Mostly, I believe the drugs in our world have a counterpart in Eorzea. While not having exactly the same names, they have similar effects. So I have deliberately taken a couple of real-world drugs and made them a bit less potent (though still dangerous in large quantities as any drug).
First one is aetheri. This has similar effects to extasy, where one will feel an overwhelming urge to...um...mate. It is mined from aether crystals, therefore dangerous to process in general and highly rare, also making it extremely expensive to purchase. Aetheri is a glittering liquid that is ingested either directly or steamed and inhaled, making you feel the most intense orgasm for hours.
Second is directly taken from real-world, meconium or "midnight oil". Basically, opium. It is not as strong as somnus, but has the same effects, as they are processed from the same plant, just different parts. It is a mild sedative with minor hallucinatory effects. It is a reddish powder that can be snorted for maximum effect, or diluted in liquid (such as tea) to just get the calming portion.
Both drugs are highly addictive and the user may go through great lengths to obtain them.
First one is aetheri. This has similar effects to extasy, where one will feel an overwhelming urge to...um...mate. It is mined from aether crystals, therefore dangerous to process in general and highly rare, also making it extremely expensive to purchase. Aetheri is a glittering liquid that is ingested either directly or steamed and inhaled, making you feel the most intense orgasm for hours.
Second is directly taken from real-world, meconium or "midnight oil". Basically, opium. It is not as strong as somnus, but has the same effects, as they are processed from the same plant, just different parts. It is a mild sedative with minor hallucinatory effects. It is a reddish powder that can be snorted for maximum effect, or diluted in liquid (such as tea) to just get the calming portion.
Both drugs are highly addictive and the user may go through great lengths to obtain them.
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