Sandweave Cactus

Carnegiea textilius

Flora - Magical

Sandweave Cactus is a cylindrical desert plant with magically conductive golden spines, a primary source of magical threading.

Physical Characteristics

Sandweave Cactus grows 4-8 meters tall, with a cylindrical structure and fibrous internal layers. Its spines are golden and magically conductive, and it grows in a spiral pattern following ley lines.

Primary Uses

Used as a primary source of magical threading, essential in desert survival gear, water purification, and heat-resistance enchantments.

Hazards and Toxicity

DANGER LEVEL: HIGH

Spines inject magical venom, fiber exposure causes magical dehydration, root system creates quicksand zones, dying plants release toxic magical vapor, and thread contact can paralyze victims.

Seasonal Risks

Spring: Aggressive spine growth
Summer: Maximum venom potency
Autumn: Spontaneous fiber ejection
Winter: Underground tremor generation

Safe Handling Protocols

Full body protection and anti-venom kits are mandatory. Monitor ground stability and use vapor filtration masks. Emergency teleport beacons 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.

Quick Facts

Height:: 4-8 meters
Spines:: Golden, magically conductive
Pattern:: Spiral, follows ley lines
Danger Level:: HIGH