Aesop's Grapevine

Origin
Aesop is considered one of the most famous storytellers in recorded history, renowned for his numerous fables, or life stories using animals and objects. Originally a Grecian slave, he used his intelligence to gain his freedom and become a royal advisor to several cities and rulers.

It was collected in 201 AD by Warehouse 3 agent Gnaeus Marcus Rubidicon on personal request of emperor Septimius Severus, who found this particular artifact extremely intriguing.

Effects
When planted, it ensnares whoever means to harm the activator it until they realize that vengeance is not a solution.