The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of an herbalist. Variation of Magician.
Properties[]
As an archetype, an herbalist is a mage, witch, wizard, sorcerer, or even a supernatural being that someone who uses plants for healing purposes. They study the properties of various plants and their extracts to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being in settings, herbalists often play crucial roles as healers, potion makers, and sometimes even poison brewers. They use their extensive knowledge of magical and mundane plants to create remedies, enhance abilities, or craft deadly concoctions. Here are a few ways herbalists are typically portrayed:
Healers: Herbalists often serve as the primary healers in a fantasy world, using their knowledge of plants to create salves, potions, and poultices that can heal wounds, cure diseases, and even counteract poisons.
Potion Makers: They craft potions that can grant various effects, such as increased strength, invisibility, or enhanced senses. In many settings, herbalists can create potions using ingredients gathered from the environment.
Poison Brewers: Some herbalists specialize in creating poisons, which can be used for assassination or defense. These characters often have a darker, more mysterious aura and might be involved in espionage or intrigue.
Lore Keepers: Herbalists often possess extensive knowledge about the natural world, including the lore and history of plants. This knowledge can be crucial for quests and adventure, helping heroes find rare ingredients or uncover ancient secrets.
Protectors of Nature: In some stories, herbalists are depicted as guardians of the natural world, using their skills to protect forests and wildlife from harm. They might work alongside druids or other nature-based characters
Applications[]
- Alchemy
- Alleviation
- Brewing Mastery
- Herbalism
- Herb-Based Powers
- Herb Generation
- Herb Manipulation
- Botany Mastery
- Healing
- Magical Medicine Manipulation
- Organic Manipulation
- Personal Alternative Medicine
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- Potion Immunity and Negation
- Magic Immunity and Mystic Lock
- Mage Slayer
- Anti-Magic/Decomposition Manipulation/Herbicide Generation/Magic Destruction/Magic Negation/Magic Sealing/Organic Absorption/Spell Absorption/Spell Destabilization/Spell Negation.
- May be limited by availability of materials (herbs, fungi, minerals, etc.).
- May require precise measurements for concoctions to avoid undesirable effects.
- May only be able to create certain types of potions.
Associated Users[]
- Alchemist;
- Dark Magician
- Demon Mage/Sorcerer
- Divine Magician
- Enchantress
- High Priest/Priestess
- Light Magician
- Healer
- Mage Ruler
- Fortune Teller
- Magician
- Medium
- Occultst
- Psychic
- Spiritualist
- Seer
- Witch
- Wizard
Known Users[]
See Also: Healing Herb.
- Herbalism Users (Allods Online)
- Shiemi Moriyama (Ao no Exorcist)
- Ursa (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Bow Nocde (Black Clover)
- Reiji Kirio (Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore)
- Meroune Lorelei (Daily Life With A Monster Girl)
- Trina Alvarez (DC Comics)
- Wesley Dodds/The Sandman (DC Comics)
- Herbalism Users (Dragon Age)
- Porlyusica (Fairy Tail)
- Makoto Kowata (Flying Witch)
- Herbologists (Harry Potter)
- Kikyo (Inuyasha)
- Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
- Azusa Aizawa (I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level)
- Kokiri (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Herbalists (MapleStory)
- Mendinao (Marvel Comics)
- Mage Meadowbrook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
- Zecora (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
- Laurel (Pathfinder)
- Nightin (One Piece)
- Various characters (Resident Evil)
- Jasmine (Rockman.EXE Stream)
- Herbalists (Runescape)
- Chiron (SMITE)
- Papa Smurf (Smurfs)
- Witches (Stardust)
- Herbalists (Warhammer Fantasy)
- Malgorzata (White Wolf/Vampires: The Dark Ages)
- Jacquetta of Luxembourg (The White Queen)
- Elizabeth Woodville (The White Queen)
- Herbalists (The Witcher series)
- Herbalists (World of Warcraft)
- Aja (Yoruba Mythology)
- Moominmamma (Moomin 1990 TV series)