Rat Tail
From KB Lexicon
Rat Tail
| Type | Creature Part |
|---|---|
| Source | Tails of rats |
| Classification | Zoological Ingredients |
| Primary Uses | Low-level hex brews, vermin-themed curses, traditional “eye of newt” recipes |
| Common Potions | None listed |
| Alchemical Properties | Symbol of vermin and tenacity |
| Magical Effects | None alone |
| Hazard Level | Low |
| Shelf Life | Dried |
| Notes | Popular in folk magic and cheap curse kits sold in Knockturn Alley. |
Rat tails represent persistence, infestation, and general unpleasantness.
They are staple components in minor curse and pest-themed potions.
Many modern healers dismiss them as theatrically gross rather than essential.