant for sun or shade. It grows strongly but requires weeding for the first year or so. New roots are formed at intervals along the stem. It should only be grown with trees and other tall plants otherwise it will swamp them. NAME: Breadroot (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. It can also be dried for later use. The dried root can be ground into a powder and used with cereals in making cakes, porridges etc. Starchy and glutinous, the raw root is said to have a sweetish turnip-like taste. The plant is best harvested as the tops die down at the end of the growing season. This food is considered to be a luxury item by many native N. American Indians. The root contains about starch, protein and sugars. Hazards: This species contains furanocoumarins, these substances can cause photosensitivity in some people. Other Uses: The plant is a good soil stabilizer in its natural environment. NAME: Bristly Ox-Tongue (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. Not wonderful raw, the leaves are slightly better cooked. A rather bitter flavor. NAME: Brittle Bladder Fern (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. Other Uses: Plants can be grown as a ground cover when planted out about cm apart each way. NAME: Broom (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The flower buds are pickled and used as a substitute for capers. They can also be added to salads. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. The tender green tops of the plant have been used like hops to give a bitter flavor to beer and to render it more intoxicating. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Other Uses: An excellent fiber is obtained from the bark, it is used in the manufacture of paper, cloth and nets. It is not as strong as the fiber from the Spanish broom (Spartium junceum). The fiber is obtained from the root according to other report NAME: Buckbrush (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A refreshing and stimulating tea is made from the dried leaves, it is a good substitute for china tea though it does not contain caffeine.The leaves are gathered when the plant is in full bloom and are dried in the shade. Other Uses: A green dye is obtained from the flowers. All parts of the plant are rich in saponins - when crushed and mixed with water they produce a good lather which is an effective and gentle soap. This soap is very good at removing dirt, though it does not remove oils very well. This means that when used on the skin it will not remove the natural body oils, but nor will it remove engine oil etc The flowers are a very good source, when used as a body soap they leave behind a pleasant perfume on the skin. The developing seed cases are also a very good source of saponins. NAME: Buckthorn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Very rich in vitamin C (mg per g) and vitamin A, they are too acid when raw for most peoples tastes, though most children seem to relish them. Used for making fruit juice, it is high in vitamins and has an attractive aroma. It is being increasingly used in making fruit juices, especially when mixed with other fruits, because of its reputed health benefits. The fruits of some species and cultivars (not specified) contain up to . oil. The fruit is very freely borne along the stems and is about - mm in diameter. The fruit becomes less acid after a frost or if cooked. The fruit is ripe from late September and usually hangs on the plants all winter if not eaten by the birds. It is best used before any frosts since the taste and quality of frosted berries quickly deteriorates. Other Uses: Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it can be used as a shelter hedge. It dislikes much trimming. A very thorny plant, it quickly makes an impenetrable barrier. Sea buckthorn suckers vigorously and so has been used in soil conservation schemes, especially on sandy soils. The fibrous and suckering root system acts to bind the sand. The seeds contain - of a slow-drying oil. The viitamin-rich fruit juce is used cosmetically in face-masks etc. A yellow dye is obtained from the fruit. A yellow dye is obtained from the stems, root and foliage. A blackish-brown dye is obtained from the young leaves and shoots. Wood - tough, hard, very durable, fine-grained. Used for fine carpentry, turning etc. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal. NAME: Buckwheat (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked like spinach. Not that wonderful raw, they improve somewhat with cooking. The leaves are rich in rutin (see below for more details) and so are very healthy additions to the diet. Seed - raw or cooked. A nutty flavor, though it has a somewhat gritty texture. The seed can be soaked overnight in warm water then sprouted for a few days and added to salads. It can also be ground into a powder and used as a cereal when it can be made into pancakes, noodles, breads etc or be used as a thickening agent in soups etc. Rich in vitamin B. An excellent beer can be brewed from the grain. Hazards: This plant has caused photosensitivity in some people, only the dehusked grain is considered to be safe. Other Uses: A very good green manure plant, it can be used to reclaim badly degraded soils and sub soils. A blue dye is obtained from the stems. A brown dye is obtained from the flowers. NAME: Bug Orchis (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. It is a source of 'salep', a fine white to yellowish-white powder that is obtained by drying the tuber and grinding it into a powder. Salep is a starch-like substance with a sweetish taste and a faint somewhat unpleasant smell. It is said to be very nutritious and is made into a drink or can be added to cereals and used in making bread etc. One ounce of salep is said to be enough to sustain a person for a day. NAME: Bugle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw. Other Uses: A good ground cover for a position in semi-shade, forming a carpet and rooting as it spreads. Fairly fast growing but does not always smother out weeds and can become bare at the centre if not growing in good conditions. NAME: Bunya-Bunya (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw, cooked or ground into a powder. Starchy and delicious, it has the texture of a waxy boiled potato with the flavor of chestnuts. Large, it is an important food source. The germinating seed produces an underground 'earth nut' which has a coconut-like flavor. Other Uses: Wood - soft, easily worked, high quality. Used for cabinet making, flooring, plywood etc. NAME: Burr (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - cooked. NAME: Butterbur (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The small fleshy petioles (leaf stems) are very palatable when cooked and eaten like asparagus. Other Uses: A good ground covers for the wilder areas of the garden. It is too invasive to be used in small gardens and is only suitable for covering large areas. Peasants at one time used the leaves as a head covering. NAME: Buttercup (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed. It must be parched in order to remove an acrid principle. Hazards: All parts of the plant are poisonous; the toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying. The plant has a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin. C NAME: Cabbage (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Slightly bitter raw, they can be cooked in one or more changes of water. We find that the slight bitterness actually enhances the flavor, and this is one of our favorite cooked leaves. The plant can usually be harvested all year round, though there will be little to pick in very cold winters. NAME: Cabbage Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - baked. It can also be brewed into an intoxicating drink. Pith of the trunk - dried and steamed until soft. Sweet and starchy, it is used to make porridge or a sweet drink. The root and stems are rich in fructose, the yields compare favorably with sugar beet (Beta vulgaris altissima). Edible shoots - a cabbage substitute. The leaves are very fibrous even when young, we would not fancy eating them. Other Uses: The leaves contain saponins, but not in commercial quantities. The leaves contain a strong fiber, used for paper, twine, cloth, baskets, thatching, rain capes etc. The whole leaves would be used for some of these applications. When used for making paper, the leaves are harvested in summer; they are scraped to remove the outer skin and are then soaked in water for hours prior to cooking. NAME: Calamint (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A sweet and aromatic herb tea is made from the leaves. Very refreshing. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and are dried for later use. Leaves - used as a flavoring. A pleasant mint-like fragrance and flavor. Other Uses: Plants can be used for ground cover, planted about cm apart each way they form spreading clumps. NAME: Camellia (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Oil is obtained from the seed. NAME: Camphor (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots and leaves - cooked. Some caution is suggested because there is a report that the plant is poisonous in large quantities. The old leaves are dried and used as a spice. Hazards: The plant is poisonous in large quantities. Other Uses: The essential oil 'camphor' is obtained from the leaves and twigs. It is extracted commercially by passing a current of steam through the wood chips, kilos of wood yielding kilo of camphor. Camphor is used medicinally, in perfumes, as an insecticide and also to make celluloid and as a wood preservative. It can also be put in shoes to cure perspiring feet (probably by acting as a deodorant rather than preventing perspiration). The wood has been burnt as a fumigant during epidemics. Wood - beautifully grained. Used for furniture etc. NAME: Campion (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Plant - cooked. Consumed as a vegetable in Arctic and Alpine regions. Hazards: Contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. Thorough cooking also breaks them down. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is advisable not to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish. Other Uses: Plants form a rooting carpet and can be grown as a ground cover when planted about cm apart each way. NAME: Cane Reed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. Used as a potherb. Seed - cooked. It can be used as a wheat substitute, for which it is not much inferior, but it is rather small and difficult to collect in quantity. The plants only flower at irregular intervals of several years. Other Uses: The canes are used as pipe-stems, are woven into baskets and mats plus a variety of other purposes. NAME: Caraway (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A spicy flavor, it is used as a flavoring in confectionery and bread, also as a flavoring in salads, vegetables etc. It is high in protein and fat. The seed is often chewed after a meal in order to Hazards: Caraway is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine. Other Uses: An essential oil from the seed is used in perfumery, for scenting soap, as a parasiticide etc. kilos of seed yield about kilo of essential oil. The essential oil yield of the seed from plants cultivated in Poland is up to . . NAME: Cardinal Spear (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. An acceptable vegetable when boiled. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young leaves - occasionally cooked and eaten. Hazards: The plant contains alkaloids that have powerful narcotic and purgative effects. NAME: Carolina Allspice (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The aromatic bark is dried and used as a substitute for cinnamon. Hazards: Ruminants are reported to have a toxic reaction from grazing this plant. Other Uses: Leaves contain small quantities of camphor, used as an insect repellent and disinfectant. NAME: Castor-Oil Plant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The seed contains - of edible oil, used in cooking. The seed is a rich source of phosphorus, of which is in the phytic form. Some caution should be observed, see the notes above on toxicity Hazards: The whole plant is very poisonous; even one seed has been known to be lethal to children. The leaves are only mildly poisonous. The toxic principle is water-soluble so is not found in the oil. Other Uses: The seed contains - of a drying oil. As well as being used in cooking, it is an ingredient of soaps, polishes, flypapers, paints and varnishes. It is also used as a lubricant and for lighting and as an ingredient in fuels for precision engines. A fiber for making ropes is obtained from the stems. The growing plant is said to repel flies and mosquitoes. When grown in the garden it is said to rid it of moles and nibbling insects. The leaves have insecticide properties. Cellulose from the stems is used for making cardboard, paper etc.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 03:58 PM	NAME: Century Plant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten when baked. Sweet and nutritious, but rather fibrous. It is partly below ground. Seed - ground into a flour and used as a thickener in soups or used with cereal flours when making bread. Flower stalk - roasted. Used like asparagus. Sap from the cut flowering stems is used as a syrup or fermented into pulque or mescal. The sap can also be tapped by boring a hole into the middle of the plant at the base of the flowering stem. Hazards: Contact with the fresh sap can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. The plants have a very sharp and tough spine at the tip of each leaf. They need to be carefully sited in the garden. Other Uses: An extract of leaves is used as soap. The roots are used according to another report. It is likely that the root is the best source of the saponins that are used to make soap. There is a report that the plant has insecticidal properties, but further details are not given. A very strong fiber obtained from the leaves is used for making rope, coarse fabrics etc. A paper can also be made from the leaves. The thorns on the leaves are used as pins and needles. The dried flowering stems are used as a waterproof thatch and as a razor strop. The plants are used in land-reclamation schemes in arid areas of the world. NAME: Cherry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, tarts, jams etc. The size of a small plum with a thin skin and a nice sweet flavor. The flesh is somewhat mealy but is also juicy. The fruit can hang on the tree until October. The fruit is about mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. Hazards: Produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark gray to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. NAME: Chestnut (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a gruel. The seed is quite large, about mm in diameter, and is easily harvested. Unfortunately it also contains toxic saponins and these needs to be removed before it can be eaten. The seed is used as an emergency food in times of famine when all else fails. It is dried and ground into a powder, this is then soaked in water for about hours before use in order to remove the bitter saponins and can be used to make a 'halva'. It is estimated that mature trees yield about kg of seeds per annum in the wild. See also the notes above on toxicity. Other Uses: The bark, leaves, wood and seed husks all contain tannin. Wood - hard, strong, light. Used for fence posts etc. Coppiced for fuel. NAME: Chickweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. Available all year round if the winter is not too severe. Very nutritious, they can be added to salads whilst the cooked leaves can scarcely be distinguished from spring spinach. The leaves contain saponins so some caution is advised, see the note on toxicity at the top of the page. A nutritional analysis is available. Seed - ground into a powder and used in making bread or to thicken soups. It would be very fiddly to harvest any quantity of this seed since it is produced in small quantities throughout most of the year and is very small. The seed contains, protein and, fat. NAME: Chicory (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are rather bitter, especially when the plants are flowering. The leaves are often blanched by excluding light, either by removing all the leaves and then earthing up the new growth, or by cove Other Uses: Roots have the potential to be used for the production of biomass for industrial use. They are rich in the starch 'inulin' which can easily be converted to alcohol. A blue dye has been obtained from the leaves. The flowers are an alternative ingredient of 'QR' herbal compost activator. NAME: Chinquapin (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Very sweet and much appreciated, tasting somewhat like a hazel nut. NAME: Chittamwood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - usually pickled. Not very tasty according to one report whilst another says that large quantities can cause stomach upsets. The fruit is between - cm in diameter. A clear viscid gum is obtained from the cut wood. It also exudes freely from wounds on the trunk and branches. The dried and ground up bark is used like chicle as a chewing gum. Other Uses: Wood - heavy, rather soft, not strong, close grained. It weighs about lb per cubic foot. Used for tool handles, cabinet making etc. NAME: Chives (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw, cooked or dried for later use. The leaves have a mild onion flavor and are an excellent addition to mixed salads, they can also be used as a flavoring in soups etc. This form has a stronger garlic flavor than common chives The leaves are often available from late winter and can continue to produce leaves until early the following winter, especially if the plant is in a warm, sheltered position. A good source of sulphur and iron. The bulbs are rather small but can be used as spring onions. They can be harvested with the leaves still attached and be used as spring onions. They have a pleasant mild onion flavor. The flowers can be used as a garnish in salads etc. The flowers of this species are rather dry and less desirable than the flowers of many other species. Hazards: There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible. Other Uses: The juice of the plant is used as an insect repellent, it also has fungicidal properties and is effective against scab, mildew etc. The growing plant is said to repel insects and moles. NAME: Chop-Suey Greens (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots and stems - raw or cooked. Strongly aromatic, they are used as a flavoring or as a vegetable. Cooked leaves become bitter if overcooked at a high temperature. Young leaves are excellent in salads. The leaves quickly wilt once they have been picked so it is best to harvest them as required. They contain, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash. They are rich in vitamin B, contain a moderate content of vitamin C and a little vitamin A. Flowers - raw. Blanched briefly and added to salads. The center of the flower is bitter so only the petals are normally used. A fragrant pickle known as 'kikumi' is made from the petals in Japan. Other Uses: Possibly a good companion plant, protecting neighboring plants from caterpillars etc Gardner's World, //]. There is a report that secretions from the roots can be effective in controlling nematodes in the soil, but this has not been substantiated. NAME: Chusan Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young flower buds - cooked. Used like bamboo shoots. The fresh flowers and terminal bud are also apparently consumed. Other Uses: The fibers cloaking the trunk are used to make ropes and cloth. The fibers from within the leafstalk are used for making brushes, ropes, coarse cloth etc. A matting is made from the bark admixed with some of the stem fibers. The leaves are woven into hats, rough coats and fans. NAME: Cinnamon Rose (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Rich in sugars. Contains up vitamin C. The fruit is about mm in diameter, but there is only a thin layer of flesh surrounding the many seeds. Petals - used in making jam. The seed is a good source of vitamin E, it can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement. Be sure to remove the seed hairs. Young shoots - raw or cooked. Used in spring. Hazards: There is a layer of hairs around the seeds just beneath the flesh of the fruit. These hairs can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract if ingested. Other Uses: Can be grown as a hedge, succeeding in windy positions. The suckering form of this species can be used to fix sand dunes. NAME: Coffee Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seedpod - raw or cooked. The pulp is sweet. A flavor like caramel. The pods are up to cm long and cm wide. The roasted seed is a caffeine-free coffee substitute. A bitter flavor. Thorough roasting for at least hours at °c is necessary in order to destroy the poisonous hydrocyanic acid that is found in the seed. Seed - roasted and eaten like a nut. The seed contains toxic substances, see notes above. Other Uses: The fruit is high in saponins and is used as a soap. The leaves are used as a fly-poison. Trees are planted on the spoil tips of mines to stabilize and reclaim the soil. Wood - coarse-grained, heavy though not hard, strong, very durable in contact with the soil, finishes to a fine luster. A handsome wood, it weighs lb per cubic foot and is used for cabinetwork, furniture, construction, fencing etc. NAME: Coneflower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Edible young stems. Cooked and eaten in the spring for 'good health'. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity. NAME: Corn Marigold (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. Strongly aromatic, they contain coumarin. Caution is advised; see the notes above on toxicity. NAME: Corn Salad (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. A very mild flavor, with a delicate quality that makes them seem to melt in the mouth, they can be added in quantity to salads. Leaves can be available all year round from succession sowings. Flowers and flowering stems - raw. NAME: Cornel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A bitter-sweet flavor, tasting like an over-ripe banana. The fruit can also be used in preserves. The fruit is about mm in diameter, it is fleshy with a number of seeds and a tough slightly bitter skin. Our experience is that some trees can produce quite pleasant tasting fruits, but many others produce fruit with a distinct and unpleasant bitterness. The fruit ripens in late autumn to early winter and will fail to ripe properly if the weather is very cold.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:01 PM	NAME: Corn Salad (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. A very mild flavor, with a delicate quality that makes them seem to melt in the mouth, they can be added in quantity to salads. Leaves can be available all year round from succession sowings. Flowers and flowering stems - raw. NAME: Cornel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A bitter-sweet flavor, tasting like an over-ripe banana. The fruit can also be used in preserves. The fruit is about mm in diameter, it is fleshy with a number of seeds and a tough slightly bitter skin. Our experience is that some trees can produce quite pleasant tasting fruits, but many others produce fruit with a distinct and unpleasant bitterness. The fruit ripens in late autumn to early winter and will fail to ripe properly if the weather is very cold. NAME: Cotton Thistle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flower buds - cooked. A globe artichoke substitute, though they are much smaller and very fiddly to use. Stems - cooked. Used as a vegetable, they are a cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) substitute. The stems are cooked in water like asparagus or rhubarb. They are best if the rind is removed. Leaves and young plants - cooked. They are harvested before the flowers develop and the prickles must be removed prior to cooking. The petals are an adulterant for saffron, used as a yellow food coloring and flavoring. Good quality edible oil is obtained from the seed. The seed contains about oil. Other Uses: The stem hairs are sometimes collected and used to stuff pillows. Oil obtained from the seed is used as a fuel for lamps. NAME: Cottonwood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Catkins - raw or cooked. Inner bark. There are no more details but inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups etc or added to cereals when making bread. Other Uses: Strips of the inner bark have been used in garments. This report does not make clear if this was merely for ornament, or whether the bark had a functional use. An extract of the shoots can be used as a rooting hormone for all types of cuttings. It is extracted by soaking the chopped up shoots in cold water for a day. The young twigs are used in basket making. Wood - soft, weak, light, rather wooly in texture, without smell or taste, of low flammability, not durable, very resistant to abrasion. Used locally for fence posts, the trees are also frequently pollarded for fuel. NAME: Cow Parsley (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are eaten raw, cooked as a potherb or used as a flavoring. They taste somewhat less than wonderful. Root - cooked. Other Uses: A beautiful green dye is obtained from the leaves and stem but it is not very permanent. NAME: Crab Apple (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Fairly large, it is up to cm in diameter. Harsh and acid, it is mainly used for jellies but can be eaten raw when it is fully ripe. The fruits can be buried in the ground over winter and will have lost much of their acidity by the spring. Rich in pectin, so it can be added to pectin-low fruits when making jams or jellies. Pectin is also said to protect the body against radiation. Hazards: Contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide in their seeds and possibly also in their leaves, but not in their fruits. Hydrogen cyanide is the substance that gives almonds their characteristic taste but it should only be consumed in very small quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. NAME: Creosote Bush (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The flower buds are pickled in vinegar and used as a caper substitute. The stems and leaves are a tea substitute. The twigs are chewed to alleviate thirst. A resin is obtained from the leaves and twigs, it delays or prevents oils and fats from becoming rancid. NAME: Cucumber (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or pickled. A very agreeable cucumber flavor without any bitterness. It can be used in salads or as part of a savory dish. The fruit is frequently soaked in vinegar to make a pickle; it absorbs a large quantity of vinegar. The fruit is up to cm long and cm wide. Seed - raw. Rich in oil with a nutty flavor but very fiddly because it is rather small and covered with a fibrous seed coat. Young leaves - cooked. Hazards: The sprouting seed produces a toxic substance in its embryo. Other Uses: Used as a rootstock for C. sativus, conferring disease resistance. Since this species is less cold tolerant than C, sativus, it is probably not suitable as a rootstock in cool temperate areas. NAME: Currant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and juicy, but with little flavor. The red fruit is about mm in diameter. The roasted seed is an excellent coffee substitute. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the wood; it does not require a mordant. D NAME: Dahlia (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The flower petals are used in salads. Root - cooked and used as a vegetable. A bitter flavor. A sweet extract of the tuber, called 'dacopa', is used as a beverage or as a flavoring. It is mixed with hot or cold water and sprinkled on ice cream. Its naturally sweet mellow taste is said to combine the characteristics of coffee, tea and chocolate. The root is rich in the starch inulin. Whilst not absorbed by the body, this starch can be converted into fructose, a sweetening substance suitable for diabetics to use. Other Uses: An orange dye is obtained from the flowers and seed heads. NAME: Dandelion (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. When used in salads, they are rather bitter, though less so in the winter. Tender young leaves are considerably less bitter than older leaves. The leaves are often blanched before use. The solidified sap (latex) of the stem is chewed as a gum. Other Uses: A green dye is obtained from the young shoots. The leaves and flowers can also be used and a yellow can also be obtained. The plant is used as a strewing herb in cellars, churches etc in order to repel insects. Both the growing and the dried plant are said to repel flies, ants and fleas, especially if they are mixed with elder leaves (Sambucus spp.). The leaves and the flowering shoots contain an essential oil that contains camphor, borneol and thujone. Both the leaves and the oil and they have been used to kill fleas and lice. Thujone is an effective insecticide, but it is highly toxic to mammals when taken in excess. The plant is a good addition to the compost heap, being valued for its mineral content. NAME: Date Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Much relished by the local peoples, they can also be used to make a wine. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. NAME: Day Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked like asparagus or celery. They must be consumed when very young or else they become fibrous. Flower buds - raw or cooked. They taste somewhat like green beans. They contain about mg vitamin C per g, IU vitamin A and protein. Flowers - raw or cooked. They can be dried and used as a thickener in soups etc. If the flowers are picked just as they start to wither they can be used as a condiment. Root - cooked. They taste like a blend of sweet corn and salsa. We have found them to be tender but fairly bland with a slight sweetness. The swollen roots are quite small and are only really worthwhile using if the plant is being dug up for divisions or some other reason. Hazards: Large quantities of the leaves are said to be hallucinogenic. Blanching the leaves removes this hallucinatory component. Other Uses: The tough dried foliage is plaited into cord and used for making footwear. Plants are suitable for ground cover when spaced about cm apart each way. The dead leaves should be left on the ground in the winter to ensure effective cover. NAME: Desert Fan Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked or dried. It can be made into jellies and drinks or dried and ground into a meal. The fruit is small and hard, but has a thin sweet pulp that tastes somewhat like dates. The ovoid fruit is about mm long and mm wide. Young central bud - roasted. This will kill the tree since it is unable to make side branches. Young leaf bases - raw or cooked. Seed - ground into a flour and used for making bread or porridge. Other Uses: A fiber from the leaves is used in basket making and for cordage. The whole leaves are woven and used as walls etc in building huts. Wood - light and soft. NAME: Devil's Club (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - peeled and then cooked. Only the very young shoots are used. The roots can be chewed after peeling. Hazards: The plant is densely armed with spikes and these spikes are an irritant. NAME: Dock (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. They can also be dried for later use. A strong flavor, the leaves can be used in salads in late autumn to the spring, but are better cooked like spinach. The fresh leaves can be available for most months of the year, only dying down for a short period in severe winters. The leaves often become bitter in the summer. In taste trials, this has proved to be a very popular autumn and spring cooked leaf. Hazards: Plants can contain quite high levels of oxalic acid, which is what gives the leaves of many members of this genus an acid-lemon flavor. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since the oxalic acid can lock-up other nutrients in the food, especially calcium, thus causing mineral deficiencies. The oxalic acid content will be reduced if the plant is cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: Dark green to brown and dark gray dyes can be obtained from the roots; they do not need a mordant. NAME: Dogwood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A bitter flavor, it can also have an emetic effect on the body. It is not worthwhile. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Oil is obtained from the seed. It is edible when refined. Other Uses: Wood - exceedingly hard, heavy, strong, close grained. It is used for tool handles, cabinet making etc. NAME: Dwarf Fan Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Very young leaf buds are cooked as a vegetable. The young shoots or suckers from the bottom of the plant are also used. Fruit - dried. No further details. Other Uses: A strong fiber obtained from the leaves is used for cordage and brushes. The whole leaf can be used in weaving. NAME: Dyer's Greenweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The seed has been suggested as a possible coffee substitute. The flower buds are pickled and used as a substitute for capers. Used as a vegetable. Other Uses: A very good quality yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant, but especially from the flowers and young shoots. It produces a very good quality green when mixed with woad (Isatis tinctoria). Alum, cream of tartar and sulphate of lime are used to fix the color. The stems can be dried and stored until the dye is required. A fiber obtained from the stems is used for coarse cloth and cordage. Plants can be used as a ground cover when spaced about cm apart each way. The cultivars 'Flore Pleno' is always dwarf and is more reliable than the species.E NAME: Eel Grass (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. The dried leaves contains ash, mg calcium, mg phosphorus and mg iron per g. NAME: Elder (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk)
