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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 Ûvlâ, cultivated by alchemists for medicinal use. | ||
| universe=[[ | | universe=[[Lethurîa]] | ||
| location_of_origin=[[ | | location_of_origin=[[Ûvlâ]] | ||
| 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 ( | | effects=Suppresses [[The Curse (Valorîin)|The Curse]], allowing normal food consumption and suppressing bloodlust. | ||
| effect_class=Curse suppressant | | effect_class=Curse suppressant | ||
| illicit=Technically legal but highly regulated and secretive among alchemists. | | illicit=Technically legal but highly regulated and secretive among alchemists. | ||
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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 [[Ûvlâ]]. Revered for its ability to suppress the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse of the High Valorîin]], the Vulgromiis is both a vital resource and a source of ethical and practical dilemmas for the [[Valorîin]]. 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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* '''Height:''' Approximately one foot tall. | * '''Height:''' Approximately one foot tall. | ||
* '''Coloration:''' A dark green stalk with spiny, sticky, and oily gray-green leaves. | * '''Coloration:''' A dark green stalk with spiny, sticky, and oily gray-green leaves. | ||
* '''Odor:''' Emits a stench akin to decomposing flesh, making it unbearable for species with heightened senses like the | * '''Odor:''' Emits a stench akin to decomposing flesh, making it unbearable for species with heightened senses like the Valorîin. | ||
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. | ||
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4. When brewed, the powder produces a putrid, oily black liquid known as '''Vulgromiis Tea'''. | 4. When brewed, the powder produces a putrid, oily black liquid known as '''Vulgromiis Tea'''. | ||
Valorîin 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 == | ||
Vulgromiis Tea is a potent drug with both life-saving and detrimental effects: | Vulgromiis Tea is a potent drug with both life-saving and detrimental effects: | ||
* '''Curse Suppression:''' Temporarily halts the progression of the [[The Curse ( | * '''Curse Suppression:''' Temporarily halts the progression of the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse of the High Valorîin]], allowing users to consume normal food and suppressing their bloodlust. | ||
* '''Dependency:''' Prolonged use creates an intense physical and psychological dependency. Ceasing consumption renders users unable to digest barreled blood, requiring fresh blood directly from a [[Free Species]]. | * '''Dependency:''' Prolonged use creates an intense physical and psychological dependency. Ceasing consumption renders users unable to digest barreled blood, requiring fresh blood directly from a [[Free Species]]. | ||
* '''Psychoactive Effects:''' Users often report a mix of side effects: | * '''Psychoactive Effects:''' Users often report a mix of side effects: | ||
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== Cultural and Ethical Considerations == | == Cultural and Ethical Considerations == | ||
Vulgromiis is shrouded in secrecy among the [[ | Vulgromiis is shrouded in secrecy among the [[Valorîin]]: | ||
* '''Secrecy Among Alchemists:''' Knowledge of the plant is closely guarded by alchemists like [[Voliina Altara]], who fear its widespread misuse, particularly among young | * '''Secrecy Among Alchemists:''' Knowledge of the plant is closely guarded by alchemists like [[Voliina Altara]], who fear its widespread misuse, particularly among young Valorîin seeking to avoid the curse's effects without bonding. | ||
* '''Illicit Drug Perception:''' While technically legal in the [[Ten | * '''Illicit Drug Perception:''' While technically legal in the [[Ten Valorîin Kingdoms]], Vulgromiis is considered taboo due to its psychoactive effects on [[Tîrans]] and its dependency risks. | ||
Alchemists like [[Voliina Altara]] provide Vulgromiis Tea only under strict circumstances, emphasizing its use as a last resort rather than a cure. | Alchemists like [[Voliina Altara]] provide Vulgromiis Tea only under strict circumstances, emphasizing its use as a last resort rather than a cure. | ||
== Role in the Story == | == Role in the Story == | ||
Vulgromiis plays a pivotal role in the lives of [[Merik Teslek]] and [[ | Vulgromiis plays a pivotal role in the lives of [[Merik Teslek]] and [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mîra 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 Mîra struggles with severe nausea and emotional turmoil. Despite its life-saving properties, the drug exacerbates Mîra's fears about their future, heightening the tension in their relationship. | ||
* The psychological effects of Vulgromiis push both Merik and | * The psychological effects of Vulgromiis push both Merik and Mîra 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. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Drugs]] | [[Category:Drugs]] | ||
[[Category:Flora]] | [[Category:Flora]] | ||