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RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Hyakki - 07-26-2014

(07-23-2014, 07:48 AM)ExKage Wrote: Somnus I am pretty sure is an illegal substance but what about others?

I would think somnus processed for medical use (morphine) would be legal but the use and possession of raw somnus and its processed forms by the general public is illegal.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Nebbs - 07-26-2014

Sort of related I hope..

I have used the area at the back of Lost Hope in Central Thanalan as an "illegal" plant growing setup. Go look you will see what I mean.

I have one RP angle that is "off-book" Pirates smuggling things into Ul'dah to avoid any duty Smile

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Ciel - 07-26-2014

Not so much in the category of illegal or questionable substances, but somewhat related: two things I've made mention of in RP are willow bark and Shroud lace.

Willow bark is just that.  It has had RL uses as a substance for reducing pain and inflamation and is, in fact, a precursor to aspirin.  The bark contains salicin.  Not that the technicalities would be well known in Eorzea except to, maybe, alchemists. 

That said, alchemists might be able to distill the salicin from the bark and turn it into drops or another form.  Otherwise, the bark can be chewed, but it's slower to act in this form.

As for Shroud lace, IRL known as Queen Anne's lace, it has been used as a form of birth control by chewing the seeds of the plant, or grinding the seeds and mixing them into a tincture or tea.  I wanted to come up with a name for it which fit the game's setting, and Shroud lace came to mind.  Chewing the seeds tends to be less pleasant because they're bitter and gritty, mixing it with a liquid makes it more bearable.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Tiergan - 08-29-2014

I was just doing the level 30 pugilist quest when:

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RE: Drugs in Eorzea - McBeefâ„¢ - 08-29-2014

(08-29-2014, 09:32 PM)Tiergan Wrote: I was just doing the level 30 pugilist quest when:

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Wow, they already invented Viagra.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Tiergan - 08-29-2014

Damnit Nat, that mental picture I just had is something my mind will never be able to erase.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - McBeefâ„¢ - 08-29-2014

(08-29-2014, 10:05 PM)Tiergan Wrote: Damnit Nat, that mental picture I just had is something my mind will never be able to erase.

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"HARD AS IRON, YOUR BLADES ARE USELESS."

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Marisa - 08-30-2014

I doubt the lore explicitly supports or denies it, but if I ever bring in my RP character from Guild Wars, he's going to remain a heavy opium user. Also a gambler and an alcoholic, but both of those things are well established in Final Fantasy.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Aldotsk - 08-30-2014

(03-26-2014, 09:42 PM)Aysun Wrote: "Peculiar Herb"  <- WHAT IS IT CALLED, SE?!
A common weed rumored to have relaxing properties when either ingested or smoked.

I still would like to know what this herb is called too (from other thread's resource)

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - OttoVann - 08-30-2014

So is there a cocaine equivalent.............

Thats all that I need to know.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Kellach Woods - 08-30-2014

(08-29-2014, 10:19 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:
(08-29-2014, 10:05 PM)Tiergan Wrote: Damnit Nat, that mental picture I just had is something my mind will never be able to erase.

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"HARD AS IRON, YOUR BLADES ARE USELESS."
That's why it's a pugilist quest.

You need to give him a hand.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - CrookedTarot - 08-30-2014

(07-26-2014, 08:42 AM)Ciel Wrote: As for Shroud lace, IRL known as Queen Anne's lace.

Or as it's known in Ireland, Royal Whore Weed.

No but seriously, I knew the part about willow bark (thank you Once Upon a Forest), especially in that it can be used to drive off rheumatism.

This is entirely OOC when I say this of course, but Tarot smokes A drug in pipe while in his shop. Whether it's illegal or not, I leave that to more intrepid sorts, but I would always say make up your own--there's plenty of plants in Final Fantasy lore and names to use for drugs: Mako, Boko, Whisperweed, Cait-Sith Tails, Gau-Gau, Mysidian Lace, the list goes on with how creative one could be and what their effects are.

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Val - 03-01-2015

Gonna bump this for anyone that has more input Big Grin I'm looking into the usage of drugs for a character I have. Also wanted to say thanks to everyone that has posted something here, as it has been very helpful!

RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Njira - 12-14-2015

(God point Dogberry) Eorzean smoker's reference: 

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RE: Drugs in Eorzea - Dogberry - 12-14-2015

(12-14-2015, 03:55 AM)Njira Wrote: Hey I thought I'd post this here. a Roe in Idlyshire refers to pipe weed as "briar". 

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He could be referring to the pipe itself. Pipes are often made of briarwood.