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:03 PM	NAME: Elder (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The sap contains a reasonable quantity of sugar and can be used as a refreshing drink or be concentrated into syrup. The syrup is used as a sweetener on many foods. The sugar content is inferior to A. Other Uses: The leaves are packed around apples, root crops etc to help preserve them. Fairly wind-tolerant, it can be used in shelterbelt plantings. Wood - soft, weak, light, close grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Of little commercial value, it is used for boxes, cheap furniture, pulp, fuel etc. NAME: Elm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Immature fruits, used just after they are formed, can be eaten raw. An aromatic, unusual flavor, leaving the mouth feeling fresh and the breath smelling pleasant. They contain, protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash. Inner bark - mucilaginous. No more details are given but inner bark is often dried, ground into flour and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. Other Uses: A fiber from the inner bark is used for mats and making ropes. Wood - very durable under water, fairly hard, elastic, withstands abrasion and salt water. Used for water pipes, wheels, mallet heads, ships keels etc. NAME: Endive (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Leaves of wild plants are very bitter but there are many named forms with only a slight bitterness. The leaves are quite large and often form a rosette like cabbages. They are very easy to harvest. Endive makes a very acceptable addition, in moderate quantities, to the salad bowl, though the leaves are too bitter for most tastes to be used as the main salad leaf. The leaves are often blanched (by excluding light from the growing plant) in order to reduce this bitterness, though this process also reduces the nutritional value of the plant. NAME: Epaulette Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. NAME: Evening Primrose (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Boiled and eaten like salsa. Fleshy, sweet and succulent. Wholesome and nutritious. A peppery taste. The taste somewhat resembles salsa or parsnips. Young shoots - raw or cooked. Mucilaginous, with a peppery flavor, they are best used sparingly. Another source suggests that the shoots should not be eaten. Flowers - sweet. Used in salads or as a garnish. Young seedpods - cooked. Steamed. The seed contains of a drying oil. It is edible and a very good source of gamma-linoleinc acid, an essential fatty acid that is not found in many plant sources and has numerous vital functions in the body. The seed, however, is very small and difficult to harvest, it has to be done by hand. Overall yields are low, making the oil very expensive to produce. Other Uses: The oil from the seed is added to skin preparations and cosmetics. It is often combined with vitamin E to prevent oxidation. A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. A finely ground powder made from the flowering stems is used cosmetically in facemasks to counteract reddened skins. F NAME: Fairyslipper (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. Rather small. NAME: Fig (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Sweet and succulent. A very tasty fruit, it is often dried for later use. The fruit contain sugar, protein, ash and pectin. The unripe fruits and young growth are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are boiled, the water is removed by squeezing and they are then fried. a nice green vegetable. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity. Other Uses: Used in maritime areas to prevent soil erosion in sandy soils and on steep banks. Plants form a dense carpet and make an effective ground cover. The plant is moderately fire-resistant and can be used in barrier plantings to prevent the spread of forest fires. NAME: Fir (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Inner bark - cooked. It is usually dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. An aromatic resinous pitch is found in blisters in the bark. When eaten raw it is delicious and chewy. An oleoresin from the pitch is used as a flavoring in sweets, baked goods, ice cream and drinks. Tips of young shoots are used as a tea substitute. Other Uses: Wood - light, soft, coarse grained, not very durable. Used for construction, pulp, etc. NAME: Flax (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. A pleasant nutty taste and very nutritious. The seed has a high oil content and can be eaten on its own or used as a flavoring. It should not be eaten raw because it contains cyanide but this is destroyed in the cooking process. Other Uses: A very high quality pliable fiber is obtained from the leaves. It is used in the manufacture of ropes (they are not very strong), twine, fine cloth etc. The fiber can also be used for making paper the leaves are harvested. NAME: Flowering Rush (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked. It should be peeled and the rootlets removed. The root can also be dried and ground into a powder; it can then be used as a thickener in soups etc, or be added to cereal flours when making bread. It contains more than starch. Seed. No more details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to use. NAME: Foetid Bugbane (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Other Uses: The plant is used as an insect repellent in Siberia. NAME: Fragrant Olive (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The unripe fruits are preserved in brine like olives. The very fragrant flowers are used by the Chinese to impart a pleasant aroma to tea, wine and sweet dishes such as lotus seed soup, pastries and steamed pears. They are also added to herbal medicines in order to disguise obnoxious flavors. The flowers have a scent of apricots. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the flowers. Used as a flavoring. The flowers are used as an insect repellent for clothes. NAME: Fritillary (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. It can also be dried for later use. Rich in starch, it is best used in the autumn. The raw bulb tastes like potatoes, when cooked it tastes like rice. The green seedpods can be eaten raw or cooked but are bitter. A delicious flavor. Hazards: The bulb is poisonous raw, it contains low concentrations of a toxic alkaloid. NAME: Fumewort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - boiled. Rich in starch. Some caution is advised; there is a report that the plant is toxic. Hazards: The plant is poisonous.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:07 PM	G NAME: Galbanum (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The gum resin obtained from the root is used as a celery-like food flavoring. Other Uses: The aromatic gum resin 'Galbanum' is obtained from wounds made in the stem. It is collected by removing soil from around the top of the root and then cutting a slice off the root and can also be obtained from incisions made in the stem. It is used medicinally and is also an ingredient of incense. NAME: Garlic (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Delicious in salads, they start off being sweet and then develop a fairly strong garlic-like flavor; most people who try them like them. The leaves are available from late autumn until early spring and are greatly appreciated at this time of year. Bulb - raw or cooked. Rather small but a very nice mild garlic flavor. Sliced up, they make a delicious addition to salads and can also be used as a vegetable or as a flavoring in cooked foods. They are harvested in mid summer once the plant dies down and will store for months or more. The bulbs are - mm in diameter. Flowers - raw or cooked. Excellent in salads, making them look attractive as well as adding a strong onion flavor. Hazards: There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible. Other Uses: The growing plant is said to repel insects and moles. NAME: Garlic Cress (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong flavor, somewhat like a cross between garlic and mustard, the leaves make a reasonable flavoring for salads. The leaves are available for most of the year, even in a severe winter they remain green and lush. At this time they add an especially welcome spiciness to salads. They can become rather bitter in the summer, though, especially if the plants are in a dry sunny position. When flowering in early summer, the plants lose their leaves for a month or two - cutting down the flowering stems at this time will induce new fresh green growth. Flowers - raw. A similar flavor to the leaves, with very little bitterness, they make a very tasty addition to summer salads. Other Uses: The plants can be used as a ground cover, somewhat slow spreading but they are effective in excluding weeds. NAME: Geranium (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - added to salads or used as a garnish. Leaves - raw or cooked. A famine food, used when all else fails. NAME: Giant Holly Fern (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - roasted. Peeled and baked like potatoes. Other Uses: The leaves are used for lining boxes, baskets, fruit drying racks etc and in bedding. A decoction of the rhizome treats dandruff. Plants can be grown as a ground cover and are best spaced about meter apart each way. NAME: Golden Bamboo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. They can also be eaten raw and have very little bitterness. They are said to be the sweetest of the genus. The canes are about mm in diameter. The shoots are harvested in the spring when about cm above the ground, cutting them about cm below soil level. Seed - raw or cooked. The seed is only produced at intervals of several years, it can be eaten in all the ways that rice s used and can also be ground into flour and used as a cereal. Other Uses: The canes make excellent plant supports and are also used for making items such as umbrella handles, walking sticks, fan handles and pipe stems. The canes are very hard but super flexible. A fiber from the stems is used for making paper. The stems are harvested at any time of the year and crushed with a hammer. They are then cooked for hours or more with lye and beaten in a ball mill for hours. The fiber makes a yellow/gold to cream paper. NAME: Golden Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked. Starchy and palatable when grown in moist conditions. Plants only produce one tuber and that is up to cm wide. Hazards: Causes severe scouring if eaten by sheep or cattle. NAME: Golden Rain Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Berries - roasted. Leaves and young shoots - cooked. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. A black dye is obtained from the leaves. The seeds are used as beads in necklaces etc. NAME: Goldenberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, cakes, jellies, compotes, jams etc. A delicious bittersweet flavor, it has smaller but sweeter fruits than the cultivar 'Edulis'. The dried fruit can be used as a raisin substitute, though it is not so sweet. The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements. This calyx is toxic and should not be eaten. The fruit is rich in vitamin A ( I.U. of carotene per g), vitamin C and some of the B complex (thiamine, niacin and B). The protein and phosphorus levels are exceptionally high for a fruit. The fruit is a berry about cm in diameter. The dried fruit is said to be a substitute for yeast. If picked carefully with the calyx intact, the fruit can be stored for months or more. The fruit is about cm in diameter. Hazards: All parts of the plant, except the fruit, are poisonous. NAME: Goldenrod (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A tea is obtained from the leaves. Other Uses: Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and flowers. NAME: Gooseberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Hazards: The fresh leaves contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide, though details of quantities are not given. This substance is found in several foods, including almonds. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: The fruit pulp is used cosmetically in facemasks for its cleansing effect on greasy skins. NAME: Goosefoot (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and flower buds - cooked and used like spinach. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Although edible, the smell of the leaves would discourage most people from using this plant. Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder, mixed with wheat or other cereals and used in making bread etc. The seed is small and fiddly; it should be soaked in water overnight and thoroughly rinsed before it is used in order to remove any saponins. Other Uses: Gold/green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. NAME: Grape (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or dried for winter use. Sweet with a blend of acid, the fruit is of good quality but slightly more sour than the cultivated grapes. Rather small, about mm in diameter. Up to mm on wild plants in the Himalayas. Annual yields from wild plants average .kg. The fruit contains about sugars, protein, and ash. Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked they impart a pleasant flavor. Young tendrils - raw or cooked. Sap - used as a drink. The plant yields abundantly. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the fresh or dried leaves. NAME: Great Burdock (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. Very young roots can be eaten raw, but older roots are normally cooked. They can be up to cm long and .cm wide at the top, but are best harvested when no more than cm long. Old and very long roots a Hazards: Care should be taken if harvesting the seed in any quantity since tiny hairs from the seeds can be inhaled and these are toxic. Other Uses: The juice of the plant, when used as a friction, is said to have a stimulating action against baldness. NAME: Great Water Plantain (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Rich in starch. Caution is advised, the root is acrid if it is not dried or well cooked before use. Leaves and petioles - must be thoroughly cooked. They require long boiling and have a salty flavor. Hazards: The fresh leaves and roots are toxic but the toxic principal is destroyed by heat or by drying. NAME: Ground Cherry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Quite nice raw though rather small, the fruit can also be made into pies, jams, sauces etc. Pectin or pectin-rich fruit should be added if the fruit is used in jams and preserves. The fruit can also be dried, ground into a meal and added to flour for making bread etc. The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements. This calyx is toxic and should not be eaten. Hazards: All parts of the plant, except the fruit, are poisonous. NAME: Gum (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The sap (it is a stem exudate according to some reports) has a sweet taste. The sap is obtained by making wounds in the bark during spring. A tapped trunk yields up to ½ liter a day. Another report says that the sap exudes from the trunk and can be drunk directly or fermented into a cider. This same report says that the plant also produces an edible manna. Other Uses: A gum is obtained from the plant. It is used medicinally and in tanning. A fast growing tree with wide-ranging roots, it can be planted in soil stabilization schemes and can also be planted in marshy land where it will help in draining the land, thereby destroying a potential breeding site for mosquitoes. NAME: Gunnera (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaf stalks - peeled and cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw. Acid and refreshing. Other Uses: A black dye is obtained from the root. The root contains tannin. Leaves are used as a roof covering. H NAME: Hackberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Very sweet and pleasant tasting, they can be eaten out of hand or can be used for making jellies, preserves etc. The fruit is often produced abundantly in Britain, it is about the size of a blackcurrant, but there is very little flesh surrounding a large seed and it is therefore a very fiddly crop. The flesh is dry and mealy but with a pleasant sweet taste. Seed. No more details. The fruit and seed can be ground up finely together and used as a flavoring. The N. American Indians ate them with parched corn. Other Uses: A dye is obtained from the roots. No more details. Fairly wind-tolerant, it can be planted as part of a shelterbelt. Wood - rather soft, weak, coarse-grained, heavy. It weighs lb per cubic foot and is sometimes used commercially for cheap furniture, veneer, fencing fuel etc. NAME: Hawkbit (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. Neither the taste nor the texture are by any means wonderful, but the leaves are acceptable raw, particularly since they can be available in the late winter. The roasted root is a coffee substitute. NAME: Hawthorn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Not very appetizing raw, it is normally used for making jams and preserves. The fruit can be dried, ground, mixed with flour and used for making bread etc. The fruit is about cm in diameter. There are up to five fairly large seeds in the center of the fruit, these often stick together and so the effect is of eating a cherry-like fruit with a single seed. Young shoots - raw. A pleasant nutty flavor, they are a good addition to the salad bowl. A tea is made from the dried leaves, it is a china tea substitute. The roasted seeds are a coffee substitute. The flowers are used in syrups and sweet puddings. Other Uses: A good hedge plant, it is very tolerant of neglect and is able to regenerate if cut back severely, it makes a good thorny stock-proof barrier and resists very strong winds. It can be used in layered hedges. The plant is often used as a rootstock for several species of garden fruit such as the medlar (Mespilus germanica) and the pear (Pyrus communis sativa). Wood - very hard and tough but difficult to work. It has a fine grain and takes a beautiful polish but is seldom large enough to be of great value. It is used for tool handles and making small wooden articles etc. The wood is valued in turning and makes an excellent fuel, giving out a lot of heat, more so even than oak wood. Charcoal made from the wood is said to be able to melt pig iron without the aid of a blast. NAME: Hazel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or roasted and used in breads, cakes, biscuits, sweets etc. An excellent nut for raw eating. They can also be liquidized and used as plant milk. Rich in oil. The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels. When kept in a cool place, and not shelled, the seed should store for at least months. A clear yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is used in salad dressings, baking etc. Other Uses: The seedcase is a source of tannin. Wood - light, strong, easily worked, elastic, not very durable. It is used for furniture, oars, roof-shingles etc. NAME: Heather (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A tea is made from the flowering stems. A kind of mead was once brewed from the flowers and the young shoots have been used instead of hops to flavor beer. Other Uses: The branches have many uses, including in thatching, as a bedding, for insulation, basketry, rope making and for making brooms. The dried branches are a good fuel. A yellow dye is obtained from the plant. The bark is a source of tannin. Can be grown as a low hedge and is quite useful as an edging to beds. It is fairly amenable to trimming. A useful ground cover plant for covering dry banks. All except the very dwarf cultivars will need trimming each spring in order to keep them compact. NAME: Hemlock (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Although toxic, plants found in the south of England are comparatively harmless and the leaves are used as a pot-herb. They can also be dried for later use. The toxic principle is said to be destroyed by thorough cooking or drying. Caution is advised, especially on the remarks about plants in southern England. See the notes above on toxicity. Other Uses: The slightly unripe cones are used in pot-pourri. They retain an attractive scent for several years. Yields a resin it is gathered by incisions in the trunk or by boiling the wood. The bark contains - tannin. The inner bark is used according to one report. A brown dye is obtained from the bark. A pitch (called hemlock pitch), is obtained by distillation of the young branches. Tolerant of light trimming, plants can be grown as a tall hedge. Wood - strong. Used for heavy construction. Close-grained, light, soft and weak according to other reports, which go on to say that it is occasionally manufactured into lumber when other wood is not available. NAME: Hercules Club (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. The leaves usually have a number of slender prickles; they must be gathered before the prickles harden and are then chopped finely and used as a potherb. Other Uses: Wood - light, soft, weak and close-grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Too small for commercial use. NAME: Hickory (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked and used in pies, cakes, bread etc. Sweet and delicious. The seed can be ground into a meal and used to thicken soups etc. A nut milk can be prepared from the seed and this is used as a butter on bread, vegetables etc. The shell is normally thick and hard but in selected cultivars it can be thin. The seed ripens in late autumn and can be stored for up to years in a cool cellar. The seed is up to cm long. Sap - sweet. It is tapped in spring and can be added into syrup. Other Uses: Wood - hard, tough, elastic. Used for tool handles etc. A very good fuel, burning well and giving off a lot of heat. NAME: Holly (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A mildly stimulating beverage containing caffeine is made from the dried and roasted leaves. The tea is stimulating and intoxicating. The leaves are first steeped in cold and then in boiling water. They are also used to flavor ice cream and soft drinks. Hazards: The fruits can cause violent vomiting. Other Uses: A number of cultivars of this species are used for hedging. Fairly wind-resistant, this species is also used in shelterbelt plantings. Wood - light, tough, not strong, close grained, highly shock resistant, easily worked. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Too small for commercial exploitation, but it is valued for use in cabinet making and the interior finishes of houses, it is also used for making small items such as tool handles. The wood can also be stained to imitate ebony. NAME: Honesty (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. A pungent flavor, they are used as a mustard substitute. The pungency of mustard develops when cold water is added to the ground-up seed - an enzyme (myrosin) acts on a glycoside (sinigrin) to produce a sulpher compound. The reaction takes - minutes. Mixing with hot water or vinegar, or adding salt, inhibits the enzyme and produces mild bitter mustard. Root - raw. Used before the plant produces flowers. NAME: Honeysuckle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The honey-like nectar from the flowers is eaten. Deliciously sweet, a tiny bit seems to go a long way - which is very useful since the plant does not produce that much. Other Uses: An essential oil has been extracted from the flowers and used to make a very sweet perfume, but yields are extremely low. NAME: Hop Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit. A very bitter flavor, though young children eat it. The fruit is also used as a hop substitute when making beer and it is added to yeast to make it rise more quickly when making bread. The fruit is produced abundantly in Britain, though very little of it is fertile. The fruit is very thin and about mm long. Other Uses: Sometimes used as a hedge plant in N. America. Wood - hard, heavy, close grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot but the tree does not grow large enough for commercial exploitation. NAME: Horehound (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. This contradicts with the report in that the plant does not form tubers on its rhizomes. NAME: Horse Chestnut (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. It can be dried, ground into a flour and used as a gruel. The seed is quite large, up to mm in diameter, and is easily harvested. It is quite rich in saponins and needs to be leached of these toxins before it becomes safe to eat - the Indians would do this by slow-roasting the nuts (which would have rendered the saponins harmless) and then cutting them into thin slices, putting them into a cloth bag and rinsing them in a stream for - days. By this time most of the minerals etc would also have been leached out. Hazards: The seed is rich in saponins. Although poisonous, saponins are poorly absorbed by the human body and so most pass through without harm. Saponins are quite bitter and can be found in many common foods such as some beans. They can be removed by carefully leaching the seed or flour in running water. Thorough cooking, and perhaps changing the cooking water once, will also normally remove most of them. However, it is not advisable to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish. Other Uses: Saponins in the seed are used as a soap substitute. Chopping the seed into small pieces and infusing them in hot water can easily obtain the saponins. This water can then be used for washing the body, clothes etc. Its main drawback is a lingering odor of horse chestnuts. Wood - soft, close grained. Used for construction, cases, spoons, cups etc. NAME: Horsetail (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Strobil (the fertile shoots in spring) - cooked. An asparagus substitute. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Roots - cooked. A source of starch. Peeled stems, base of the plant, root and tubers were eaten raw. NAME: Huauzontle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A mild flavored spinach substitute. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Flower clusters - cooked. Used like broccoli, they are considered a gourmet food. Seed - cooked. A mild flavor, it can be used as a staple food. It can be used in all the ways that rice is used, either as a sweet or as a savory dish. The seed should be soaked in water overnight and then thoroughly rinsed to wash off the bitter tasting saponins. Very nutritious and sustaining. The seed is fairly small but is easy to harvest. Other Uses: Gold/green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. NAME: Huon Pine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The source of an essential oil, called Huon pinewood oil that has been recommended for the production of vanillin. This can be used as a flavoring in ice creams, confectionary, beverages etc. It is usually obtained by steam distillation of the wood. Other Uses: The essential oil (see above) is also used in medicinal soaps, toilet water, a preservative in casein paints etc. Wood - fairly hard, straight grained, light, soft, strong, aromatic. It is very durable, containing a strongly scented resin that repels insects. Used for construction, furniture etc. NAME: Hyacinth (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked. It is about mm in diameter. A slightly bitter taste that is appreciated by certain ethnic groups, especially Greeks and Italians. Used in spring. The cooked bulbs, preserved in oil, are used as a relish. Hazards: The bulb is poisonous. It contains a substance called comisic acid, which is said to act like saponin. Although poisonous, saponins are poorly absorbed by the human body and so most pass through without harm. Saponins are quite bitter and can be found in many common foods such as some beans. They can be removed by carefully leaching the seed or flour in running water. Thorough cooking, and perhaps changing the cooking water once, will also normally remove most of them. However, it is not advisable to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish. NAME: Hyssop (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A strong anise-like fragrance, they are normally used as a flavoring or as an addition to the salad bowl. We find them a bit coarse and too strong for use as a salad. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute. A pleasant flavor. The seed is possibly edible. No further details. The seed certainly should not be poisonous, but it is very small and its use would be very fiddly.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:10 PM	I NAME: Iron Cross Plant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and flowers - raw or cooked. A delicious lemony flavor, the leaves are tender and fairly free of fibers even when they get older. Both the leaves and the flowers make a very refreshing and thirst quenching munch in the garden, they also make an excellent flavoring in salads. The leaves are available from June to October and the flowers from July to October, or even later in mild autumns. Use in moderation; see notes at top of sheet. Root - raw or cooked. The roots are up to cm long and cm wide at the top, they are tender and juicy but usually insipid. Occasionally the root has a pleasant acid flavor, we have yet to find out what causes the difference. Hazards: The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavor. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. NAME: Ironwood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. A sweet flavor. It is up to mm long. Other Uses: Wood - heavy, hard, close grained. Of no commercial value because the trees are too small. NAME: Ivy (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Although they are almost certainly not edible, there is a report that the seeds contain. protein and fat. Other Uses: A yellow and a brown dye are obtained from the twigs. A decoction of the leaves is used to restore black fabrics and also as a hair rinse to darken the hair. If the leaves are boiled with soda they are a soap substitute for washing clothes etc. An excellent ground cover for shady places, succeeding even in the dense shade of trees. A very effective weed suppressor. The cultivars 'Hibernica', 'Lutzii' and 'Neilsonii' have been especially mentioned. The wood is very hard and can be used in engraving etc. Another report says that the wood is very soft and porous and is seldom used except as a strop for sharpening knives. Plants can be grown along fences to form a hedge. NAME: Ivy-Leaved Geranium (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and buds - raw or cooked. An acid flavor, they are used as a vegetable. Other Uses: A blue indigo dye is obtained from the flower petals. It is used in painting. An essential oil is obtained from the plant. J NAME: Jonquil (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - raw or candied and made into desserts. Other Uses: An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery flowers yields the essential oil. NAME: Juneberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Edible fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit contains a few small seeds at the center; it has a sweet flavor with a hint of apple. It can be eaten out of hand, used in pies, preserves etc or dried and used like raisins. We have found the fruit to be of variable quality, with some forms having a distinct bitterness in the flavor whilst others are sweet, juicy and delicious. When the fruit is thoroughly cooked in puddings or pies the seed imparts an almond flavor to the food. The fruit is rich in iron and copper. Other Uses: This species can be used as a dwarfing rootstock (the apples) and (the pears). Plants can be grown as an informal hedge. Any trimming is best done after flowering. Fairly wind-tolerant, it can be used in a shelterbelt. Wood - hard, strong, close-grained. Used for tool handles, small implements etc. NAME: Juniper (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and fleshy, but strongly flavored. Resinous. Often used as a flavoring, imparting a sage-like taste, for which purpose it is usually dried and ground into a powder. The fruit can also be dried and ground into a meal for making mush and cakes. The roasted fruit is a coffee substitute. A tea is made from the fruits and young shoots. Other Uses: Thin strips of the fibrous bark are used for making sleeping mats etc. The bark is employed as a tinder and is also made into a slow match. The dried seeds have been used as beads or as the 'rattle' in rattles. A green dye is obtained from the bark. Wood - moderately hard, somewhat heavy, slightly fragrant. When seasoned properly it is very durable and is used mainly for fencing and fuel. NAME: Jute (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seeds - raw or cooked. They can be eaten raw when they are under-ripe. The ripe seed is dried and ground into a powder then used in soups, bread etc. It is washed first to remove any bitterness. The seed contains, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash. Unripe fruit - raw. This is really more of a seedpod. Other Uses: A fiber obtained from the stems is used as a jute substitute. It is coarse but flexible and strong. Used in rope making. It takes dyes well. The fiber is also used for making paper, the stems are harvested in the summer, the leaves removed and the stems steamed in order to remove the fibers. The seeds contain about of semi-drying oil. K NAME: Kangaroo Apple (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. It must be thoroughly ripe the unripe fruit is poisonous. Can be used as a sweet fruit or as a vegetable. Best harvested after the fruit has fallen from the plant, it will then have lost its unpleasant acidity. It tastes much worse than it looks; the fruit is sickly sweet and often bitter. The quality varies from plant to plant and even from year to year from the same plant. The fruit is up to cm long and contains a large number of flat seeds. Hazards: All green parts of the plant are poisonous and so is the unripe fruit. Other Uses: Plants can be grown as a screening hedge in climates suitable for them. NAME: Kangaroo Thorn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. The bark exudes an edible gum. Some species produce a gum that is dark and is liable to be astringent and distasteful, but others produce a light gum and this is sweet Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods. Plants are heavily armed with thorns and make a good screen or hedge in warm temperate areas. NAME: Kidney Vetch (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The dried flower heads are a tea substitute. NAME: Kiwi (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A delicious flavor, the fruit can be up to cm long, it is very juicy when fully ripe and has a refreshing, acid flavor. