Hello from Andur again. In some cultures they have a saying that " (blank) is proof that god, or the gods, love us and want us to be happy!" Usually in reference to wine, beer, mead, or coffee. In Andur it would be nenba.

Nenba is water plant that grows in the wetlands and coastal marshes to the south of Andur. It is a wonderfully versatile plant whose leaves are cultivated now in farms for many uses.

Probably the most important thing about nenba is that it makes a decent substitute for toilet paper. That alone is convincing evidence for the whole "god loves us" argument. Unless one has had to exist for awhile without the most essential of paper products one does appreciate how wonderful toilet paper is. I have on couple of time while out in the wilderness and it was not fun. To keep the leaves fresh and pliable they are kept in lidded wooden bowls next where people must go to obey "The call of nature". A slightly moist sponge in the bottom of the bowl is all one needs to keep them like that for days. The holes in the lid allow for air circulation and help curb the growth of mold.

But nenba has many other uses. The leaf structure is fairly durable and the leaf size is big enough that they can be used disposable polishing rags. If allowed to dry out a bit they can used as paper towels, napkins, honk rags for one's runny nose.

Finally the leaves of the nenba plant are mildly astringent especially slightly crushed to release the sap in them. They have a pleasant clean scent to them and since they are absorbent they are often used for compresses and bandages. The lion in the bottom left is probably happy that the mouse doctor had some for when he removed that thorn from him. Although he may howl again when he gets the bill.