Saltwort



Saltwort is a salt-tolerant succulent plant, which can be found growing in the mineral rich waters of The Seep south of the Sundered Sea. Saltwort is the only known native plant to these waters. The plants grow quickly but only flourish when anchored to the mineral rich rocks of The Breaks, which are harvested for saltwort gardens.

In their natural habitat, the stems of the saltwort plant will typically grow until a wave, an animal or their own weight breaks them. Stems can put out roots and anchor themselves to new rocks. In cultivation, the stems are often drawn up and out of the water in tower like arrangements and or terraces. They are sometimes braided or otherwise arranged into decorative patterns as well which make them more aesthetically pleasing and also support the stems so they are less prone to breaking.

Saltwort is a staple in the diets of the poorest residents of Rockport, including those living in the Trash Ward. It is eaten raw or cooked. While generally considered a barely palatable food for the poor, pickled and/or fermented saltwort is sometimes enjoyed by the wealthier residents or as a novelty by visitors. A vast array of pickle variations have been developed over the years to give a large variety to the flavors and expense associated with them.