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit. Rich in vitamin C. Fresh fruits contain - mg vitamin C per g and - carbohydrate. Acidity is - , mainly citric acid. The fruit ripens in November and can store for - months. Leaves are a famine food. Other Uses: Paper is made from the bark. If the bark is removed in one piece from near the root and placed in hot ashes, it becomes very hard and can be used as a tube for a pencil. NAME: Knotweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and plants - raw or cooked. Used as a potherb, they are very rich in zinc. A nutritional analysis is available. Seed - raw or cooked. Rather small and fiddly to utilize, they can be used in all the ways that buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is used, either whole or dried and ground into a powder for use in pancakes, biscuits and piñole. The leaves are a tea substitute. Hazards: Can cause photosensitivity in susceptible people. Many species also contain oxalic acid (the distinctive lemony flavor of sorrel) - whilst not toxic this substance can bind up other minerals making them unavailable to the body and leading to mineral deficiency. Cooking the leaves will reduce their content of oxalic acid. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: Yields a blue dye that is not much inferior to indigo. The part used is not specified, but it is likely to be the leaves. Yellow and green dyes are obtained from the whole plant. The roots contain tannins, but the quantity was not given. L NAME: Lady's Hand (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked. Roasted as a vegetable, it is used as an onion substitute. NAME: Land Cress (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw, cooked or used as a seasoning. A hot, spicy watercress flavor, they are delicious in salads. Leaves can be obtained throughout the year if autumn-sown plants are given a light protection in winter. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. The seed can be sprouted and added to salads etc. NAME: Laurel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - roasted and eaten or ground into flour that is used in making bread. Roasting or parching the seed dispenses a bitter quality. The fruit as well as the kernel is eaten. The leaves are used as a condiment, they are a bay leaf substitute but with a much stronger flavor. Used for flavoring soups, stews etc. A tea is obtained from the leaves. A coffee substitute is obtained from the root bark. Hazards: The foliage can cause skin irritations. A volatile oil in the leaves can cause sneezing and headaches if inhaled. Other Uses: The leaves are used as an insect repellent; they are especially effective against fleas. They have disinfectant properties and contain small quantities of camphor. An essential oil is obtained from the leaves by steam distillation. Beige and green dyes are obtained from the fruits (used without the seeds). Very aromatic, the dye retains its fragrance for many years. Wood - hard, close-grained, heavy, strong, takes a high polish. A beautifully textured wood, it is used for high quality cabinet making, paneling etc. NAME: Lead Plant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: An infusion of the dried leaves makes a pleasant tasting yellow-colored tea. Other Uses: Plants have an extensive root system, they tolerate poor dry soils and are also wind resistant, they are used as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion. Resinous pustules on the plant contain 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide that also acts as an insect repellent. NAME: Leek (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. The small bulbs can vary considerably in size from - cm, they have a pleasant mild garlic flavor. Leaves - raw or cooked. The young leaves are pleasant raw, older leaves quickly become fibrous and are best cooked. They have a nice leek flavor. The plants come into new growth in early winter and the leaves are often available from January. Flowers - raw. A pleasant mild garlic flavor, but with a rather dry texture. This species produces mainly bulbils and very few flowers. The bulbils have a mild garlic flavor and make a nice flavoring in salads and cooked foods. Although produced abundantly, they are quite fiddly to use because they are small. They can also be pickled. Hazards: There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible. Other Uses: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles. NAME: Lemon (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A very acid taste. Mainly used as a drink and as a flavoring. It is also used in salad dressings etc where it acts as an antioxidant as well as imparting an acid flavor. The juice is used to help set jam. The fruit can be up to cm long and cm wide. The dried rind of the fruit is often used as a flavoring in cakes etc. The dried leaves are sometimes mixed with tealeaves for use as a flavoring. An essential oil from the rind is used as a food flavoring. The flowers are eaten in ice creams, fritters, jams etc. Other Uses: Semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed, it is used in soap making. An essential oil from the peel is used as a food flavoring and also in perfumery and medicines. A higher quality essential oil is obtained from the flowers. The peel contains essential oil. An essential oil obtained from the leaves and young twigs is called 'petitgrain oil'. Yields are around. . The dried fruit rind has been used as an insect repellent in the clothes cupboard and also in pot-pourri. The juice of the fruit is used for polishing bronze and other metals that have been neglected. It can also be used for removing ink stains. Wood - nicely veined, it takes a beautiful polish. NAME: Lemon Balm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A pleasant lemon-like aroma and flavor, they are used mainly as a flavoring in salads and cooked foods. A lemon-flavored tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. A bunch of the leaves can be added to china tea, much improving the flavor, the leaves are also added to fruit cups etc. They are used as a flavoring in various alcoholic beverages including Chartreuse and Benedictine. ` Other Uses: The growing plant is said to repel flies and ants. It is also rubbed on the skin as a repellent, though the essential oil would be more effective here. An essential oil is obtained from the plant (the exact part is not specified, it is probably the entire plant and especially the flowering stems). It is used medicinally. The whole plant is very pleasantly aromatic, the aroma lasting for a long time after the plant has been harvested. It is therefore a very useful ingredient in pot-pourris. NAME: Lemon Verbena (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - occasionally cooked as a spinach but more commonly used as a flavoring in salads, fruit salads etc. A delicious lemon-like flavor, it is adored by most people who try it. A delicious and refreshing tea is made from the leaves. The dried leaves will retain their lemon aroma for many years. Hazards: The essential oil from the plant might sensitize the skin to sunlight. Other Uses: An essential oil obtained from the leaves is extensively used in perfumery. There is some evidence that the use of this oil can sensitize the skin to sunlight and so its use had been largely replaced by the tropical plant lemongrass, Cymbopogon spp.. The dried leaves retain their fragrance well and so are used in pot-pourri. The growing plant repels midges, flies and other insects. The essential oil is an effective insecticide in - concentration. NAME: Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked and used as a vegetable. It can be dried to make a flour and is also the source of a starch used in making 'vermicelli' and cakes. Leaves - cooked. Eating the leaves will greatly reduce the vigor of the bulb; so can only be recommended in times of emergency. Other Uses: An essential oil from the flowers is used in perfumery. NAME: Lime (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. They make an excellent salad or sandwich filling, they are mild tasting and somewhat mucilaginous. The leaves can be available from spring until early autumn from the young growths at the base of the tree. A very acceptable chocolate substitute can be made from a paste of the ground-up flowers and immature fruit. Trials on marketing the product failed because the paste is very apt to decompose. A popular herb tea is made from the flowers; it has a sweet, fragrant pleasant flavor. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity. Sap - harvested in the spring, it is sweet and can be used as a drink or concentrated into syrup. Hazards: If the flowers used for making tea are too old, they may produce symptoms of narcotic intoxication. Other Uses: A fiber from the inner bark is used to make mats, shoes, baskets, ropes etc. It is also suitable for cloth. It is harvested from trunks that are - cm in diameter. The fiber can also be used for making paper. The stems are harvested in spring or summer, the leaves are removed and the stems steamed until the fibers can be stripped. The outer bark is removed from the inner bark by peeling or scraping. The fibers are cooked for hours with lye and then beaten in a ball mill. The paper is beige in color. Wood - soft, white, easily carved. It is very suitable for carving domestic items and small non-durable items. A charcoal made from the wood is used for drawing. NAME: Lime Berry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Red and fleshy, the fully ripe fruit has an agreeable sweet taste. Aromatic, juicy and somewhat mucilaginous, the fruit can also be pickled or made into jams etc. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Other Uses: The leaves are used as an aromatic bath. The leaves are used as cosmetics. A gum runs from the stem, though the report does not mention any uses for this gum. NAME: Liquorice (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or used as a flavoring. The source of liquorice powder that is extracted and used in sweets, baked goods, ice cream, soft drinks etc, it is also used medicinally. A sweet and delicious flavor, but the root is very fibrous. The root contains glycyrrhizin, a substance that is times sweeter than sucrose. The dried root is often used for chewing; it is excellent for teething children and also as a tooth cleaner. A tea made from the roots is an excellent thirst quencher. The powdered root is also used as a sweetener in other herb teas. The leaves are used as a tea substitute in Mongolia. Hazards: Very young growth can be poisonous to animals. NAME: Lundy Cabbage (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A flavor somewhere between a cabbage and a radish. At its best for harvesting in the winter months, when it makes an acceptable addition to the salad bowl. It is also a reasonable cabbage substitute when cooked. Flowers- raw. A decorative addition to the salad bowl, the flowers have a delicate sweetness with a hint of cabbage in the flavor. NAME: Lupin (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Used as a protein-rich vegetable or savory dish in any of the ways that cooked beans are used. The seed can also be ground into a powder and is mixed with cereal flours for making bread etc. If the seed is bitter this is due to the presence of toxic alkaloids and the seed should not be eaten without treatment. Soaking the seed in or changes of water can usually remove these alkaloids The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Hazards: The seed of many lupin species contain bitter-tasting toxic alkaloids, though there are often sweet varieties within that species that are completely wholesome. Taste is a very clear indicator. These toxic alkaloids can be leeched out of the seed by soaking it overnight and discarding the soak water. It may also be necessary to change the water once during cooking. Fungal toxins also readily invade the crushed seed and can cause chronic illness. Other Uses: Seed yields edible oil with uses similar to Soya oil (Glycine soya). An excellent green manure crop, it is able to fix as much as kg of atmospheric nitrogen per hectare.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:15 PM	M NAME: Madrona (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A sweetish taste, the fruit has a dry mealy flesh. It has narcotic properties. The fruit is up to cm in diameter. NAME: Maidenhair Fern (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fronds are used as a garnish on sweet dishes. The dried fronds are used to make a tea. A syrup is made from the plant - it makes a refreshing summer drink. The fern (does this refer to the rootstock?) is simmered in water for several hours and the liquid made into thick syrup with sugar and orange water. It is then mixed with fruit juices to make a refreshing drink. Other Uses: The leaves are used as a hair tonic and treatment for dandruff. NAME: Mallee (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A sweet manna-like substance is produced upon the leaves of the tree; it is made into a delicious drink. One report says that it is the secretion of an insect, and thus is unlikely to be produced in Britain. The bark of young roots is baked and eaten. It is said to be rather sweet, resembling malt in flavor. Other Uses: The leaves contain over essential oil. This oil has a strong scent of camphor and is more pure than the oil of most other Eucalyptus species. The wood is too small to be used commercially. However, it is used as a fuel. NAME: Manna Plant (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The plants in response to insect damage to the stems produce Manna. It is sweet and mucilaginous. There is some confusion over whether the plant produces the manna, or whether it is an exudation from the insects. The insects in question live in the deserts around Israel, it is not known if the manna can be produced in Britain. Other Uses: Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it makes a good shelter hedge in coastal gardens. It dislikes being trimmed. The plant has a rather open habit, however, and so is not tremendously effective at reducing wind speeds. The extensive root system of this plant makes it suitable for use in erosion control in sandy soils. The plant contains a high level of tannin. Galls produced on the plant as a result of insect damage contain up to tannin. The tannin can be used as a dyestuff for fabrics. (No details are given about the color, though it is likely to be some shade of brown.) Wood - fairly hard, not strong, close grained, takes a high polish, it is often twisted or knotty. Used for general construction, poles, and turnery. It makes a good fuel, burning well even when green due to the wax content of the wood. NAME: Manzanita (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is best harvested when slightly under-ripe since the fully mature pulp is mealy. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Other Uses: A yellowish-brown dye is obtained from the leaves; it does not require a mordant. NAME: Maple (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The sap contains reasonable quantities of sugar and can be used as a drink or concentrated into syrup by boiling off the water. The syrup is used as a sweetener on many foods. The sap can be harvested in late winter or early spring the flow is best on a warm sunny day after a frost. Trees on southern slopes in sandy soils give the best yields. The best sap production comes from cold-winter areas with continental climates. Seed - boiled then roasted. The seed is about mm long and is produced in small clusters. Inner bark - cooked. It is dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. Other Uses: The leaves are packed around apples, root crops etc to help preserve them. A fiber obtained from the inner bark is used for rope making. Wood - light, soft, not strong, close grained. It is highly valued for timber, furniture and indoor use and is also used for carving bowls, veneer etc. It makes an excellent fuel, producing a hot smokeless flame. NAME: Marigold (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. When eaten they first of all impart a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste of a saline nature. They are very rich in vitamins and minerals. Fresh petals are chopped and added to salads. The dried petals have a more concentrated flavor and are used as a seasoning in soups, cakes etc. High in vitamins A and C. An edible yellow dye is obtained from the petals. A saffron substitute, it is used to color and flavor rice, soups etc. It is also used as a hair rinse, adding golden tints to brown or auburn hair. A tea is made from the petals and flowers, that made from the petals is less bitter. There is no record of the seed being edible, but it contains up to protein and oil. NAME: Marsh Hog's Fennel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The root can be used as a ginger substitute. Hazards: Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photosensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people. NAME: Mayhaw (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A very variable species, especially in its fruit, which ranges considerably in size and quality. Pear shaped, the flesh is sweet but dry and mealy. Another report says that the fruit is up to mm in diameter and we have often seen fruits this size, or even a bit larger. We find the fruits of the best forms to have an excellent flavor and juicy texture when fully ripe, but with a hint of bitterness before then. They are one of the later members of this genus to ripen their fruit. The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use. There are up to five fairly large seeds in the center of the fruit, these often stick together and so the effect is of eating a cherry-like fruit with a single seed. Other Uses: Wood - heavy, hard, tough, close-grained. Useful for making tool handles, mallets and other small items. NAME: Meadowsweet (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: An infusion of the leaves tastes like China tea. Other Uses: A soil stabilizer for river and lakeside banks. Plants are frequently planted in hedges. NAME: Melilot (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and seedpods - cooked as a 'bean soup'. The pea-like seeds are used as a seasoning for bean and split pea soups. Young shoots - raw or cooked. Added to salads or used as a potherb. Only fresh shoots should be used, the dried leaves contain coumarin. Flowers - raw or cooked. Used as a vanilla-like flavoring. The dried leaves are said to be used as a vanilla flavoring but this is probably unwise, see notes at top of the page. Hazards: The dried leaves can be toxic. Though the fresh leaves are quite safe to use. This is possibly due to the presence of coumarin, the substance that gives some dried plants the smell of new mown hay, if taken internally it can prevent the blood clotting. Other Uses: The leaves contain coumarin, which release the pleasant smell of newly mown hay when they are drying. The leaves are dried and used as an insect repellent, especially in order to repel moths from clothing. They can be put in pillows, mattresses etc. Poorly dried or fermented leaves produce a substance called dicoumarol. This is a potent anti-coagulant, which is extremely poisonous in excess, it prevents the blood from coagulating and so it is possible to bleed to death from very small wounds. Dicoumarol is used in rat poisons. The plant can be used as a green manure, enriching the soil with nitrogen as well a providing organic matter. NAME: Melon (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Very watery but with a delicate flavor, it is very refreshing. Rich in vitamins B and C. The size of the fruit varies widely between cultivars but is up to cm long and cm wide. Seed - raw. Rich in oil with a nutty flavor but very fiddly to use because the seed is small and covered with a fibrous coat. The seed contains oil. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. Hazards: The sprouting seed produces a toxic substance in its embryo. NAME: Metake (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. Harvested in the late spring when about - cm above ground level, cutting the stems cm or more below soil level. They have a rather bitter flavor. Seed - used as a cereal. Small quantities of seed are produced in many years but it is seldom viable. Other Uses: Plants can be grown along the river edge to protect the banks from erosion. Canes are fairly thin walled but make very good plant supports. Smaller canes can be plaited together and used as screens or as lathes for walls and ceilings. Tolerant of maritime exposure, it can be grown as a screen or windbreak hedge in very exposed positions. The culms make an excellent wind filter, slowing its speed without creating turbulence. The leaves may look somewhat tattered by the end of the winter but plants will soon produce new leaves. NAME: Milk Vetch (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The herb is occasionally used as a tea. The root is said to be a liquorice substitute, but certainly not from the point of view of taste. NAME: Milkweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flower buds - raw or cooked. Tasting somewhat like peas. Young shoots and leaves - cooked. An asparagus substitute. They should not be eaten raw. Tips of older shoots are cooked like spinach. Young seed pods cooked. Very appetizing. Flower clusters can be boiled down to make sugary syrup or they can be eaten raw. Seed - raw. A chewing gum can be made from the latex contained in the stem and leaves. Root. No further details. Other Uses: A good quality tough fiber is obtained from the bark. It is used in twine, coarse cloth, paper etc. The fiber is - mm long. It is easily harvested in late autumn, after the plants have died down, by simply pulling it off the dead NAME: Millet (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Used as millet, it can be cooked whole or be ground into a flour before use. It has a good flavor and can be used in porridges, macaroni, dumplings etc. The seed is rather small, though fairly easy to harvest. It has a somewhat bitter flavor. Young shoots, stem tips and the heart of the culm - raw or cooked. A nutritional analysis is available. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. NAME: Mint (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods. The sweetly scented leaves can be used in the same ways as spearmint. A good culinary mint, the leaves have an attractive red tinge. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. It has a very pleasant and refreshing taste of spearmint, leaving the mouth and digestive system feeling clean. An essential oil from the leaves and flowers is used as a flavoring in sweets, ice cream, drinks etc Hazards: In large quantities, can cause abortions, especially when used in the form of the extracted essential oil, so pregnant women should not use it. Other Uses: An essential oil obtained from the whole plant is a source of lavender oil, which is used in perfumery. It is also used in oral hygiene preparations, toiletries etc. Formerly used as a strewing herb, the plant repels insects, rats etc. Rats and mice intensely dislike the smell of mint. The plant was therefore used in homes as a strewing herb and has also been spread in granaries to keep the rodents off the grain. NAME: Mission Lettuce (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. Fleshy. They are considered to be a delicacy. Stems - slightly sweet and refreshing to chew, though they leave a chalky taste in the mouth. NAME: Moldavian Balm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The lemon-scented leaves are used to make a tea. Young shoots. No further details are given. Other Uses: The plant contains an essential oil, this is a possible source of citral. NAME: Moonflower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and fleshy calyces - cooked. Steamed and eaten as a vegetable or used in curries, soups, stews etc. They can also be dried for later use. Seed - eaten when young. NAME: Mountain Dandelion (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The solidified sap (latex) of the stem is chewed as a gum. Other Uses: Latex in the plant contains rubber, but not in sufficient quantities to make it commercially valuable. NAME: Mountain Mint (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flower buds and leaves - raw or cooked. A nice addition to salads or used as a condiment. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a delicious mint-like tea. NAME: Mulberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or made into preserves. Large and sweet with a good flavor, the fruit can be up to cm long. The fruit can also be dried and ground into a powder. This is used to make a delicious confection with almonds and other nuts. The fruit is soft and juicy, when fully ripe it falls from the tree and is easily squashed. Unripe fruits can cause stomach disorders. Young shoots and unfolding leaves - raw or cooked. Other Uses: A fiber is obtained from the bark of year stems it is used in weaving. A brown dye is obtained from the trunk. The leaves contain tannin. This tree can be grown as a part of a shelterbelt. Wood - hard, durable, fine and close-grained. It is used for making sports equipment such as tennis rackets, for boat building, furniture etc. NAME: Musk Mallow (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - cooked in soups. Used as a vegetable. The leaves are also used to clarify sugar. Unripe seedpods - cooked as a vegetable in much the same way as okra. The seed is used as a flavoring for liqueurs or to scent coffee. An essential oil is obtained from the plant and is used to flavor baked goods, ice cream, sweets and soft drinks. Root. No more details are given, though the root is likely to have a bland flavor and a fibrous texture. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the plant. It is used as a food flavoring and in perfumery as a musk substitute. However, it has been known to cause photosensitivity so this use has been largely discontinued. Oil obtained from the seed contains linoleic acid. Total yields of oil are not given. The seeds are used as an insecticide. Extracts of the fruits and upper parts of the plant show insecticide activity. A fiber is obtained from the stem bark. A mucilage obtained from the roots is used as a size for paper. NAME: Musk Rose (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is up to mm in diameter, but there is only a thin layer of flesh surrounding the many seeds. Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. The young shoots as they emerge from the ground in spring are used. Petals - raw or cooked. Used as a flavoring in sorbets, confections etc. The seed is a good source of vitamin E, it can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement. Be sure to remove the seed hairs. Hazards: There is a layer of hairs around the seeds just beneath the flesh of the fruit. These hairs can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract if ingested. Other Uses: An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery, as an additive to bath water and in skin care preparations. Rose water, made by a cold infusion of the petals, is also added to bath water and skin care preparations. The dried petals and buds are used in pot-pourri. NAME: Muster (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A bitter flavor. Eaten as greens in the spring, it is said to be salty. The seedpods make an interesting mustard-flavored nibble. Seed - raw or cooked. A mustard substitute. The seed can also ground into a powder, mixed with cornmeal and used to make bread, or as a thickening for soups etc. In Mexico the seeds are made into a refreshing drink with lime juice, claret and syrup. Hazards: This species has an irritant sap that can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticide effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. These secretions are produced about - months after sowing. The whole plant N NAME: Nagi (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves are occasionally parboiled and eaten. NAME: Nasturtium (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. A hot watercress flavor. Very nice on its own or as a flavoring in mixed salads. Rich in vitamin C. The leaves are available from early summer until the first frosts of the autumn. Flowers - raw. A very ornamental and tasty addition to the salad bowl, the flowers have a hot watercress flavor. The flowers contain about mg vitamin C per g. Young seed pods - raw. These are even hotter than the flowers or leaves. They can also be harvested whilst immature and pickled for use as a caper substitute. Seed - raw or cooked. Very hot. The mature seed can be used as a pepper substitute. The seed contains protein and oil. Other Uses: The seeds yield a high percentage of a drying oil that can be used in making paints, varnish etc. The growing plant attracts aphids away from other plants. Research indicates that aphids flying over plants with orange or yellow flowers do not stop, nor do they prey on plants growing next to or above the flowers. An insecticide can be made from an infusion of leaves and soap flakes. NAME: Native Cherry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. It is eaten raw or made into preserves. Rather small, - mm long. Other Uses: The bark contains up to tannin. Wood - hard, tough, close-grained. Used for turnery, furniture etc. NAME: Nettle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. They can be added to salads or mixed with other leaves and cooked as a potherb. They can also be dried for later use. The leaves are a good source of vitamin A. A pleasant herb tea is made from the flowers. NAME: Ngaio (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about - mm in diameter. Some caution is advised, see notes above on possible toxicity. Hazards: All parts of the plant contain a liver toxin. Other Uses: A decoction of the leaves is used as an insect repellent. NAME: Nipplewort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked. They are best harvested before the plant comes into flower. The leaves can be added to salads, cooked like spinach or added to soups and casseroles. They have a bitter or radish-like taste. NAME: Nutmeg Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - roasted. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. Other Uses: Wood - straight-grained, strong, light, soft, easily worked. Of no commercial value, though it is occasionally used for fence posts. O NAME: Oats (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. The seed ripens in the latter half of summer and, when harvested and dried, can store for several years. It has a floury texture and a mild, somewhat creamy flavor. It can be used as a staple food crop in either savory or sweet dishes. Used as a cereal, it is probably best known as the breakfast cereal porridge but it can also be used in many other ways. The seed can be sprouted and used in salads, the grain can also be ground into a flour and used in making biscuits, sourdough etc. The seed is especially good for convalescents and people with stomach problems. Oats are also one of the cereals used as a basic ingredient for making whisky. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Edible oil is obtained from the seed, it is used in the manufacture of breakfast cereals. Other Uses: The straw has a wide range of uses such as for biomass, fiber, mulch, papermaking and thatching. Some caution is advised in its use as mulch since oat straw can infest strawberries with stem and bulb eelworm. NAME: Oleaster (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked as a seasoning in soups. Dry, sweet and mealy. The fruit can also be made into jellies or sherbets. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be enjoyed raw, if even slightly under-ripe it will be quite astringent. The oval fruit is about mm long and contains a single large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. It can be eaten with the fruit though the seed case is rather fibrous. Other Uses: Plants can be grown as a hedge in exposed positions, tolerating maritime exposure. It is fairly fast growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen. Because the plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it makes a hedge that enriches the soil rather than depriving it of nutrients. An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. A gum from the plant is used in the textile industry in calico printing. Wood - hard, fine-grained. Used for posts, beams, domestic items, it is also much used for carving. The wood is an excellent fuel. NAME: Opium Poppy (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Much used as a flavoring in cakes, bread, fruit salads etc, it imparts a very nice nutty flavor. The crushed and sweetened seeds are used as a filling in crepes, strudels, pastries etc. Hazards: This plant contains a number of very toxic compounds, many of which are extracted and used as pain killers etc in medicine. They are also used to make various highly addictive narcotic drugs. However, in the cooler climate of Britain these compounds are not formed in sufficient quantity to make their extraction worthwhile. There are no toxins in the seeds. Other Uses: The seed yields - of an edible drying oil. Very good for lighting, it burns for longer than most oils. It is also used in paints, soap making etc. NAME: Oregano (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. Oregano is an important flavoring herb in Mediterranean cookery, and is often used dried rather than fresh. The leaves are used as a flavoring for salad dressings, vegetables and legumes, and are frequently included in strongly flavored dishes with chilies, garlic, onions etc. A nutritional analysis is available. Much of the commercially available dried oregano does not come from this plant but from a number of different, often unrelated plants. An herb tea is made from the dried leaves and flowering stems. Other Uses: An essential oil from the plant is used as a food flavoring, in soaps and perfumery. A red or purple dye is obtained from the flowering tops; it is neither brilliant nor durable. The plant repels ants. A useful ground cover for sunny positions, it is rather slow to spread though. NAME: Oso Berry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A poor flavor. The fruit looks like a small plum but is very bitter with an almond flavor. The fruit only has a thin layer of flesh. