Plants

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Miraberry: A succulent light-blue fruit resembling a robin’s egg in both shape, size and color. Wonderfully sweet with a hint of mintiness, their flavor is akin to a combination of blueberries, pomegranates, and wintergreen. 

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Amber Melon: Despite the name, it’s actually a large citrus fruit. Roughly the size and shape of a small watermelon, its skin has a vibrant bronze color. Its segments resemble amber in color, but the flesh is very bitter and has a texture similar to pumpkin pulp, so it’s never eaten raw. However, it sweetens and softens naturally when it’s simmered, so it’s a popular choice for jams.

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Beach Maize: A variety of corn named after its sand-colored kernels. It’s a bit sour normally, but goods baked with flour made by this maize are noticeably sweeter. It’s very easy to grow, so unlike other species native to Arove Valley, it’s become common across the entire continent. Ironically, coastal areas avoid using it; it’s common for children to prank others by replacing beach maize flour with actual sand.

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Daybreak Lettuce: A type of red lettuce more commonly known as rosecomb. While the individual leaves are unflatteringly said to resemble the combs on a rooster’s head, a full head of lettuce resembles a giant red rose. It’s a bit less crisp, but the flavor is slightly stronger than normal lettuce, and it’s high in Vitamin D.

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Capped Oak: A large tree that’s well-suited for areas where it rains or floods frequently. It possesses a broad canopy with wide leaves to capture both sunlight and rainwater, while its roots dig deep into the earth to access groundwater. Excess water is stored within the branches making up the canopy, and it seeps out when the tree sheds its seeds every year. They also release it when exposed to extreme heat or smoke, allowing them to quell forest fires. However, because its branches store so much water, they’re incredibly heavy. They’re more prone to breaking than their robust appearance might suggest, and multiple people have been crushed as a result. The tree itself will become vulnerable to wood-burrowing insects and fungal infections at the point of breakage, and if they work their way deeper, they’ll often cause more damage. As such, it’s rare for capped oak to survive a full century.

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Tittlemint: A widespread plant sporting thin, teardrop shaped leaves with toothed edges, similarly to spearmint. However, its sharp and spicy flavor is more akin to peppermint with just a hint of thyme. It possesses strong aphrodisiac qualities when consumed by humans and similar races, though this doesn’t seem to be the case with animals. They’re commonly used as a garnish in taverns, but they’re even utilized in weddings or royal banquets. The effects vary slightly from person to person, but common ones include heightened smell, taste, and touch; heightened libido; relaxed muscles; and increased production of sexual fluids. On rare occasions, one might experience heightened suggestibility, confusion, and prolonged orgasms. Fortunately, their distinct aroma is extremely difficult to hide—as such, unintentional administration and unplanned consumption are both borderline impossible.