Black Lotus Powder

Description

A mind-bending psychedelic, also known as “black stygian,” used by serpent people as a means of torture to extract information. In minute quantities the lotus powder is a mild hallucinogen, equivalent to magic mushrooms; however in larger doses the drug may reduce those taking it to insane, driveling idiots.

The drug can be administered either by injection (the powder when heated turns to liquid) or by inhalation (the black smoke given-off smells like burnt toffee). If more than the usual (recreational) dose is administered, the victim immediately begins to hallucinate for 1D6 minutes per dose. The visions are totally immersive and horrifying, granting insights into the unspeakable knowledge of the Mythos—-some serpent men claim that it is like looking into the very face of Azathoth. 1D4 Sanity points are lost per minute the drug is active. During this period, the victim is highly susceptible to questioning, readily revealing information and close-kept secrets. Towards the end, the victim’s body goes into spasm until collapsing into unconsciousness for 1D10 hours. It is not uncommon for the victim to wake up totally insane.

Accounts suggest that the black lotus flower was rare even in the time of famed Valusia and today it is thought the infamous plant is long extinct. However, from time to time, ancient vials and jars have been uncovered containing quantities of black stygian powder. It is unknown, yet presumable, that modern science might be able to analyze the powder’s compounds and recreate them.