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Hazards: leaves, seed (and sometimes also the fruit) often contain significant amounts of hydrogen cyanide. Since the fruit of this species is said to have almond-scented fruit it would be unwise to eat a large quantity of it. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. NAME: Oxlip (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked in soups etc. They have a mild flavor and are available in late winter.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:18 PM	O NAME: Oats (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. The seed ripens in the latter half of summer and, when harvested and dried, can store for several years. It has a floury texture and a mild, somewhat creamy flavor. It can be used as a staple food crop in either savory or sweet dishes. Used as a cereal, it is probably best known as the breakfast cereal porridge but it can also be used in many other ways. The seed can be sprouted and used in salads, the grain can also be ground into a flour and used in making biscuits, sourdough etc. The seed is especially good for convalescents and people with stomach problems. Oats are also one of the cereals used as a basic ingredient for making whisky. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Edible oil is obtained from the seed, it is used in the manufacture of breakfast cereals. Other Uses: The straw has a wide range of uses such as for biomass, fiber, mulch, papermaking and thatching. Some caution is advised in its use as mulch since oat straw can infest strawberries with stem and bulb eelworm. NAME: Oleaster (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked as a seasoning in soups. Dry, sweet and mealy. The fruit can also be made into jellies or sherbets. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be enjoyed raw, if even slightly under-ripe it will be quite astringent. The oval fruit is about mm long and contains a single large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. It can be eaten with the fruit though the seed case is rather fibrous. Other Uses: Plants can be grown as a hedge in exposed positions, tolerating maritime exposure. It is fairly fast growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen. Because the plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it makes a hedge that enriches the soil rather than depriving it of nutrients. An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. A gum from the plant is used in the textile industry in calico printing. Wood - hard, fine-grained. Used for posts, beams, domestic items, it is also much used for carving. The wood is an excellent fuel. NAME: Opium Poppy (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Much used as a flavoring in cakes, bread, fruit salads etc, it imparts a very nice nutty flavor. The crushed and sweetened seeds are used as a filling in crepes, strudels, pastries etc. Hazards: This plant contains a number of very toxic compounds, many of which are extracted and used as pain killers etc in medicine. They are also used to make various highly addictive narcotic drugs. However, in the cooler climate of Britain these compounds are not formed in sufficient quantity to make their extraction worthwhile. There are no toxins in the seeds. Other Uses: The seed yields - of an edible drying oil. Very good for lighting, it burns for longer than most oils. It is also used in paints, soap making etc. NAME: Oregano (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. Oregano is an important flavoring herb in Mediterranean cookery, and is often used dried rather than fresh. The leaves are used as a flavoring for salad dressings, vegetables and legumes, and are frequently included in strongly flavored dishes with chilies, garlic, onions etc. A nutritional analysis is available. Much of the commercially available dried oregano does not come from this plant but from a number of different, often unrelated plants. An herb tea is made from the dried leaves and flowering stems. Other Uses: An essential oil from the plant is used as a food flavoring, in soaps and perfumery. A red or purple dye is obtained from the flowering tops; it is neither brilliant nor durable. The plant repels ants. A useful ground cover for sunny positions, it is rather slow to spread though. NAME: Oso Berry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A poor flavor. The fruit looks like a small plum but is very bitter with an almond flavor. The fruit only has a thin layer of flesh. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Hazards: leaves, seed (and sometimes also the fruit) often contain significant amounts of hydrogen cyanide. Since the fruit of this species is said to have almond-scented fruit it would be unwise to eat a large quantity of it. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. NAME: Oxlip (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked in soups etc. They have a mild flavor and are available in late winter. P NAME: Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The pith is rich in carbohydrate and sago can be made from it. This use will kill the plant. The raw seed is poisonous, but after being cut into thin slices, dried, then steeped in water for a few minutes and dried again, it becomes edible. It can be used as sago. Using the seed for food cannot be recommended, however. See the notes above on toxicity. The very young leaves are edible. The plant yields a gum. No further details are given. NAME: Palmetto (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fruit is a small dry berry with a thin sweet flesh. Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and pleasant. A nourishing food, though it is said to be an acquired taste. The fruit is up to mm long and mm wide. Young leaves - raw or cooked. An excellent food. Sap - sweet. Other Uses: An excellent fiber is obtained from the leaf stalks. The best quality is from young leaf stalks still in the bud, whilst coarser material is obtained from older leaves or the bases of old leaf stalks surrounding the bud. The fibers are up to cm long, they are harvested commercially and used to make brushes, especially where these have to remain stiff in hot water or caustics. The roots contain tannin. NAME: Parsley (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Parsley is frequently used as a garnish or as a flavoring in salads and many cooked dishes, but has too strong a flavor to be eaten in quantity for most palates. It is an ingredient of the herb mix 'bouque Other Uses: A good companion plant, repelling insects from nearby plants. The juice is an effective mosquito repellent when it is rubbed into the skin and is also used to relieve the pain of stings and bites. An essential oil obtained from the plant is used in perfumeries for men. An infusion of the leaves is an excellent rinse for dark hair and also helps in the treatment of dandruff. NAME: Parsnip (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. When well grown, the cooked root has a very tender texture, though it is rather chewy raw. It is best harvested after there have been some autumn frosts because it will have developed a sweeter flavor. The root is delicious baked, it can also be used in soups etc and can be added to cakes, pies and puddings. Leaves and young shoots - cooked with other greens as a vegetable or added to soups etc. Used in early spring. The seed is used as a condiment. Similar in taste to dill. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the seed. NAME: Passion Fruit (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. An agreeable cooling taste, somewhat like an orange with a mixture of acid. The ripe aromatic fruit is allowed to wrinkle and develop sweetness, it is then eaten raw, juiced, made into a syrup or used in sauces, cakes etc. The fruit is about cm in diameter. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. NAME: Pea (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The immature seed can be eaten like green peas. The mature seed is eaten cooked. It needs to be soaked and well cooked before being eaten. The seed can also be ground into a powder and mixed with wheat in a ratio of one part vetch to parts of wheat flour to make a protein-enhanced bread. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young seedpods - cooked. Young shoots - cooked. Other Uses: Plants can be grown without supports when they will sprawl on the ground and can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position. NAME: Peach (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use. The fruit is often used in ice creams, pies, jams etc. When fully ripe, the fruit of the best forms are very juicy with a rich delicious flavor. Hazards: Produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark gray to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. NAME: Pear (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is fairly small. Other Uses: A yellow-tan dye is obtained from the leaves. Trees are sometimes used as part of a shelterbelt planting. Wood - heavy, tough, durable, fine grained, hard. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Used by cabinet and instrument makers. When covered with black varnish it is an excellent ebony substitute. NAME: Pearl Berry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Pleasant but mild with a slightly acid flavor. The fruit can hang on the plant for a long time in good condition if birds etc do not eat it. The fruit is a small white berry about mm in diameter with a single seed. Very attractive to look at, but the flavor is very mild and you need to spend quite a while picking just to get one mouthfuls. Children really love the fruit, however, and this makes it an ideal plant to get them out of your hair for a while. Simply tell them that they can have as much of the fruit as they want and they will be there for half an hour or more picking it. NAME: Pennyroyal (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The crushed leaves are used to flavor jellies, cakes, fruit dishes etc. Hazards: In large quantities this plant, especially in the form of the extracted essential oil, can be toxic if taken internally. Skin contact with the pure essential oil can cause dermatitis Other Uses: The essential oil is used as an ingredient in commercial insect repellents and cleaning products. The plant is used as an insect repellent. When rubbed on the body it is said to repel ticks. NAME: Peppermint Geranium (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves and flowers have a strong mint scent and are used for flavoring cakes, puddings, pies, biscuits etc. A peppermint-flavored tea is infused from the fresh leaves. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the plant. It has a peppermint fragrance. The dried leaves are added to pot-pourris. NAME: Peppertree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Hazards: The seed contains an allergenic substance that can irritate the mucus membrane. Other Uses: An oil from the leaves reduces the surface tension of water. NAME: Pepperwort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A very hot cress-like flavor. The leaves are nice when used in small quantities as a flavoring in salads. Some reports also suggest using them as a potherb, though they have always seemed to be too strong for us to want to try this. The leaves are available very early in the year. Root - it can be grated and made into a sauce, which is used as a horseradish substitute. It has a pungently hot flavor. Seed - used as a condiment. NAME: Persimmon (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has an exquisitely rich flavor when it is very soft and fully ripe (almost at the point of going bad), but the fruit of many cultivars is very harsh and astringent before then. In Britain, the fruit needs to be harvested whilst it is still very hard. This is done very late in the season (in December or even January if possible), it is then stored in a cool but frost-free place until very soft and fully ripe. The fruit can also be used in pies, cakes, bread, desserts etc. It contains sugars. A fuller nutritional analysis is available. The fruit can also be dried for later use. The fruit is about .cm in diameter. The peel of the fruit can be powdered and used as a sweetener. The leaves are used to improve the flavor of pickled radishes. The roasted seeds are a coffee substitute. Other Uses: The pulp of unripe fruits is used in cosmetics to make face packs because of its firming qualities. NAME: Pink (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves, stems and tops are boiled, steeped in water and eaten as a potherb. Young plants are also eaten. Children suck the flowers for their sweet edible nectar. NAME: Pink Fivecorner (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A sweetish flesh but the seed is large. The fruit is about - mm long. NAME: Plantain (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. They are rather bitter and tedious to prepare because the fibrous strands need to be removed before use. It is best not to use the leaf stalk since this is even more fibrous than the leaf. Many people blanch the leaves in boiling water before using them in salads in order to make them tenderer. Very tedious to harvest. The seed can be ground into a meal and mixed with flour. It is very rich in vitamin B. The whole seeds can be boiled and used like sago. The dried leaves make an acceptable tea. Root. NAME: Plum (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit varies considerably, but it is generally somewhat mealy, soft and juicy with a delicious flavor ranging from very sweet to acid. The more acid fruits are usually only used for cooking purposes. The fruit varies widely in size and contains a single large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. An edible gum is obtained from points of damage on the trunk. The seed contains about of edible semi-drying oil. It has an agreeable almond smell and flavor. The flowers are eaten. They are used as a garnish for salads and ice cream or brewed into a tea. Hazards: Produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. Other Uses: A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark gray to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. Wood - hard, heavy, close grained. Trees are too small for the wood to be commercially valuable. NAME: Plum Yew (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - Raw or cooked. The fruit of this plant is said to be astringent and inedible even when fully ripe. Several of its sub-species produce a very nice sweet fruit. Seed - raw or cooked. Oily with a slightly resinous flavor. The seed is up to mm long. Other Uses: Some forms of this species are procumbent in habit and can be used as ground cover in shady places. Very tolerant of pruning, this plant makes a very good hedge in shady positions. NAME: Podocarp (u) (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Other Uses: Wood - straight grained, reddish, very durable lasting a long time in water, but it can be brittle. Used for construction work and cabinet making. NAME: Poplar (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - rich in Vitamin C. Inner bark - dried, ground into a powder and added to flour for making bread. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. Other Uses: An extract of the shoots can be used as a rooting hormone for all types of cuttings. It is extracted by soaking the chopped up shoots in cold water for a day. A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. A yellow dye is obtained from the bark. Wood - rather wooly in texture, without smell or taste, of low flammability, not durable, very resistant to abrasion, very light, soft, elastic. It is used for less good quality purposes such as making matches, packing materials etc. NAME: Povertyweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A pleasant mild flavor. Root - cooked. Small but with an acceptable flavor when young, the older ones are rather tough. Seed. Very small and fiddly, it is used as a piñole. NAME: Prairie Rose (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Rich in protein but without much flavor. The seedpods are about mm long and contain - small seeds. They are freely borne in the plants native environment, but will have to be very freely produced in this country if it is to be a worthwhile crop. Hazards: There is a layer of hairs around the seeds just beneath the flesh of the fruit. These hairs can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract if ingested. Other Uses: The plant makes a good low hedge. It is very tolerant of maritime exposure, but is very bare in winter. NAME: Pumpkin (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - cooked. Used as a vegetable, it has a very mild flavor and is very watery. It is often harvested when still very young when it is called courgettes. The fruit has very little flavor of its own. Hazards: The sprouting seed produces a toxic substance in its embryo. Other Uses: The seed contains - of a semi-drying oil. Used for lighting. NAME: Purslane (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Other Uses: A decoction of the plant is impregnated into wood, rope etc to prevent it rotting in water. The leaves, stem, flowers, and roots contain tannin. It is probably these tannins that preserve the wood etc. The powdered plant is used cosmetically in face packs to counteract reddened skin. Q NAME: Quince (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Very harsh and acid raw but fragrant when cooked, imparting a strong pleasant flavor to jams and jellies, it is especially good cooked with apples in apple pies. The fruit is apple-shaped and about cm in diameter. The rich aromatic juice, as tart as a lemon, is squeezed and used for culinary purposes. NAME: Quito Palm (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A sweet taste, it is a very popular food with children. The seed is about cm long. Edible oil is obtained from the seed.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:21 PM	R NAME: Raspberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Delicious when eaten out of hand, the fruit is also used in pies, preserves etc. Root - cooked. The root, which should be neither too young nor too old, requires a lot of boiling. Young shoots - peeled and eaten raw or cooked like asparagus. Harvested in spring as they emerge through the soil and are still tender. An herb tea is made from the dried leaves. Another report says that a type of tea made from raspberry and blackberry leaves is an excellent coffee substitute. Other Uses: A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. A fiber obtained from the stems is used in making paper. The stems are harvested in the summer after the fruit has been eaten, the leaves are removed and the stems are steamed until the fibers can be stripped. The fibers are cooked for hours with lye and then hand beaten with mallets or ball milled for hours. The paper is light brown in color. A decongestant facemask made from the fruit is used cosmetically to soothe reddened skin. NAME: Red Bay (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fresh or dried leaves can be used as a flavoring in soups etc. Other Uses: Wood - hard, heavy, close-grained, very strong, rather brittle. It weighs lb per cubic foot. The wood works well and is suitable for interior uses such as cabinets, but trees with large straight trunks are not sufficiently common to make the tree of commercial interest. NAME: Red Cedar (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Inner bark - fresh or dried. No more details are given but inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. Hazards: An essential oil from the leaves is poisonous if taken in large doses. Pregnant women should not use this plant. Other Uses: Tolerant of regular trimming, though not into the old wood, it can be grown as a hedge. The fresh branches are used as besoms. Their aromatic smell serves to deodorize the house whilst sweeping. An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and branches, it is used in perfumery and in medicines. It is poisonous if taken internally. This essential oil also has insect repellent properties. Wood - light, soft, not strong, brittle, coarse grained, very durable, easily worked, does not warp. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Used especially where contact with water cannot be avoided, for canoes, garden buildings, shingles, posts etc. NAME: Red Oak (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Up to cm long. It can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickening in stews etc or mixed with cereals for making bread. The seed contains bitter tannins, these can be leached out by thoroughly washing the seed in running water though many minerals will also be lost. Either the whole seed can be used or the seed can be dried and ground it into a powder. It can take several days or even weeks to properly leach whole seeds, one method was to wrap them in a cloth bag and place them in a stream. Leaching the powder is quicker. A simple taste test can tell when the tannin has been leached. The traditional method of preparing the seed was to bury it in boggy ground over winter. The germinating seed was dug up in the spring when it would have lost most of its astringency. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Other Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs; grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, which can also be used as a dyestuff. The bark is a good source of tannin. Wood - coarse-grained, durable, heavy, hard, strong. It cracks badly when left in the sun and rots when in contact with the soil. It weighs lb per cubic foot. It is not a prime timber, but is used for rough lumber, tools, furniture etc and as fuel. NAME: Red Pine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A vanillin flavoring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood. Hazards: The wood, sawdust and resins from various species of pine can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: A tan or green dye is obtained from the needles. The needles contain a substance called terpene, this is released when rain-washes over the needles and it has a negative effect on the germination of some plants, including wheat. The needles also NAME: Redmaids (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - raw, cooked or used as a garnish. A tasty salad. The leaves contain oxalic acid and so some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Seed - raw or ground into a meal. The seed is very small and fiddly to harvest, especially since it ripens intermittently over a period of several weeks. Hazards: The plant contains oxalic acid, so it should only be used in moderation. Oxalic acid can lock up certain of the nutrients in food and, if eaten in excess, can lead to nutritional deficiencies. It is, however, perfectly safe in small amounts and its acid taste adds a nice flavor to salads. Cooking the plant will reduce the quantity of oxalic acid. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones and hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. NAME: Rhubarb (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaf stem - raw or cooked. An acid taste, it is used as a fruit substitute in spring, usually stewed and used in pies, jams etc. The juice strained from stewed rhubarb can add color and flavor to a fruit punch. It is best not to eat large quantities of the stems because of their oxalic acid content - see the notes above on toxicity. Immature flowers - cooked and used like cauliflower. One report says that the plant contains rutin. It does not specify which part of the plant, though it is likely to be the leaves. Hazards: The leaves contain high concentrations of oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can lock up certain minerals (especially calcium) in the body, leading to nutritional deficiency. Cooking the plant will reduce the concentration of oxalic acid. Another report says that the leaves have the same concentration of oxalic acid in the stems as they do in the leaves and it is not the oxalic acid that makes them poisonous. It says that any toxic properties of the leaves are more likely to be due to the presence of glucosides. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: The leaves can be simmered in hot water to make an insecticide. NAME: Rimu (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. It can be somewhat constipating. A resinous substance from the young branches has been used to make an alcoholic beverage resembling spruce beer. The resin is bitter but edible Other Uses: The heartwood is extremely resinous and is used as a torch. Tannin is obtained from the bark. Wood - beautifully marked. Much used for construction, railway sleepers, furniture etc. NAME: Rock Cress (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are used as a garnish in much the same way as watercress. They are also sometimes used as a potherb. Other Uses: A good ground cover plant for sunny positions, forming a carpet. NAME: Rock Rose (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are used as a tea substitute. The dried leaves are sometimes used as an adulterant for marjoram (Origanum majorana). NAME: Rocket (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young stems - raw or cooked. The young leaves have a mild cabbage flavor that goes very well in a mixed salad, though some people find them indigestible. The cooked leaves make an excellent vegetable. The leaves are available early in the year, usually towards the end of winter, and the plant will continue to produce leaves until late autumn, with a bit of a gap when the plant is in flower. Flower buds - raw. NAME: Rosemary (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A fragrant and soothing tea is made from the leaves. The spicy leaves make a very palatable and refreshing tea. When lemon is added they can be used as iced tea. The leaves were once added to beer in order to make it heady. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. It would be better to brew the tea in cold water by leaving it in a sunny place, or to make sure that it is brewed for a short time only in an open container. The leaves are used as a flavoring they are a bay leaf substitute. Other Uses: The growing plant is said to repel insects from neighboring plants. Branches or sachets of the leaves are often placed in clothes cupboards to keep moths away. An infusion of the dried plant (both leaves and flowers) is used in sham NAME: Rue-Anemone (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Starchy. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. NAME: Runner Bean (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Immature seedpods - raw or cooked. They have a pleasant mild flavor and are widely used as a vegetable in many areas of the world. They can be added to salads, cooked as a vegetable or added to soups, stews etc. The immature seed is used like shelled beans as a vegetable. The protein-rich mature seeds can be dried and stored for future use. They need to be thoroughly cooked before being eaten in order to destroy a toxic principle. They are soaked for hours prior to use and are eaten boiled or added to soups etc. The seed can also be ground into a powder and added to cereal flours for making protein-enriched bread etc. Flowers - raw. A bean-like taste. Young leaves - cooked and used as a potherb. Root - cooked. Rich in starch. Another report says that the root is poisonous, Hazards: Large quantities of the raw mature seed are poisonous. The toxins play a role in protecting the plant from insect predation. Other Uses: A brown dye is obtained from red kidney beans. The plant contains phaseolin, which has fungicidal activity. Water from the cooked beans is very effective in reviving woolen fabrics. NAME: Rye (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. A common cereal, it is used to make bread. The seed contains about protein. The grain also contains some gluten, though not as much as wheat, so it makes heavier bread than wheat. It can also be used to make cakes etc. The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. A nutritional analysis is available. Malt, a sweet substance produced by germinating the seed, is extracted from the roasted germinated seed and used as a sweetening agent and in making beer etc. The roasted (ungerminated) seed is used as a coffee substitute. Other Uses: The leaves are used for making mats, rope, paper etc. Often planted near the coast to stabilize sand dunes. S NAME: Sacred Water Lotus (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. It is also a source of starch or arrowroot. Much used and relished in Chinese cooking, it has a mild flavor and a crisp texture. The root contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash. Leaves - cooked or raw. Stems - cooked. A taste somewhat like beet. They are usually peeled before use. Seed - raw or cooked. A delicate flavor. The seed can be popped like popcorn, ground into a powder and used in making bread or eaten dry. The bitter tasting embryo is often removed. The seed contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Petals can be floated in soups or used as a garnish. The stamens are used to flavor tea. NAME: Sage (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and flowers - raw or cooked. A very common herb, the strongly aromatic leaves are used as a flavoring in cooked foods. They are an aid to digestion and so are often used with heavy, oily foods. They impart a sausage-like flavor to savory dishes. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled or used in sandwiches. The flowers can also be sprinkled on salads to add color and fragrance. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, it is said to improve the digestion. An essential oil obtained from the plant is used commercially to flavor ice cream, sweets, baked goods etc. Other Uses: The leaves make excellent tooth cleaners; simply rub the topside of the leaf over the teeth and gums. The purple-leaved form of sage has tougher leaves and is better for cleaning the teeth. The leaves have antiseptic properties and can heal NAME: Sage Brush (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked or raw A very acceptable taste with a salty tang. The leaves can be used at any time of the year though winter harvesting must be light because the plant is not growing much at this time of year. Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder, mixed with cereals and used in making cakes etc or used as a piñole. It is small and very fiddly to utilize. The ground up seed can also be mixed with water and drunk as a refreshing beverage. The burnt green herb yields culinary ashes high in minerals and these are used to enhance the color of blue corn products. Other Uses: Insect repellent. The growing plant repels fruit tree moths when growing in an orchard. The fresh plant can also be rubbed onto the skin to deter insects. The shoots can be dried for indoor use, they remain effective for - months. They are also said to repel ants. Shoots can be burnt in the fireplace to remove cooking odors from the house. The leaves have a refreshing lemon-like fragrance and are used in pot-pourris. An essential oil from the leaves and flowering shoots is used in perfumery in order to add certain subtle tones. A yellow dye is obtained from the branches. Plants can be grown as a low hedge, they tolerate quite hard clipping. An infusion of the plant is used as a hair tonic or conditioner. NAME: Salsify (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. The young root can be grated in salads. Older roots are best cooked. The flavor is mild and sweet, and is said to resemble oysters. The roots are harvested as required from October until early spring, or can be harvested in late autumn and stored until required. Young shoots - raw or cooked. The new growth is used in spring. A sweet taste. Flowering shoots - raw or cooked. Used like asparagus. Flowers - raw. Added to salads. The sprouted seeds can be added to salads or sandwiches. The root latex is used as a chewing gum. NAME: Saltwort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. An excellent food with a crunchy tender texture. The leaves can be used as a spinach substitute or added in small quantities to salads. Seed - ground into a meal and used as gruel, thickener in soups etc or added to cereal flours when making bread etc. Small and hard to collect any quantity. Other Uses: The ashes of the burnt plant are used for making glass and soap. At one time large quantities of the ashes were imported into Britain for this purpose, but nowadays a chemical process using salt is employed. The ashes can also be used as a cleaner for fabrics. NAME: Samphire (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Vaguely reminiscent of fennel, but the taste is more bitter and brackish. A powerful salty flavor, it has been described by one person as tasting like 'a mixture of celery and kerosene'. The leaves are used as a flavoring in salads etc. Gathered in spring, the young leaves when sprinkled with salt and boiled make a very good pickle. The leaves are rich in vitamin C. Seed pods. They are used to make a warm aromatic pickle. Other Uses: An essential oil from the plant is used in perfumery. NAME: Sarsaparilla (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked as a vegetable. An asparagus substitute. The tendrils are also eaten. The plant root is an ingredient of soft drinks. Other Uses: A red dye is obtained from the ripe tendrils. The plant is often grown as an impenetrable hedge in warmer countries than Britain. NAME: Sassafras (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. The young leaves can be added to salads whilst both old and young leaves can be used as a flavoring and as a thickening agent in soups etc. They have a mild aromatic flavor. The leaves are often dried and ground into powder for later use. The young shoots have been used to make a kind of beer. The dried root bark can be boiled with sugar and water until it forms a thick paste. It is then used as a condiment. The root and the berries can also be used as flavorings. Winter buds and young leaves - raw. A tea is made from the root bark, it is considered to be a tonic. Brewing the root in maple syrup can also make the tea. This can be concentrated into a jelly. A tea can also be made from the leaves and the roots. It is best in spring. A tea can be made from the flowers. Hazards: The extracted essential oil is poisonous in large quantities. