Difference between revisions of "Firemoss"

{{quote|Rubbing firemoss was said to make a man’s mind more receptive to thoughts and ideas. The one time Szeth had tried it, it had given him a headache and two blistered fingers.|[[Szeth]] on firemoss{{book ref|b|twok|i|6}}}}

'''Firemoss''' was a type of plant native to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|b|twok|i|6}}

Firemoss was a fairly common drug used by the people of Roshar.{{book ref|b|twok|i|6}} Rubbing firemoss between the thumb and forefinger caused men to feel euphoric, although it was highly addictive.{{book ref|b|twok|c|38}} It was said to make a person more receptive and accepting of new ideas or thoughts.{{book ref|b|twok|i|6}} Firemoss gave its users blistered fingers, at least until callouses formed. When the firemoss was rubbed, it gave off a crackling sound and wisps of smoke.

Firemoss could also be used to reduce cranial swelling in extreme cases, although there was a high risk of the patient developing an addiction.{{book ref|b|twok|c|38}}