[Crimson]

Theying first attempt, the one in which he attempted to mix the primary physical properties of both flower and herb together, worked well enough. The oils mixed, producing an odd bitter smell from a brown compound before him. However he decided to store the new compound was his choice, but Theying would immediately notice that the smell grew stronger with each wiff. Perhaps the result was a more effective repellant -- one that could repel both undead and unfriendly pests away within a greater radius?

As for Theying's second, third, and fourth attempts, he was confronted with similar results: the odd brownish liquid emerged when juices from both flower and herb combined and produced the odd, bitter-salty smell. In fact, the combined smell of each attempt became so strong that Theying was forced to take a few paces away from his work bench to catch his breath. It was then that the Sage Herbalist saw flies -- dozens of them -- litering the ground around his work station. There were also insects, from moths to cockroachs, to other household pests that survived the cold outside by invading Theying's warm shed.

It almost appeared as if the insects were attemping to flee, Theying would later note, as many of them were caught against walls and other obstacles that could have prevented their escape. The result, however, was undeniable. They were exterminated after being exposed to the smell for several minutes.