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the bark of the root and also from the fruits. It is medicinal and is also used in soaps, the coarser kinds of perfumery, toothpastes, soft drinks etc. It is also used as an antiseptic in dentistry. A yellow dye is obtained from the wood and the bark. It is brown to orange. The plant repels mosquitoes and other insects. Wood - coarse-grained, soft, weak, fragrant, brittle, very durable in the soil. It weighs lb per cubic foot and is used for fence posts and items requiring lightness. NAME: Savory (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The dried leaves, steeped in water, make a palatable tea. The dried leafy spines are used according to other reports. NAME: Scootberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots are added to salads to impart a cucumber flavor. They can also be cooked. Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweetish, though it is said to be cathartic if eaten in quantity, especially if you have not eaten this fruit before. A watermelon flavor. The fruit is about mm in diameter. NAME: Scurvy Grass (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and flower heads - raw. Bitter. Used as a flavoring in salads. The leaves are very rich in vitamin C, though very few people will actually enjoy the pungent flavor. Used as a spice (the part used is not specified). NAME: Sea Daffodil (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked. This report is somewhat dubious since there are reports that the bulb is poisonous. Seed. No further details are given. Hazards: The bulb is somewhat poisonous. Other Uses: The wooly hairs on the inside of the seed coat (should this say the seed case?) are used to weave felt shoes and other garments. NAME: Sea Purslane (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw in salads or cooked as a potherb. Thick and succulent with a good crunchy texture and a natural saltiness. They need careful washing when collected from the wild. NAME: Sea Rocket (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves, stems, flower buds and immature seedpods - raw or cooked. They are rich in vitamin C but have a very bitter taste. Used mainly as a flavoring. Very young leaves can be added to salads whilst older leaves can be mixed with milder tasting leaves and used as a potherb. Root - dried and ground into a powder, then mixed with cereal flours and used to make bread. A famine food, it is only used in times of scarcity. The seed contains fatty oil. No more details are given. NAME: Serviceberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Edible fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has a few small seeds at the center. Some forms are dry and tasteless whilst others are sweet and juicy. The fruit ripens unevenly over a period of - weeks and is very attractive to birds, this makes harvesting them in quantity rather difficult. The fruit is borne in small clusters and is up to mm in diameter. It is rich in iron and copper. NAME: Shadberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Edible fruit - raw or cooked. Succulent and sweet. This is one of the nicest fruits in the genus, it can be eaten and enjoyed in quantity. The fruit can also be dried for winter use. Up to mm in diameter. The fruit is rich in iron and copper. Other Uses: Wood - heavy, exceedingly hard, strong, close grained. Used for tool handles etc. NAME: Shepherd's Needle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young stem tops - raw or cooked. Used in salads or as a potherb, they are much esteemed. NAME: Shoo Fly (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit. No more details are given. The fruit is a berry about mm in diameter. Young leaves - boiled. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Other Uses: The plant is thought to repel flies. NAME: Shrubby Seablite (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavor. Seed - raw or cooked. Other Uses: The plant is rich in potassium and is often burnt as a source of potash for making soap and glass. NAME: Silverweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. It can also be dried and ground into a powder then used in soups etc or mixed with cereals. A nice taste, crisp and nutty with a somewhat starchy flavor. The roots are rather thin, though perhaps their size cold be improved in cultivation. Edible young shoots - raw. A tea is made from the leaves. Other Uses: A sprig placed in the shoe can help prevent blisters. An infusion of the leaves makes an excellent skin cleansing lotion, it is also used cosmetically as a soothing lotion for reddened skin and for the delicate skins of babies. All parts of the plant contain tannin, though the report does not give quantities. NAME: Small Bur-Parsley (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves have been used as a potherb and have also been pickled for use in winter salads. NAME: Smoke Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves. They are possibly edible. Some caution is advised. A volatile oil in the leaves contains pinene and camphene. One report suggests that the essential oil contained in the flowers and leaves has a mango-like odor. Hazards: Skin contact with this plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and flowers. It has a mango-like smell. Is it edible? A yellow to orange dye is obtained from the root and stem. It is somewhat fugitive though. The leaves and bark are a good source of tannins. Wood - ornamental. Used for cabinet making, picture frames. The twigs are used in basketry. NAME: Snowberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Aromatic and delicious with a flavor of wintergreen. Often used in preserves. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Leaves - raw. Used as a wayside nibble. The young tender leaves are especially suited for use as greens. They have a delicate flavor of wintergreen. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. Other Uses: A useful fast growing ground cover plant for shady positions. NAME: Soapweed (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Dry, with a bitter skin. It is often dried for winter use. The immature fruits are peeled, boiled and served with seasonings. The fruit is up to cm long and mm wide. Flowers and flower buds - raw or cooked. Delicious raw or dried, crushed and used as a flavoring. A delicious addition to the salad bowl, or used as a potherb. Flowering stem - raw or cooked. It can be cooked and used like asparagus. The white inner portion of the stem is eaten. Hazards: The roots contain saponins. Whilst saponins are quite toxic to people, they are poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass straight through. They are also destroyed by prolonged heat, such as slow baking in an oven. Saponins are found in many common foods such as beans. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish. Other Uses: A fiber obtained from the leaves is used for making cloth, ropes, baskets and mats. The leaves are used as paint brushes and brooms. The roots are rich in saponins and can be used as a soap substitute. A good hair shampoo, it is said to be effective against dandruff.. NAME: Sorrel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Added to salads, used as a potherb or pureed and used in soups. A delicious lemon-like flavor, liked by most people who try them, they can be rather overpowering in quantity and are more generally used as a flavoring in mixed salads. The leaves can also be dried for later use. The leaves can be available all through the winter, especially in mild weather or if a little protection is given to the plants. The leaves should be used sparingly in the diet, see the notes on toxicity above. Flowers - cooked as a vegetable or used as a garnish. Root - dried, powdered and made into noodles. Seed - raw or cooked. Ground and mixed with other flours to make bread. The seed is easy to harvest, but is rather small and fiddly to use. The juice of the leaves can be used as a curdling agent for milks. Hazards: Plants can contain quite high levels of oxalic acid, which is what gives the leaves of many members of this genus an acid-lemon flavor. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since the oxalic acid can lock-up other nutrients in the food, especially calcium, thus causing mineral deficiencies. The oxalic acid content will be reduced if the plant is cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: Dark green to brown and dark gray dyes can be obtained from the roots. They do not need a mordant. A gray-blue dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. An infusion of the stems is used as a polish for bamboo and wicker furniture and also for silver. The juice of the plant removes stains from linen and also ink stains (but not ball-point ink) from white material. It is sometimes sold as 'essential salt of lemon'. NAME: Sorrel Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. A pleasant acid flavor. They allay thirst. Other Uses: Wood - heavy, hard, attractive, very close grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot and is sometimes used for paneling, tool handles, bearings etc. NAME: Sow Thistle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. They have a mild agreeable flavor. They can be added to salads, cooked like spinach or used in soups etc. The leaves contain vitamin C, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash. A zero moisture analysis is also available. It might be best, though it is not essential, to remove the marginal prickles. Stems - cooked like asparagus or rhubarb. They are best if the outer skin is removed first. Young root - cooked. Woody and not very acceptable. The milky sap has been used as a chewing gum by the Maoris of New Zealand. Other Uses: The plant is said to have insecticide properties. The latex in the stem contains rubber, but this is much too low for commercial exploitation. NAME: Speedwell (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A bitter tangy tea is made from the fresh flowering herb or the dried leaves. The dried leaves can be added to tea blends. NAME: Spider Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked. It is used as a source of starch. The bulb is . to .cm in diameter. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Hazards: The bulb contains toxins and must be leached before it is used for food. Bulbs contain inactive alkaloids. NAME: Spikenard Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Shoots - cooked or raw. They can have a mild and agreeable flavor. They are usually blanched and are crisp and tender with a unique lemon-like flavor. They can be sliced and added to salads, soups etc. The shoots contain protein, fat, soluble carbohydrate, and ash. Root - cooked. NAME: Spinach (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Tender young leaves can be added to salads, older leaves are used as greens or added to soups etc. The leaves contain oxalic acid ( - in young leaves, - in the cotyledons), see the notes above on toxicity. A nutritional analysis of the leaves is available. Seeds - sprouted and added to salads. Chlorophyll extracted from the leaves is used as an edible green dye. Hazards: The leaves of most varieties of spinach are high in oxalic acid. Although not toxic, this substance does lock up certain minerals in a meal, especially calcium, making them unavailable to the body. Therefore mineral deficiencies can result from eating too much of any leaf that contains oxalic acid. However, the mineral content of spinach leaves is quite high so the hazards are to a large extent outweighed by the benefits. There are also special low-oxalic varieties of spinach that have been developed. Cooking the leaves will also reduce the content of oxalic acid. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves. NAME: Spotted Wintergreen (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The leaves are nibbled, for their refreshing qualities. In Mexico the herb is used as a catalyst in the preparation of 'tesguino', an alcoholic beverage produced from sprouted maize. Other Uses: The plants stolonifeous root system, and dwarf spreading habit make it a god ground cover, though it is a difficult plant to establish and grow well. NAME: Spring Beauty (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. Rich in starch, it has a pleasant nutty flavor. A radish-like flavor when raw, it tastes like a cross between a potato and a chestnut when cooked. The root is rich in vitamins A and C. Leaves and flowering stems - raw or cooked. Added to salads or used as greens. The leaves are often available in the winter. NAME: Spruce (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots. An emergency food, used when all else fails. Young male catkins - raw or cooked. Used as a flavoring. Immature female cones - cooked. The central portion, when roasted, is sweet and syrupy. The cones are - cm in diameter. Inner bark - dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups etc or added to cereals when making bread. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. Seed - raw. The seed is about - mm long and is too small and fiddly to be worthwhile unless you are desperate. A refreshing tea, rich in vitamin C, can be made from the young shoot tips. A gum is exuded from the tree as a result of injury to the sapwood. It is used for chewing. Hazards: The sawdust, the resin from the trunk and even the needles can cause dermatitis in some people. Other Uses: A yellow-orange dye is obtained from the cones. The N. American Indians made a string from the long roots of this species and used it to stitch the bark of their canoes. Wood - light, soft, not strong. It weighs lb per cubic foot. Since it is a smaller tree than the other spruces, it is not an important lumber source for uses such as construction. However, it is widely used for making boxes, crates etc, and is valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper, plus it is also used as a fuel. NAME: Stinging Nettle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked as a potherb and added to soups etc. They can also be dried for winter use. Nettles are a very valuable addition to the diet, they are a very nutritious food that is easily digested and is high in m Hazards: The leaves of the plants have stinging hairs, causing irritation to the skin. This action is neutralized by heat or by thorough drying, so the cooked leaves are perfectly safe and nutritious. However, only young leaves should be used because older leaves develop gritty particles called cystoliths, which act as an irritant to the kidneys. Other Uses: A strong flax-like fiber is obtained from the stems. Used for making string and cloth, it also makes a good quality paper. It is harvested as the plant begins to die down in early autumn and is retted before the fibers are extra NAME: Stone Bamboo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots in spring - cooked. The shoots are harvested when about cm above the ground, cutting them about cm below soil level. They are usually boiled and are free from bitterness. Other Uses: Canes are very hard and are used in making fine furniture. NAME: Stonecrop (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Other Uses: The plant spreads aggressively and can be used for ground cover in a sunny position amongst plants tall enough not to be overrun by it. Many species of the stronger-growing bulbs such as lilies can grow successfully through it. NAME: Storax Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A highly perfumed balsamic gum is obtained from the branches and stems. It is occasionally used as a condiment. This gum is almost certainly the resin described below. Other Uses: The fragrant resin 'storax' is obtained by wounding the stem. It is used medicinally, in perfumes, incense etc. The fruits are used as beads in rosaries etc. NAME: Stork's Bill (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. Tasty and nutritious. The leaves are added to salads, sandwiches, soups etc, they can be used in recipes that call for leaves of beet, plantain, sow thistle or amaranth. Other Uses: A green dye can be obtained from the whole plant. It does not require a mordant. NAME: Strawberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or made into preserves. Sweet and succulent. An exquisite flavor but the fruits are usually very small and fiddly, though they can be up to mm in diameter. Rich in iron and potassium, the fruit is an excellent addition to the diet of people suffering from anemia. Young leaves - raw or cooked. Added to salads or used as a potherb. The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. A delicious drink, it is ideal for children. The root has been used as a coffee substitute in India. Other Uses: The flowers are an alternative ingredient of 'Quick Return' herbal compost activator. The fruit is used as a tooth cleaner. The fresh fruit removes stains from teeth if it is allowed to remain for about minutes. The fruit is also used cosmetically in skin-care creams. It tones and whitens the skin, combats wrinkles, lightens freckles, soothes sunburn and whitens the teeth. NAME: Strawberry Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet but insipid. Fruit is not very palatable, though another report says that the fruit is so delicious that a person only needs to eat one. It does have a somewhat gritty skin, but the fruit itself has the texture of a lush tropical fruit and has a delicate pleasant flavor. For those people with sensitive taste buds, this is a fruit that can be enjoyed when eaten in moderate quantities. The fruit contains about sugars and can be used to make delicious and nourishing jams and preserves. It is ripe in November/December and is about mm in diameter. When fully ripe it falls from the tree and so it is advisable to grow the plant in short grass in order to cushion the fall of the fruit. Other Uses: Plants can be grown as a hedge. They are tolerant of some trimming. Wood - hard, close-grained. NAME: Sugar Pine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A good size. A pleasant sweet nutty flavor, with a hint of resin. The nut, together with the shell, can be pulverized into nut butter. A sugar is obtained from boiling off the water in the sap. Some caution is advised since it is laxative if used in large quantities. A sweet sugar-like substance exudes from wounds made in the heartwood of the tree and also from the cones. It is sometimes used for sweetening foods, though in large quantities it is laxative. A vanillin flavoring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood. Hazards: The wood, sawdust and resins from various species of pine can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: A tan or green dye is obtained from the needles. The needles contain a substance called terpene, this is released when rain-washes over the needles and it has a negative effect on the germination of some plants, including wheat. Yields a pitch, NAME: Sumach (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. An acid flavor, it has been used as a substitute for lemon juice. The fruit is rather small and with very little flesh, but it is produced on fairly large panicles and so is easily harvested. When soaked for - minutes in hot or cold water it makes a very refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz of course). The mixture should not be boiled since this will release tannic acids and make the drink astringent. Root - peeled and eaten raw. This report should be treated with some caution due to possible toxicity. Young shoots - peeled and eaten raw. This report should be treated with some caution due to possible toxicity. Other Uses: The leaves are rich in tannin (up to ) and can be collected as they fall in the autumn then used as a brown dye or as a mordant. The bark is also a good source of tannin. An oil is extracted from the seeds. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. These burn brilliantly, though they emit a pungent smoke. The plant has an extensive root system and is sometimes planted to prevent soil erosion. The split stems are used in basket making. NAME: Sunflower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A delicious nut-like flavor, but very fiddly to extract due to the small size of the seed. Commercially there are machines designed to do this. Rich in fats, the seed can be ground into a powder, made into s Hazards: The growing plant can accumulate nitrates, especially when fed on artificial fertilizers. The pollen or plant extracts may cause allergic reactions. Other Uses: An edible semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed. Some varieties contain up to oil. The oil is also used to make soap, candles, varnishes, paint etc, as well as for lighting and is said to be unrivalled as a lubricant. NAME: Sweet Corn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - eaten raw before it is fully ripe. The seed of 'sweet corn' varieties is sweet and delicious. The mature seed can be dried and used as flour, used especially as a thickening agent in custards etc. Other Uses: Glue is made from the starch in the seed. This starch is also used in cosmetics and the manufacture of glucose. Semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed. It has many industrial uses, in the manufacture of linoleum, paints, varnishes, soap NAME: Sweet Gum (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A chewing gum and a stabilizer for cakes etc are obtained from the resin. This resin is also used to flavor baked foods etc. Other Uses: The aromatic resin 'Storax' is obtained from the trunk of this tree. It forms in cavities of the bark and also exudes naturally. It is harvested in autumn. Beating the trunk in the spring can stimulate production. The resin has a wide range of uses including medicinal, incense, perfumery, soaps etc. It is also used as a parasiticide. Liquid storax gives greater permanence to the odors of flowers extracted by maceration. It is also used in the imitation of other scents as an alternative to vanilla, ambergris and benzoin, or to complement them. The aromatic bark is burnt as incense. NAME: Sweet Marjoram (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Sweet marjoram is widely used as a flavoring for salad dressings, vegetables, legumes and oils. It has a more delicate flavor than the closely related oregano and is best when used fresh and only added towards the end of cooking. The aromatic seeds are used as a flavoring in sweets, drinks etc. An herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. The flavor resembles a blend of thyme, rosemary and sage. Other Uses: The leaves and flowers yield essential oil by steam distillation. Called 'Oil of Sweet Marjoram', it is used as a food flavoring and in perfumery, soaps, hair products etc. The plant is often used to disinfect beehives. NAME: Sweet Vernal Grass (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed. The seed is very small and its use would be fiddly. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. A sweet pleasant fragrance. Some caution is advised, see notes at top of the page. Hazards: The plant contains coumarins, this is what gives it the scent of newly mown hay. When used internally, especially from dried plants, it can act to prevent the blood from coagulating. Other Uses: The aromatic leaves and dried flowers are used as a strewing herb; they are also woven into baskets and used in pot-pourris. The plant contains coumarin - this is used medicinally and also in rat poisons. It prevents the blood from co-aggulating. NAME: Sweet Vetch (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young tender roots - raw or cooked. Sliced and eaten raw, boiled, baked or added to soups. A sweet carrot or liquorice-like flavor. NAME: Sweetshoot Bamboo (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked. Free of any acridity, they make excellent eating. Used in salads, soups, stews etc, this is one of the most highly esteemed edible bamboos in China. The shoots are harvested in the spring when they are about cm above the ground, cutting them about cm below soil level. Other Uses: Canes can be used for industrial purposes but are weaker than many other members of this genus.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:24 PM	T NAME: Tara Vine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use. Sweeter than the kiwi fruit, the skin is smooth and can be eaten with the fruit. The fruit contains up to times the vitamin C content of blackcurrants. Highly esteemed according to one report whilst another says that they are insipid. The fruits are about to .cm long. They contain a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit. The plant is rich in sap and this can be tapped and drunk in the spring. NAME: Tea (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. A sweet flavor. Seed - cooked. A bitter taste. It can be roasted and ground into a powder and used to make a bread or mush. A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs in boiling water until they turn an amber or pink color. Other Uses: Especially useful as a ground cover plant after bulbs have flowered. Plants form a carpet, rooting as they spread, and they should be spaced about cm apart each way. NAME: Tea-Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fresh, pungent leaves are a fragrant and refreshing tea substitute. Of excellent quality, in taste trials this species has often received higher marks than the traditional China tea obtained from Camellia sinensis. It is important to brew the leaves for considerably longer than normal teas to ensure the flavor is released into the water. A sweet manna is sometimes exuded from the stems as a result of insect damage. Another report says that manna is reported to form on the leaves. Other Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the leaves, used as a bactericide. NAME: Thistle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root of first year plants - raw or cooked. Nutritious but rather bland, they are best used in a mixture with other vegetables. The root is likely to be rich in insulin, a starch that cannot be digested by humans. This starch thus passes straight through the digestive system and, in some people, ferments to produce flatulence. Stems - they are peeled and cooked like asparagus or rhubarb. Leaves - raw or cooked. A fairly bland flavor, but the prickles need to be removed before the leaves can be eaten - not only is this rather fiddly but very little edible leaf remains. The leaves are also used to coagulate plant milks etc. Other Uses: The seed fluff is used as tinder. The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given. NAME: Thrift (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Used for slimming. Root. No more details Other Uses: A good ground cover for a sunny position. Plants form a slowly spreading carpet. NAME: Thyme (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and flowering tops - raw in salads, used as a garnish or added as a flavoring to cooked foods, going especially well with mushrooms and courgettes. It is an essential ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'. It retains its flavor well in long slow cooking. The leaves can be used either fresh or dried. If the leaves are to be dried, the plants should be harvested in early and late summer just before the flowers open and the leaves should be dried quickly. A nutritional analysis is available. An aromatic tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. Pungent and spicy. Other Uses: An essential oil from the leaves is frequently used in perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, medicinally etc. It has fungicidal properties and is also used to prevent mildew. The leaves are dried and used in pot-pourri. The plant makes an attractive ground cover for a sunny position. Plants are best spaced about cm apart each way. The dried flowers are used to repel moths from clothing whilst the growing plant is said to repel cabbage root fly. NAME: Tiger Flower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Corm - cooked. Delicious when baked, tasting like a sweet potato. The corm is quite small unfortunately and so will never be more than a very tasty occasional treat. NAME: Toad Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked. NAME: Tomato (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. It can be used as a savory vegetable or flavoring in cooked foods, or can be eaten out of hand as a dessert fruit. It is much used in salads and as a flavoring in soups and other cooked foods. A juice made from the fruit is often sold in health food shops. The fruit can also be dried and ground into a powder that can be used as a flavoring and thickening agent in soups, breads, pancakes etc. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. Suitable for culinary purposes. The seed is small and it would be very fiddly to utilize. It is only viable to use the seed as a source of oil if large quantities of the plants are being grown for their fruits and the seed is not wanted. Hazards: All green parts of the plant are poisonous. Other Uses: The strong aroma of this plant is said to repel insects from nearby plants. Semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed. Used in making soap. See notes above regarding utilization. A spray made from tomato leaves is an effective but very poisonous insecticide. It is especially effective against ants. The pulp of the fruit is used cosmetically in face packs. NAME: Totara (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and juicy but there is a hint of turpentine in its flavor, especially if it is not fully ripe. The fruit is about mm in diameter. Other Uses: Wood - tough, durable, silky textured. Used for cabinet making, indoor use and boat building. NAME: Traveller's Joy (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked and used like hop shoots Hazards: All parts of the plant are poisonous, the toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying. Other Uses: The stems are used in basketry. NAME: Tree Lavatera (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A mild flavor, but tough and not very worthwhile. When cooked the leaves have a somewhat slimy consistency. Flowers - raw. A pleasant mild flavor, they make a decorative addition to the salad bowl. NAME: Tree Spinach (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Of excellent quality, they are a spinach substitute. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder and used with wheat or other cereals in making bread etc. The seed is small and fiddly, it should be soaked in water overnight and thoroughly rinsed before it is used in order to remove any saponins. Other Uses: Gold/green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. NAME: Tree Tomato (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The flavor can vary considerably from tree to tree, the best forms are juicy and sub-acid, they are eaten out of hand, added to salads, used in preserves, jams, jellies etc. The fruit contains about IU vitamin A per g, mg vitamin C, it is rich in vitamin E and iron but low in carbohydrate. Fruits are - cm long and - cm wide. Hazards: The unripe fruit is slightly toxic. NAME: Tuberous Water Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. The seed can be ground into a powder and used as flour or fried and used like popcorn. The root is rich in starch, oil and protein. The bitter tasting tuber is occasionally eaten. The bitterness can be reduced somewhat by leaching the root in water. NAME: Tulip Tree (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The root is used as a lemon-like flavoring in spruce beer, where it also serves to correct the bitterness of the beer. The bark of the root and branches has a pleasant rather pungent scent. Other Uses: A gold dye is obtained from the bark. Wood - fine grained, soft, light, easily worked, durable, brittle, not strong but does not split. A valuable timber, it weighs lb per cubic foot and is much used for interior finishes, furniture, construction and plywood. NAME: Tussock Grass (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed. No further details but the seed is quite small and its use would be rather fiddly. Other Uses: Plants form impenetrably dense clumps and when planted close together in drifts make an excellent ground cover. NAME: Twinflower (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: A food plant. No more details are given. Other Uses: The plant forms an extensive twiggy mat and is useful as a ground cover on peat beds and in rock gardens. Plants form a dense carpet, rooting as they spread, when in good conditions but otherwise the cover is sparse. U, V NAME: Upright Hedge Parsley (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Root - peeled and eaten raw. Although we have no record of the seed being edible, there is a report that it contains - protein and - fat. NAME: Vervain (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - parboiled, seasoned and eaten. The leaves are used as a tea substitute. The flowers are used as a garnish. NAME: Vetch (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. They are boiled or roasted. Leaves and young stems - cooked. Used as a potherb. The leaves are a tea substitute. Other Uses: A very valuable green manure crop, it can be sown in spring or as late as October. A deep rooted and fast growing plant, it is winter hardy, an effective weed suppressor, produces a good bulk and fixes a large amount of nitrogen. NAME: Viper's Bugloss (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. They can be used as a spinach substitute. Mild and mucilaginous. Although somewhat hairy, when chopped up finely they are an acceptable part of a mixed salad. Eating the leaves is said to stimulate sexual desire. Use with caution, there is an unconfirmed report of toxicity. Hazards: The leaves are poisonous. No cases of poisoning have ever been recorded for this plant. The bristly hairs on the leaves and stems can cause severe dermatitis. Other Uses: A red dye is obtained from the root.
