Athelas

"When the black breath blows

and death's shadow grows

and all lights pass,

come athelas! come athelas!

Life to the dying

In the king's hand lying!"

- The Return of the King, The Houses of Healing

Athelas, also known as Kingsfoil or Asëa Aranion, is a plant that was carried over the seas to Middle-Earth by the Númenóreans. Over time, the knowledge of its powerful healing purposes was forgotten by most, and it was even considered worthless. However, certain tales in Gondor still tell of its power in the hands of the true king. It has been known to counter the effect of Morgul blades.

Occurence
Athelas is found in places where the Númenóreans used to and still live and camp, which are the plains of Gondor and Ithilien, as well as various regions in north-west Middle-Earth, which includes Eriador, The Lone-Lands, and all biomes therein. This plant is usually found growing in small groups (often between 5 and 15 individual plants), but they are extremely rare. Athelas is currently not renewable.

Use
Athelas can be used to create Athelas Brew, which gives the player strength and regeneration upon consumption.

Trivia

 * Athelas was used by Aragorn to heal Frodo after he was stabbed by the Witch-King of Angmar at Weathertop.
 * In The Return of the King, Athelas was used by Aragorn and the sons of Elrond to heal people afflicted by the black breath of the Nazgûl, including Merry and Faramir.