List of Mind-Altering Substances
Various mind-altering substances were readily available in and around Port Skaug.
Types of mind-altering substances
Dream Flake
Thin slivers of a dried, black fungus. When place between cheek and gum, it induces hallucinations and euphoria. When smoked, the user enters an extremely vivid waking dream, which can last for hours. Extended use blackens the teeth and make ‘bad trips’ more common. Addictive.
Sundrop
A bright yellow/orange liquid, naturally incandescent, as if it was a liquefied ray of sunshine. Originally used as a magically synthesized antidepressant, Sundrop when consumed tricks the user into believing that they are happy, as it quite literally gives them ‘warm feelings’. Over usage may leave the user feeling withered between uses, as their dependency has rendered them unable to produce dopamine and serotonin. Over time users also commonly begin to build tolerances to Sundrop, requiring greater quantities to be consumed to maintain the effect. Overdosing on Sundrop causes feverish conditions, as the drug radiates through the users veins, ultimately burning them alive from the inside out.
Devil's Root
A black root that is ground up and snorted. The user blacks out and sees visions of hell. Sometimes, these visions allow the user to see into the future.
Dreamer's Fancy
A dark, shimmering liquid extracted from a rare root. When imbibed, renders the drinker unconscious as it plunges their mind into a black void in which they have full control to shape and create whatever they wish. Those who drink from the same root can participate in this lucid dream together, and their creation can be returned to by drinking from this root again.
Troll Dust
A mixture of various troll parts. When smoked, it provides resistance to acid and acts as a powerful aphrodisiac. Side-effects from repeated use include green skin and a hunger for humanoid flesh.
Shadowfell Sage
Chewing the pitch black roots of this plant will grant the user a deep sleep for 8 hours, during which they will appear dead to anyone that fails a DC 16 medicine check. Overuse results in the subject’s heart rate permanently decreases.
Pipeweed
Also called halfling weed. Most often dried, chopped, and smoked. Causes extreme emotions to abate and induces near euphoric mellow-ness and, occasionally, a user will experience mild hallucinations. Side effects include increased appetite and red, puffy eyes.
Skooma
Produced by the tabaxi from the moon sugar that grows in their ancestral homeland. Causes intense euphoria and mania followed by prolonged lethargy. Highly addictive.
