Poison

[mark_asphodel]

So, while contemplating my rhubarb crop (all one plant of it) this afternoon, something occurred to me-- where are the herbal-based poison plots in FE fandom?  Hell, I remember a damned good Gundam Wing 'fic that hinged on tainted rhubarb jam.  Harry Potter was littered with such, though of course the plants in question were a little more fanciful.  But I can't even remember coming across a bad batch of mushrooms in a Fire Emblem story.  Can't recall anyone accidentally ingesting rhubarb leaves, or confusing wild carrots with hemlock, or decorating a wedding cake with lily-of-the-valley and white oleander.

There is a void here that needs to be filled.  Discuss?

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[aviatrix8.livejournal.com]

*pokes head in*

You're right, I'm surprised there haven't been more herb-based poison plots in FE fic. (Perhaps some people aren't willing to put in the extra research?)

I did write a story a while back where Priscilla and Serra were discussing different healing practices, and Priscilla mentioned Foxglove being used to treat the heart, even though it's poisonous... But that was a silly piece, and I did get questioned by a reader on why I mentioned it. (It was actually to relate to a line at the beginning of the story.)

(Hmm, now I'm getting ideas about Belladonna and how it's associated with madness and werewolf-ism... ;P)

[mark-asphodel.livejournal.com]

Perhaps some people aren't willing to put in the extra research?

Sadly, I think that's part of it. Seems to be a feature of FE 'fics in general. :/

Hmm, now I'm getting ideas about Belladonna and how it's associated with madness and werewolf-ism... ;P

Nice!

Thanks for dropping by!