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Kudzu-Razor Vine
A hybrid of normal razor-vine and a kudzu like vine from some prime world. The plant appears similar to normal razor fine with the exception of its larger leaves and softer growth, doing slightly less damage to berks getting tangled up in it. The problem of it is that the damned thing grows fast. Under the right conditions it can grow several feet in a day. It is yet another variety brought to you by the Mad Gardener, who was fined one two-hundred-twenty-six gold pieces by the Sigil courts for the damages wrought by the plant after it swallowed two blocks of warehouses in the hive ward in as many weeks having grown out from his garden and over the scratch wall. Fortunately, the vines were destroyed before they spread further and the fines include the cost for curative spells and medical treatments for wounds sustained by workers trying to remove the weed.

Ember-Spark Razor Vine (Shrapnel-Vine)
Rooted-Cuttings for Sale
10 silver per pot
Requires Heavy Sunlight and High Heat; Ash soils; Low water - Be Sure to water every day!
One of my best selling varieties! Makes a great border planting, and will climb walls with very little encouragement. This variety was developed by pains-takingly introducing elements of fire, magma and ash into the common Sigilian-Hive variety of razor fine. The resulting vine sports sharp spiny leaves on thick vine stems. Requires soils with plenty of ash to grow well, but will grow in other soils with little care as well. While the plant does not thrive in damp environments and should only be watered lightly it is absolutely essential that it is watered on a regular daily basis. If allowed to die or dry out the stems become volatile and may explode with the slightest disturbance, showering any unfortunate bystanders with its needle like foliage.
[When disturbed (reflex of dex check by characters to avoid depending on the circumstance) the plant makes a fort save DC 10. If failed then it explodes dealing 1d4-2 damage half of which is fire to all within 5 ft. Worn armor grants a +10 circumstance bonus to avoiding the damage. Note: The above damage is given for a single thin vine. Older vines grow thicker and do more damage.]

Halequin's Wit (Small Bush Razor Vine)
Mature Plants-Medium Pots, Rooted-Cuttings, and Seed packs for Sale
2 silver/plant, 8 copper/cutting, 1 copper/aprox. 200 seeds.
Hardy in Sigil's Evirons; Requires minimal pruning
Outside Sigil: Do not grow in full sun; flourishes in temperate and cool climates.
Need a nice decorative hedge that will keep the neighbors out? Then this is for you! Harlequin's Wit is one of my oldest varieties of razor vine and grows into small bushes rather than vines but still retains those qualities that have made razor-vines so useful in enhancing the security of areas. Plants grow to a maximum size of a 2ft diameter ball over the course of two years with only minimal pruning needed. Hardy and easy growing in a variety of soils this is a wonderful plant that requires very little maintenance. Makes an excellent low-hedge. Grow from seeds and save! (Pots and soil mix for sale at reasonable prices.)
Grid-Gold-Razor Vine
Mature Potted Plants
5 gold/plant
Indoor/High Maintenance;
Feeding and Care instructions included free of charge.
For those who are looking for a truly distinct planting, this variety of razor-vine has been infused with the essences of law and grown in soils rich in gold dust. It grows into thin sharp vines with long flowing leaves that grow into intricate geometric patterns with no coaxing. One of my most costly and sought after varieties. Recommended by the Lord of the Five Tongs, Count Legis Corvin III, of the 24th Precinct in Stygia.

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I thought razorvine already grew more than several feet in a day.

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The idea that this stuff could grow faster... *epp* :shock:

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How about this? I changed the growth to be more specific. Now I have it growing a foot per hour.

Kudzu-Razor Vine
A hybrid of normal razor-vine and a kudzu like vine from some prime world. The plant appears similar to normal razor fine with the exception of its larger leaves and softer growth, doing slightly less harm to berks getting tangled up in it. The problem of it is that the damned thing grows fast, very fast. Under the right conditions a single vine can grow over a foot in one hour, and a single plant can cover a small building in one day. It is yet another variety brought to you by the Mad Gardener, who was fined one two-hundred-twenty-six gold pieces by the Sigil courts for the damages wrought by the plant after it swallowed two blocks of warehouses in the hive ward in as many weeks having grown out from his garden and over the scratch wall. Fortunately, the vines were destroyed before they spread further and the fines include the cost for curative spells and medical treatments for wounds sustained by workers trying to remove the weed.

