Marshlight Reed
Scirpus luminaris
Flora - MagicalPhysical Characteristics
Marshlight Reed grows 2-3 meters tall, with hollow stems and glowing yellow nodes. It thrives in swamps and marshlands, forming dense colonies.
Primary Uses
Essential in illusion magic, magical lighting, navigation tools, and swamp preservation.
Hazards and Toxicity
Light patterns cause permanent confusion, toxic spores induce waking dreams, root system creates quicksand traps, dead stems release hallucinogenic gas, and light contact warps spatial perception.
Seasonal Risks
- Spring: Peak spore production
- Summer: Maximum light pattern complexity
- Autumn: Toxic gas concentration
- Winter: Spatial distortion increase
Safe Handling Protocols
Pattern-resistant eyewear, spatial anchor tethers, and gas filtration masks required. Regular perception checks and emergency reality anchors should be available.
Information compiled by Master Botanist Elara Greenweave, Imperial Academy of Natural Philosophy. All handlers must be properly certified through their respective guilds.