Eater ’s Leaf

Greatly valued in the Shire, this herb strengthens and fortifies the digestive system, allowing those who take it to consume great quantities of food and alcohol without suffering gastric distress or becoming ill. The Brandybucks gather it for sale across the Shire, though the daunting prospect of entering the Old Forest prevents this trade from becoming too widespread. Still, young, adventurous Hobbits have been known to brave the forest to gather eater’s leaf on a dare. Location: Old Forest. Find TN: 10 Prepare TN: 8 Fresh Term: 1 week Prepared Term: 2 weeks Effect: Consuming this leaf prior to a meal protects the digestive system from distress and the (unpleasant) effects of alcohol. Additionally— although the Hobbits do not realise it—eater’s leaf gives a +4 bonus to Stamina tests against any poison for four hours after it is consumed.