Herbalist's Primer

Herbalist's PrimerThe Herbalist's Primer is an illustrated guide to real world magical plants that is intended for all systems. It draws inspiration from both 19th century herbalists and centuries of folklore, myths, and legends, providing organized information that is easily accessible for use at your gaming table. Whether it's the screaming mandragora, the shape shifting deadly nightshade, or the hawthorn that hides a portal to the fey realms, this world of plant

The Herbalist's Primer is an illustrated guide to real-world magical plants that is intended for all systems. It draws inspiration from both 19th-century herbalists and centuries of folklore, myths, and legends, providing organized information that is easily accessible for use at your gaming table. Whether it's the screaming mandragora, the shape-shifting deadly nightshade, or the hawthorn that hides a portal to the fey realms, this world of plant folklore is filled with intriguing stories, magical rituals, and simple spells that are unbreakable. Each entry includes a list of their culinary, medicinal, magical, and poisonous properties, as well as basic botanical information, a handy scale reference, commonly used names, and a brief description for those browsing for inspiration. We have carefully chosen the most fascinating magical plants from around the world, from the Arctic to Cape Horn, and have extensively researched biodiversity to bring you this well-organized and fully illustrated guide.