Arcane Herbs are rare, magically infused plants that grow in areas rich in ambient magic, such as where the Etheric Currents pass by, ancient ruins, or fae-touched forests. Their leaves shimmer faintly, reflecting the magical energy they absorb and store. When properly prepared, these herbs serve as key components in crafting magical items or potions, focusing and stabilizing arcane energy. Can be found in alchemy and herbalist stores. There are several kinds of herbs that serve the same purpose but have different names: Eldralis, Veloria Arcanthos, Umbra Auranis, Nimbloss, Lunethra, Arcanis Mortem and others.
- Spellcasting Focus: Arcane Herbs can be used as a spellcasting focus for wizards, sorcerers, or druids, replacing the need for other material components (for spells that require material components worth less than 50 gp).
- Potion Crafting: These herbs can be used in the creation of potions that replenish magical energy, such as the Elixir of Arcane Renewal or other alchemical brews that require a natural magic focus.
- Consumable: A creature can chew a small bundle of Arcane Herbs to enhance their connection to the weave of magic. For the next 10 minutes, the creature has advantage on one Intelligence (Arcana) check or can reduce the casting time of a spell with a casting time of 1 minute or longer by half (minimum of 1 round).