Where it grows, the Cwyld doesn't seem to approach. I think it could be used as a defense, or maybe even as a cure to the infection. The vampires of my world knew methods for stopping diseases, and I'm hoping I can apply some of the theory here.

[Not being able to forge creatures of darkness has left a void in Hector's life, and he's trying to fill it with plants.]

It's a long shot, but since it seems no other avenue has yielded any results, I've been pursuing it.