Blazevine

Lore: Blazevine is a rare and potent magical herb that has been infused with the essence of Alchemist’s fire, a highly volatile and combustible substance. Legend has it that Blazevine was created by a powerful fire mage centuries ago, who sought to harness the destructive power of fire in a more controlled and portable form. The mage carefully cultivated the herb, imbuing it with his magical energy and the essence of Alchemist’s fire. Over time, Blazevine spread throughout the world, growing in secluded and fiery environments.

Use: Blazevine is primarily sought after by alchemists and spellcasters who specialize in fire magic. When properly harvested and prepared, it can be used as a powerful catalyst in the creation of alchemical concoctions or as a component in fire-based spells. Its unique properties make it highly sought after in the creation of potent incendiary devices, explosive mixtures, and fiery potions.

Environment: Blazevine is most commonly found in the scorching deserts or volcanic regions where intense heat and fire dominate the landscape. It thrives in extreme temperatures, drawing energy from the heat and volcanic activity around it. It grows in small clusters near sources of fire, such as lava flows, volcanic vents, or even enchanted bonfires hidden in remote corners of the world.

Appearance: Blazevine is a distinctive herb with vivid red and orange leaves that resemble flickering flames. Its stems and tendrils have a warm golden hue, and tiny sparks of light dance across its surface, giving the plant an ethereal and fiery glow. The herb emits a faint, intoxicating aroma reminiscent of burning embers and spices.

Tags: Magical Herb, Fire-infused, Alchemical Catalyst, Flammable

Positives:

• Alchemical Catalyst: Blazevine is an incredibly potent catalyst for alchemical reactions, particularly those involving fire or heat-based ingredients. When added to mixtures or potions, it enhances their flammability and heat-producing properties, making them more powerful and volatile.
• Fire Affinity: Spellcasters who wield fire-based magic will find Blazevine to be a valuable resource. When incorporated into spells or rituals, it boosts the intensity and effectiveness of fire spells, allowing for more significant damage or longer-lasting effects.
• Weapon Enhancement: When properly prepared, Blazevine can be used to enchant weapons, infusing them with fiery energy. Blades coated in Blazevine essence have an increased chance of igniting their targets upon impact, causing additional burn damage.

Negatives:

• Volatile Nature: Blazevine is highly flammable and must be handled with extreme caution. Accidental exposure to open flames or even a spark can trigger a violent reaction, causing explosions or uncontrollable fires.
• Limited Availability: Due to its specific environmental requirements and the dangerous regions in which it grows, Blazevine is a rare and difficult herb to find. It often requires a perilous journey through hazardous terrains to reach its natural habitat.
• Heat Dependency: Blazevine loses its potency when exposed to cold or damp environments. It requires a continuous source of heat to thrive and maintain its magical properties. In colder climates or during extended periods without a heat source, the herb’s effectiveness diminishes gradually.

Blazevine can be found and purchased in specialized magical herb shops or alchemy stores that cater to adventurers, spellcasters, and alchemists. These establishments are typically run by knowledgeable individuals who have expertise in the field of magical herbs and their applications.

Blazevine Purchase Price: Blazevine is an extremely rare and valuable herb due to its unique properties and limited availability. As such, it commands a high price in the market. The purchase price for a small bundle or sprig of Blazevine could range from 100 to 200 gold coins, depending on the rarity and demand within your game world.

Selling Blazevine: If a player character manages to acquire Blazevine and wishes to sell it, they could expect to receive a reasonable sum for their find. The selling price would vary depending on the buyer’s demand and the local market conditions. Typically, selling Blazevine could yield anywhere between 75 to 150 gold coins per sprig or bundle.

Offense:

• Alchemical Explosives: Alchemists can use Blazevine as a key ingredient in crafting potent explosive mixtures. These explosives can be thrown or triggered remotely to create devastating explosions, dealing fire damage to enemies caught within the blast radius.
• Fire-based Spells: Spellcasters specializing in fire magic can incorporate Blazevine into their spells to amplify their destructive power. Blazevine can enhance fireballs, flame bursts, or other fire-based spells, allowing them to deal increased damage or have additional burning effects.
• Weapon Enchantment: Blazevine essence can be used to enchant weapons, infusing them with fiery energy. Blades coated in Blazevine essence have a higher chance of igniting their targets upon contact, causing additional burn damage.

Defense:

• Flame Shield: Alchemists can create a temporary protective shield by combining Blazevine with other defensive ingredients. When activated, the shield emits intense flames, which act as a barrier against physical attacks, providing enhanced protection to the user.
• Fiery Traps: Blazevine can be used to set up fiery traps, such as tripwires or pressure plates. When triggered, these traps release bursts of flames or explosive fireballs, injuring or incapacitating enemies who stumble upon them.
• Smoke Screen: By burning Blazevine in controlled quantities, adventurers can create a dense cloud of smoke that obscures vision and hampers enemy targeting. This smoke screen can provide valuable cover during retreats or surprise attacks.

