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'''Firemoss''', sometimes referred to simply as '''moss''',{{book ref|sa1|41}} is a plant native to [[Roshar]]. It has a psychotropic effect on humans and can be a highly addictive drug.{{book ref|sa1|38}}
==Ecology==
Firemoss can also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there is a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.{{book ref|sa1|38}} While [[Kaladin]] is recovering from the fight with the [[chasmfiend]] and wandering in the chasms, he is offered firemoss as a pain reliever. He refuses it because he knows firemoss is addictive and remembers that his father hated using it.{{book ref|sa2|76}}▼
Firemoss is red-brown in color, and it has a distinct smell when dried.{{book ref|sa3|49}}{{book ref|sa1|41}} It is known to grow on [[rockbud]]s in [[Alethkar]]. During summer, the moss dries out and can spontaneously combust, burning the rockbuds and drawing [[flamespren]].{{book ref|sa3|49}} It is presumably uncommon in some parts of Roshar, as [[Shallan Davar]] had never seen it before she traveled to the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|31}}
==Uses==
[[Teft]] developed an addiction to firemoss when he was in the [[Sadeas princedom|Sadeas]] army, but never could get in too much trouble due to a lack of money. Shortly after [[Shallan]]'s encounter with [[Re-Shephir]] in [[Urithiru]], it became obvious that he had relapsed. He used the firemoss to function, and did not even experience the euphoria anymore. His powerlessness to resist the drug made him feel ashamed, and he rejected the [[honorspren]] trying to bond him because of it.{{book ref|sa3|41}} Eventually, Teft was arrested for public intoxication on firemoss, though the [[Highprince of Information]], [[Aladar]], quietly had [[Navani Kholin|Navani]] issue orders to release him.{{book ref|sa3|104}} After he swore the [[Order of Windrunners#The Third Ideal|the Third Ideal of the Windrunners]] during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], he discovered that the Ideals did not make his addiction go away, but [[Kaladin]] promised to help him.{{book ref|sa3|121}}▼
Firemoss has several effects on the human body. It can be used medicinally for pain relief and to reduce extreme cases of cranial swelling. It should only be used as a last resort when [[fathom]] bark is not effective, as there is a high risk of the patient developing an addiction; [[Lirin]] hates using it.{{book ref|sa1|38}}{{book ref|sa2|76}}
When used recreationally, the user rubs the moss between the thumb and forefinger. This triggers a reaction that results in a visible glow resembling an ember. The moss then produces wisps of smoke and a crackling sound similar to a knife scratching bone.{{book ref|sa1|41}} Inhaling the smoke makes the user feel relaxed and euphoric, ignoring any stresses in their life and altering their perceptions to become more receptive to new ideas. The body adapts to the drug, as the psychotropic effects decrease with regular use, often leading to addiction.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa3|41}}{{book ref|sa3|49}} The heat of the moss may cause finger blistering until calluses are built up; even experienced users may get blisters if they use too much moss.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa1|41}} Recreational use is sometimes referred to as "grinding" moss.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
After the unification of [[Alethkar]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] used firemoss at least once, when he didn't want to think about politics or war.{{book ref|sa3|49}}▼
==Economy and Legality==
Firemoss is commonly used in disreputable locations such as gambling dens and wrestling dens.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa3|49}} The Alethi consider public intoxication on firemoss to be a crime.{{book ref|sa3|104}} Some members of the nobility such as [[Gavilar]] and [[Toh]] have obvious contempt for firemoss use.{{book ref|sa3|49}} Although firemoss grows in the wild, there is a market for dried moss in cities and in the warcamps.{{book ref|sa3|41}}{{book ref|sa3|49}} Sellers of firemoss often operate from inconspicuous locations that never close, staffed by unsavory characters. These locations presumable sell firemoss at a premium price, as people who are addicted to moss can go broke buying it.{{book ref|sa3|41}}
==History==
▲After the unification of [[Alethkar]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] used firemoss
[[Szeth]] once tried firemoss but did not experience any mental effects other than a headache, and never tried it again.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
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[[Tyn]] openly used firemoss in front of [[Shallan]].{{book ref|sa2|31}}
▲[[Teft]] developed an addiction to firemoss when he was in the [[Sadeas princedom|Sadeas]] army, but never could get in too much trouble due to a lack of money. Shortly after
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