Horse-rest

Equial, also known in Sindarin as sídhroch (‘horse-rest’), is a hardy, thick-stemmed weed that is difficult to find because many wild animals feed on it for its mildly narcotic properties. It is valued by the Men of Rohan as a mild anaesthetic that calms their horses’ nerves and allows beasts to relax under even the most trying circumstances. Location: Eastern slopes of the Misty Mountains. Find TN: 7 Prepare TN: 10 Fresh Term: 1 week Prepared Term: 1 month Effect: Well-suited to calming animals, equial has no effect on humanoid creatures or fell beasts. For 2d6 hours after consuming a dose of this plant, a creature benefits from a +5 bonus to resist the effects of fear or panic. During that time, horses and other mounts are also easier to ride; their riders receive a +2 bonus to all Ride tests. Using this herb too frequently can prove deadly, however. For each dose past the third consumed in a single week, the creature must make a TN 10 Vitality test. Failure results in the loss of 1d6 points of Vitality. A creature reduced to 0 Vitality by equial perishes.