Blazevine, with its fiery nature and association with Alchemist’s fire, synergizes well with magic that focuses on fire, heat, or explosive effects. Here are some types of magic that work particularly well in conjunction with this magical herb:

• Pyromancy: Pyromancers, who specialize in manipulating and controlling fire, can enhance their spells and abilities with Blazevine. The herb’s properties amplify the intensity and damage of their fire-based spells, allowing them to unleash even more destructive flames upon their enemies.
• Alchemy: Blazevine is a prized ingredient for alchemists. Alchemists can use it to create powerful explosive mixtures, fiery potions, or concoctions that cause burning effects. Blazevine serves as a catalyst, augmenting the alchemical reactions and imbuing the resulting substances with enhanced flammability and potency.
• Enchantment: Blazevine’s fiery energy can be harnessed by enchanters to imbue weapons or items with additional fire-based enchantments. Enchanters can infuse blades with Blazevine essence, granting them the ability to ignite targets upon impact or enhancing the damage caused by fire-related enchantments.
• Evocation: Evocation spells that deal elemental damage, especially those related to fire, can be empowered by incorporating Blazevine. Spells like Fireball, Flame Burst, or Wall of Fire become more devastating when coupled with the essence of Blazevine, inflicting greater damage and spreading the fiery effects.
• Conjuration (Fire Elementals): Blazevine can aid spellcasters who specialize in summoning fire elementals or creatures associated with fire. The herb’s fiery essence can be used as an offering or component in summoning rituals, strengthening the bond between the caster and the summoned entity, resulting in more powerful and obedient creatures.

The Flame That Grew

In the days when the sky was still new, and the mountains held the fire deep within their stone hearts, there lived a mage whose name has been lost to the sands. This mage, a seeker of the hidden truths of fire, sought to tame the blaze that destroys, to shape it into a force of creation. The mage walked among the volcanoes, listening to their roars and whispers, learning the secrets of their ancient flames.

One night, as the stars fell like tears from the heavens, the mage stood at the mouth of the great burning mountain. Holding a vial of Alchemist’s fire, the mage whispered to the blaze, “Yield, and let your fury be held by the roots of the earth.”

The mountain trembled, its fiery breath mingling with the mage’s words. From the glowing cracks of stone, there sprouted a vine that shimmered as if the fire itself had donned the shape of a plant. Its leaves danced like flames, and its tendrils sparkled with embers. This was the Blazevine, born of the mountain’s heat and the mage’s will.

The mage rejoiced, for the vine was fire tamed—a flame that could be held, shaped, and carried. With the Blazevine, the mage forged wonders: potions that burned away darkness, weapons that carried the heat of the sun, and shields that warded off cold and fear. But as the mage grew old, others sought the Blazevine.

One among them was a warrior, bold and reckless, who demanded the vine for his war. “Give me the fire,” he said, “and I shall burn my enemies to ash.” The mage refused, warning that the Blazevine was no tool for destruction alone but a balance of chaos and control. The warrior, unheeding, tried to seize the vine.

In his haste, he set the Blazevine ablaze. The mountain roared its anger, and fire poured forth, consuming the warrior and spreading across the land. The mage, weeping for the destruction, gathered the seeds of the vine and scattered them to the far corners of the world, where only those worthy and cautious would dare to find them.

The Blazevine grew again, but never in one place for long. It became a test for those who sought its power—fire to the careless, a gift to the wise.

Moral of the Story: Fire is not to be wielded by force but guided with wisdom, for its true strength lies not in destruction but in balance.

Recipes:

• Blazing Potion of Incineration:
  • BlazevinePhoenix AshDragon Scale PowderEssence of Ember
  • Purified Water
• Flameburst Elixir:
  • BlazevineSunfire PetalsInferno SaltsVolcanic Ash
  • Alchemical Spirit
• Firestorm Grenade:
  • BlazevineExplosive PowderFiery Core CrystalShattered Emberstone
  • Metal Casing
• Infernal Infusion Oil:
  • BlazevineDevil’s Tongue RootMolten ResinHellfire Essence
  • Enchanted Oil
• Fiery Breath Tonic:
  • BlazevineDragonfire BlossomEmberleaf ExtractScorchroot
  • Distilled Spirit
• Bursting Ember Bolts:
  • BlazevineEnchanted ArrowsElemental Essence (Fire)Quicksilver Solution
  • Feathers of a Phoenix
• Scorching Flamewalkers:
  • BlazevineFirestone CrystalsCharred LeatherDragon Scale Fragments
  • Enchanted Shoelaces
• Explosive Fireball Ale:
  • BlazevineInferno HopsEmbergrain BarleyFermentation Yeast
  • Dwarven Stout Base
• Flaming Fury Salve:
  • BlazevineFirelily PetalsHealing BalmFiery Wisp Essence
  • Herbal Infusion
• Inferno’s Embrace Biscuits:
  • BlazevineEmberroot FlourCinnamon Ember SugarDragon Egg Yolks
  • Essence of Warmth