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'''Blackbane''' is a poisonous plant that grows on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} BlackbaneIt leavesis onlyone becomeof deadlythe oncedeadliest theynatural havepoisons beenon driedthe planet.{{book ref|sa1|11}}

Blackbane has narrow, dark green leaves., Itsthe tiptips isof which are divided into three points.{{book ref|sa2|11}} The stem of the plant resembles a trefoil prong.{{book ref|sa1|2}}

Syl's return by Marie Seeberger.png | <center><small>by {{a|Marie Seeberger}}</small></center> [[Syl]] carrying thea blackbane leaf

Dried blackbane leaves are poisonous. Ingesting them causes paralysis, which in turn keeps the victim from being able to breathe. The dried leaves are said to become more potent the longer they are aged.{{book ref|sa2|48}} Victims of blackbane poisining have visibly darkened skin afterwards.{{book ref|sa3.5|10}} Blackbane is difficult to make to its full potency. AfterFor dryingthat, one must first let the leaves, itdry isand madethen make it into a gum.{{book Eatingref|sa4|7}} The dried leaves are said to become more potent the longer they are aged.{{book ref|sa2|48}} Ingesting the blackbane paste, however, does not kill as quickly as injecting itthe essence straight into the blood.{{book ref|sa4|7}}

During his time in [[Tvlakv]]'s slave caravan, [[Kaladin]] managed to find a blackbane plant and hid a few leaves in a makeshift belt. One night he had takentook them out to contemplate what he planned to do with them, thinking of either trying to poison Tvlakv or committing suicide. He ended up accidentally crushing and subsequently losing them in his anger over Tvlakv's execution of a sick slave. [[Sylphrena|Syl]] was curious about the leaves, but Kaladin was reluctant to tell her anything.{{book ref|sa1|2}} Later, Syl tracked down a blackbane leaf for Kaladin in a misguided attempt to cheer him up. She got back with it just as Kaladin was getting ready to give up and jump into the [[Honor Chasm]]. She was unaware that blackbane was poisonous, but had noticed that Kaladin seemed to become depressed after losing the leaves in the slave wagon. She hoped that having a new one would cheer him up and renew his desire to fight. Thanks to this kind (though misguided) action on Syl's part, Kaladin decided against jumping and returned to [[Bridge Four]] with renewed purpose.{{book ref|sa1|11}}

[[Wikim Davar|Wikim]] gave [[Shallan]] thea bag of dried blackbane that he had been carrying for over a year, to indicate that he no longer wanted to kill himself thanks to her compassion in directing his study.{{book ref|sa2|48}} She eventually used it in an attempt to kill her [[Lin Davar|father]] after he killed his wife [[Malise Gevelmar]].{{book ref|sa2|73}}