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|world=Roshar
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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}}}}
'''Firemoss''' was a type of plant native to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|twok|i|6}}
 
'''Firemoss''' is a plant native to [[Roshar]]. It is an addictive drug used by rubbing the firemoss between the thumb and forefinger. When rubbed, it gives off a crackling sound and wisps of smoke and can blister the fingers until calluses are built up. It makes the experienced user feel euphoric.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
Firemoss was a fairly common drug used by the people of Roshar.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} Rubbing firemoss between the thumb and forefinger caused men to feel euphoric, although it was highly addictive.{{book ref|twok|38}} It was said to make a person more receptive and accepting of new ideas or thoughts.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} Firemoss gave its users blistered fingers, at least until callouses formed. When the firemoss was rubbed, it gave off a crackling sound and wisps of smoke.
 
Firemoss couldcan also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there wasis a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.{{book ref|twoksa1|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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