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:26 PM	W NAME: Walnut (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. A sweet, rich distinctive delicious flavor it makes an excellent dessert nut and is also widely used in confections, cakes etc. The kernel is hard to extract and the oil it contains quickly turns rancid. The unripe fruits can be pickled. The seed is borne in solitary fruits or in pairs and is - cm in diameter. The nuts can leave a permanent stain on clothing. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. A sweet taste but it tends to go rancid quickly. Used as a seasoning in bread, squash and other foods. The tree yields a sweet sap that can be drunk or concentrated into syrup or sugar. It is tapped in spring. Other Uses: Sometimes used as a rootstock. Plants produce chemicals, which can inhibit the growth of other plants. These chemicals are dissolved out of the leaves when it rains and are washed down to the ground below, reducing the growth of plants under the tree. The roots of many members of this genus produce substances that are toxic to many plant species. Wood - heavy, hard, not strong. It makes a beautiful veneer and has been very over-exploited in the wild for this purpose. It is also used in cabinet making, furniture etc. NAME: Waratah (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The flowers produce copious amounts of nectar, this can be sipped directly or used to make a sweet beverage. Other Uses: The stems are used in basket making. NAME: Water Blinks (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. Fairly bland, they are quite nice in a salad. The leaves can turn bitter in summer, especially if the plant is growing in a hot dry position. NAME: Water Fringe (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and leaf stems - cooked as a potherb. The interior of the stem is eaten it is highly esteemed. The leaves are not very palatable. Flower buds - cooked as a potherb. Seed. No further details are given. NAME: Water Hawthorn (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Tuber - roasted. Starchy. Considered to be a great delicacy. Flowering spike - pickled or used as a spinach or asparagus substitute. The young shoots are used as an asparagus substitute. The flowers are used as a flavoring. NAME: Water Mat (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Used as a spice in salads. Other Uses: The plants creeping habit makes it good grounds cover for the bog garden. NAME: Wattle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. The bark exudes an edible gum. Some species produce a gum that is dark and is liable to be astringent and distasteful, but others produce a light gum and this is sweet Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods. The extensive root system of this plant helps to prevent soil erosion. NAME: Weeping Pittosporum (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - dried and ground into a powder. Very bitter. A good edible gum is obtained from this plant. It oozes from wounded branches. Hazards: This plant contains saponins. Saponins are found in many foods, such as some beans, and although they are fairly toxic to people they are poorly absorbed by the body and most pass straight through without any problem. They are also broken down if the food is thoroughly cooked for a long time. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish. Other Uses: The plant contains saponins. These have the potential to be used as soap or as a bird repellent. Since they are very bitter they can be sprayed over plants that you do not want the birds to eat. The saponins are easily removed by washing or the next rain shower. Wood - close grained, very hard. Used for turnery, cabinet making etc. NAME: Weeping Spruce (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young male catkins - raw or cooked. Used as a flavoring. Immature female cones - cooked. The central portion, when roasted, is sweet and syrupy. The cones are up to cm long. Inner bark - dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups etc or added to cereals when making bread. An emergency food when all else fails. Seed - raw. The seed is about - mm long and is too small and fiddly to be worthwhile unless you are desperate. A refreshing tea, rich in vitamin C, can be made from the young shoot tips. Other Uses: Wood - soft, heavy, close grained. It is valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper. NAME: Western Soapberry (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit. The berry-like fruits have a leathery coat that contains poisonous saponins. The fruit often hangs on the tree until the following spring. Hazards: The seed is poisonous. The fruit is poisonous. Other Uses: Soap is obtained from the fruit by rubbing the fruit in water. Used in Mexico for washing clothes. The fruit can be dried and stored for later use. Buttons and necklaces are made from the seed. Wood - heavy, strong and close-grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot. It splits easily into thin strips and is often used in basket making; it is also used as a fuel. NAME: White Mustard (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A hot pungent flavor, especially if eaten raw. Young leaves are used in salads whilst older leaves are used as a potherb. Seed - sprouted and eaten raw. The seed takes about days to be ready. A hot flavor, it is often used in salads. A nutritional analysis is available. The seed can be ground into a powder and used as a food flavoring, it is the 'white mustard' of commerce. This is milder than the black mustard. The pungency of mustard develops when cold water is added to the ground-up seed - an enzyme (myrosin) acts on a glycoside (sinigrin) to produce a sulpher compound. The reaction takes - minutes. Mixing with hot water or vinegar, or adding salt, inhibits the enzyme and produces a mild bitter mustard. Hazards: The seed contains substances that irritate the skin and mucous membranes. The plant is possibly poisonous once the seedpods have formed. Other Uses: The seed contains up to of semi-drying oil. It is used as a lubricant and for lighting etc. The plant can be grown as a green manure crop. It is very fast growing, producing a good bulk in just a few weeks from seed, but it is shallow rooted so does not do so well in dry periods. It is also susceptible to all the diseases of the cabbage family such as club-root so is best avoided if this is likely to be a problem. NAME: White Oak (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Somewhat sweet. The seed is about - cm long and ripens in its first year. It contains about protein and carbohydrates. It is low in tannin and needs little if any leaching. It is said that those see Other Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs; grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth. The bark is a rich source of tannin. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and NAME: White Pine (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. Rather small and fiddly, it is only about mm long. The seed is mainly used as a flavoring in cooking. The fresh needles are brewed into an aromatic tea that is rich in vitamins A and C. A refreshing drink is made from the leaves. Boiling the tender new shoots in syrup makes an acceptable candy. The sticky amber sap can be used for chewing. A vanillin flavoring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood. The firm unexpanded male cones can be boiled and used as a flavoring. Inner bark - sweet. There are no more details but inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups etc or added to cereals when making bread. Hazards: The wood, sawdust and resins from various species of pine can cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Other Uses: A tan or green dye is obtained from the needles. The needles contain a substance called terpene, this is released when rain-washes over the needles and it has a negative effect on the germination of some plants, including wheat. NAME: White Water Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Eaten when several years old. It contains up to starch, protein. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Seed - cooked. It contains about starch. NAME: Wild Emmer (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. It is usually ground into a flour and used as a cereal for making bread, biscuits etc. Other Uses: The straw has many uses, as a biomass for fuel etc, for thatching, as mulch in the garden etc. A fiber obtained from the stems is used for making paper. The stems are harvested in late summer after the seed has been harvested; they are cut into usable pieces and soaked in clear water for hours. They are then cooked for hours in lye or soda ash and then beaten in a ball mill for ½ hours in a ball mill. The fibers make a green-tan paper. The starch from the seed is used for laundering, sizing textiles etc. It can also be converted to alcohol for use as a fuel. NAME: Wild Fennel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. It is normally used as a flavoring on cakes, bread etc. Other Uses: An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. The seed contains fatty oil, consisting of total fatty acids of which are free fatty acids. No uses of this oil are given in the report. NAME: Wild Hyacinth (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. The raw bulb has a mild, starchy flavor, but a gummy texture that reduces the enjoyment of it somewhat. It is excellent when slow baked, however, and makes a very good potato substitute. It can also be dried for later use or ground into a powder and used as a thickener in soups or as an additive to cereal flours when making bread, cakes etc. The bulbs can be boiled down to make a molasses; this was used on festival occasions by various Indian tribes. NAME: Willow (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Inner bark - can be dried, ground and added to flour, used in making bread etc. A very bitter flavor, especially when fresh, it is used as a famine food when all else fails. Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. Not very palatable. They are used only in times of scarcity. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute. Other Uses: The stems are very flexible and are used in basket making or for making wattle and daub walls. The plant is usually coppiced annually when grown for basket making, though it is possible to coppice it every two years if thick poles are required as uprights. Trees are fast growing and tolerate maritime exposure so can be grown as a shelterbelt. Plants have extensive root systems and are often used to stabilize sand dunes. Wood - soft, even grained, smooth. Used for construction, pales, tubs etc. NAME: Willow Herb (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoot tips - raw or cooked. They can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. When boiled they make a wholesome vegetable. Only use the leaves when they are young. Although said to be edible, another r Hazards: An infusion of the leaves is said to stupefy a person. Other Uses: A fiber obtained from the outer stems is used to make cordage. The 'cottony' seed hairs are used as a stuffing material or as a tinder. The powdered inner cortex is applied to the hands and face to give protection from the cold. NAME: Wisteria (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The fresh flowers are eaten in tossed green salads. They are said to be excellent when dipped in batter and fried in oil as fritters. Hazards: The seed of all members of this genus is poisonous. Other Uses: A fiber from the stems can be used to make paper, the fiber is about . - .mm long. Stems are harvested in the summer, the leaves removed and the stems steamed until the fiber can be stripped. The fibers are cooked for hours with lye and then put in a ball mill for hours. The paper is a buff color. NAME: Witch Hazel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. An oily texture. The seeds are about the size of a barley grain and have a thick bony coat. A refreshing tea is made from the leaves. Other Uses: Used as a rootstock for the ornamental species in this genus. The plant is very rich in tannin. It is used cosmetically as an ingredient in almost any preparation made to relieve capillary weaknesses. Wood - heavy, hard, very close grained. It weighs lb per cubic foot. The trees are too small to be a useful lumber source. NAME: Wood Sanicle (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked. They contain saponins so should not be eaten in large quantities. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. NAME: Wood Sorrel (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Added to salads, cooked as a potherb with other milder flavored greens or used to give a sour flavor to other foods. The leaves are available all year round unless the winter is very cold, they have a pleasantly sour taste, but are very small and fiddly to harvest. The leaves contain water, protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, niacin, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. The leaves contain between - oxalate. Flowers - raw. A nice acid flavor and a pleasant addition to the salad bowl. Hazards: The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavor. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition. Other Uses: A good ground cover plant for a woodland garden, though it can be invasive. It needs weeding for the first year or so. NAME: Wormwood (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Oil is obtained from the seed. It has been suggested for edible purposes because it contains little linolenic acid. The seed contains up to oil, it has slightly better drying properties than soybean oil. Hazards: The pollen of this plant is a major cause of hay fever. Ingesting or touching the plant can cause allergic reactions in some people. NAME: Woundwort (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Tubers - raw or cooked. A wholesome and nutritious food, they have a pleasant mild nutty flavor. The tubers can be dried and ground into a powder that is used in making bread etc. The tubers are formed in the autumn. Although quite small, they are fairly smooth and produced in a reasonable quantity so are not too fiddly to utilize. Young shoots - cooked. An asparagus substitute. A pleasant taste but the smell is disagreeable. Other Uses: A fine yellow dye is obtained from the leaves. X, Y, Z NAME: Yellow Cress (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. A hot cress-like flavor. NAME: Yellow Gentian (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: The root is sometimes used in the manufacture of gentian bitters. The root contains sugar and mucilage (this is probably a reference to its medicinal properties). The root was occasionally used as a flavoring in beer. NAME: Yellow Toadflax (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. Other Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant. It is obtained from the flowers. A tea made from the plant has been used as an insecticide. NAME: Yellow Water Lily (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Root - cooked. An edible starch can be extracted from the root. A possible emergency food. The root has a bitter flavor - this bitterness can be removed by leaching the root in water. Leaves and leaf stalks - cooked. Seed - cooked. It can be ground into a powder and used in making bread and porridge, or for thickening soups etc. The seed can also be parched, when it swells considerably but does not burst like popcorn. It is then normally eaten dry. A refreshing drink is made from the flowers. NAME: Yew (pfaf@scs.leeds.ac.uk) Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Very sweet and gelatinous, most people find it delicious though some find it sickly. A number of people who like the flavor do not like the texture, which is often described as being 'snotty'. All other parts of this plant, including the seed, are highly poisonous. When eating the fruit you should spit out the large seed found in the fruit's center. Should you swallow the whole seed it will just pass straight through you without harm. If it is bitten into, however, you will notice a very bitter flavor and the seed should immediately be spat out or it could cause some problems. The fruit is a fleshy berry about mm in diameter and containing a single seed. Some reports suggest using the bark as a tea substitute; this would probably be very unwise. Hazards: All parts of the plant, except the flesh of the fruit, are highly poisonous, having a paralyzing affect on the heart. Other Uses: Very tolerant of trimming, this plant makes an excellent hedge. The plants are often used in topiary and even when fairly old, the trees can be cut back into old wood and will resprout. One report says that trees respond well to trimming. A decoction of the leaves is used as an insecticide. Some cultivars can be grown as a ground cover when planted about meter or more apart each way. Wood - heavy, hard, durable, elastic, takes a good polish but requires long seasoning. Highly esteemed by cabinetmakers, it is also used for bows, tool handles etc. It makes good firewood. The wood is burnt as incense.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-22-06, 04:27 PM	Candlekeep is ok...nothing too glorious and for crying out loud- i think we have enough plants. lol :rolleyes:
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:31 PM	TABLES for Plant Climate Zones, Locales, Seasons Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Achira (u) x x * x * x x * Alfalfa (u) x x x x x x * x x x x * All-Seed (u) x * x x * x x * Almond (h,u) x x * x x * x x x * Amur Cork Tree (u) x x * x * x x x * Andromeda (h,u) x x x x x * x x x * Angelica (h,u) x * x x * x x * Anise x x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Apple Geranium (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x Appleberry x x x x x x * x x x * Apricot (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x x * Arrow Wood (u) x x * x x * x x x x x x Ash (h,u) x x * x * x x x x x x Asparagus (h,u) x x x * x x * x x * Aster x x * x x * x x x * Atamasco Lily (h) x x * x x * x x x * Avens (u) x x * x x * x x x * Balsam (u) x x x x x * x x x * Bamboo (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x * Banana Shrub x x x x x x * x x x * Banksia (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Barberry (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Basket Grass (u) x x x x x x * x x Basswood (h,u) x x * x * x x x x * Bath Asparagus (h) x x * x * x x x x x Bayberry (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x * Bedstraw (u) x * x * x x x x x * Bee Orchid x x * x x x * x x x x x * Beech (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x * Bellflower x x x x x x x * x x * Bergamot (u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x x * Bermuda Buttercup (h) x x x x * x * x x x * Bindweed (h) x x x * x * x x x * Birch (u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x x * Bitter Orange (u) x x x x x * x x x * Bittersweet (u) x x x x x x x * x * Black Bamboo (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x Black Oak (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x x * Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Black Pine (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Black Tupelo (u) x x * x x x * x x x * Blackberry (u) x x x x * x x * x x x x x x x * Blackcurrant (u) x x * x x * x x x x x x x Bladderwort x * x * x Blue Sow Thistle x * x x * * Blueberry (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x Boldu (h,u) x x x x x x * x x * Bowstring Hemp (u) x x x x x * x x * Box Thorn (u) x x x x x x x * x x x Bramble (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x Breadroot (h,u) x * x * x x x Bristly Ox-Tongue x x * x x * x x x * Brittle Bladder Fern (u) x * x * x x * Broom (u) x * x * x x x x * Buckbrush (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x * Buckthorn (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Buckwheat (h,u) x x * x x * x x x * Bug Orchis x x * x * x x Bugle (u) x x x x x * x x x * Bunya-Bunya (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Burr x x x * x x * x x x x * Butterbur (u) x x x x * x * x x x Buttercup (h) x * x x * x x x Cabbage x * x * x x x x x * Cabbage Tree (u) x x x x x * x x x * Calamint (u) x * x x * x x * Camellia x x x x x x * x x x * Camphor (h,u) x x x x x * x x * Campion (h,u) x x x x x * x x * Cane Reed (u) x x x x x x * x x * Caraway (h,u) x x * x * x x x * Cardinal Spear (h) x x * x * x x * Carolina Allspice (h,u) x x * x * x x x * Castor-Oil Plant (h,u) x x x x x x * x x Century Plant (h,u) x x x x x * x x x x x * Cherry (h,u) x x x * x * x x x x x x x x Chestnut (u) x x x * x * x x x x * Chickweed x * x * x x * Chicory (u) x * x x * x x x * Chinquapin x x x x x x * x x x x x x x * Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Chittamwood (u) x x * x x * x x x * Chives (h,u) x x x x * x x * x * Chop-Suey Greens (u) x * x x * x x x x * Chusan Palm (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Cinnamon Rose (h,u) x x x x x * x x * x x x x x * Coffee Tree (u) x * x * x x x x * Coneflower x x x * x x * x x x * Corn Marigold x x x * x * x x x x Corn Salad x x * x x * x x * Cornel x x x * x * x x x x x * Cotton Thistle (u) x * x x * x * Cottonwood (u) x x * x * x x * Cow Parsley (u) x * x x * x x * Crab Apple (h) x x x x * x x * x x x x x * Creosote Bush x x x x x * x x x * Cucumber (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x x x * Currant (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x Dahlia (u) x * x x * x x * Dandelion (u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x Date Palm x x x x x x * x x Day Lily (h,u) x x * x * x x x * Desert Fan Palm (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Devil's Club (h) x * x * x x x * Dock (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x x x x x Dogwood (u) x x x x * x x * x x x x * Dwarf Fan Palm (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Dyer's Greenweed (u) x * x x * x x x x * Eel Grass x x x x x x * x x x x x * Elder (u) x x * x x * x x * Elm (u) x x * x * x x x x x x Endive x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x Epaulette Tree x x x * x * x x x Evening Primrose (u) x x * x x * x x x * Fairyslipper x x * x x * x x x * Fig (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x * Fir (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x x * Flax (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x * Flowering Rush x * x * x x * Foetid Bugbane (u) x x x * x * x Fragrant Olive (u) x x x x x x x * x x x * Fritillary (h) x x x * x x * x x x x Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Fumewort (h) x x * x x * x x x x * Galbanum (u) x x * x * x x * Garlic (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x * Garlic Cress (u) x x x x x * x x x x * Geranium x x * x * x x x * Giant Holly Fern (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x Golden Bamboo (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x Golden Lily (h) x x * x * x x x * Golden Rain Tree (u) x x x * x x * x x x * Goldenberry (h) x * x x * x x * Goldenrod (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x x * Gooseberry (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Goosefoot (u) x x x x * x x * x x x x x * Grape (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x x x x Great Burdock (h,u) x * x x * x x x x * Great Water Plantain (h) x * x * x x x * Ground Cherry (h) x x * x x * x x x * Gum (u) x x x x x * x x x x * Gunnera (u) x x * x * x x x x * Hackberry (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Hawkbit x * x * x x * Hawthorn (u) x x * x x * x x x x x x * Hazel (u) x x x x x x * x x x x * Heather (u) x x x x x * x x x x * Hemlock (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x * Hercules Club (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x Hickory (u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x * Holly (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x * Honesty x x * x * x x x x x * Honeysuckle (u) x x * x * x x x x x * Hop Tree (u) x x x * x x * x x * Horehound x x * x x * x x x * Horse Chestnut (h,u) x x * x x * x x * Horsetail x * x x * x x x x * Huauzontle (u) x x * x x * x x x x * Huon Pine (u) x x x x x x * x x * Hyacinth (h) x x * x x * x x x x * Hyssop x x x x x x x * x x x x * Iron Cross Plant (h) x x * x x * x x * Ironwood (u) x x * x * x x x * Ivy (u) x x x x x * x x x * Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Ivy-Leaved Geranium (u) x x x x x x x x * x x * Jonquil (u) x x * x * x x x * Juneberry (u) x x x * x x * x x x * Juniper (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Jute (u) x x * x x * x x x x x * Kangaroo Apple (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x * Kangaroo Thorn (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Kidney Vetch x * x * x * Kiwi (u) x x * x * x x x x * Knotweed (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x x x Lady's Hand x x * x * x x x * Land Cress x x * x * x x x x * Laurel (h,u) x x x x x * x x x * Lead Plant (u) x x * x * x x x * Leek (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x x x * Lemon (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Lemon Balm (u) x x * x x * x x x * Lemon Verbena (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x * Lily (u) x x x x * x x x * x x x x x x x x Lime (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x x x x * Lime Berry (u) x x x x x x * x * Liquorice (h) x x x * x * x x x x * Lundy Cabbage x x x x x * x x x x * Lupin (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Madrona x x x x x x * x x x x x * Maidenhair Fern (u) x * x * x x x * Mallee (u) x x x x x x * x x x x * Manna Plant (u) x x * x * x x x Manzanita (u) x x x x x * x x x x x * Maple (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x x x x x x Marigold x x * x x * x * Marsh Hog's Fennel (h) x * x * x x x Mayhaw (u) x * x x * x x x * Meadowsweet (u) x x x * x x * x x x x * Melilot (h,u) x x * x * x x x * Melon (h) x * x x * x x x x * Metake (u) x x x x x x x * x x x * Milk Vetch x * x x * x x x * Milkweed (u) x x * x x * x x x x x x x * Millet x x x x * x * x x x * Mint (h,u) x x x x * x x * x x x x * Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Mission Lettuce x x x x x * x x x x * Moldavian Balm (u) x x * x * x x x * Moonflower x x x x x * x x x * Mountain Dandelion (u) x x * x * x x x * Mountain Mint x x * x x * x x x * Mulberry (u) x x x * x * x x x x x * Musk Mallow (u) x * x x * x x x x x x * Musk Rose (h,u) x x * x x * x x * Muster (h,u) x x * x x x * x x * Nagi x x x x x x * x x x * Nasturtium (u) x * x x * x x x x * Native Cherry (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Nettle x * x x x * x x x x x * Ngaio (h,u) x x x x x * x x x x * Nipplewort x * x x * x x x x * Nutmeg Tree (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x Oats (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Oleaster (u) x x x * x * x x * Opium Poppy (h,u) x x * x * x x * Oregano (u) x x * x x * x x x * Oso Berry (h) x x * x * x x x * Oxlip x * x x * x x x * Palm x x x x x x x * x x x x x * Palmetto (u) x x x x x x * x x x x Parsley (u) x x * x * x x x Parsnip (u) x x * x x x * x x Passion Fruit x x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Pea (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Peach (h,u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x x Pear (u) x x x x * x x x * x x x x x x x * Pearl Berry x x x x x x * x x * Pennyroyal (h,u) x x * x * x x x * Peppermint Geranium (u) x x x x x x * x * Peppertree (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x * Pepperwort x x * x * x x x x x * Persimmon (u) x x x * x x * x x x * Pink x x x x x x * x x x x * Pink Fivecorner x x x x x x * x x x x * Plantain x * x x * x x x x x Plum (h,u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x x x * Plum Yew (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Podocarp (u) x x x x x x x * x x Poplar (u) x x * x * x x x x x x x Povertyweed x * x x * x x x * Prairie Rose (h,u) x x x x * x x * x x x x x x * Pumpkin (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Purslane (u) x * x x * x x x x * Quince x x x x x x * x x x x * Quito Palm x x x x x * x x Raspberry (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x Red Bay (u) x x x x x x * x Red Cedar (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x * Red Oak (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x Red Pine (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x * Redmaids (h) x x x * x x * x x x x * Rhubarb (h,u) x x * x x x * x x x * Rimu (u) x x x x x * x x x x * Rock Cress (u) x x x x x x x * x x x * Rock Rose x x x x x x x * x x x * Rocket x x x * x x * x x x x * Rosemary (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Rue-Anemone x x * x * x * Runner Bean (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x x Rye (u) x x * x x * x x x * Sacred Water Lotus x * x * x x x * Sage (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x * Sage Brush (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x * Salsify x x x * x * x x x x Saltwort (u) x * x x * x * Samphire (u) x * x x * x x x * Sarsaparilla (u) x x x x x x x * x x x Sassafras (h,u) x x * x x x * x x x * Savory x x x * x x * x x x x * Scootberry x x * x x * x x x * Scurvy Grass x * x x * x x x x Sea Daffodil (h,u) x x x x x * x x * Sea Purslane x x x x x * x x x x * Sea Rocket x * x * x x * Serviceberry x x x * x x * x x x * Shadberry (u) x x * x x * x x x * Shepherd's Needle x * x x * x x x x * Shoo Fly (u) x * x * x x x x Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Shrubby Seablite (u) x x x x x * x x x x * Silverweed (u) x x x * x * x x x x x Small Bur-Parsley x x * x * x * Smoke Tree (h,u) x x * x x * x x x * Snowberry (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x * Soapweed (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Sorrel (h,u) x x x x x * x x x x x Sorrel Tree (u) x x * x * x x x * Sow Thistle (u) x * x x * x x x x * Speedwell x * x * x x x x Spider Lily (h) x x x * x x * x x x * Spikenard Tree x * x * x x x * Spinach (h,u) x x x x x * * Spotted Wintergreen (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Spring Beauty x x x x x x * x x x x x x Spruce (h,u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x Stinging Nettle (h,u) x x * x x x * x x Stone Bamboo (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x Stonecrop (u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x Storax Tree (u) x x * x * x x Stork's Bill (u) x * x x * x x x x x * Strawberry (u) x x x x * x x x * x x x x x x * Strawberry Tree (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x * Sugar Pine (h,u) x x x x x * x * Sumach (u) x x x * x x x * x x x x x x x Sunflower (h,u) x x * x x * x x x x x x * Sweet Corn (u) x x x * x x * x x x * Sweet Gum (u) x x * x * x x x * Sweet Marjoram (u) x * x * x x * Sweet Vernal Grass (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Sweet Vetch x * x * x x * Sweetshoot Bamboo (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x x Tara Vine x x x * x x * x x x x x Tea (u) x x x x x x * x x * Tea-Tree (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Thistle (u) x x * x x * x x x x x * Thrift (u) x x x x x * x x x * Thyme (u) x x x x x x * x x x x x x * Tiger Flower x * x x * x x x * Toad Lily x x x * x * x x * Tomato (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Totara (u) x x x x x x x * x x x x x Traveller's Joy (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x x x Tree Lavatera x x x x x x * x x x * Tree Spinach (u) x x * x x * x * Tree Tomato (h) x x x x x * x x x x * Tuberous Water Lily x * x x * x x * Tulip Tree (u) x x * x x * x x x Tussock Grass (u) x x x x x * x x x * Twinflower (u) x x x x x * x x x x Upright Hedge Parsley x * x * x x x * Vervain x x x * x x x * x x Vetch (u) x x x x * x * x x x x x x Viper's Bugloss (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Walnut (u) x x * x * x x x x x * Waratah (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Water Blinks x * x x * x x x x * Water Fringe x * x x * x x x * Water Hawthorn x x x x * x x x * x x x * Water Mat (u) x x * x * x x * Wattle (u) x x x x x x * x x x * Weeping Pittosporum (h,u) x x x x x x * x x x * Weeping Spruce (u) x x x x x * x x * Western Soapberry (h,u) x x * x x x * x x x x White Mustard (h,u) x x x * x * x x x * White Oak (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * White Pine (h,u) x x x x x x x x * x x x x x x x x x x White Water Lily x x * x x * x x x x * Wild Emmer (u) x x x * x * x x x x x * Wild Fennel (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x * Wild Hyacinth x x * x x * x x x x * Willow (u) x x x x * x x * x x x x x x x x * Willow Herb (h,u) x * x x * x x x * Wisteria (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x Witch Hazel (u) x * x * x x x x * Wood Sanicle x * x * x x x * Wood Sorrel (h,u) x x x * x x * x x x x * Wormwood (h) x x x * x * x x x * Woundwort (u) x x x * x x * x x x x x x x * Yellow Cress x * x * x x x x * Yellow Gentian x x * x * x x x * Yellow Toadflax (u) x * x x * x x x x Common Name 1-Artic(Polar) 2-Sub-Artic(Cold) 3-Temperate 4-Sub-Tropical 5-Tropical Winter Spring Summer Autumn 1-Sea 2-Coast 3-Desert 4-Forest 5-Plains(Grassland) 6-Hills 7-Jungle 8-Mountains 9-Swamp 10-River 11-Rural 12-Underworld 13-Wasteland Yellow Water Lily x x * x * x x x * Yew (h,u) * * x * * x x x x * * * x x * * * * x x * x
Lady Rolindin 03-22-06, 04:34 PM	the forrest guild needss to know what kind of plants and trees that could be in the area of the woods. i can also get the list from the older fr on plants and trees.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-22-06, 05:10 PM	then consolidate the list somewhere, where it can be viewed to its full extent rather than fill the thread with it.
Eglentyne 03-23-06, 08:58 PM	Lady Rolindin, you have just helped so very much. Although, (no offense, Eglentyne, really) if she is such an expierienced player, then why have I been aided her (for what? a few weeks?) in the creation of her lycanthorpe characters so much? I want to play an werecharacters, I ask you for help to figure it out, I do have trouble understanding the were templats. thank you aramar for your help. i can paly the game I don'y undersand the were and ask for your help to make them. as to if I can play 2 differnet aligments i can kolblod ur priest, if they have to fight each other then if it happen ,it happen. I look at other guilds why we no have a another place to put the things we make, it would help to have place to put them. I no understand why you think I can no play the game, I know i can and i want to play the game. I just ask you for help with my were character.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-23-06, 10:48 PM	I'm not saying you cannot play the game, merely stating that you may not understand some of the conflicts and issues of this present time.
Eglentyne 03-23-06, 11:35 PM	I'm not saying you cannot play the game, merely stating that you may not understand some of the conflicts and issues of this present time. you mean the conflect that the guild of evil make for it self, they want to rule everone and make every guild do as they want. Or you think i no understand about 2 characters with different aligments, I understand that this is a game and one is good and the other is evil in some ways. I read history of the goue and look at the past boxes and all other guilds boxes, even look at the half elf guild and what they do. I see things that happen in the past and see the guild of evil trying to rule every guild with help from other guilds too. the guild of evil even makes friends with other guilds to try to rule the other guilds. If the kender holme can help the guild of evil then brensas will help with what he can do. I can see by my reading that my character in the forrest guild might have to fight my kender, if this happen I havre no proublem with this. it no bother me to play different aligments, I think it be fun to do this. I see no proublem with this, the only proublen i had was trying to figure out the were template. I have better understanding of this now and will learn even more, the more i work with it. i no understand why you think I can no play different aligments, I do this before. if my characters fight each other then they fight each other and will see who wins then. I did see thasis do the same thing in the half elf guild by reading boxes from the guild and no one say anything to him.
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-24-06, 03:33 PM	nevermind its not worth explaining
Lady Rolindin 03-24-06, 04:43 PM	this could help keep the coa alive and a place to store any thing we make at the forrest guild. It could help keep the coa alive in ways.
Eglentyne 03-24-06, 05:03 PM	Kobold_Ur_Priest nevermind its not worth explaining Please believe me when i say i know what i do, I know ther will be a aligment conflect and it no bother me. i can do this and I the player will know the differance between what my characters know. brensas will not know what merilie knows and so on. their is no conflect of intrest, i do before and can play them both differently..
