Description

The Joyful Sadness, a unique pair of flora, grows from the same root but bears distinct properties. One plant, known as the Joy, is adorned with a radiant, pink flower, while its counterpart, known as the Sorrow, bears a deep sapphire bloom. These plants are often found in areas of strong emotional resonance, such as ancient battlegrounds.

Properties

The Joyful Sadness plants hold a unique enchantment within their flowers: they induce contrasting emotional states in creatures that pick the corresponding bloom. When picking Joy, a creature must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be overwhelmed with feelings of happiness until the start of its next turn. Conversely, any creature that picks Sorrow must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be overwhelmed with feelings of sadness until the start of its next turn.

Cultivation

Propagation of the Joyful Sadness is achieved through a pair of seeds found within the plants’ flowers. These seeds are extremely delicate and must be sown together for the plant to grow. The plant thrives with sunlight and requires watering every other day.

Applications

The petals of the Joyful Sadness flowers offer unique applications. They can be used in salads to add special effects, often offered as options in wealthy restaurants for those who can afford them. Additionally, dried petals cured with different spices or supplements can induce feelings in a person that are associated with the supplements.