Cunningham's Encyclopedia Of Magical Herbs Novels & Stories

Long rows of cultivation beds stretched before us, brimming with night-blooming moth orchids, ironroot leaves, and luminous moon mint that left silver dust wherever it brushed skin. I took my seat near the back. Today’s lesson was about blood-binding herbs — sacred plant families used in protective charms, blood seals, and inheritance rites. Professor Adira moved fluidly between rows, her boots silent against the moss-lined stone floor, describing each herb’s properties in her honey-sweet voice.

“Here. If you can gather every herb listed here, there may be a chance to cure your brother completely.” Caitlin took the handwritten list. Names like Moonshade Herb, Silverthorn Root, Ashen Moss, Bloodvine Petals, Starfall Lotus, Frostleaf Fern, Ironbark Resin, Eclipse Orchid, and Celestine Powder filled the page. They were rare, but at least conceivable to obtain. Yet the final name stood out—utterly unfamiliar. “Aurelius, these others we can try to find, but this last one, ‘Vitalis Crystal’... what is it?”