Vulgromiis

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{{Drug

| name=Vulgromiis

| name = Vulgromiis

| image1=Vulgromiis.jpg

| image1 = Vulgromiis.jpg

| caption-image1=~~A depiction~~ of the Vulgromiis plant ~~in its natural environment~~.

| caption-image1 = An illustration of the Vulgromiis plant.

| origins=Native to Ûvlâ, cultivated by alchemists for medicinal use.

| origins = Native to Ûvlâ, cultivated by alchemists for medicinal use.

| universe=[[Lethurîa]]

| universe = [[Lethurîa]]

| location_of_origin=[[Ûvlâ]]

| 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 (Valorîin)|The Curse]], allowing normal food consumption and suppressing bloodlust.

| 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.

| side_effects=Physical and psychological dependency, nausea, hallucinations, paranoia, increased appetite.

| side_effects = Physical and psychological dependency, nausea, hallucinations, paranoia, increased appetite.

| description=A small, rapidly growing plant used to brew a potent medicinal tea.

| description = A small, rapidly growing plant used to brew a potent medicinal tea.

| appearance=A sickly dark green stalk with spiny, oily, gray-green leaves.

| appearance = A sickly dark green stalk with spiny, oily, gray-green leaves.

| smell=Strong odor of decomposing flesh.

| smell = Strong odor of decomposing flesh.

| color=Dark green stalk, gray-green leaves; tea is a putrid black, oily liquid.

| color = Dark green stalk, gray-green leaves; tea is a putrid black, oily liquid.

| taste=Extremely bitter and vile.

| taste = Extremely bitter and vile.

| consistency=Sticky and oily leaves; tea has a thick, viscous consistency.

| consistency = Sticky and oily leaves; tea has a thick, viscous consistency.

}}

== Overview ==

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.

The '''Vulgromiis''' is a dark and enigmatic plant found on [[Ûvlâ]]. Revered for its ability to suppress the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse of the 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 ==

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== Preparation and Consumption ==

The preparation of Vulgromiis for medicinal use is a meticulous and unpleasant process:

1. The leaves are harvested and placed in a mortar.

# The leaves are harvested and placed in a mortar.

2. Moisture is removed by hand, often using psionic manipulation.

# Moisture is removed by hand, often using psionic manipulation.

3. The dried leaves are ground into a fine powder and placed in tea sacks.

# The dried leaves are ground into a fine powder and placed in tea sacks.

4. When brewed, the powder produces a putrid, oily black liquid known as '''Vulgromiis Tea'''.

# 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]].

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== Effects ==

Vulgromiis Tea is a potent drug with both life-saving and detrimental effects:

* '''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.

* '''Curse Suppression:''' Temporarily halts the progression of the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse of the 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]].

* '''Psychoactive Effects:''' Users often report a mix of side effects:

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== Cultural and Ethical Considerations ==

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 Valorîin seeking to avoid the curse's effects without bonding.

* '''Secrecy Among Alchemists:''' Knowledge of the plant is closely guarded by alchemists like [[Volîna Kwyren]], 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 Valorîin Kingdoms]], Vulgromiis is considered taboo due to its psychoactive effects on [[~~Tîrans~~]] and its dependency risks.

* '''Illicit Drug Perception:''' While technically legal in the [[Ten Valorîin Kingdoms]], Vulgromiis is considered taboo due to its psychoactive effects on [[Tîran]] 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 [[Volîna Kwyren]] provide Vulgromiis Tea only under strict circumstances, emphasizing its use as a last resort rather than a cure.

== Role in the Story ==