This is the second of the chronicles of Sordoc and an attempt to catelogue the various numbers and varieties of herbs that are found around the Sword's coast. This is not a list of the herbs and their uses as there are countless numbers of books on the usage of herbs, this is just the wanderings of an old gnome trying to find all the best gathering spots. The information within this chronicle should be correct to the summer of 1362. New Spots may turn up or things change.
For those who wish to use this chronicle as a guide to gathering herbs, please remember the golden rules of gathering:
1) Take only what you need, no more, so as to maintain a chance to gather more herbs tomorrow
2) Do not take from private property without permission and perhaps a tithe
3) Do not damage the herb beds so that others have a chance to gather
Last edited by Gorebash on Sat Oct 24, 2026 8:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
I cannot be lost, because I am here, though I may be geogrpahically misplaced.
For those who live within and around Baldur's Gate, will have at least some point walked past the gardens of the Shrine of Suffering, a great starting place for herb gathering. Though rich in herbs, it is best to pay your respects to the temple and pay a tithe before you harvest the herb gardens.
Herbs in the Upper Garden:
Healling Moss
Balsam
Woundwort
Bloodflower
Betony
Angelica
Herbs in the Lower Garden:
Poppys
Bloodpurge
Vrukweed
Henbane
Nettles (Suspect this is a planted weed by nefarious folks)
Fruits and plants in the Shrine of Suffering gardens Wheat
Apple
I cannot be lost, because I am here, though I may be geogrpahically misplaced.
Location 2 - The Shrine of Suffering
Whilst not strictly a place to gather herbs, Sister Rachel within the shrine of Suffering has a limited stock of herbs that she is willing to sell, as most of her herb stocks are reserved for the patients of the Shrine. There is also a herbology bench available for a small donation to the temple.
Herbs Available
Goblinberries
Deva Berries
Mother's Leaf
Arnica
Green Tea
Embramagh Leaf
Moist Drun Blader
I cannot be lost, because I am here, though I may be geogrpahically misplaced.
Location 3 - Heapside Wall Gardens
A nice little garden on the path to from the shrine of Suffering to the east gate, it was a little secret to me, until a pear hit my head as I walked past. Not sure who owns it, so I usually put in an hours worth of weeding and maintaining for the garden as payment.
Fruit and herbs to be found here:
Pears
Purple Crocus
Mugwort weeds
Camomile
Roses - not sure of the variety of rose
I cannot be lost, because I am here, though I may be geogrpahically misplaced.
Below the gaze of the Seven Suns is a small garden with a fountain, not sure how often this area is maintained by gardeners but a little help can clear some buds and flowers from the cuttings
Herbs and Flowers:
Poppy
Tulips
I cannot be lost, because I am here, though I may be geogrpahically misplaced.
