Neverwinter Forest Synergy

Perhaps “exotic” was not the proper term to use as there was an unspoken question in Iqniq's straining ears. Tatsuya had meant difficult to find or plants that lived on even in these hot months, but...seeing as they were in an open field...there might not be anything rare here. My bad, he thought with a shrug, watching Iqniq backtrack. Lavender? Of course. He could smell the stuff even when they were in Neverwinter Forest. All he knew of Lavender was that it smelled heavenly and served as a sort of antiseptic. Not a rare find but Tatsuya was appeased all the same.

“Gather lots, yeah?” Tatsuya hollered, loud enough for the other to hear. Briefly he wondered what kind of lavender it was, but trusted Iqniq would know. It was not a herb Tatsuya has used often in his lifetime but that did not diminish the herb's usefulness. As for himself, he set out to find anything the Spine could find use in. The Epsilon wandered the fields, heading towards Moonsong Glacier. The land surrounding the glacier was muddy, so it was definitely melting. No puddles to be found though. Plant growth around the glacier itself was notably more lush but there were no herbs in the immediate vicinity. Not wanting to give up, Tatsuya traveled more north to Honeyed Pastures. Where glacier turned to stone, he found something of interest nestled in the foothill of Silvertip Mountain. They held no scent, but were packed full of flavor.

Grouseberries. A tiny shrub stock full of them. Tail wagging, the Epsilon got to work. He dutifully snapped at the matted branches, careful so as to not puncture the berries. There were times where he failed – horribly – berry juice staining his chin. He stopped to take a break, his movements shaky. Sitting, he swiped his tongue over his lips. The juice was very tart yet tasted more pleasant as it spread out over his tongue. Mm. Looking to where Iqniq had been last, the Epsilon let out a beckoning howl. Hey! I found something. Can you come help me out? The Alpha was likely done gathering all the lavender the Spine would ever need. Unless he happened upon something new, of course...