E-156-Lia: Zarg’s World Highport, Martell’s Place
Zoner!
Zoner is a synthetically manufactured hallucinogenic and euphoric. Effects typically last two- three Tasks but experienced users can sometimes spin the experience out for up to a Job or more. There are no after effects or other side effects. Zoner! does not have the Hallucinogenic effect tag, a user who needs to can shrug off the effects in 10 seconds with a Will roll, which may be retried every 10 seconds (though you’ve ruined your buzz!).
A hallucinogenic drug renders you useless for work or combat, though you might be active and talkative. [B122]
Game effects: Very Expensive, -20; Effects: Highly Psychologically Addictive (-5 on withdrawal roll), -5 Illegal [B122] Addictive Drugs [B440]
Pulse
It’s potentially psychologically addictive, and temporarily debilitating, but it’s more of a party drug/occasional use thing. The effects are like a long-lasting hit of nitrous oxide, the effects can last several Moments. Heavy use can cause persistent headaches.
Game effects: Pulse is Incapacitating and Illegal. Users may occasionally be psychologically addicted.
Doobries
Usually in pill form, these are a relaxant. Prolonged use can cause mild physical addition. Medical grade are sometimes prescribed for certain medical conditions. Quality of ‘home made’ is variable, with attendant possible negative side effects.
Slicktabs
Usually applied as a flat applicator on the skin of the neck, wrist or sometimes inner thigh, slicktabs are a long-lasting stimulant available in a variety of strengths from a mild upper to mania-inducing. The main risk is ‘the crash’ once the drug wears off, which can in some cases induce severe depression. Slicktabs are mildly physically addictive, but users sometimes seeking to avoid the crash sometimes use them constantly. Prolonged use can cause cardiovascular and kidney issues, and paranoia in some people.
Woosh
Short term, fast acting stimulant, similar to cocaine.
QwikSticks
Lia’s unfamiliar with this term.
Snuff
Inhaled powder, physically relaxing but mentally stimulating. Physically addictive.
She frowns slightly.
“What’s a Qwikstick?”