Herbalist's Primer

The *Herbalist's Primer* is a system-agnostic, fully illustrated guide that brings the enchanting world of magical plants to your tabletop. Drawing inspiration from 19th-century herbalists and centuries of folklore, this guide provides meticulously researched information on 100 real-world plants, weaving together their botanical, medicinal, magical, and sometimes poisonous properties. From the eerie scream of the mandragora to the transformative power of deadly nightshade and hawthorns guarding fey portals, this book offers a treasure trove of plant-based lore for players and Game Masters alike.

Each entry offers basic botanical information, names, a scale reference, and a short description for quick browsing, but also dives deeper into the cultural and magical significance of each plant. You'll also find chapters on botany basics, herb gathering, alchemy, and the crafting of potions and poisons, along with in-world recipes based on historical occult lore. Additional tools help you create original magical plants, generate plot hooks, and give your custom creations proper Latin names.

With its practical tables covering magical properties, astronomical correspondences, and the language of flowers, *Herbalist's Primer* is a rich resource for any campaign, whether rooted in reality or full of fantasy.

Available now at Boarding School Games, this full-color hardcover will deepen your storytelling with the rich history and magic of the plant world.

Key features:
- 100 illustrated, detailed descriptions of real-world magical plants with medicinal, culinary, and mystical uses
- Short lore chapters on botany, herb preparation, alchemy, poisons, and more
- In-world recipes for magical and medicinal concoctions, steeped in ancient occult lore
- Tools for creating original magical plants, plot hooks, and quests
- Tables of plant properties, astronomical correspondences, and the language of flowers, plus a botanical Latin primer