Difference between revisions of "Firemoss"
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{{quote|Rubbing firemoss was said to make a man’s mind more receptive to thoughts and ideas. The one time Szeth had tried it, it had given him a headache and two blistered fingers.|[[Szeth]] on firemoss{{book ref|twok|i|6}}}} |
{{quote|Rubbing firemoss was said to make a man’s mind more receptive to thoughts and ideas. The one time Szeth had tried it, it had given him a headache and two blistered fingers.|[[Szeth]] on firemoss{{book ref|twok|i|6}}}} |
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| − | '''Firemoss''' is a plant native to [[Roshar]]. It is an addictive drug used by rubbing the |
+ | '''Firemoss''' is a plant native to [[Roshar]]. It is an addictive drug used by rubbing the red-brown moss between the thumb and forefinger. When rubbed, it gives off wisps of smoke and a crackling sound similar to a knife scratching bone. It can blister the fingers until calluses are built up. Inhaling the smoke makes the experienced user feel euphoric.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa3|49}} |
Firemoss can also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there is a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.{{book ref|sa1|38}} While [[Kaladin]] is recovering from the fight with the [[chasmfiend]] and wandering in the chasms, he is offered firemoss as a pain reliever. He refuses it because he knows firemoss is addictive and remembers that his father hated using it.{{book ref|sa2|76}} |
Firemoss can also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there is a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.{{book ref|sa1|38}} While [[Kaladin]] is recovering from the fight with the [[chasmfiend]] and wandering in the chasms, he is offered firemoss as a pain reliever. He refuses it because he knows firemoss is addictive and remembers that his father hated using it.{{book ref|sa2|76}} |
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| + | Shortly after [[Shallan]]'s encounter with [[Re-Shephir]] in [[Urithiru]], [[Teft]] developed a firemoss addiction. He preferred the physical pain it gave to his mental pain, and experienced it as a sign of life.{{book ref|sa3|41}} Eventually Teft got arrested because public intoxication of firemoss was forbidden.{{book ref|sa3|104}} |
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| − | Teft, of Bridge Four, is a firemoss addict. His addiction becomes a minor plot point in [[Oathbringer]]. |
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Revision as of 22:18, 16 April 2019
| Firemoss | |
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| Type | Moss |
| Used for | Anti-inflamatory and Recreational |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Rubbing firemoss was said to make a man’s mind more receptive to thoughts and ideas. The one time Szeth had tried it, it had given him a headache and two blistered fingers.”
Firemoss is a plant native to Roshar. It is an addictive drug used by rubbing the red-brown moss between the thumb and forefinger. When rubbed, it gives off wisps of smoke and a crackling sound similar to a knife scratching bone. It can blister the fingers until calluses are built up. Inhaling the smoke makes the experienced user feel euphoric.[1][2]
Firemoss can also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there is a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.[3] While Kaladin is recovering from the fight with the chasmfiend and wandering in the chasms, he is offered firemoss as a pain reliever. He refuses it because he knows firemoss is addictive and remembers that his father hated using it.[4]
Shortly after Shallan's encounter with Re-Shephir in Urithiru, Teft developed a firemoss addiction. He preferred the physical pain it gave to his mental pain, and experienced it as a sign of life.[5] Eventually Teft got arrested because public intoxication of firemoss was forbidden.[6]