Kobold_Ur_Priest 03-24-06, 05:15 PM	whatever; :rolleyes: go for it
Eglentyne 03-24-06, 09:32 PM	we need to talk about new things going on here and I not worry about the other stuff no more. different characters, in different guild enought said. Aramar the Black what we need to do now? We need to fix my writting so it can be put on approval boxes. what else we need to do for thr guild, i did send greeting to Nadira and let her know if she wants to play her druid here she can or what ever guild she wants too. I say also that if she needs help then she can ask other here for help if she no understand what is needed for character e-sheet. what do we neen to do now Aramar.
Karn Dragonsbane 03-25-06, 08:57 AM	The man blinks. "..." "Sorry, wrong place. I´ll take my leave shortly..." He then bows lightly, and vanishes while slowly moving backwards...
Lady Rolindin 03-25-06, 05:06 PM	Karn Dragonsbane you could make an character and play in this guild if you wish too. triskar comes floating down from a tree, " would any one like to join me on an gem hunt down by the stream."
Aramar the Black 03-27-06, 11:10 PM	Terribly sorry, Karn, that you ahd to wait through all that. YOu don't have to go. What interests you about the Forest? Why would you seek to ally yourself to it? @ Eglentyne: I could swear that I sent you an edited version of your Powder Rocks to send in for approval. I saw Nadria's charater; she would be most welcome. What do we do now? We could design the dwellings around this place, or we could go through the amount of material I'm going to put up, or the material about plants that Lady Rolindin put up, or we could decided what we should have approved, or we discuss the blood of stones and rock, or we could ponder the magics involving the forest, or we could discuss the nature of the morality of the forest. First, I have (hidden) tables of many of the things that could be a part of this Foundation. Things marked with asterisks are creations of this Foundation. SOme have yet to be posted. Sunmoss* Valesh Tree* Venom Tree* Sassom Tree - DMG Striped Toadstool - DMG Id Moss - DMG Masthin Plant - ECS Reath Vine - ECS Dragonseye Oak - ECS Livewood - ECS Densewood - ECS Silveroak - MoF Wierwood - MoF Sleepweed - MoF Cathier - ECS Luskin - ECS Rainbow Crow - HoB Luna Moth - HoB White Hart* Boneleaf - HoH Brain Mole - EPH Udoroot - EPH Krenshar - MM Assassin Vine - MM Owlbear - MM Giant Eagle - MM Giant Owl - MM Unicorn - MM Aranea - MM Tendriculous - MM Umbral Banyon - MotP Spidersilk* Hithlain* Sunsap* Eyefire (powder) rocks* Venomwood Sap* Rockblood* Darkwood - DMG Insect Poison - DMG Darkberries - MoF Fairy Dust - MoF Mule Pollen - MoF Silverbark Sap - MoF Sleepweed Pods - MoF Destrachan Hide - Spells and Spellcraft Life Berries - Spells and Spellcraft Forestals* Forest Bard* Songs of Nature* Feycraft Arms and Armor - DMG II Fey Mounds - MoF Herb Lore - The Quintessentail Witch Ley Lines - Dicefreaks On the morrow, I should get many of things with asterisks posted. It's too late right now.
Lady Rolindin 03-28-06, 03:53 AM	as for the tree city we should work on some designs of some sort. the things i put up I will go over them and work on them also. from reading the main tread it seems our characters have to travel from tranyor city to this location and start from scrach again, rebuild everthing again from ground up and claim this area again.
Aramar the Black 03-28-06, 07:40 AM	True, we have to come from Tyranor, but that doesn't nessacarily mean starting from scratch. Many of our creations will be things that are here before we got here, we just have to make use of them. The magical trees, plants, animals; heck, maybe even the forestals will all here already. Thus, we just have to start the diplomacys over again. The part abot claiming the woods is a bugger, though. And Now: Spidersilk Woven from the thread of a spiders large and small, and sometimes magical, spidersilk is a material freakishly strong, if not abundant. Surpassing steel in strength and silk in flexibility and comfort, spidersilk is a powerful material. Since spidersilk is versatile enough to be worn even as clothing, stats are presented here for individual articles of clothing. Note that while any spidersilk clothing provides a degree of protection, multiple layers over the same area do not result in a heightened bonus. Stats here are preliminary, and are generous. Subject to change. Article of Clothing AC Bonus Cost Weight Jerkin/Vest +2 2,500 gp .5 lb. Short-Sleeved Shirt +3 3,300 gp .66 lb. Long-Sleeved Shirt +4 5,000 gp 1 lb. Shorts +1 1,000 gp .5 lb. Leggings +2 2,500 gp 1 lb. Boots +1/2 500 gp .25 lb. Gloves +1/2 500 gp -- Cowl +1 1,000 gp -- Cloak/Blanket +4 5,000 gp 1 lb. Spidersilk Rope: 8 hp and bursts on a Str check of 26. Grants a +4 on Use Rope Checks Note: Spidersilk requires large amounts of thread even for a single glove. And because the threads must always be expertly and closely woven, the process of making a spidersilk garment is difficult and time-consuming. Perhaps a 20 + AC bonus for Craft Checks. Hithlain: This thread-like material is woven carefully from the bark of a Valesh tree. The resulting fabric I durable, silky, and possessing of a pale tan sheen. Indeed, the fabric gives off a dim illumination within 5 ft. Garment made of Hithlain cost 200 gp more than normal, but weigh 1 lb. less. Hithlain Rope: 6 hp and bursts on a DC 25 Str check. Grants a +2 bonus on Use Rope checks. Give off illumination.
Lady Rolindin 03-30-06, 01:12 AM	I do like the items.
Eglentyne 03-30-06, 01:19 AM	Aramar the Black @ Eglentyne: I could swear that I sent you an edited version of your Powder Rocks to send in for approval. I saw Nadria's charater; she would be most welcome. I no get this from you, so i have to have someone help me with this. If you send me this I put in the place of other one. What we do noe since i read too that we have to go for city and go to area, you make character to come with us also? it would be good to have more than 2 characters go to area. maybe Nadria's come with us also.
Lady Rolindin 03-30-06, 02:40 AM	Are you going to make an character for the guild and come with us on our little journey to the area again, it would be good to see the area now matter howlong it takes to get back here.
Lady Rolindin 04-03-06, 12:14 AM	Amamar the black long time to not hear from you, how are things going wit you then. what else can we be doing to help the guild, with our 15 level characters. our 7 level characters it seems will have to make their way to this area.
Aramar the Black 04-06-06, 09:19 AM	I am sorry for not posting. Things have been freakishly hectic of late. When I clear up some time, perhaps over teh weekend, I hope to get my seventh levl character created and posted. All right, got to go. :)
Lady Rolindin 04-07-06, 07:48 PM	For me it's hard to find the yime to go through the guilds and go through all the post, it will take longer than I thought. so many different kinds of magic to keep track of, psoinics, warlock items, spell abilities. But i'm slowly making progress.
Eglentyne 04-08-06, 09:52 PM	This place seems to be not much talk going on right now. does this mean that the gm's have no started the game yet. I think of new plant. Dream leafs the plant has a yellow strpie down the center of the leaf and grows waist high. the leaves have six points on the leaves and the plant grows all year round. the plant has small red flowers with two yellow stripes on them. the plant work like this. The leaves are used by the forest people, they gather them and dry them out. Then they crush them up, they burn the powder from the crushed leaves. The smoke is used to give vision of the future, or visions of animal spirt for the wild elves. The wild elves use to take a vision quest and talk to their animal guild. the leaves when brewed in a drink gives same effect, give visions of the future or talk to animal guild. The effect last for 3 hours.
Aramar the Black 04-10-06, 09:46 PM	Sorry. Like I said, i have been very busy of late. But, there aren't really that many people here to start with. About the Dreamleaf: it sounds good, and I think it could be even better when we get some mechanics worked out for it. Among the huge jumble of idea seeds I have floating around, there is a plan to develope vision quests; incorperating mainly the dream rules presented in Heroes of Horror.
Eglentyne 04-11-06, 05:24 PM	vision quests; incorperating mainly the dream rules presented in Heroes of Horror I no have book so can you tell about the rules it say. the ideal fro dream leaf come from watching show on American Indians, and how they use their payote to have dream visions. I can make priceing and write uphow much it leaves it takes to have dreams if you want.
Aramar the Black 04-14-06, 07:23 AM	Yes, the dream-quest of the Native Americans have been very inspiring. Give me a couple days; I'll get more stat stuff up, hopefully including my character.
Eglentyne 04-15-06, 07:46 PM	Dream leafs the plant has a yellow strpie down the center of the leaf and grows waist high. the leaves have six points on the leaves and the plant grows all year round. the plant has small red flowers with two yellow stripes on them. the plant work like this. The leaves are used by the forest people, they gather them and dry them out. Then they crush them up, they burn the powder from the crushed leaves. The smoke is used to give vision of the future, or visions of animal spirt for the wild elves. The wild elves use to take a vision quest and talk to their animal guild. the leaves when brewed in a drink gives same effect, give visions of the future or talk to animal guild. The effect last for 6 hours. The dream leafs takes 6 leafs ground up to be used for the cermony of Animal spirt contact. This is done in a enclosed area to hold the smoke. The smoke will cause a -10 to reflex saving throw if attacked while effeted by the drug like effects. While in the trance a person will is more attuned to the sprit world and to the animl spirt guilds (wild elves), the elves who use the ground leaves will be more open to future events and after the effects wear off an elder will listen to the dreams and interpet them. The leaves on the open market cost 50gp for 6 ground leaves.
Eglentyne 04-22-06, 07:12 PM	sleep beatle this beatle has dark to meduim blue colors and grows to about 1/2 inch long, the beatle has a oilly substances on their body that when touched can make a person fall into a deep sleep for 1d8 hours. The beatle when the glan sack is taken out can be used to coat weapons and then the person has to make a save to not fall asleep for 1d8 hours. you have to be careful not to get the oilly substance on your skin yourself or you will fall into a deep sleep.
Karn Dragonsbane 05-14-06, 04:11 PM	K introduces a new character: Akhog, Ettercap Artificer3 (Is ECL 12 fine, or too high?) And in the middle of all this, some... thing interrupts the scene. It looks like a bloated bipedal spider with two arms, and a fez. It carries a sack of stuff over its shoulder. "Duh, sorry for all the stuff, but knew I got to register or something for the forest use. May I? I´d be of some aid, my mastery with the log is unbelievable. And I need a place to settle down." "Me name is Akhog, by the by."
Eglentyne 05-16-06, 07:28 AM	Karn Dragonsbane K introduces a new character: Akhog, Ettercap Artificer3 (Is ECL 12 fine, or too high?) And in the middle of all this, some... thing interrupts the scene. It looks like a bloated bipedal spider with two arms, and a fez. It carries a sack of stuff over its shoulder. "Duh, sorry for all the stuff, but knew I got to register or something for the forest use. May I? I´d be of some aid, my mastery with the log is unbelievable. And I need a place to settle down." "Me name is Akhog, by the by." karn Dragonsbane the character ecl is 7 for this game when it start. I say welcome to Akhog, if you need help with character ask people here and they help you. you can post on character thread too. It is good to have other people who want to play in dis guild.
Aramar the Black 05-16-06, 07:40 AM	log? register?............ You're welcome to settle down here, though.
Karn Dragonsbane 05-16-06, 02:02 PM	karn Dragonsbane the character ecl is 7 for this game when it start. I say welcome to Akhog, if you need help with character ask people here and they help you. you can post on character thread too. OOC: Oops... OK, reducing three artificer levels... But can we downgrade alchemy to 3.0, please? I can´t make Akhog cool without artificer levels to be able to use alchemy. Now, I´m still two levels off. Anything fat, purple and dumb that looks like a spider and weaves silk, anyone? Preferably able to wear a fez. Now in-character: The spider-thing looks around. log? -Log. What you get when you use an axe on a tree. Is heavy and brown, looks made of wood. register?............ -Tell ye all me´s here a friend. You're welcome to settle down here, though. -Duh thanks pal.
jagggar 05-16-06, 04:02 PM	karn Dragonsbane the character ecl is 7 for this game when it start. Huh? Wha? No. The game'll be in seperate threads from the guild threads so it doesn't matter ECL a character in a guild thread is.
Eglentyne 05-16-06, 07:05 PM	jaggar: any player who wish to play in the game will start with an ecl of 7 and then the character will advance from there. as for the guild, any player who have character in guild ecl is different, I no have a 15 level ecl from last game. as for seperate threads that be good as long as we can make way to the guild area.
Aramar the Black 05-18-06, 12:58 PM	Yes, but the log?
Elvez4ever 06-02-06, 11:46 AM	"Hail, people of the woods. The Elven Alliance wishes to make a, well, an alliance with you. Do you accept?" - a message from the E.A.
Eglentyne 06-03-06, 02:44 AM	Elvez4ever "Hail, people of the woods. The Elven Alliance wishes to make a, well, an alliance with you. Do you accept?" - a message from the E.A. We will respond to your message, I sure that the guilds will like others to help each other. We shall have to send one to talk to them, what you say other members of this guild.
thasis 06-03-06, 03:00 AM	A taller figure dressed in green clothing made for the wilderness looks about the Forest Dwellers Foundation in awe of the beauty of the forest. The man seems to have a long brown beard, bushy eyebrows, and dark brown eyes. He has a weathered, but young, nature to him, "As long as the elves respect nature there shall be an alliance, atleast that is my opinion on the matter. Oh, I should introduce myself. My name is Thasis the Neutrul. I have been gone many a year, but now I have returned. I wish to be part of this fine commune of nature"
Karn Dragonsbane 06-03-06, 09:32 AM	Yes, but the log? ´Curse the log. You don´t say da swords, ya say the sword. Me not is a talk-funny! Like you couldn´t understand I. He, he, he.
thasis 06-03-06, 04:08 PM	Thasis the Neutrul raises and eyebrow to this new peculiar figure.
Lady Rolindin 06-04-06, 09:58 PM	Thasis: Thasis the Neutrul raises and eyebrow to this new peculiar figure a male elf dressed in woodland colors with an bow on his back and long sword on his side comes down one of the trees. and them amkes his way towards you. "Ah one who wish to live among us. Thasis you are welcome to join us and look around. Where are my manners, I am Dekar Brownwell, one of the forrest proctectors. Our firend their with the log is Akhog one that has joind us not to long ago. Akhog is a good person to know once you get to know him, he has his ways like everone else. But Akhog will protect your back when it is needed, and is a good person. we should go show you the houses too if you would like. Tirian (aramar the black) should be around here some where. Bel' Merilleiel (Eglentyne) is some where around here also. May be we should go look around and we'll run into them." an wizard comes into view when he gets closer, "Hail Thasis, it's been awhile since I saw you last, If you don't remember me I am Triskar. we meet before at the hef. Nice to see you again Thasis, stop by and visite some time." whith that he walks over to the trees and then stops and he levates up into one of the trees. "You'll have to excuse Triskar, he does get involved in his magical studies and they seem to cosume him at times. If would like to see the cummity I'll show it to you."
thasis 06-04-06, 11:33 PM	Thasis smiles as he see's Triskar, "It's been a while old friend. Good to see you residing here now". Thasis then looks at Dekar, "I would be intressted in seeing the community". Thasis then waits for Dekar to procead.
Aramar the Black 06-05-06, 12:18 AM	Jeez, I'm gone for five days and suddenly there's a dozen new foundations and hundreds of new posts. Crimeny. Anyway: "Ah, I am glad we are all awake and gathered once more." The wood elf nods warmly to Bel' Merilleiel, Akhog, and the other previous inhabitants. He turns toward the newcomers, and cocks his head inquisitvely. "Greetings. I am Tirian Cu Sonodel, Speaker for the Forest Dwellers. Thasis,...I do believe that I have heard of you. Welcome. Dekar, if you do not mind, show him around, as he wishes. Both of you watch your feet." He addresses the Elven messenger with a wry smile. "Ah, another one. For all our long lives, elven gather seem to die out fast. But yes, just as we were joined to another gathering of my n, so shall we accept this alliance of yours, so long as the Rule of Arrows if understood."
thasis 06-05-06, 12:30 AM	Thasis the Neutrul turns to Tirian Cu Sonodel, "You probally know of my kin, Thasis the Evil and Thasis the Good. I have been gone for far to long to be remembered".
Lady Rolindin 06-05-06, 12:56 AM	thasis: Thasis the Neutrul turns to Tirian Cu Sonodel, "You probally know of my kin, Thasis the Evil and Thasis the Good. I have been gone for far to long to be remembered". "Thasis, You have not been forgotten if you talk to Triskar he remembers more than he emits. (if you look at the hef history thais when the hef and the rest of the world knowledge was errased, triskar used a spell after that took place and he was showed all the history between the hef and what took place in the guild. Triskar has not forgotten what happened, and has the memories of what happened, even going back to when the hef was first started and all their history, even what happened with other guilds.) He talks about it some times but not much. when ever you would like to see the rest of the tree city Thasis, I'll show you what the city looks like. You can't see much from the ground though. Tirian I'll help show Thasis around, it is no proublem at all. when every your ready Thasis I will show you the city." Dekar says then listens to the forrest sounds. this is what the tree city looks like, and the trees are bushier (which makes them harder to see.) and have been magicly hardden and fire resistance also. http://www.candlekeep.com/images/sitegfx/elventree.jpg
Aramar the Black 06-05-06, 01:05 AM	Can't see much from the ground? Heh, one can't see much of it no matter where you stand, unless you really know what you're looking for.
thasis 06-05-06, 01:17 AM	Thasis follows Dekar around the city marvalled by it's beuty, "Thank you kind sir. I shall now be going to rest now". Thasis then walks off somewhere into the forests unknown to all.
Lady Rolindin 06-05-06, 01:17 AM	Aramar the Black: Can't see much from the ground? Heh, one can't see much of it no matter where you stand, unless you really know what you're looking for. "tis true Tirian, but lets not forget the abilities of those who would want to find our location. for they have some abilities to find us, even though we are hidden. We have to make sure that they don't find us, and we can lead them astray." Dakar repies back hopeing that the city remains hidden. " but enough talk of those that would seek our desime, Thasis we should talk of other things that benfit us and you."
thasis 06-05-06, 01:29 AM	"Later... in the morning, afternoon, or night of toomarow perhaps. Maybe all three? But for now I sleep"
Karn Dragonsbane 06-05-06, 12:05 PM	The spider watches as he leaves. "Gosha lord, the heck he surprised me. Good for ´im, I´d have logged his head to the bone if he hasn´t. Which reminds me... Oh gosha lord!?" "HOW LONG HAS I BEEN STANDING THERE?!? I shoulda be building my own dwell." It drops its shouldersack. "If anybody wantsa to find me, m´ dwell is a hole in the ground. The one with a rock above it."
thasis 06-05-06, 08:34 PM	Thasis the Neutrul returns from his slumbering location and finds Dekar, "We had things you wished to discuss?"
Lady Rolindin 06-05-06, 09:42 PM	thasis: Thasis the Neutrul returns from his slumbering location and finds Dekar, "We had things you wished to discuss?" "yes we should talk and have Tirian Cu Sonodel, along with some of the counsel, so that we can figure out what is best for the guild. the winds even speak of the things that would seek to destroy our home. Other guild house that are alligned with us, should be prepared to help each other as needed. We can only do so much, what other guilds do is up to them, But together we can help in ways that benifit both guilds. I sure you know other guilds, and how they work. Who knows what other ones are waiting for the oppertinunty to strike when we are weak. The guilds all have their enemys, but it seems that their are greater enemys that threaten every guild. we should go find tirian and see how and what the forrest tree elfs need and how other guilds can help us and we can help them if the need arises. I don't speak for tirian or the others but you know theother guilds better than most, and your help whould benfit us in this way. As for the others the animals tell us of what is happening in other parts of the world. We can only hope to not be draged into something that is bigger than our little area. Thasis you would make a good spokemans for our people to be able to talk to the other guilds, You and tirian, maybe even triskar could help in some ways, if one could get him out of his magic studies. I only ask for the guild so that we can live in peace, and not have other who have eyes watching us".
Aramar the Black 06-05-06, 09:45 PM	A panther slinks into the clearing, murmurs, and looks attentive
Lady Rolindin 06-05-06, 09:58 PM	Aramar the Black: A panther slinks into the clearing, murmurs, and looks attentive. "It does seem that tirian is watching us, we could wait for him. Your need to be part of this Tirian also."
Aramar the Black 06-05-06, 11:44 PM	The panther nods, and slowly begins to change, within a few seconds become an elf-panther hybrid. He speaks: "I was hoping you would realize it was me. I was going to let you start the discussion. What would be wise is to consult with the Guardian of the Forest, and to go over the defenses and magics known to us, that we can use for the benefit of this Gathering. "
thasis 06-06-06, 01:14 AM	Thasis the Neutral seems to have a grim look on his face, "I have quickly become attuned with the animals around and from them I have learned much about the surrounding area, the events that have transpired in my absense, and what's happening at this very point and time". Thasis then closes his eyes and grows a even grimmer face, "The Guild of Ultimate Evil is rallying, along with numereous other guilds bent on the destruction of nature and the good it holds. I can think of Forge Mechus, Deimos DeMalus's minions, and the Guild of Ultimate Evil as our primary enemies" "I don't know much about the actual goings of these evil guilds, but I do know they are rallying, and seemingly much faster then the guilds of good. I don't know what must be done, and I don't know what speed it needs to be done, but I know we need to work on defense".
Aramar the Black 06-06-06, 01:50 AM	Who can we rally? Will legions of nature-dwellers show up to aid our cause. AS can be seen on teh previous page, we have poions, special materials, ad exotic creatures to help us. And if I can ever get the derned Forestal to help; then we have no problem at all. Ley Lines. (and other non-WotC creations): Can we use them in a FoD mode? If so, then our butts are fine. If nessacary, I think we could call in some favors from another guild or too.
Lady Rolindin 06-06-06, 08:01 AM	Triskar comes up to the group, " Nice to see you again thasis. I over heard what has been said so far, yes do make preparations. If I can help in some ways, come talk to me latter Tirian and I can see how I can help. I will say this guild must not fall and we might already have magic's watching us that is giveing everything away we say. I will say no more. Tirian we should talk, but not here it is not safe to talk in the open. Tirian when you come to talk it should be else where, not here some where safe where no magic spells and device can hear us.. Tirian if you would ask the elfs not to pick up any of the nice color rocks and take them into their houses anymore, or any rocks for that matter for now. If they have picked up any rocks, have them checked for magics. if any rocks shows any magic on them, bring them to me and I will look at them. good day to all of you, I have things to do. It may seem that I prefer to be by my self for now, it is far from that Tirian. I have more responabilities than you know" With that Triskar goes back in the direction he came from.
Karn Dragonsbane 06-06-06, 01:08 PM	Thasis the Evil seems to have a grim look on his face, "I have quickly become attuned with the animals around and from them I have learned much about the surrounding area, the events that have transpired in my absense, and what's happening at this very point and time". Thasis the evil...? I think you made a mistake. A nearby rock suddenly rises a bit. "Dunno forget me. I can log ´em heads with my logs. And I also got good trapping. You shoulda fall on me traps one day... You´ll have nice scars and everything!!! Ouh, surry, doodn´t mean harm. I mean not fall on me traps, or ye scar."
Eglentyne 06-06-06, 08:16 PM	Bel' Merilleiel sees group and goes to see what is going on. I away and new things are happening, as you say amamar new guilds are made.
Lady Rolindin 06-06-06, 09:49 PM	triskar stops and then sees some of the elven ramgers, and talks to 3 of them. he leads them a little further away and pulls out a gem from his cloak. he has the frist ranger fire an arrow, some knid of spell then hits the arrow and it disappears, triskar does this with the other 2 rangers one at a time and then he speaks to them for a minute and triskar then goes back into the city.
Lady Rolindin 06-07-06, 06:07 PM	He goes to one of the rangers and talks to them for a moment. The ranger calls over some more of the forrest rangers. Triskar then has the rangers fire one arrow at atime,before they fire the arrow he touches it. when the arrow is released, it disappears. Triskar does this 3 times, then he talks to the rangers for a moment. The rangers leave and triskar then looks around and starts looking over the area. Looking at the ground, he picks up some rocks on the ground around him. Triskar then walks around the area picking up rocks for a while. he stops and pulls out a gem and some kind of magic is released from the gem. he picks up rocks while he is walking over the area. After triskar is done with that he goes back into the tree city into his place.
Eglentyne 06-08-06, 09:18 PM	Aramar the black you think a 15 level ranger elf or like Bel' melereil and be a were panther ranger. different name for other character, I think will be female were panther ranger. or I can make were panther wizard/ ranger den. Lady rolindin why is triskar doing these things, they seem out of place like someting wronge. Bel'meriliel notices the action and wonders what he is doing. where the arrows go? they there then disappear. you know what is going on Aramar the black. edit I look at the Tyranor thread: can we contact the elfven group to help us if the guild needs help. or may be we pay them to watch the guild, the gold spent would be worth it.
Eglentyne 06-08-06, 09:35 PM	the name i think of is Bel' Alquaian Ennyn. were panther/elf ranger. name means power of the swan gates (female name).
Aramar the Black 06-12-06, 12:48 PM	I have a general idea of what is going on; but the specifics continue to elude me. Alas, things here are moving so fast again that is hard for me to keep up.
Lady Rolindin 06-12-06, 07:53 PM	[qoute] Aramar the Black I have a general idea of what is going on; but the specifics continue to elude me. Alas, things here are moving so fast again that is hard for me to keep up. [/quote] Triskar is doing things to help the guild in some ways, Aramar might know but his character has no ideal till, triskar has a talk with him. Maybe Tirian and Triskar should talk: stop by and viste him, Tirian can viste triskar while he's busy studying spells to do what he has done for the guild, and prepare some more spell gems to use. just make sure some rangers with bows are in the area.
Aramar the Black 06-12-06, 08:54 PM	Tirian walks sillenty up to Triskar, arms folded. "I think it is time we talk. As privitely as possible, if it please you. We have many matters do discuss."
Lady Rolindin 06-13-06, 09:15 AM	if your in frint of Triskar then your in his house: in his study room, Triskar then tells his aprintance helping him to leave the two of them while they dicsuss some matter and not to have no one disturbe them. Triskar will wait for her to leave then he'll put down his staff and wait for you to start then (time to go to other ways of talking so others don't hear the conversation).
Eglentyne 06-20-06, 08:14 AM	Thasis the neutral its seems we the only ones left, maybe I could show you some of the houses. You could find one to live in. The other two seem to have left us here.
