Emberbriar (Euphorifloris cineris)

Alias: None
Origin: Coastal Thazvaar

The Emberbriar was an extinct plant native to the coastal plains of Thazvaar, known for its potent dust, processed from its ember-like blooms, which induced extreme focus and aggression when snorted or swallowed. This short-lived effect, accompanied by pain numbing and exponential performance enhancement, made it highly popular among soldiers and mercenaries during the Era of Imperial Conquest (~3,500–3,000 years before modern Geba). Thazvaari women introduced the plant’s processing to Geban soldiers, who used it to survive brutal battles, though widespread addiction followed. The Geban Empire eradicated all Emberbriar plants long before the Thazvaari war ended to curb addiction’s devastating effects on its forces. Its presence once indicated fertile, well-drained soils, but its extinction left only archaeological traces.

Lifespan

Emberbriars lived 5–12 years, with rapid bloom cycles in the first year and consistent dust production thereafter. They reached maturity at 2 years, producing viable seeds during brief post-storm wet seasons.

Uses

• Combat Enhancer: Processed blooms yielded dust snorted or swallowed to induce extreme focus, aggression, and pain numbing, boosting soldier performance during the Era of Imperial Conquest.
• Ecological Indicator: Presence signaled fertile, well-drained soils, guiding early agricultural surveys in Coastal Thazvaar.
• Cultural Use: Thazvaari tribes used Emberbriar dust sparingly in warrior rituals, symbolizing battle prowess before addiction risks became evident.
• Guidance: Archaeological sites with Emberbriar remains should be handled with care, as residual dust may retain potency and pose health risks.