Herbs Attn; Firion

[Aurin]

It was morning again and Eyota had already finished his 4 mile run through the mountains. Randon had come with him this morning, Eyota chasing Randon for the first 2 miles until his friend decided to go off after something to eat. After a few minutes Eyota heard the unmistakable screech of a rabbit in the clutch’s of death and knew Randon had found his breakfast.

 

The sun was up and shinning bright as Eyota made his way to the infirmary. Cleaned up and ready for another day of training Firion. Eyota poked his head into the dinning room hoping to find Firion already up and there, when he didn’t catch sight of him he decided to grab a quick bite to eat.

 

He pulled up a few honey cakes and some tea and waited for Firion to arrive; he didn’t have to wait long, the man looked like he had already been up as long as Eyota. “Morning Firion, looks like you’ve already been up for awhile,†he offered the extra plate of food he had picked up to him and the young man quickly began to devour it as Eyota continued on with the days lesson. “Today you’ll begin learning some of the basic herbs that we can find and use when out in the world or around the stedding. Though the sages have the most expertise in this area you need to have some notion of what you are using.â€

 

Once finished with their meal the two men went to an examination room that he had gotten on loan for the day, and Eyota began pulling down the first herbs that Eyota had found to be the most helpful. “Andilay root and Flat wort are useful for reliving fatigue and clearing the head, each is prepared a little differently. Five Finger, Ground Ivy, Sunburst Root, Healall, and Sorfra will all help with minor bruising and pain.†Eyota now had all of the containers in front of him. He knew it was a lot to ask at first, but these were the simple things that would lead to more complicated. “Some of these are only useful when prepared a certain way, and others need no change at all.†Eyota had placed a few variations, dried as well as fresh cut, out in front of them. “You’ll need to get used to how they smell and look as well as how they are prepared.†Eyota was not sure how to approach the man about his next question but there was nothing to it. “There are also materials in the library that deal with all of these herbs, and with my help reading the material I’m sure we can get you all you need to know.â€

 

OOC: Alright I want you to research the roots and give an oral report on how you could use them, what they look and smell like, and how they’re prepared. You can use the Yellow Ajah site for reference or dig around the internet of WoT sites if you like here’s the yellow ajah link http://groups.msn.com/YellowAjah/yourwebpage1.msnw . Eyota will help you through the lesson. You may NPC Eyotas help if Firion can’t read.

[Xzayne]

As Eyota read the passages about the herbs to Firion, Firion gently ran his fingers over the text. "I have to learn some way to read on my own. I can spell orally, it's just written word I have trouble with." The ink inscribed on the parchment jumped out at him as he followed Eyota's lecture word for word. Firion smiled as the lecture came to a close. "I might as well learn as much as I can in the time I have to train." Firion bagan mentally preparing for the presentation. He could pick out smells easily enough.

 

Firion poured over the herbs smelling them cautiously. There were several poisons among them. Some were dried thus losing potency of smell.

 

Firion figured he was ready to give his presentation. "Many of the common herbs are slightly oily to the touch. To be used effectively Bluespine, Bluewort, Flatwort, and Heartleaf must be boiled or brewed into tea to be made effective. Adilay root however needs no preparation to be utilized properly." At this point Firion fumbled. he did not really know how to proceed from here.

 

Firion decided asking questions would be best. "Eyota how am I to descibe looks and do I have to specifically go herb by herb and describe them and their properties?"

 

OOC: I'm sorry if this is a bit short you can PM me if I need to adjust or add anything. I really hope I don't have to type up a report on herbs, because I'm working on three reports for school right now.

[Aurin]

Firion was taking to herbs fairly well. Eyota was having problems trying to work around his lack of sight. But it was going as well as he could hope. "Yes I want you to go herb by herb. I've slipped some in there that you don't know yet from our lesson. But you might be able to figure it out from just general knowledge. Either way this is important and I want you to be as thurough as possible."

 

OOC: Yes I want a report. I know it's boring; but this lesson goes by fast I promise.

[Xzayne]

Firion decided he would have to do this alphabetically, so as not to forget anything.

 

"Adilay Root: no necessary need of preparation, relieves fatigue and tired muscles. Blue Goatflowers: one tenth ratio poultice as hot as can be tolerated to be replaced when steaming subsides, knits and strengthens bones. Bluespine: Brew into tea, treats unfavorable attitudes, bitter and foul tasting. Bluewort: Boil into tea, settles one’s stomach. Boneknit: Poultice, knit bones and is less potent than Blue Goatflowers. Catfern: Also known as Mavinsleaf, make into tea, cures lies. Chainleaf: Brew into tea, settles stomach. Crimsonthorn: paralytic poison, duration unknown. Flatwort: Brew into tea, effects similar to Adilay Root. Foxtail: aids in sleep without making one drowsy. Five Ginger: also known as Ground Ivy and Sunburst Root, boil into an ointment, treats bruises, feels both hot and cold in, for lack of a better word, flashes." Firion paused. "Let’s see that gets us through the Fs so next would be . . . Gheadin Blossom: powdered and taken orally, treats chest pains and prevents the heart from stopping. Greenswort: also known as Goatstongue, aids sleep and universally relieves stomach cramps. Grey Fennel: also known as powdered peach pit, a poison that discolors the eyes of the subject." Firion couldn’t help, but pause here his own eyes being discolored even to the wolfkin. "Healall: use as ointment, aids in healing of open wounds. Heartleaf: boil into tea, prevents pregnancy if taken before . . . you know, boy and girl and they do some things. Lionheart: numbs pain. Marisin: effects similar to foxtail. Marshwhite: boil into tea, settles stomach, gains potency with time, tastes bitter. Pokeleaf: wash in hair to remove dye. Rannel: also known as Sheepstongue Root, make into tea, cures contrariness, very foul taste. Red Fennel: Chew the leaves after they are dry, settles stomach. Silverleaf: also known as Timsin Root, prepare in tea, treats headaches and migraines, dry and foul taste. Sleepwell Root: add to tea or wine, aids in sleep and treats headaches. Sorfa: make into tincture, aids in healing of welts. Stinging Mardroot: oil or liniment, treats heavy bruises. White fennel: eases labor in severe situations."

