Slumbercap
Slumbercaps are a type of flora in the Fantasy Nexus. They are mushrooms that, when consumed, put an individual into a deep, dreamless sleep.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Slumbercaps are a deep purple, and produce a faint glow. Their caps are very round and thick, and they sit low to the ground.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Slumbercaps naturally produce a powerful chemical hypnotic, as a deterrent to would-be predators.
Compounds
Slumbercaps are often used in sleep potions or added to soup or stew as a sleep aid.
Geology & Geography
Eistros, Etrix, Xendola, Ameirix, possibly Vaepra
Life & Expiration
Slumbercaps can be reliably stored in a cool, dark area for up to 48 hours once harvested. After this period, their hypnotic compound will decay and dissolve gradually into the open air; as such, when disposing of expired slumbercaps, mild face protection is recommended.
History & Usage
History
Slumbercaps have received both good attention as a useful sleep aid, and bad attention as a tool for sexual assault. As such, vendors who sell slumbercaps are under significant scrutiny, and must have the proper license to sell them.
Discovery
Slumbercaps were first discovered by the elves, who soon made the other races aware of their properties.
Everyday use
Slumbercaps are primarily used as a sleep aid for insomniacs or those suffering from nightmares. Unfortunately, they also see frequent use as a drug for sexual assault.
Industrial Use
Slumbercap potions are sold at certain vendors, under heavy scrutiny from local authorities.
Refinement
Slumbercaps in their natural state are somewhat potent. However, when crushed up or mixed into a potion or stew, their potency increases significantly, as the hypnotic compound bleeds directly into the mixture.
Manufacturing & Products
Slumbercap potions are the most prominent product associated with the mushroom.
Hazards
When crushing up or mixing slumbercaps into a substance, caution should be taken to ensure the hypnotic compound is not accidentally inhaled. Similarly, after 48 hours, the compound begins to decay and become airborne, so face protection is required.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Slumbercaps can be found most commonly in markets that have some kind of authority oversight. However, underground black markets regularly sell them, skirting the law and lacking the proper license to sell them.
Storage
Slumbercaps can be stored for up to 48 hours in a cool, dark area.
Law & Regulation
To sell slumbercaps legally, a vendor must possess a CS vendor's license, meaning "controlled substance". Vendors without this license will be prosecuted.
