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THE BOOK
A book that sits out on the counter at the clinic in the pasture. A note on the very first page reads:
This is a compilation of information we've obtained or figured out so far. If you have anything to add, please write it in.
Should you try to remove the book from the clinic, you'll find a green sheep blocking your exit. The sheep will not move until you set the book back down.
Should you try to remove the book from the clinic, you'll find a green sheep blocking your exit. The sheep will not move until you set the book back down.
Limbus
Overview
- Limbus is a plant found deep in the forest that can be used for fabricating replacement body parts.
- The only part of the plant necessary for crafting body parts is the nectar, which, when mixed with animal proteins, can be used in two ways:
- It is possible to not only replace, but add parts to a body. For example: adding extra legs to a sheep.
- Body parts created with Limbus nectar will not take the properties of flesh until attached to a living body. i.e. Yet-unattached body parts are no substitute for edible meat and taste like ash.
- Fabricated body parts can be attached to any creature made of flesh.
- A fully grown body may contain any "soul", even that of someone for whom the body has not been crafted. For example, the "soul" of Person A could be placed into a replica of the body of Person B.
- Presumably, the "soul" of a deceased person can be added to the fabricated body by placing the body in the fountain, upon which time the body shall acquire the soul of the deceased and transform into living flesh and blood.
The uses of Limbus is the subject of ongoing research. This information will be updated as more data becomes available.- Proteins and Limbus nectar can be mixed together to form a dough, which can be molded into the shape of the body part one wishes to create. Once the dough is pressed to the desired location on a living body, it will adhere and swiftly transform into a working, functional replacement of said body part.
- Protein and Limbus nectar can be mixed together and planted in the ground. The body part (or an entire body) will then grow from the ground on a vine.
See the Limbus Recipes for more detailed instructions.[ooc: please do not reply to this comment so I can continue to edit later]
Acquiring Limbus
The trail passes through a large grove of honeysuckle. This flowering vine will cause immediate and severe fatigue to anyone with latent magical or supernatural powers (though it does not seem to have any effect on flock abilities.) Additionally, a hostile, plantlike creature resides in this grove, camouflaged as vines. It is recommended that any party in search of Limbus include at least one non-magical individual with some amount of combat ability to drive back this creature. Though it has numerous grasping tentacles to entangle its prey, it is nevertheless vulnerable to even simple weapons.
The Limbus plant is found near a pool of a thick, milky substance. This liquid is the nectar that is used to create replacement body parts, and this is the only part of the plant that needs to be collected for this purpose. WARNING: do NOT allow this liquid to come in contact with bare flesh, as it will immediately dissolve any organic matter.
There are ongoing attempts to propagate Limbus within the pasture to reduce the need for this dangerous journey. For more information, contact Azdaja of Rose or the pharmacist of this clinic.
[attached are sketches of the honeysuckle and limbus plants, as well as a pretty decent likeness of The Pharmacist. There is an arrow pointing to her collar with the label "black".]
Limbus bulbs
[A sketch]
Unfortunately, the bulbs will not grow outside the area in which the original plant is found, so they cannot be used to propagate the plant within the pasture. As of this writing, the main plant found deep in the forest is the only known source of nectar.
KINDLY DO NOT DIG UP OR OTHERWISE HARM THE MAIN PLANT, AS WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO WAY OF PROPAGATING IT.
While the sack of liquid attached to the bulb can be used in the same way as Limbus nectar, the bulb, when ingested, will restore any part of the body that is currently missing. Apparently this works even if only a head remains, but this has not yet been tested. Also, the process is said to be quite painful. Due to the rarity of this resource and the discomfort of its use, one should endeavor to use them only when Limbus sap alone will not be sufficient or ideal.
WARNING: Do NOT eat a Limbus bulb if you are not missing any body parts. This will cause violent and uncontrolled growth of flesh throughout the body.
Further research is ongoing.
Limbus recipes
Proteins that can be used: Bones, flesh, blood. Fresh, frozen, or dried.
Proteins that cannot be used: Claws, nails, hair, scales, milk, plant* proteins.
*Plant proteins will work, but will result in abominations. See sketches attached.
Growing from the ground:
● 4 oz limbus <-- flat rate to initiate growth.
● 2 oz protein + 1/8 oz protein for every pound of body weight.
Example: to grow a 6.5 lb arm, you need 4 oz limbus, plus 2.81 oz (2 +6.5(0.125)) blood
Pros:
● Body parts can be grown using small amounts of limbus.
● Body part replica is exact.
● Seems to last on the vine indefinitely without need for refrigeration. (So far. Tests still ongoing.)
Cons:
● Protein MUST be from the donor you wish to recreate. Gatordawg protein will grow gatordawg limbs, etc.
● Takes time. See below:
Sculpting like clay:
● Amount of limbus needed is (full weight of the body part)-4 oz
● Amount of protein needed is (amount of limbus)*0.04 <-- i/e. 1:25 protein:limbus ratio
Example: to sculpt a 6.5 lb arm, you'd need 100 oz of limbus and 4 oz protein.
(6.5 lbs in oz = 104 oz. 104-4 oz = 100 oz. 100*0.04=4 oz. )
Pros:
● Immediate results.
● Protein can be from any donor.
Cons:
● Replica often retains cosmetic plantlike properties (bark texture, leaves, etc.)
● Uses large amounts of limbus.
● Must be refrigerated or frozen if it isn't used immediately.
For the sake of convenience when calculating limbus/protein amounts, refer to the charts on the following pages.
[Use this widget to calculate how much limbus or protein it takes to make a body part! Note that this is JUST FOR FUN and you don't have to adhere to these quantities. Go with your plant-based heart.]
Tl;DR:
▶ For very small parts like eyes or hands, use the clay method!
▶ For large parts like legs, use the in-ground method!
▶ If someone is dead and needs a new body, use the in-ground method!
▶ If someone is still alive but needs more than half a body to stay that way, use a limbus bulb!