Difference between revisions of "Blackbane"
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'''Blackbane''' is poisonous plant that grows on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} Blackbane leaves only become deadly once they have been dried. |
'''Blackbane''' is poisonous plant that grows on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} Blackbane leaves only become deadly once they have been dried. |
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| − | == Appearance == |
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Blackbane has narrow, dark green leaves whose tip is divided into three points.{{book ref|sa2|11}} The stem of the plant resembles a trefoil prong. {{book ref|sa1|2}} |
Blackbane has narrow, dark green leaves whose tip is divided into three points.{{book ref|sa2|11}} The stem of the plant resembles a trefoil prong. {{book ref|sa1|2}} |
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Dried blackbane leaves are poisonous. Ingesting them causes paralysis which in turn keeps the victim from being able to breath. The dried leaves are said to become more potent the longer they are aged.{{book ref|sa2|48}} |
Dried blackbane leaves are poisonous. Ingesting them causes paralysis which in turn keeps the victim from being able to breath. The dried leaves are said to become more potent the longer they are aged.{{book ref|sa2|48}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | == Role in the Stormlight Archive == |
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| − | + | During his time in Tvlakv's slave caravan, Kaladin managed to find a blackbane plant and hid a few blackbane leaves in a makeshift belt. One night he had taken them out to contemplate what he was actually planning to do with them. The options included trying to poison Tvlakv and committing suicide if everything got to be too much. He ended up accidentally crushing and subsequently loosing 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 tracks down a blackbane leaf for Kaladin in a misguided attempt to cheer him up when things are going badly in [[Bridge Four]]. She gets back with it as Kaladin is getting ready to give up and jump into the [[Honor Chasm]]. She was unaware that blackbane is poisonous, but had noticed that Kaladin seemed to go downhill after loosing the leaves. She hoped that having a new one would cheer him up and renew his desire to fight.{{book ref|sa1|11}} |
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| − | + | [[Wikim Davar|Wikim]] gave [[Shallan]] the bag of dried blackbane that he had been carrying for over a year , to indicate that he no longer wanted to kill himself due to her compassion in directing his study.{{book ref|sa2|48}} She eventually used it in an attempt to kill her father [[Lin Davar|Lin]] after he killed his wife [[Malise Gevelmar]].{{book ref|sa2|73}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 03:10, 28 May 2015
| Blackbane | |
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| Type | Plant, Poison |
| Native to | Unclaimed Hills |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
Blackbane is poisonous plant that grows on Roshar.[1] Blackbane leaves only become deadly once they have been dried.
Appearance and Anatomy
Blackbane has narrow, dark green leaves whose tip is divided into three points.[2] The stem of the plant resembles a trefoil prong. [1]
Toxicity
Dried blackbane leaves are poisonous. Ingesting them causes paralysis which in turn keeps the victim from being able to breath. The dried leaves are said to become more potent the longer they are aged.[3]
History
During his time in Tvlakv's slave caravan, Kaladin managed to find a blackbane plant and hid a few blackbane leaves in a makeshift belt. One night he had taken them out to contemplate what he was actually planning to do with them. The options included trying to poison Tvlakv and committing suicide if everything got to be too much. He ended up accidentally crushing and subsequently loosing them in his anger over Tvlakv's execution of a sick slave. Syl was curious about the leaves but Kaladin was reluctant to tell her anything[1]. Later, Syl tracks down a blackbane leaf for Kaladin in a misguided attempt to cheer him up when things are going badly in Bridge Four. She gets back with it as Kaladin is getting ready to give up and jump into the Honor Chasm. She was unaware that blackbane is poisonous, but had noticed that Kaladin seemed to go downhill after loosing the leaves. She hoped that having a new one would cheer him up and renew his desire to fight.[4]
Wikim gave Shallan the bag of dried blackbane that he had been carrying for over a year , to indicate that he no longer wanted to kill himself due to her compassion in directing his study.[3] She eventually used it in an attempt to kill her father Lin after he killed his wife Malise Gevelmar.[5]