Stormklee is a rare, luminescent herb that grows exclusively along Temporal Ley Lines, particularly where these lines intersect with weather-influencing Nexus Points. The plant appears as a silvery-blue fern with delicate crystalline structures that form along its stems and leaves, which shimmer and pulse in rhythm with approaching storms.
When harvested during specific weather conditions (thunderstorms for potency, gentle rain for stability, clear skies for purity), Stormklee absorbs and stores manaparticles that resonate with atmospheric energies. These properties make it invaluable for several applications:
- Stormklee is a primary ingredient in weather-manipulation potions that can temporarily control local climate conditions
- When infused into metals during runecarving, it creates weather-sensitive enchantments that activate during specific atmospheric conditions
- Master brewers use it to create "Storm Essence," a potent mana catalyst that amplifies weather magic spells tenfold
- Agricultural communities perform "Rainfall Ceremonies" using Stormklee smoke to encourage favorable growing conditions
- The White Dragons Kingdom's royal family traditionally consumes Stormklee tea during coronation ceremonies, symbolizing their command over the realm's prosperity
- Weather mages undergo a rite of passage where they must locate and harvest Stormklee during a lightning storm without using protective magic
- When properly prepared, Stormklee can regulate the body's internal mana flow, particularly useful for those suffering from mana depletion or burnout
- Its properties can stabilize erratic Soul Colors, making it valuable for treating magical maladies
- Applied as a poultice, it draws out "weather sickness" - a condition where excess atmospheric mana causes physical symptoms in sensitive individuals
The herb's rarity and connection to time-influencing ley lines means it occasionally manifests with chronomantic properties, allowing skilled practitioners to briefly glimpse weather patterns from the past or future. This makes aged Stormklee particularly valuable, as its temporal properties strengthen over time when properly preserved.