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{{Info flora
{{Info flora
|officialname   = Roughvine
|officialname = Roughvine
|commonname     =  Nenne-Mzabi, Qasya-Karmas
|commonname =  Nenne-Mzabi, Qasya-Karmas
|classification  = Vine
|classification  = Vine
|origins         = [[Faradh]]
|origins     = [[Farah’deen]], Southern [Essalonia]]
|habitat         = The trees of jungles and dense forests
|habitat     = Coastal Cities and shores.
|commonuse       = Culinary  
|commonuse   = Medical, Culinary
|}}
|}}
Recently discovered, Roughvine is a plant found to grow in central Faradh within the borders of the [[Hadravian State]] and the [[Osmaniliyye Caliphate]]. A thick, heavy vine with a dense inside, it is most commonly used as an ingredient in regional soups. With the recent [[Hadravian War]] in the region, the plants numbers were reduced. It continues to recover in the wake of this tumultuous war that devastated the region.  
Roughvine is a vine that grows most commonly along the coastlines of [[Farah'deen]], particularly on the walls of the famous Pearl Cities of the [[Songaskian Masaya]] that dot the coast, and the [[Sariyd Empire]] before them. While it is sometimes used in some culinary dishes, Roughvine's primary use is its medical application of easing muscle and joint pain.


==History==
==History==
Roughvines started to grow on Faradh around 200 BC, originally developed through unknown means, yet became commonplace as it attached itself to many trees in the region. When the Cataclysm occured, the vine’s domain was reduced. However, as the resident [[Qadir]] and [[Songaskia]] peoples moved out across the continent to re-populate the changed landscape, both groups rediscovered the plant around 60 AC. They had forgotten its existence in the chaos of the Cataclysm and soon after, its culinary use was discovered  as well. The plant has been harvested as a food source for the human peoples of the landmass ever since. Most recently in the Hadravian War however, a great number of the jungle and deciduous trees the vine called home were destroyed. Military battles caused damage as did the armies harvesting the trees for various reasons. A little over a year has passed; since then,the vine is slowly beginning to redrape across its habitat.
Roughvine first started growing on the coastline shores of Farah'deen centuries prior to the [[Cataclysm]], it is often speculated that Roughvine began its existence sometime during the birth of the Sariyd Empire as coastal cities began to emerge. The accounts of scholars vary on the exact origins of Roughvine or how it came to be, some suggest that it was a descendant of a jungle-dwelling vine or that Roughvine never truly began its existence in Farah'deen at all, that it was brought there by the [[Qadir]] from another part of the world or might of been an invasive species attaching itself to the hulls of trade ships. While the true origins of the vine remain a mystery, the purpose it serves does not. Extensive historical records written on the accounts of Qadir historians suggest that the Sariyd Empire domesticated and farmed Roughvine for both culinary and medicinal use, often using the soft interior of the vine as a salve to soothe muscle aches and joint pains, even sometimes going as far as to to help alleviate arthritis.
 
Later, after the Great Storm and fall of the Sariyd Empire, the [[Songaskian]] Masaya began using Roughvine for a similar purpose as the Qadir centuries prior. While for many years, the vine continued to grow on the walls of what were now the great Songaskian Pearl Cities that dominated the desert coast. It wasn't until in more recent years during the [[First Songaskian  War]] and [[Second Songaskian War]] that Roughvine suddenly saw a change for the worse in its history. As [[Regalian]] fleets began besieging the coastal Pearl Cities of the Songaskian Masaya, Roughvine began to see a sharp decline in numbers as mortar and cannon fire struck and burned the vines growing on the walls and some of the trees neighboring nearby. Though all was not lost, in recent years the vine has begun making a comeback, growing steadily on the walls of the Pearl Cities once more.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
From a distance, Roughvine appears to look like other common vines in Aloria. The differences are only visible when closer to the plant. Roughvine has a diameter of two to three inches, with a very rough surface of overlapping growth areas. This dark green surface often melds into trees a bit, while the inside of the plant is a pale green mush. The plant normally spreads out along the forest floor and then up around trees that it finds.
At a distance, Roughvine appears like any other mundane vine native to Aloria and spans roughly around a diameter of two to four inches, with a very rough surface overlapping areas of growth. The dark green surface of the vine often stands out in stark contrast to the often sandstone and stone walls of the coastal cities of Farah'deen, while the inside of the vine consists of a thick pale green mush that's easily made into a paste, salve or even food.


==Uses and Abilities==
==Uses and Abilities==
Roughvine’s only use is as a consumable. While it can be eaten raw, the most common use for it is to be cut up and added into soups. Sometimes these recipes make use of the whole vine - given the exterior of the plant is edible, despite its tough texture or only the mushy inside of the plant. Another more recent use it taking and cooking the vines to eat.
The primary use of Roughvine is its medical application, wherein it is made into a salve to help remedy muscle aches and pains. This is done through a process of boiling the mushy interior of the vine and mixing it with animal tallow. It can also be used to help remedy joint pains and is a prominent fix for those suffering from arthritis or other similar ailments. One can also go as far as to mix it with [[Ruby Flower]] for an even more potent cure.
 
