Faebane

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A poison brewed from faebane root that chokes the magic from a faerie's blood, leaving them mortal-weak and defenseless.

Faebane is the mortal world's most potent weapon against the fae, a poison that seeps into the bloodstream and strangles the magic at its source. Brewed from the crushed root of the faebane plant, which only grows in the shadow of the Wall, it is a rare and dangerous substance that commands a high price on the black market.

Appearance

A viscous, dark green liquid that reeks of rotting vegetation and ash. It is usually carried in stoppered clay vials, sometimes laced with iron filings to compound its effect on fae flesh.

Also known as: Faebane poison, Fae-killer, Magic-choker, Root of silence

What They Know

• Faebane is derived from the root of the faebane plant, which thrives only where the Wall's magic meets mortal soil.
• The King of Hybern's alchemists perfected the brewing process, making it potent enough to incapacitate a High Lord for hours.
• Iron filings are often mixed into faebane to double its effect, as iron burns fae skin and the poison chokes their magic.
• A single drop on a wound can render a faerie powerless for a day; a full draught can kill.
• The mortal queens south of the Wall pay handsomely for faebane, hoarding it as their only defense against fae incursions.

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