Appearance: Sphagnum moss is a pale
green in color, although it may turn yellowish
or reddish. It consists of many tiny
branches of leaves tangled into a clump of
moss which grows into large cushions. It
has no roots, but absorbs water directly
through its leaves; this absorbent quality
makes it almost as effective as a sponge.

Location: Sphagnum moss is found in
wet, boggy spots. Sometimes the moss is so
thick that it may appear to be solid ground
-- until someone steps on it and gets wet
feet.

Uses: When sterilized, this moss is an
ideal dressing for wounds; two ounces of it
can absorb up to two pounds of liquid.
Sphagnum moss must be collected beforehand
to be used, then cleaned and dried,
and stored loosely in cloth bags.

Game effect: Getting a proper dressing
on a wound is one of the most important
steps in healing. If an injury is bound up
with clean sphagnum moss, the victim will
heal 25% more quickly; that is, lost HP will be regained at the rate of four
every three days, with that ?extra? point
regained on the first day of the three-day
period. The dressing must be changed after
three days and replaced with fresh moss in
order to keep receiving this quick-healing
benefit.