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Swanheart Nectar

When Swanheart Grotto draws near to a suitable resting site, it begins to release puffs of kairomonal vapor to signal its arrival. As it settles, the entity's back unfolds like a blooming flower, creating the artificial watering hole that draws in nearby creatures. In truth, the inviting pool that is revealed is not actually water. It does mostly consist of water, and nearly the same viscosity, but the inherent magic of Swanheart Grotto imbues the oasis with a little something extra. The nectar is supplied with small amounts of salts and sugars, and a good dose of revitalizing magic. With the extra boost given to the nectar, a creature that drinks from Swanheart Grotto's pool will regain its energy more quickly, and with the magic, will recover from injuries at great speed. Some naturalists have even recorded lame animals recovering use of the injured limbs after spending a few days at the watering hole.   Many animals can smell the presence of water, and thirst drives many a migration. But the kairomones present in Swanheart nectar become an alluring scent that few animals can resist. Layered over the smell of sugar, water, and lightly soporific vapors is a stronger scent that is unique to any animal perceiving it. Sometimes the scent is of exotic spices, cooking meat, or flowers from another region. It may be a scent of parents or animals from the same herd. No matter the case, the strongest scent of the nectar is that of a comforting memory to the animal that smells it. The scent is used to guide beasts to the watering hole, where the kairomones can enforce a steady peace over all. Because of the layers of scent (and the enchanted , no predation or competition happens while the Grotto is providing its nectar.

Properties

Material Characteristics

The nectar has the same characteristics as water, but always has a faint light blue tint to it, even in small amounts.

Geology & Geography

This nectar is only produced by Swanheart Grotto, and moves with it as the Grotto migrates under the soil.

Life & Expiration

Though waterskins and barrels can be filled as with normal water, the healing magic fades after a few days without Swanheart Grotto available to pump more into the water. Strangely, bacteria and mold will not grow in it despite the sugar present. Swanheart Nectar does not spoil.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Only has trade value as clean water. In the arid paths the entity frequents, this can still be quite valuable for barter, especially in dry or heavily corrupted areas.m

Storage

The nectar from the Grotto can be stored in any sealed container.
Type
Organic
Odor
Lightly sweet with overtones of a smell from a comforting memory

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