Bane's Root

Bane's Root is a highly potent sedative and amnestic drug that is distilled from the root of the Bane plant. It has become prized for its medicinal properties and usefulness in surgical procedures.
Administered orally before procedures, its extended half life is remarkable, with the ability to keep a patient unconscious for as long as four to six hours when administered in the right dosage. Patients given Bane's Root generally do not retain memories of the procedure or the several hours immediately following it, reducing stress on the patient and easing recovery. Bane's Root is also highly notable for being one of the only sedatives capable of lasting for any meaningful period of time in someone with Fae blood, making it particularly important for Fae medical procedures.
Unfortunately, due to its potency as a sedative and amnestic substance, it has also found illicit usage as a date rape drug, particularly when administered in lesser quantities or concentrations. Effects of exposure to Bane's Root include wooziness, nausea, confusion, dizziness, sluggish or uncoordinated movements, short-term amnesia, and slurred speech that can persist for 6-8 hours after ingestion.

Manufacturing process

The process of distilling Bane's Root from the Bane plant involves a meticulous extraction method to enhance its efficacy and potency. Once harvested, the roots undergo a thorough cleaning and drying process to remove all impurities. The dried roots are then peeled and finely ground, creating a concentrated powder. This powder is subjected to a distillation process, utilizing a combination of heat and solvents, to extract the essential sedative compounds. The distilled solution is then carefully purified, resulting in the potent elixir known as Bane's Root.

History

Bane has long been used as a medicinal plant for its mild incapacitant, intoxicant, and sedative effects, as well as mild amnestic effects. It is only in recent times that the roots have begun to be distilled into their most concentrated form.

Item type

Drug / Narcotic / Medicine

Rarity

Bane's Root is difficult to acquire where the Bane plant does not grow well, particularly in drier climates. However, due to its importance for medicinal use, there is a notable trade in the substance, with Bane being processed and distilled locally into Bane's Root before being shipped widely. Caravans transporting Bane's Root are prime targets for theft due to its black market value.

Raw materials & Components

Bane