“These are small but they are very potent,” Madas said as she showed Star several small, round balls that looked like they were made out of clay. “If you throw them, they will break and a dust cloud will be released. The dust is pollen from a plant found near my village. It is used mostly when someone is injured and needs to be put to sleep so they can be healed. It can also be used to help incapacitate our enemy without killing them. The only thing that can protect you is this,” Madas said, pulling out a small woven mask of plant fibers. “This is a natural absorbent for the pollen. If a warrior tries to use a filtering mask it will not work, the pollen is so fine, it still finds its way through the masks. It might not stop them totally but it will slow them down.”
“I look like a ninja,”
