What does Athelas smell like to you? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-18-2009, 04:25 AM

Bacon.

Thinlómien · 11-19-2009, 03:08 PM

Probably the sea and damp forest somehow combined. Or just one of them.

Or on a very different note... freshly printed paperbacks.

skip spence · 11-20-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Probably the sea and damp forest somehow combined. Or just one of them.

Yeah the sweet scent of the sea, and then I mean an actual ocean, is quite something, that might be it. I also enjoy a damp Scandinavian spruce and pine forest, but there's something stuffy, almost stifling about them too so I'm not sure it would be ideal bringing me back from the brink of death.

The pine forests of the Mediterranean region smells more like Athelas would I think.

Oh, and freshly baked cinnamon bun.

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Originally Posted by Lush

But probably pot.

Have to admit that was the first thing that came to my mind too. Smells good. Or so I've heard.

Morthoron · 11-21-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by skip spence

Have to admit that was the first thing that came to my mind too. Smells good. Or so I've heard.

Yes, that's why I mentioned opium, which is very aromatic. It is not only the smell of Athelas, but the plant also has somewhat of a narcotic nature, allowing the grievously wounded a peaceful sleep.

I'm sure in the 4th Age bored Hobbit teenagers started putting Kingsfoil in their pipes to smoke.

skip spence · 11-21-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

Yes, that's why I mentioned opium, which is very aromatic. It is not only the smell of Athelas, but the plant also has somewhat of a narcotic nature, allowing the grievously wounded a peaceful sleep.

Which is why it's important to point out that the plant's ability to enhance feelings of relaxation, peacefulness and happiness is strictly for medicinal purposes. There's absolutely no need for any of that unless you already suffer from a mortal disease. In fact, that kind of well-being is a punishable offence. That's right, stay away from the Athelas leaves, kids!

Mugwump · 11-21-2009, 10:50 AM

It smells minty, but tastes quite bitter (which is why it remains a medicinal herb instead of one used in cooking).

The Sixth Wizard · 12-01-2009, 03:30 AM

Parsley.

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Mugwump Wight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Taconic Mountains Posts: 111	It smells minty, but tastes quite bitter (which is why it remains a medicinal herb instead of one used in cooking).

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