Fromscreaming mandragorastoshape-shifting deadly nightshadetohawthorns holding portals to the fey realms- the world of plant folklore is full of fascinating stories, magical rituals, and simple spells that are quite unbreakable.
Herbalist'sPrimeris a system-agnosticillustrated guide to real-world magical plants. Inspired by the 19th-century herbalists andthe millennia offolklore, myths, and legends, it brings a wealth ofeasily-accessible, organized informationstraight to your gaming table.
About the book:
Every entry listsif possibletheirculinary, medicinal, magical, and poisonous properties. Each entry includes basic botanical information, a handy scale reference, commonly used names, and a short description, so theres no need to read the whole thing if youre just browsing for inspiration!
We have chosen the most interesting magical plants of theworlds folklore, from the Arctic to Cape Horn. Weve read numerous herbaria, and took a deep dive into theplanets biodiversity.
And now we bring it all to you: nicelyorganized for your convenienceandfully illustrated!
The Team:
Created by Anna Urbanek from Double Proficiency
Additional writing byJakub Wisz
Editing byJarrett Crader and Fiona Maeve Geist, members of the MoonRat Conspiracy
Science edits byRishi R. Masalia
Published by Exalted Funeral Press and Double Proficiency
Herbalist's Primer - Hardcover Book
- A full-color, hardcover book (6" x 9") with360 pages of botanical, ethnobotanical, folklore, and tabletop roleplaying material.
- 100 illustrated, detailed descriptionsof magically-inclined plants from around the world - from aconite to yew.
- Short, sweet, and useful lore chapterson the basics of botany, herb gathering, preparation, alchemy, poisons & antidotes, and more!
- Recipes for magical and medicinal concoctions, written in-world and in accordance with occult lore of the ages past (mix aconite with animal fat, then rub it on a broom handle for an excellent flying experience!).
- Toolsfor creating original magical plants, plot hooks, quest ideas, and a botanical Latin primer to give your custom, fantastical plants a semi-proper scientific name.
- Convenienttables with magical and medicinal properties of plants, astronomical correspondences, and thelanguage of flowers- all according to the highest authorities in the fields.
- An index, a detailed table of contents, references, bibliographyeverything youd expect from a popular-science publication that willmake your herbalistcry the tears of joy.
Standard Edition:360 pages, 6" x 9", hardcover book, full-color.PDF not included.
No digital items are included with this purchase. If you want digital copies you will need to reach out to Double Proficiency [email protected].
