Haemanthus Oil
itemViscous dark crimson red oil derived from haemanthus flowers in vials or bottles, used medicinally or toxically with potent emetic effects.
Haemanthus Oil debuts in Morning Star as a striking crimson substance distilled from haemanthus flowers, immediately establishing itself as both a lifesaving remedy and a treacherous toxin within the brutal world of the Rising. Its viscous, dark red form is packaged in portable vials and bottles, allowing characters to wield its potent emetic properties during pivotal confrontations and escapes. As the saga unfolds across later volumes, the oil evolves from a niche tool into a recurring symbol of the blurred line between healing and harm, underscoring the moral ambiguities faced by Darrow and his allies amid escalating interstellar warfare.
Evolution
Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
Viscous dark crimson red oil derived from haemanthus flowers in vials or bottles, used medicinally or toxically with potent emetic effects.
Book Appearances
Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
First appears Ch 65