Tuskpir
[Other Names]
Also known as Dreaming Noble, Eternal Peace, and Sacred Branch.
[Appearance]
Elongated proboscis, no horns, speckled fur like the sky dotted with stars.
[Behavior]
A migratory beast, it lives in hot springs, valleys, and other places with geothermal heat. It is a timid animal by nature. Its proboscis is used to filter feed on aquatic insects and small fish like a whale would.
[Legend]
Spring waters where the tuskpirs live often have a soothing and meditative effect. The water breaths and creates a spiritual aura. In the olden days, the Luofu people used to grind down the animal's horns into medicine, calling it Spirit-Soothe Powder. It is often used to treat insomnia due to anxiety or depression.
[Flavor]
Meat: Spicy, warming, and non-toxic.
Horn: Bitter, cooling, and non-toxic.
[Effects]
Meat: Quenches thirst, replenishes blood, and soothes the organs.
Horn: Relieves pain by activating qi. Relieves asthma by soothing qi.
[Recommended Recipes]
Sacred Branch: Taskpir horn is actually a clump of feces. Poachers nowadays deliberately classify it into grades, making ridiculous assessments for different feces patterns and types just to pump up prices. In my opinion, the sacred branch could be used as ornaments or burnt as incense. Once burned, they calm the mind. Do not ingest orally.
Spirit-Soothe Powder: Made from pulverized tuskpir horn, plus other ingredients. Rich in minerals but toxic if overdosed.
Note:
The Realm-Keeping Commission has verified that the tuskpir horn is no longer in any modern medicine, and its hallucinatory effect appears identical to that of intoxication.