From screaming mandragoras to shape-shifting deadly nightshade to hawthorns 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's Primer is a system-agnostic illustrated guide to real-world magical plants. Inspired by the 19th-century herbalists and the millennia of folklore, myths, and legends, it brings a wealth of easily-accessible, organized information straight to your gaming table.
About the book:
Every entry listsif possibletheir culinary, 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 the worlds folklore, from the Arctic to Cape Horn. Weve read numerous herbaria, and took a deep dive into the planets biodiversity.
And now we bring it all to you: nicely organized for your convenience and fully illustrated!
The Team:
Created by Anna Urbanek from Double Proficiency
Additional writing by Jakub Wisz
Editing by Jarrett Crader and Fiona Maeve Geist, members of the MoonRat Conspiracy
Science edits by Rishi R. Masalia
Published by Exalted Funeral Press and Double Proficiency
