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==Roleplaying Information==

Ebon -

A simple opioid derived from almost the same ingredients as the common analgesics known as 'dulling potions'.
The prepared form is a black crystalline powder, vaguely resembling burnt toffee - hence the name.
(Note: this is due to chemical impurities that can't really be addressed with Promise's level of technology.)

Ebon's primary effects are as a relaxant and analgesic, much like other opioids. It rises to use due to the intense rush of euphoria that accompanies those feelings, and is a highly addictive substance.

Short-term effects manifest as dulled senses, euphoria and relaxation.

Long-term use results in partial resistance to the drug and withdrawal symptoms if a being ceases to use it - these are much the same as any opioid.
(Tremors, cramps, muscle and bone paid, chills, perspiration, priapism, tachycardia, itch, restless legs syndrome, flu-like symptoms, rhinitis, yawning, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and akathisia for physical, dysphoria, malaise, cravings, anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, dizziness, nausea and depression for psychological.)

Additionally, Ebon has several severe effects that arise from prolonged use:

-Brain damage, leading to paranoia, listlessness, extreme dysphoria.

-Muscular degeneration and/or dystrophy, leading to partial paralysis or heart attacks and arrhythmia

-Kidney damage, leading to haemourea [sp?], low blood sugar and potentially kidney stones.

However, due to the greatly increased painkilling effect of the drug, it is used in minute amounts for some surgical practices (much like real-world morphine.) Overdoses are uncommon, however they can result in, among other things: Coma, heart attacks, temporary paralysis and mania.

Now then, on to regulation.

Ebon isn't hard to make, but it is hard to make properly. High-grade Ebon is heavily restricted and hard to come by, whereas common, street-grade ebon is fairly commonplace in the underground and shanties.
Not every being would know who sells it or where it's used, but its high rate of usage means finding a supplier is never too hard. An underworld roll with appropriate modifiers will tell you what you need to know.

Ebon dens are significantly less common, however. This is due to the illicit nature of the drug, the money required to run such an operation and the crab-pot nature of Shanty town. They do exist, often attracting loan sharks, prostitutes and gang violence to the area making them undesirable to live near.

Furthermore, such areas often repel attempts from the guards to investigate simply because of the huge amount of drug-fuelled violence, thieves and so forth that the valuable drug attracts.