Ironroot Novels & Stories

"You'll lose." "Maybe." I turned to face him. "But I'd rather lose fighting than win by surrendering." Rylan studied me for a long moment. Then he did something unexpected. He smiled. "You really have changed." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small leather pouch. "Take this." I opened it. Inside was a pinch of dark red powder that smelled of iron and moonlight. "What is it?" "Bloodroot. Crushed from a plant that grows only in the Unclaimed Range. A pinch in your system, and your wolf will run hotter, faster, stronger. For about an hour."

He was obviously purposely walking slowly because he wanted me to catch up with him and that is something that can never happen in my reality. The words that fall out of my mouth next bring me back to reality…the reality that I am not dreaming. This is real life. “I, Poison Ivy welcomes you to the clan of the abominable dream stand that fulfils the hidden chronicles of the human body which is the only thing allowing the fish to malfunction in the coconut water of the strawberry palm fronds which the seed of the living cockroach which lives in the fourth floor of the rat's apartment shall die in the bathroom of a living specimen." And yes, I said every stupid dumbing word in one breath.

A sharp scream cuts through the air, like someone falling off a cliff. I stop abruptly, my head snapping toward the sound. "Did you hear that?" I call Dane's attention, but he seems far away even though he's walking beside me. I don't blame him—we've been walking for days now, searching for healing herbs for the wounded warriors. I had the knowledge of the leaves Ryda uses from when we were friends. Lupine Balm root, Phoenix Leaf, and Moonshade Leaves are all we need. "Right now, Alpha, I'm so damn tired that I can't even hear a fly buzzing," Dane mutters, barely lifting his head.

She dusted the amberroot chips from her hands and leaned back, watching as they all slowly melted into the water, which obviously wasn't just water, given that they were melting. "Dawn’s Embervine and Dawnwort flush fatigue, while Shadowfern and Starleaf at night coax micro-tears into repair, Sylvan Crest Moss kick-starts lymph flow each morning, and Nightfall Petals bind lingering poisons before sleep and help to absorb them. Sunspire Petals awaken your metabolism at first light; Moonshimmer Lilies slow it down at dusk, guiding hormonal rhythms. Amberroot chips prime your bones for impact; Starleaf Vein maintains supple tendons, preventing sprains" She stood up and walked over to a basket,

She handed a small, wooden stirring rod to the boy from Obsidian Peak. "Mix it until it turns the color of a bruised plum," Sienna told him, guiding his hand. "The winter-rose brings essential moisture back to the dead tissue. The pine oil allows that moisture to penetrate the barrier of the skin, and the iron-root stops the underlying muscle from contracting and forming restrictive scar tissue." The boy stirred the mixture diligently. His eyes widened with awe as the contrasting colors blended into a rich, fragrant, deeply restorative salve. "Thank you, Arbiter."

It felt like a lifetime ago, but out here in the frozen dirt, that knowledge became currency. I taught Edith how to properly dry bitter nightshade to draw out infections, and showed little Rayna how to press winter-fern into a paste that could soothe raw skin in minutes. It was a crisp, clear morning when we ventured further out than usual, searching for a rare, ancient herb called silver-root that only grew in the deep crevices of the volcanic rock. The sun was a pale, heatless coin in the sky, but wrapped in the heavy grey winter coat Chief Rod had left for me, I barely felt the chill.

Ravin's POV I found it further left than I expected, tucked low against the base of a mossy embankment where the soil was darker and the moisture sitting underneath kept the undergrowth dense and close to the ground. Moonroot. Wide flat leaves, the slightly silvered underside catching the dim light filtering through the canopy above. I knew it the moment I saw it, and right now that was the only thing that mattered. I dropped to my knees and pulled a generous handful free from the stems without wasting any time being careful about it, and then I was back on my feet and moving.

At least, that was what they believed in. After all their subjects for that day were done, Ligaya immediately went home as V went to somewhere she did not know or care about. ~~~~ Very far away from the humans' world, was the the magnificent Realm of Ibawnons. It was a very peaceful and tidy place for healers and good spirits' dwellers. There were different kinds of medicinal plants and colorful flowers that were situated at every direction of the place, making it a sight worthy of recognition. At the far corner of the realm, there was a majestic and huge waterfalls, which seemed to be the symbol of life and prosperity of the place. There, at the edge of the riverbank where the waterfalls di

‘Alright, go on’. Rojean smiled, smiling at the fact that Theo was a fast texter who thought he didn’t look like one. 'I'm planning to make several of my investments grow. It will be more possible if I do it with a partner group and I'm thinking that maybe you can help' she couldn’t help but to giggle at herself, proceeding on with her plan.

Its leave-less branches is bent in a way that provides some kind of shade on a big hole in the ground. I squint my eyes to help clear my vision and move slowly towards the hole and that's when I see it too. ********************************