Lavayla crouched low and got to work.
She moved with purpose now, every step careful, eyes sharp as they scanned the basin floor. The soil here was rich—dark and damp. She reached for the nearest cluster first, fingers brushing aside broad leaves to expose thick, pale tubers nestled beneath.
Her fingers closed around one of the tubers—and the moment skin met soil-warmed flesh, a familiar ripple stirred within her.
Her plant affinity activated and Information unfolded in her mind.
[Name: Earth Tubers]
[Origin: Native Tuber of the Beast World. Common Grade (Low Grade)]
[Description: Round, brown-skinned tubers that grow in clusters. They have a mild, nutty flavor and are a reliable source of energy for travelers. They can be eaten raw for hydration or roasted for better flavor.]
[Planting Instructions: Bury a sprouted eye 4 inches deep in loose, damp loamy soil. Requires moderate shade and high moisture. Harvest in 3 months.]
Lavayla's eyes lit up.