The secondary use of Roughvine lies within its culinary application; it is often cooked and added to soup. Most prefer to cook Roughvine as it tastes better cooked, though some choose to eat it raw. It's not detrimental to eat the vine raw, though most typically avoid doing so because of its otherwise bland taste.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Most equate the taste and texture of the vine to that of a Zucchini.
*Most typically equate the flavor and texture the vine boasts to that of a zucchini.
*Some people worry that the vine is actually more menacing than it appears, noting it’s nature to spread and possibly strangle trees. This is why in some areas, they have begun to cut back new vine growth.
*Some suggest that the vine might truly be a malicious and invasive species, the trees it grows on are usually found dead and withered, some suggest that the vine may have been the culprit.
 
*The mostly herbivorous races of Aloria tend to not even bother cooking the vine at all, eating it raw as is. When asked, some say it simply tastes better that way.
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|Writers = Caelamus
|Writers = The_Shadow_King3
|Processors = Enkiduu, HydraLana
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Revision as of 15:13, 22 July 2018

Roughvine
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Flora
Official Name Roughvine
Common Name Nenne-Mzabi, Qasya-Karmas
Classification Vine
Common Use Medical, Culinary
Origins Farah’deen, Southern [Essalonia]]
Habitat Coastal Cities and shores.

Roughvine is a vine that grows most commonly along the coastlines of Farah'deen, particularly on the walls of the famous Pearl Cities of the Songaskian Masaya that dot the coast, and the Sariyd Empire before them. While it is sometimes used in some culinary dishes, Roughvine's primary use is its medical application of easing muscle and joint pain.

History

Roughvine first started growing on the coastline shores of Farah'deen centuries prior to the Cataclysm, it is often speculated that Roughvine began its existence sometime during the birth of the Sariyd Empire as coastal cities began to emerge. The accounts of scholars vary on the exact origins of Roughvine or how it came to be, some suggest that it was a descendant of a jungle-dwelling vine or that Roughvine never truly began its existence in Farah'deen at all, that it was brought there by the Qadir from another part of the world or might of been an invasive species attaching itself to the hulls of trade ships. While the true origins of the vine remain a mystery, the purpose it serves does not. Extensive historical records written on the accounts of Qadir historians suggest that the Sariyd Empire domesticated and farmed Roughvine for both culinary and medicinal use, often using the soft interior of the vine as a salve to soothe muscle aches and joint pains, even sometimes going as far as to to help alleviate arthritis.

Later, after the Great Storm and fall of the Sariyd Empire, the Songaskian Masaya began using Roughvine for a similar purpose as the Qadir centuries prior. While for many years, the vine continued to grow on the walls of what were now the great Songaskian Pearl Cities that dominated the desert coast. It wasn't until in more recent years during the First Songaskian War and Second Songaskian War that Roughvine suddenly saw a change for the worse in its history. As Regalian fleets began besieging the coastal Pearl Cities of the Songaskian Masaya, Roughvine began to see a sharp decline in numbers as mortar and cannon fire struck and burned the vines growing on the walls and some of the trees neighboring nearby. Though all was not lost, in recent years the vine has begun making a comeback, growing steadily on the walls of the Pearl Cities once more.

Appearance

At a distance, Roughvine appears like any other mundane vine native to Aloria and spans roughly around a diameter of two to four inches, with a very rough surface overlapping areas of growth. The dark green surface of the vine often stands out in stark contrast to the often sandstone and stone walls of the coastal cities of Farah'deen, while the inside of the vine consists of a thick pale green mush that's easily made into a paste, salve or even food.

Uses and Abilities

The primary use of Roughvine is its medical application, wherein it is made into a salve to help remedy muscle aches and pains. This is done through a process of boiling the mushy interior of the vine and mixing it with animal tallow. It can also be used to help remedy joint pains and is a prominent fix for those suffering from arthritis or other similar ailments. One can also go as far as to mix it with Ruby Flower for an even more potent cure.

The secondary use of Roughvine lies within its culinary application; it is often cooked and added to soup. Most prefer to cook Roughvine as it tastes better cooked, though some choose to eat it raw. It's not detrimental to eat the vine raw, though most typically avoid doing so because of its otherwise bland taste.

Trivia

  • Most typically equate the flavor and texture the vine boasts to that of a zucchini.
  • Some suggest that the vine might truly be a malicious and invasive species, the trees it grows on are usually found dead and withered, some suggest that the vine may have been the culprit.
  • The mostly herbivorous races of Aloria tend to not even bother cooking the vine at all, eating it raw as is. When asked, some say it simply tastes better that way.

Accreditation
Writers Caelamus
Processors Enkiduu, HydraLana
Last Editor HydraLana on 07/22/2018.

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