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I don't like the mention of "some prime world" because it has the unstated (*pssst* that's Earth, berk). We have oaks in Planescape, and we don't have to pretend that they migrated from Earth. Either just give it whatever name you want and ignore the analogous Earth species or just call it kudzu-razorvine and make it planar. Or, as a third option, ignore me completely.

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'Rhys' wrote:
I don't like the mention of "some prime world" because it has the unstated (*pssst* that's Earth, berk). We have oaks in Planescape, and we don't have to pretend that they migrated from Earth. Either just give it whatever name you want and ignore the analogous Earth species or just call it kudzu-razorvine and make it planar. Or, as a third option, ignore me completely.

Sorry I never meant to have the unstated be a part of it. I just meant for it to be some un-named primeworld.

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Heh. Razorvine: why Sigil's the only place in the Multiverse that Defilers are made welcome.

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Heh. Didn't mean for it to be so harsh. I do like the idea of an augmented razorvine plant that grows more quickly, and shouldn't assume that the unknown source world for the kudzu variant is Earth. My recommendation is to go with my third option there.

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'Rhys' wrote:
Heh. Didn't mean for it to be so harsh. I do like the idea of an augmented razorvine plant that grows more quickly, and shouldn't assume that the unknown source world for the kudzu variant is Earth. My recommendation is to go with my third option there.

Kudzu-Razor Vine
A hybrid of normal razor-vine and a kudzu like vine from a prime world called Kels, which seems to have a weak background connection to the positive energy plane than most primes. The plant appears similar to normal razor fine with the exception of its larger leaves and softer growth, doing slightly less harm to berks getting tangled up in it. The problem of it is that the damned thing grows fast, very fast. Under the right conditions a single vine can grow over a foot in one hour, and a single plant can cover a small building in one day. It is yet another variety brought to you by the Mad Gardener, who was fined one two-hundred-twenty-six gold pieces by the Sigil courts for the damages wrought by the plant after it swallowed two blocks of warehouses in the hive ward in as many weeks having grown out from his garden and over the scratch wall. Fortunately, the vines were destroyed before they spread further and the fines include the cost for curative spells and medical treatments for wounds sustained by workers trying to remove the weed.

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razorvine grows 24/7 in sigil right? since the cage has no true 'sunlight'. that kudzu hybrid could be terribly problematic. (also, does anyone knoe how much damage razorvine does in game? I can't seem to find the rules on it.)

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'Sarrin' wrote:
razorvine grows 24/7 in sigil right? since the cage has no true 'sunlight'. that kudzu hybrid could be terribly problematic. (also, does anyone knoe how much damage razorvine does in game? I can't seem to find the rules on it.)

Presumably the hybrid gains its nutriant properties from the razorvine and growth propterties from the kudzu. Considering there hare half elementals in this game I don't think it is too much of a problem.

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I didn't mean problematic in game terms. I meant problematic in you better get out of it's way terms. the game machanics work fine, its just the in game interaction with the plant that would be problematic with your characters.

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'Sarrin' wrote:
I didn't mean problematic in game terms. I meant problematic in you better get out of it's way terms. the game machanics work fine, its just the in game interaction with the plant that would be problematic with your characters.

How so? I'm sorry but I really am missing your point on why it would be problematic.

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In the same way that giving a procupine a hug could be problematic I believe.

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'Clueless' wrote:
In the same way that giving a procupine a hug could be problematic I believe.

Oh! Well that is sorta the point. Note in the description it does say that the gardener was fined for creating and letting this stuff loose.

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I didn't mean that as a criticism. when I say it could be problematic, I mean it it an admiring sort of way.

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'Sarrin' wrote:
I didn't mean that as a criticism. when I say it could be problematic, I mean it it an admiring sort of way.

Ah allright. My misunderstanding then.

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totally understandable. either way, it would be hillarious to have some poor berk step out of his 2 story mansion for a day in the market ward or something only to return to find himself the proud owner of a rather large pile of razor edged foliage.

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