Far into the eastern, upper foothills of the Ironbacks dwell a cold lizard. These curious creatures shift and glide over the stones and boulders, eating bugs and petals. The reptiles are quick. They dart into their underground shelters or between rocks in safety from hawks or eagles. The quick movement and rock shelters do not provide safety from locals however.
The locals of the area, and some foreigners as well, capture several of the lizards. See, the lizards secrete a toxin when they bite. This toxin is used to debilitate lesser creatures like mice, but to humans the potency is significantly lower. In fact, the toxin really only seems to alter the mind. When one is bit by the lizard a daze comes over them. They falter their steps and cannot seem to think clearly. It's a quick drunken state without a hangover. As such, many participate in collecting these creatures and selectively breeding them for higher potency.
The high itself can last up to 10 hours, only curable from spells. Different bodies are affected differently, so the selective breeders use very potent supply they can lace into garments or food. Due to its destructive nature it is mostly illicit in many counties and the neighboring countries. There is an underground trade with the narcotic predominately run by The Knot.
Type
Mental
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