THE BOOK

[shepbook]

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.

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Limbus recipes

[wants_the_phd]

After much trial and effort, these are the most potent combinations of limbus and protein we have found for different applications.

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.

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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:

Day 0 - Limbus/protein mixture planted in ground
Day 1 - Plant sprouts and starts setting fruit
Day 2 - A limb will be ready
Day 3 - Half a body will be ready
Day 4 - A body will be ready
Day 5 - A LARGE body will be ready

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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.

[LIMBUS CALCULATOR]

[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!