The Tabosu plant is a fern-like shrub which grows natively on Elder Soteria (and Soteria) in temperate forest areas which offer a thick canopy. The plants grow best in mild temperature regions with ample water and shaded sunlight.
Leaves
The leaves of the Tabosu plant are known to have hallucinogenic properties when chewed, where they will give a person a perception of Aethic flows around them usually perceived visually. Excessive amounts allow for a much deeper feeling of Aether but also result in less cognitive acuity and diminished higher reasoning, similar to the effects of smoking cannabis. While the leaves can also be smoked, they do not produce the same effect but rather cause a general sense of euphoria with little or no hallucinogenic qualities.
Chewing the leaves is known to be mildly habit forming though not chemically addictive. The leaves have a generally sweet taste, commonly a person chews and sucks on the leaves and swallows the resulting mash, though some spit it out.
Seeds
The seeds are highly toxic and while they can be ingested in small quantities it is very easy to ingest too much. Even low doses can cause significant brain damage. Folklore on Elder Soteria describes this as "being lost in the magic" or "getting lost in the Aether". There is also evidence to suggest the seeds could be chemically addictive, though the mechanism is unknown.