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| image1=Vulgromiis.jpg | | image1=Vulgromiis.jpg | ||
| caption-image1=A depiction of the Vulgromiis plant in its natural environment. | | caption-image1=A depiction of the Vulgromiis plant in its natural environment. | ||
| origins=Native to | | origins=Native to Ûblai, cultivated by alchemists for medicinal use. | ||
| universe=[[Lethurèa]] | | universe=[[Lethurèa]] | ||
| location_of_origin=[[ | | location_of_origin=[[Ûblai]] | ||
| production=Harvested leaves are dried, ground into a fine powder, and brewed into tea. | | production=Harvested leaves are dried, ground into a fine powder, and brewed into tea. | ||
| effects=Suppresses [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]], allowing normal food consumption and suppressing bloodlust. | | effects=Suppresses [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]], allowing normal food consumption and suppressing bloodlust. | ||
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| consistency=Sticky and oily leaves; tea has a thick, viscous consistency. | | consistency=Sticky and oily leaves; tea has a thick, viscous consistency. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The '''Vulgromiis''' is a dark and enigmatic plant found on [[ | The '''Vulgromiis''' is a dark and enigmatic plant found on [[Ûblai]]. Revered for its ability to suppress the [[The Curse (Valorèin)|Curse of the High Valorèin]], the Vulgromiis is both a vital resource and a source of ethical and practical dilemmas for the [[Valorèin]]. Its true nature kept in secret. Despite its foul appearance and odor, it has become an indispensable tool for those battling rampancy. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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Vulgromiis is typically cultivated far from other plants due to its overwhelming smell and aggressive growth rate. | Vulgromiis is typically cultivated far from other plants due to its overwhelming smell and aggressive growth rate. | ||
== Preparation and Consumption == | == Preparation and Consumption == | ||
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Valorèin typically consume the tea in five-ounce "shots," but the vile taste and smell often lead to severe nausea, even for seasoned warriors like [[Merik Teslek]]. | Valorèin typically consume the tea in five-ounce "shots," but the vile taste and smell often lead to severe nausea, even for seasoned warriors like [[Merik Teslek]]. | ||
== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
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== Role in the Story == | == Role in the Story == | ||
Vulgromiis plays a pivotal role in the lives of [[Merik Teslek]] and [[Mèra | Vulgromiis plays a pivotal role in the lives of [[Merik Teslek]] and [[Mèra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mèra Ûrlek]]: | ||
* After struggling with the effects of the curse, the pair turn to Vulgromiis Tea as a temporary solution to suppress their symptoms. However, the vile nature of the drug and its dependency risks introduce further complications into their already precarious situation. | * After struggling with the effects of the curse, the pair turn to Vulgromiis Tea as a temporary solution to suppress their symptoms. However, the vile nature of the drug and its dependency risks introduce further complications into their already precarious situation. | ||
* Merik, hardened by his experiences in war, tolerates the | * Merik, hardened by his experiences in war, tolerates the tea's effects, while Mèra struggles with severe nausea and emotional turmoil. Despite its life-saving properties, the drug exacerbates Mèra's fears about their future, heightening the tension in their relationship. | ||
* The psychological effects of Vulgromiis push both Merik and Mèra to confront their mortality and the fragility of their bond. It symbolizes the desperate lengths they must go to in order to survive, even as it forces them to grapple with difficult ethical questions. | * The psychological effects of Vulgromiis push both Merik and Mèra to confront their mortality and the fragility of their bond. It symbolizes the desperate lengths they must go to in order to survive, even as it forces them to grapple with difficult ethical questions. | ||