Mystic Herbs Compendium for 5e

The Mystic Herbs Compendium for 5E is an illustrated guide to fictional mystical plants. Inspired by fantasy literature, myths, and legends, it has been structured into a book to enrich your gaming experience in 5E Adventures.

From unusual to legendary herbs, from simple skill enhancements to various abilities to command elemental phenomena. The world of plants is filled with legends about the origins of herbs and their use in the past. Here you will find herbs and potions that affect the character, their surroundings, and magical abilities.

Each entry lists legends, and culinary, poisonous, medicinal, and magical properties of the plants. Each entry includes a brief description conveniently arranged in a table, allowing you to save time searching for the desired plant.

We have created fascinating magical plants and their properties to enhance your gameplay experience and immerse you in the world of plants. Including such plants will help make your game more unique and interesting. The plants have been designed to fit various locations, from arid deserts to dense forests. Their effects on characters also vary, from protection against fire to the ability to communicate with forest spirits.

We have added large and colorful illustrations to the book to help you feel like a true herbalist.

• A full-color, softcover book (6" x 9") with 168 pages of botanical, ethnobotanical, folklore, and tabletop roleplaying material. 
• 60 or more illustrated detailed descriptions of magical plants.
• The properties of the plants (effects on the character, surroundings, as well as magical abilities) are written in accordance with plant lore and legends.
• Additionally, the poisonous properties of the plants can be utilized, which will also be reflected in the descriptions.
• Convenient tables with all the necessary information, as well as summary tables with potion properties, will help you navigate the book quickly and easily.

Mystic Herbs Compendium for 5E is a book designed for magicians, healers, alchemists, and poisoners in 5e. It is self-contained and does not require any supplements, applicable to the 5e settings, although it can also be used with other games. The book’s illustrations and ideas can also be used in your RPG games or supplements, or simply as a source of your inspiration. 

• a name used in the legends of the plant
• Other names, as they appear in legends and older sources
• a short description of the plant
• a detailed botanical illustration in the style of scientific books
• Legend or Lore of the plant’s origin (for example, uncommon plants were created by spirits or ancient wizards, while legendary plants were created by deities).
• a detailed physical description 
• notes on habitat and cultivation 
• advice on foraging and preparation of plant material
• сulinary properties (described effects when parts of the plant are eaten or dishes are prepared with the addition of the plant)
• poisonous properties (if applicable; covers symptoms) 
• medicinal properties (effects of plant parts on the character’s health and skills).
• magical properties (effects of the plant on magical abilities related to the character’s protection or enhancement).
• A convenient table with a summary of the plant's main parameters and an additional table with a summary of the plant's properties (culinary, poisonous, medicinal, and magical).

You can order the book in both paperback and hardcover on the DriveThruRPG website. [ LINK ]