 

Firion sat down and drank some water; his throat was now quite dry. "I believe that’s all of them Eyota. Unless I need to mention stuff like tabac and ice peppers. Now I need to learn how to read." Firion smiled. "So what's next, weapons or dreams?"

 

OOC: I hope this is good enough.

[Aurin]

“Whats next? Next would be a few more lessons with herbs, don’t worry my friend we’ll get to the other lessons soon enough.â€

 

Eyota was impressed with the work Firion had done, he must have spent hours in the library working through the lists of herbs. “You did well, you seem to have a knack for this, though I suspect from what I’ve heard you already knew a little about herbs†Eyota hadn’t talked with Firion much about his future plans, and hoped they would be able to work through some of what the man liked while they did their basic training. “Would you like to join me for dinner? I prepared the same stew you prepared for us a few days ago.†Firion grinned as he pulled up a bowl.

 

“You’ve already discovered how to prepare most of the basic salves and poultices from these roots and plants. However as I was looking through my stores I discovered I’m running low on these basics, if you would be so kind as to go and collect several samples for me to replenish my stores.†Several of the plants would be easy to find and Eyota wanted to be sure that Firion could identify them out in the wild. “You’ve already seen them so they shouldn’t be too hard to find, don’t forget to use your senses.â€

 

OOC: Ok RP going to find some of the plants you just wrote about. You’ll have to use your sense of smell and touch a lot.

[Xzayne]

Firion thought to himself, So we have to get, Adilay root, Boneknit or Blue goatsflower, Healall, Greenswort, and Sleepwell Root. "Eyota, I'm going to borrow some samples so as to compare smells and texture."

 

Firion headed out to the forest within the stedding. he focused on his sense of smell so much he tripped a few times. He picked up a scent like that of one of the herbs. He felt out the source. He thought,That's strange the texture is wrong. Firion smelled it more closely it was a different plant. Firion found a patch of Greenswort under the fern. He then eliminated that smell from his search. He located some Healall shortly there after.

 

Firion now expanded his search outside the stedding. Cloud Hunter had starting pawing at the ground. Unfortunately, the Adilay root there had began to rot. Firion felt around and found a clump of what smelled like sleepwell but the texure was disputable. He put this in a separate pouch.

 

At last he found some true sleepwell, and Adilay root not far from that site. So I just need to find boneknit or blue goatsflower.

 

To Firion's dismay he search for over an hour. As he headed back to the stedding he tripped over a tree root, his face flying right into a goatsflower bush. He packed up the last herbs and got back to the stedding.

 

"I believe I got what you needed Eyota. oh, by the way, i found the plant that smelled similar to sleepwell but the texture was a little off could you tell me what it is." Firion laid the pouch on the table.

[Aurin]

Firion came in and handed Eyota the pouch of herbs he had collected. As Eyota perused Firions script of herbs the young man spoke up. “I found the plant that smelled similar to sleepwell but the texture was a little off could you tell me what it is."

 

Eyota had already picked through most of the pouch Firion had brought back with him. He had found one sample that he knew was not supposed to be there and had wanted to point it to his young apprentice, “Firion you’ve got one in here that I’d like to point out and leads us nicely into our next lesson. Grey Fennel, it’s one of the many poisons that are out there and we need to watch out for. If someone decides to label us as darkfriend out in the world outside the stedding they may try to slip something in your drink.†Eyota had been blessed to not experience being labeled a darkfriend, though many of the wolfkin had. “Some of the other common poisons are Crimsonthorn, Sunburst root, and Powdered Peach Pit.â€

 

“We won’t be collecting samples of these, but as we continue in our training if you notice any of these plants I want you to point them out to me. Now for the next lesson, we’re going to prepare the samples you brought back last night. I would like you to prepare a poultice and a salve.â€

[Xzayne]

Firion began boiling water for the poultice and salve. "Eyota what kind of poultice am I to make? Open wound, broken bone, infected limb?" Firion had a great curiosity about everything, so as a result he knew a great deal and wished to know more. As firion waited for a reply he began to whistle like he had heard the rangers do when he first came to the stedding, like the birds.

[Xzayne]

Firion decided to make one poultice for each of the conditions he had listed as well as make a healing salve. He separated the water into four pots and carefully smelled each ingredient before adding it to the proper pot.

 

About half an hour later, Firion had finished. "I hope these suit your standards Eyota." Firion began to whistle again.