Lady Rolindin 06-20-06, 09:05 PM	Eglentyne and thasis when were done Tirian will have some time once he's done doing the things he wil do. there might be some more activacty here and there. Triskar wil be busy doing this and that. Can't say how much time he will have till he's finished with other things.
Aramar the Black 06-20-06, 11:14 PM	By the way, Lady Rolindin, did you get my reply to your latest message? I am unsure if it got through.
Lady Rolindin 06-21-06, 07:46 AM	Aramar the Black By the way, Lady Rolindin, did you get my reply to your latest message? I am unsure if it got through. I got a message and send one back, I resent it again just in case I missent it.
Karn Dragonsbane 06-30-06, 09:39 AM	Another rock rises, Akhog´s head below. -Never we left you. Always we´re watching. YOU. Akhog then goes back to his hole.
Eglentyne 07-01-06, 09:10 PM	see's the rock move up and then nods her head, Akhog stiil here she thinks. that is good.
Lady Rolindin 07-04-06, 03:50 AM	triskar opens his door and looks out for a moment then closes it again. He comes out the next morning hours and heads over to some rangers, and then talks to them for a few moments then goes back into his house. a few of the rangers go to his place a few monutes latter.
Eglentyne 07-10-06, 07:25 PM	see's the rangers come back and goes talk to them to find out things, if they need help in some ways.
Lady Rolindin 07-12-06, 07:43 PM	Eglentyne you can help if you wish to, just go have a talk with the rangers or triskar.
Karn Dragonsbane 07-22-06, 09:15 AM	OOC... Just what the heck is going on?
Aramar the Black 07-24-06, 01:02 PM	Well, I just got back from a week in Louisian, so I'm still catching up with everything. Other than that, it appears that very little is going on, at least here. If you're wondering about the coming's and going from Triskar's house, I'll let that occur in-game.
Lady Rolindin 07-25-06, 03:57 AM	Their have been some things going on, but we have to see what happens. if you(Karn Dragon Bane) and eglentyne then pm me and I will tell you waht i can. You might be able to go on a little adventure of sorts.
redhase 08-05-06, 08:59 PM	you have characters hiding in the ground, lifting up rocks to peek out. (you know wildlings could take care of that proublem) and elfs running around do what, preparing for something or do you expect something? questions, questions, I think it may be time to go visite a few friends my self.
Lady Rolindin 08-11-06, 07:16 AM	Why would you want to release them here, we don't need them. i don't remember them being approved by the gms. if they are approved then, you will have to make them. and the dwarfs might not like being made into a wildling. Who knows what we are doing here at the foundation, we know what happens, and hopefully not the only ones. Yes we should all keep each other informed of the foundations things.
jagggar 08-11-06, 11:48 AM	i don't remember them being approved by the gms. The GMs are not approving or rejecting anything at The Guild House any longer. The Guild House is now a place of freeform roleplaying, so pretty much anything goes. Whatever we're talking about doesn't need any approval to be used.
Lady Rolindin 08-12-06, 12:44 AM	IF this is free form now then, it would seem to me that every player might have to make the descion on wildlings then. I have no proublems with them. the only thing I ask then is Redhase that your character has the ability to make them. as for the dwarfsneeded to make a wildling then your character has to capture them and use the process on them. incase the rest of you don't know what a wildling is this is what a wildling is. they are dwarfs captured by the Thayens (forgotten realms) and then remade into a a a hairy beast with claws that can tunnel through rock, dirt at 10 feet per round by using their claws. the process is some kind of alchemacial mixture that cahanges them into a wildling. I will look up the process again and spells needed to make them. ac of a wildling is If I remember right is natural ac of 15 to 20. so Amarar the black we should talk then, and the rest of you too in the foundation. some things will be happenong then. and other players will be involved then, redhase, thasis, and others from the goue, warlock guild, sbb and other guilds connected then.
Lady Rolindin 08-12-06, 02:18 AM	Triskar come out of his house and talks to a ranger, then waits till more come back with Zer' Ran (whom he first talked too). the rangers then listen to triskar , and take the stones he gives each of them. the rangers then walk around to different parts of the tree city, holding a glowing rock in their plams. Now redhase, I need you to tell me by pm if their are any of your specail things in the forrest foundation, I know about the ones at the hef and found some of them. pm me and let me know if the rangers find any thing. Karn Dragon bane and eglentyne look in your pm boxes so Your character will know what is giong on. and have them go to triskar house and they will talk. about what has already taken place.
redhase 08-12-06, 03:06 AM	hum let me think, hum oh yes they will find some things. Ahog (Karn darn bane)you 3 holes open up around your hidding hole, there are {3} 4 foot beast with wild frenzy looking hair, staring at you with red glaring eyes. with 12 inch long claws on each hand and feet, they move forward towards you. Now you have seen wildling's karn dargon bane, run for your life or die! Ha, Ha , ha , ha,ha, run Akhog, run akhog.
Lady Rolindin 08-12-06, 04:28 AM	Akhog (I'm trying to help do this so It looks like I might be one of the people in charge of this, so I think amara the balck and maybe 1 or 2 others to be in charge also. lets see a spot check is needed by akhog (Karn the dragon bane), and spot checks by the elfs and rangers to determine if the wildlings tunneled with being noticed by them first. there are a few elfs walking around the top ground redhase, so I roll a spot check to see if they notice any ground movement. how deep did the wildlings tunnel redhase first of all. by the dmg ranger npc 5th level is spot +11. this is for any ground movemnt the wildlings create by tunneling, and makeing any top soil movement noticable. roll made for 5th level rangers is 31 here's the link: http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=559090. the rangers notice the ground movment made by something, they look around at each other and then begain to study the ground more. the rangers failed their listen check, but do notice the ground movment. so the next move is Akhog when he sees the 3 holes start to turn into 3 holes with those things making the dirt moveing. Akhog please (Karn dragon bane) roll a spot and listen check if you would. redhase you are using the wildlings from the shining south right, not the 2e eddition. and redhase it would have been nice to tell if your character had the wildlings, nice of you to inform me that you have some. If they appear above ground, they will be killed.
redhase 08-12-06, 05:02 AM	now after Akhog rolls his spot and listen checks, then will roll an intative check for the wildlings, they have an +3 intivataive. contact me when your ready for the roll. I'll be waiting. prepare to die Akhog, and their very hungry. you look like a good meal Akhog. mmm so tasty to them, fresh meat to eat.
Karn Dragonsbane 08-19-06, 11:37 AM	prepare to die Akhog, and their very hungry. you look like a good meal Akhog. mmm so tasty to them, fresh meat to eat. "Helluva? This place seemed peaceful- huh?" As the things burrow through the rock... Akhog said the weirdest thing ev4r. I don´t need to react! Enter, but be warned! My tunnels are covered on every last square inch with cobwebs the size of Kansas! As the things burst through a tunnel, they will invariably step on the floor. Or the walls. Or the roof. "Gots the time to web those stuffs up. ´Ow are you feel, furries?" As for my roll, I never cared to stat Akhog. But he´ll lose initiative, he´s not fast. If it´s necessary, I´ll stat him... later. By now, take some badassery. Akhog was now with several tangled-up wildlings in his living room. He stood up from his couch, wiped his many eyes, and said... -Aaaooum. Barry, Kelly, Sucker, Flavo, everyone, get out. This is going to ´splode a bit. As the spiders ran away, Akhog protected himself against fire, by doing an infusion on his fez. And he threw a tanglefoot bag with some strange mixture in it, which felt in the mouth of the tunnels... Causing the ´splosion of the wildlings. I think my ´splosion was 3d6+6 fire, reflex save (DC 19 or so) for half, ten times. "Ouhm, no know what do... Triskar said this place was peachy! I´m gonna go and complain..." Akhog left for Triskar´s house.
redhase 08-19-06, 09:20 PM	wildlings are magical enchanced so that fire damage is reduced cold damage, and all magical spell are reduced by by 15. the wildling's dug their own tunnles, not followed yours. they may have to go through your webs but they have no fear of anything. all of the wildlings makes it through your webs, and Ahog the wildlings follow you from under the ground digging their own tunnels. they can feel the persents of others walking on the top of the ground. 2 reddish tall orcs come from the underbrush, heading towards any elf s in thier path. blooded are also magicaly enchanced, and magic and fire damage is reduced. and they have enchanced natural armor by the process. Explosions are heard in the tree houses. akhog two arrows come flying at you by 2 different elfs. one of the elfs fire another arrow at one of the elf rangers close to her. attack roll 22 for the elf ranger.
Lady Rolindin 08-20-06, 07:38 AM	it seems Redhase is suprise attacking the foundation. Yes the exlposions heard were at triskars and Tritian's, Redhase had 2 of her npc's throw Thayen fire bombs inside their greating rooms. my turnredhase. the elfs walking around see and hear the explosions, while other elfs on the ground are yelling to each other and signling each other. the elfs on the tree city walk ways, see the 2 elfs run from the houses. Rangers seeing this draw their bows aim and fire at the 2 elfs. as you infoemed me about your attacks; the rangers still get one shot at the two elfs. the one at Trsikars house have 3 rangers 5th level shooting at them, the one who did Tirian house has 2 rangers in range. attack rolls to come before they use teleport. as far as the blooded, they need to make a reflex saving throw. half damage (spell used arrow swarm) 30 arrows per blooded. lets see some of the elfs who are close to the blooded, see the arrows and run the other way, the ones who see the arrow swarms yel at the others to run away from the dark orcs. (some still might be hit by the swarms) the elfs around see the two elfs fire arrows at Akhog. they start looking at the twi elfs. Then one of the higher rangers starts telling them to fire back at the elfs, and that Aklhog is the elfs friends. Triskar will be out in a round or two or 3, it seems he has a small fire in his house. lets see triskars reaction hearing the explosion coming from the front of his house. he rushes out of his back study room and his aprentabce say a fire in in his front room. he goes through his house to the front room and thenseeing the fire, pulls aoput a gem and says a avctivation word and sees the fire busrt higher and brighter. he then pulls out another gem and says a word and a cone comes out and hits the fire and puts it out, he keeps the cone on the fire till all the fire is out. Triskar tells Dristryl to not touch the walls, till they return to normal. he then goes back alittle ways and ask Dristryl what happened.
Lady Rolindin 08-24-06, 07:15 PM	SO I will state the same thing then again, lets move this tothe fallen kingdoms thread and resume the game there. All the items that were made here are approved and I like the powder rocks Eglentyne. The spider silk rope is also a good item also Aramar the black and the lay lines are a good ideal. what came to my mind about the lay lines is this Aramar, it would seem to me at some point there would be earth nodes. And the reason or part of the reson for the lay lines is due partly to the earth nodes and their aligment. What say you Aramar, do you think the earth nodes have something to do with lay lines? I think we can use the lay lines and have earth nodes at differnet points that somehow interact with each other in some way. What I'm think is that the lay lines would have to have specality faets and maybe skills to be able to use the power. So what I suggest is that the lay line's power can't be used untill a character or npc has the skills and knowlwdge to do so. Since the power is proubaly an old elven power they would have been able to use in some forms in the past, but the knowledge was lost and needs to rediscovered. What say you Armar, what do you think.
Aramar the Black 08-25-06, 02:07 PM	Aye. i have a treatise on Ley-lines, written by a DiceFreaks member, all about ley-lines and nodes. I may have already put it up for approval, maybe or maybe not, but I can get you another copy for you to look over.
Lady Rolindin 08-26-06, 12:16 AM	I have the http from page 3 of this site, thank you for posting it. I plan to put the http on the Forgotten Kingdoms also. http://boards1.wizards.com/leaving.php?destination=http://community.dicefreaks.com/viewtopic.php?t=1970 The site does have good lay line spells and describes how they work and how to use them. I have been think about there could be a few npc's with the knowlwdge of lay lines at the foundation, but not very many. Tirian does get npc followers also, I know I need to finish mine and add them to my character posted or post them else where. I do like the lay line ideal and believe that if the goue has laylines and nodes then they would be turned to evil nodes and also has good and neutral nodes and skills to use them in the books (nothing about lay lines though, but the two go together to me atleast). The fr books has information on evil nodes and how they work and feats and skills for them. The fallen city does to me have lay lines and nodes since it was made by elves, so of the npc's there would have knowledge on how to use them. I sure the Fallen Rain could be remade so to reflect this. And I do like the lay lines and nodes and how they work, thats why their approved. It does seem that the elfs would have this knowlwdge since the elfs know how to use magic of nature and how to applie it. edit Karn dragonsbane if you wish to talk to triskar then do so here or at the fallen kingdoms thread.
Lady Rolindin 08-26-06, 05:30 AM	Armar the Black if you like would you make the lay lines for the forrest guild. I can work on the ones for Pellanor, you can help with these too if you wish too. I do like the feats for lay lines, at the site. They make since.
Lady Rolindin 08-26-06, 11:14 AM	Here's what i found in the fr books, 3.5. node magic feats. metanode spell node defense node sensitive node spellcasting witch can be used in the game, since fr books are allowed. I can see making node's spell caster's or cleric caster npc's. If you want to know more then let me know.
Karn Dragonsbane 08-26-06, 12:07 PM	OOC: Hmmm... Akhog isn´t very powerful, and he isn´t very useful either. Stating him would be a waste of time, and a waste of a concept. So, playing with him would be impossible, and unenjoyable. Let´s just say Akhog hid under a rock after he got an arrow on his ass.
redhase 08-26-06, 12:58 PM	Is this not fun, why are you hidding. Is there something scareing you. A Fey'ri appears behind you in your hole and taps Akhog on the shoulder then disapears.
Lady Rolindin 08-28-06, 06:46 AM	If you would go to the fallen kingdom thread you can hang around there too. if you wish to make Akhog a 15 level character I have most of the 3.5 boos plus a few more up to 3.5. You can make Akhog and there are some good feats that he could have. Or you could just hang around and watch the action. What ever kind of character you would like to make run it by me. I guess even ebbrom types also, if you like these types and even fr kinds also, just have to replace the fr with this worlds inate skills. Or they could have found them selves in this world by unkown means and wake up on Trynar.
Karn Dragonsbane 08-29-06, 12:34 PM	If you would go to the fallen kingdom thread you can hang around there too. if you wish to make Akhog a 15 level character I have most of the 3.5 boos plus a few more up to 3.5. You can make Akhog and there are some good feats that he could have. Erm, no. For what I´ve seen so far, no thanks... We seem to be under attack, and Akhog isn´t good at that. All Akhog can do is making items... I remember I once had a concept Akhog could do: a glass bottle full of gunpowder, with some alchemist´s fire in it. Can you imagine the destruction? Akhog was meant to be a pyromaniac... The guy who does the traps, paints the fence, fixes the holes in the floor into position, puts spikes in the backyard, and cultivates carnivore plants. Right now, Akhog is useless unless I choose to take away all of his flavor. Which I´m not willing to do: he has every feat and skill point as I want it. Or you could just hang around and watch the action. What ever kind of character you would like to make run it by me. I guess even ebbrom types also, if you like these types and even fr kinds also, just have to replace the fr with this worlds inate skills. Or they could have found them selves in this world by unkown means and wake up on Trynar. Which is what I´m gonna do... Heeey! Can I get one of my other characters? I´m good at making melee builds. Just that I think, weren´t we restricted to 1 char/person/guild? By the BY... Hey, redhase! Would you be a bit clearer? Is this not fun, why are you hidding. Is there something scareing you. A Fey'ri appears behind you in your hole and taps Akhog on the shoulder then disapears. WHO said that? The fey´ri, the DM to the player, a telepathic voice, a sign, who? The same for previous, when you said: "they´re hungry for fresh meat haha". Because unless you tell me, Akhog can´t do anything about it. As for Akhog, he is escaping because I statted him as a noncombative character, unless he can have his custom arms approved. Which, since I´m not going to risk offending anyone, I won´t ask for. They´d probably break the local flavor too, BTW.
Lady Rolindin 08-29-06, 09:42 PM	Karn Dragons bane, the old gm's did let the players have more than one character. I only play one, this is my choice, but you can play two but they woul dhave to be in different guild thoug , just as the old rules. They can post the fallen kingdoms thread and the guild could be the back ground. Redhase has one (karel and her fey'ri clan) I believe she plans to change out her antipladin for another character. If you choise to play only one character you can, but know you can have two. the action will just have to be seperated so as to show the different guilds. As far as Akhog it will be good to have him around to help fix things up now since redhase has destroyed so much. Use the 15 level character sheet and send them to me and Aramar the Black. The book list is up on the ist or 2nd post. Most of the 3.5 books can be used.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-02-06, 11:45 AM	Wait... Redhase has left?
Lady Rolindin 09-02-06, 07:08 PM	Redhase is at the fallen kingdoms where 15 level game is taking place. Will redhase come back and use the free from here at this thread, who knows? any one can post in this free form. The one's who are partaking in the game are useing the lost kingdom thread.
redhase 09-02-06, 07:52 PM	Why would I leave. Redhase starts chanting and hundred of thousands of demons appear. The demon's listen to redhase, then start taking elfs and disappear with them taking to the lower planes of Hell. Elfs are running around scared for thier lives," yelling help me, help me." No help arrives, the elfs are killed and they rest are taken away. This now belongs to the GOUE, leave while you still live. "All of you will bow before me, I am your bane."
Aramar the Black 09-03-06, 05:40 PM	Why would I leave. Redhase starts chanting and hundred of thousands of demons appear. The demon's listen to redhase, then start taking elfs and disappear with them taking to the lower planes of Hell. Elfs are running around scared for thier lives," yelling help me, help me." No help arrives, the elfs are killed and they rest are taken away. This now belongs to the GOUE, leave while you still live. "All of you will bow before me, I am your bane." :rolleye2: :looloo: :rolleye2: :rofl:
Dyne 09-03-06, 07:06 PM	Why would I leave. Redhase starts chanting and hundred of thousands of demons appear. The demon's listen to redhase, then start taking elfs and disappear with them taking to the lower planes of Hell. Elfs are running around scared for thier lives," yelling help me, help me." No help arrives, the elfs are killed and they rest are taken away. This now belongs to the GOUE, leave while you still live. "All of you will bow before me, I am your bane." *Appears out of nowhere* *Banishes the demons back to their native plane* *Returns the Elves to their homes* *Calls several unseen servants to tidy the place up* *Disappears*
turalisj 09-04-06, 08:15 AM	A fog covers the forest as three massive fortifications phase into the material plane. Over a hundred elves on owlback ride through the ranks of the demons, slicing through them. A shower of arrows rains upon the demons. :cool: You've been knocked back. Feel the sting of the elven fortress!!!
Karn Dragonsbane 09-09-06, 10:06 AM	Akhog got under a rock again. -Oh, damnyou... IT´s already started! Everyone noticed this is a freeform forum now! Now no one will care about a thing... Care about a thing... Hey, I just got a nice idea! He took a pack of cards from his pocket, and started putting them on the ground. -You pass, guys? Okay, Left arm of Exodia... Right arm of Exodia... Head of Exodia... Legs of Exodia... Torso of Exodia... Seeing nothing happening, he just went on. Armor of Exodia... Ass of Exodia... Heart of Exodia... Eyes of Exodia... Sword of Exodia... Shoes of Exodia... Left wing of Exodia... Lungs of Exodia... Brain of Exodia... Wife of Exodia... Left sock of Exodia... Childhood of Exodia... Smell of Exodia... Sunglasses of Exodia... Farts of Exodia... **** of Exodia... And so, he just decided to lean against the wall. (OOC: WHAT ARE YOU DOING, REDHASE? LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! WOULD YOU LIKE THE SAME THING DONE WITHIN *YOUR* GUILD?)
Aramar the Black 09-11-06, 04:08 PM	Don't mind her. She has a head full of plans, and apparently likes to speak her mind.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-12-06, 12:04 PM	Ah... I see. Next time someone does that kind of stuff, I´m going to mortar-shot her with Akhog. Now that it´s freeform, I think I´ll have Akhog as overkill as I want. Nobody minds an exploding glass frag grenade, right?
jagggar 09-12-06, 01:25 PM	So long as you realize that any other characters can be as overkilled as you choose to have yours. Godmodding is only a problem in freeform if the players (DM/GM/Ref/Storyteller/Whatevers included) choose to make it so. If we choose to make it a problem, we will all have less fun.
Dyne 09-16-06, 12:32 AM	As far as I'm concerned, the unwritten rule of freeform is that you choose the attack, but the other player chooses how his character reacts to the attack (whether he dodges it, gets hit, dies, etc). So, no "godmodding" (i.e. "I nuke the whole world, killing everybody, yet somehow I survive and am the only one left standing").
Karn Dragonsbane 09-16-06, 09:55 AM	Alright...
redhase 09-22-06, 08:08 PM	A chariot comes past Akhog and then stops in front of him. The charoit is being pulled by creatures that look excatly like Akhog, their foaming at the mouth having foam it the ground. Redhase then whips the Akhogs and they begian to run again. Demons are folling redhase as she rides into the city laughing at the elfs then redhase, the akhog's and demons disappear. Redhase then appears beside Akhog and says, "boo." then disappears.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-23-06, 10:21 AM	Akhog looked surprised at the fey´ri telling him "boo". He´d have offered it help, but it seemed dangerous. "God, she´s insane! And stupid... Like I can´t tell an illusion when it´s such an obviousity."
redhase 09-23-06, 08:09 PM	Karn Dragonsbane Akhog looked surprised at the fey´ri telling him "boo". He´d have offered it help, but it seemed dangerous. "God, she´s insane! And stupid... Like I can´t tell an illusion when it´s such an obviousity." redhase beside you and both of you disappear, then reapear before a 15 foot tall demon Arch lord. The demon arch lord reaches his hand into Akhog chest and pulls out his heart, then shows it to Akhog. then akhog wakes up along in his hole with a scare on his chest. sleep well akhog and good dreams!
turalisj 09-23-06, 09:35 PM	A figure grabbed the demon's hand. Ach, ye shall stop righ der damon. Harm anoder livin creater and I shall slice ya back to gehenna. Oddly enough, the figure speaking is 4ft tall, covered in fur, and speaks with a very bad scottish accent. A small metal tube is clipped to his side, as well as a pair of thermal detonaters. Introducing Vinko, my crazy ewok jedi with a hatred towards the empire that you wouldn't believe.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-25-06, 12:10 PM	redhase beside you and both of you disappear, then reapear before a 15 foot tall demon Arch lord. The demon arch lord reaches his hand into Akhog chest and pulls out his heart, then shows it to Akhog. then akhog wakes up along in his hole with a scare on his chest. sleep well akhog and good dreams! I´ll take that liberty. Now cut it out before you awaken with Akhog next to you smoking.
redhase 09-25-06, 08:08 PM	Redhase wakes up Akhog then, then offers him a smoke. Any brand you would like Akhog? Redhase then changes the plane and you find your self on plane number 2 of hell, demons look at you akhog puzzzled at first. "having good dreams Akhog" says a demon arch lord as he walks up to you and clinches his claw hands and unclinches them again and again. "A gift My lord of for you to do as you please. " redhase then hands Akhog over to the Demon Arch Lord. The demon Arch Lord reaches into your chest and pulls out your beating heart, and shows to too you.
Lady Rolindin 09-25-06, 08:43 PM	Triskar grabs the demon lords hand before he can strike and then slaps the demon lord. akhog and triskar then reappear in the Forrest Foundation. "stupied demons," Triskar says then disappears.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-28-06, 12:00 PM	Akhog smiled, after seeing that everything was happening without waiting for him. -Next time, let me handle it... I want my take at it too... I think it is being in heat. Or very bored.
redhase 09-29-06, 10:31 AM	Redhase appears beside Akhog then puffing on a cigar, then blows smoke in his face. The redhase puts out the cigar out on Akhog forehead. Redhase then disappears. leaving Akhog with a burn mark on his forehead. redhase the appears and grabs Akhog and they both disapper, they both appear on the second level of Hell and redhase throws Akhog on the ground before a Demon Arch Lord. Then redhase leaves Akhog with the Demon Arch Lord. Akhog then wakes from this dream and finds out he on a table, and Redhase has a scapel in her hand and Akhog has both his arms and legs cut off and his chest is cut open. Redhase then takes your blood and rubs it all over you face with her free hand, laughing at you.
jagggar 09-29-06, 11:21 AM	That crosses the Freedom of Destiny line too far for me to ignore. If Akhog is going to be on a table, sans limbs, Karn has to explicitly allow it before it happens. Or if you've got some deal worked out though PMs, I'd like to be let in on it so I don't start swinging my godmod bat around and smacking innocents.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-29-06, 11:47 AM	That crosses the Freedom of Destiny line too far for me to ignore. If Akhog is going to be on a table, sans limbs, Karn has to explicitly allow it before it happens. Or if you've got some deal worked out though PMs, I'd like to be let in on it so I don't start swinging my godmod bat around and smacking innocents. I don´t think she understands english, but good luck. Whatever... Time for a retaliation of my own! Akhog started thinking of something. -Well, if you´re done... He suddenly rolled out of the table. All of his limbs were there, just that they were painted the same color as the table. -Now, Redhase, I´ve been nice and everything. You´ve been but barbaric in return. What would be if the situation were suddenly inversed? Ah, yes... Grabbing something from his pockets, Akhog directed the mouth of a decanter of endless holy water at her. And said the magic word to start its geyser...
redhase 09-29-06, 06:07 PM	This is al in fun Akhog. Lets see Ah I got it, Karel starts to wash ehre self down with the Holy water and clean her slef up then. After she done she steps out of the Holy water shower, "my thanks akhog," then she leaves. That was very refreshing. would you like to visite the second level of hell and you could take a hell fire bath Akhog.
Karn Dragonsbane 09-30-06, 09:06 AM	Akhog stood where he was for a moment. -Whoa. I thought holy water damaged players who played archdemons... Whatever. And, going out of the door (previous Planeshifting infusion), he appeared back at where he had left in the Forest Dwellers Foundation´s grounds. -Dudes, new idea´s em. We grotto in stall a demon sign and chor here, inside of TV porting. Hello! Welcome to the new game, "Akhog´s me talking"! You can try to translate what he is saying. It´s got four difficulty settings, from easiest to hardest: British, Inmigrant, Redhase, Akhog and l33t! Push on the button below when you surrender! Dude, I got a new idea. We got to install a dimensional anchor here, I´m sick of teleporting.