#20 Braving the storm

The Wand-Lighting spell helped some, but the rain was determined to make Jaxen work for his ingredients.

Sap was out, as the vertical rivers down the tree trunks obscured any hint of wounds or claw marks. Pollen and Plant Goo weren't happening either, as any flowers or similar plants in the area had sealed their buds etc at the lack of sunlight or general will to cease existing under such stormy conditions.

There was much to be debated about the possibility of honey -- none of which meant anything if he couldn't climb the trees due to the water, and the risk of tempting the thundering clouds above to strike him down.

Insect Wings were an option, if he could locate some muddy burrows. A few flew around, unable to cope with the heavy rain -- but their wings weren't viable, as they were crushed in the process or got mixed in the mud. There were a few Primpears lying on the ground though. Wet, but that didn't do them any harm. Some were a bit mushed from their fall, but Jaxen could easily collect two of them for use in Potions.

There were several other ingredients in the area, but would require a more specific search. Many of them weren't possible for similar reasons to the others, though he could surely scrounge up enough luck and optimism for something.

Nettles were nowhere to be seen. 

He'd have to venture further into the more off-path, overgrown area -- which looked like a disaster waiting to happen in this kind of weather. Lightning flashed overhead, then an angry rumble of thunder followed. It felt ominous, like a warning.

Or pure coincidence.

Though a bit waterlogged, there were some bark shavings near the ground. Freshly fallen, by the looks of it. So long as he collected them fast, it would be enough for one ingredient. It was about all he could find there today, given the raging weather.