Aliases: Blue Moon Berries, Moonlit Berries, Denday Berries
Category: Magical Herbs & Plants

Region: Tanea, Meriquy, most often found in deep woodlands and at the base of old trees.

Description

Pale Berries are small, round, white berries known for their pale, milk-like color and subtle translucency. During the day, they appear ordinary and can easily be mistaken for other harmless—or even poisonous—forest fruits.
However, these berries are uniquely enchanted: under the light of the full blue moon Denday, they emit a soft, unmistakable blue glow. Only during this lunar phase does their true magical property become visible, making correct identification possible for skilled herbalists.

• Berry Color (Daylight): White, pale, and unremarkable
• Berry Color (Blue Moon): White, glowing faint blue under moonlight
• Flower: White, with petals that hang down like the berries themselves
• Habitat: Shady woodland, often at the base of ancient trees, especially oaks

Harvesting

• Best Time to Harvest: During the full rise of Denday, the blue moon. Only then do the berries glow blue, revealing their authenticity and magical potency.
• Gathering Tips: Pick gently by hand at night; avoid disturbing the moss and undergrowth, as local wildlife and spirits are protective of these plants.
• Warning: Never gather Pale Berries during the day or without the blue moon’s light—misidentification may result in gathering poisonous lookalikes.

Magical Properties & Uses

• Primary Use: Anti-venom, especially effective against rare and dangerous poisons.
• Other Effects: Said to boost recovery and vitality when prepared correctly by a skilled healer.
• Preparation: Must be verified and prepared during the night of the full blue moon for full potency. Berries lose their magic if exposed to daylight after picking.

Lore & Cautions

• Cultural Beliefs: Pale Berries are cursed. Rumours whisper of long forgotten tales where night dwellers considered them a gift from the goddess Denday herself. Everyone is warned that gathering them could disturb Nigh Dweller spirits. Harvest at your own peril.
• Danger: Forest spirits and night dwellers may protect these berries, and corrupted creatures are sometimes drawn to their magic.
• Superstitions: Some believe the berries can reveal the presence of corruption if placed near tainted beings; others claim eating them during a lunar eclipse can cause visions.

Notable Appearances

• Forbidden Fruits, Chapter 1: Novice priestess Neri’Va risks entering the forest by night to gather Pale Berries in order to create an anti-venom, encountering both danger and the mysterious night dwellers who claim the berries as their own.