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{{Neath Location|image1=Plainthirstygrass.png|caption1= | {{Neath Location|image1=Plainthirstygrass.png|caption1=|location=[[The Hinterlands]]}}<blockquote>''"It's not 'a plain.' That sounds like it's a comfortable flatland. This is a plain covered by malignant grasses that want to drink the liquid out of your skin. Thank you, we would prefer a different route."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_Furnace/Tables|Persuade Furnace/Tables|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
The '''Plain of Thirsty Grasses''' is an open stretch of land in the [[Hinterlands]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Plan_the_next_route_across_the_Plain_of_Thirsty_Grasses|Plan the next route across the Plain of Thirsty Grasses|Fallen London|}} ''"It is the most open stretch of ground in the entire Neath."''</ref> As its name would imply, the plants here drain the vitality from unprotected travelers.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_Sinning_Jenny/Tables|Persuade Sinning Jenny/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''"The grass [...] drinks from the body. It withers the flesh [...] ages those who walk through."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Debating_Matters_of_Business_with_the_Board/Descriptions|Debating Matters of Business with the Board/Descriptions|Fallen London|}} ''"The grasses should pose no [...] danger as long as [...] wear boots, avoid falling, and never allow their spittle to touch earth."''</ref> These treacherous growths are mostly grasses, but also include other plants like daisies. Unsurprisingly, they appear greener and well-nourished after absorbing a wanderer's vital fluids.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Make_the_train_stop_in_the_Plain_of_Thirsty_Grasses|Make the train stop in the Plain of Thirsty Grasses|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] your ankles are [...] bleeding where the grasses have touched them. You have left behind [...] a trail of vibrant emerald grass-blades, and closed daisies that aspire to have the strength to open."''</ref> | The '''Plain of Thirsty Grasses''' is an open stretch of land in the [[Hinterlands]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Plan_the_next_route_across_the_Plain_of_Thirsty_Grasses|Plan the next route across the Plain of Thirsty Grasses|Fallen London|}} ''"It is the most open stretch of ground in the entire Neath."''</ref> As its name would imply, the plants here drain the vitality from unprotected travelers.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_Sinning_Jenny/Tables|Persuade Sinning Jenny/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''"The grass [...] drinks from the body. It withers the flesh [...] ages those who walk through."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Debating_Matters_of_Business_with_the_Board/Descriptions|Debating Matters of Business with the Board/Descriptions|Fallen London|}} ''"The grasses should pose no [...] danger as long as [...] wear boots, avoid falling, and never allow their spittle to touch earth."''</ref> These treacherous growths are mostly grasses, but also include other plants like daisies. Unsurprisingly, they appear greener and well-nourished after absorbing a wanderer's vital fluids.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Make_the_train_stop_in_the_Plain_of_Thirsty_Grasses|Make the train stop in the Plain of Thirsty Grasses|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] your ankles are [...] bleeding where the grasses have touched them. You have left behind [...] a trail of vibrant emerald grass-blades, and closed daisies that aspire to have the strength to open."''</ref> | ||
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"It's not 'a plain.' That sounds like it's a comfortable flatland. This is a plain covered by malignant grasses that want to drink the liquid out of your skin. Thank you, we would prefer a different route."[1]
The Plain of Thirsty Grasses is an open stretch of land in the Hinterlands.[2] As its name would imply, the plants here drain the vitality from unprotected travelers.[3][4] These treacherous growths are mostly grasses, but also include other plants like daisies. Unsurprisingly, they appear greener and well-nourished after absorbing a wanderer's vital fluids.[5]
Injuries to the skin are not the only threat here;[6] the Plain's vegetation can induce rapid aging and withered flesh.[7] Those who have spent a long time here also report strange dreams, particularly of "haunting songs" and imagery of the Unterzee.[8]
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