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A common drug amongst fringe-world inhabitants, Vespuvane is a carefully measured mixture of hallucigens, nanobots, and human DNA (a species known for its dreams) designed for the same purpose most outer-world drugs are: relief. When administered into a sufficiently advanced lifeform, it induces rapid feelings of fatigue followed by forced dreaming. However, the dreams caused by Vespuvane are not lucid or enjoyable, but rather harsh, frightening, vivid, and brutal. They are often very complex, detailing complicated stories of individual ruin and peril. For some users, their first experiences as a result of Vespvane can be some of the most terrifying in their entire lives.

And yet upon waking, the user is immediately seized by immense relief upon realizing that none of their dream was real. They will then continue about their lives in an unhindered manner, for the dreams are often so nightmarish that they seem to backfire and reassert confidence that such horrible things could never truly happen. Because of this, Vespuvane is often coined as a "remedial perspective drug". Users who previously thought they had it bad get a clear glimpse of just how worse off they could be, and in turn not only appreciate what they still have, but feel happy knowing they have it. Experiencing nightmares can also be a form of therapy in its own right, as users learn to see their real fears and put a face to the names.

Despite its apparent usefulness, Vespuvane can be incredibly dangerous. Genuine Vespuvane is patented and produced by Syveriol, a semi-illegal company that nevertheless cares about its customer base (which subsequently spans several galaxies and multiple alien species). While Syveriol takes utmost care in prescribing appropriate doses to buyers, some of those buyers are druglords who will in turn sell them to consumers at whatever dosage they are paid for, often resulting in dangerous levels of consumption. Additionally, counterfeit forms of Vespuvane abound in even greater quantities than the genuine version, which may have unequal mixture ratios that cause their own set of problems. Syveriol is aware of the substance misuse, but it is unable to call attention to it, because it is also not a legal seller.

Due to these conglomerate issues, Vespuvane can be just as devastating to a society as any drug. Overdoses can cause comas or severe emotional damage, while frequent injections can metastasize foreign cell tumors. Under-dosing is not particularly harmful, but not particularly helpful, and may cause spikes in anxiety. In short, this drug can be a powerful healing agent, but take it correctly, or don't take it at all. It is unfortunate that many worlds do not follow this rule.

Description
A common drug amongst fringe-world inhabitants, Vespuvane is a carefully measured mixture of hallucigens, nanobots, and human DNA (a species known for its dreams) designed for the same purpose most outer-world drugs are: relief. When administered into a sufficiently advanced lifeform, it induces rapid feelings of fatigue followed by forced dreaming. However, the dreams caused by Vespuvane are not lucid or enjoyable, but rather harsh, frightening, vivid, and brutal. They are often very complex, detailing complicated stories of individual ruin and peril. For some users, their first experiences as a result of Vespvane can be some of the most terrifying in their entire lives.

And yet upon waking, the user is immediately seized by immense relief upon realizing that none of their dream was real. They will then continue about their lives in an unhindered manner, for the dreams are often so nightmarish that they seem to backfire and reassert confidence that such horrible things could never truly happen. Because of this, Vespuvane is often coined as a "remedial perspective drug". Users who previously thought they had it bad get a clear glimpse of just how worse off they could be, and in turn not only appreciate what they still have, but feel happy knowing they have it. Experiencing nightmares can also be a form of therapy in its own right, as users learn to see their real fears and put a face to the names.

Despite its apparent usefulness, Vespuvane can be incredibly dangerous. Genuine Vespuvane is patented and produced by Syveriol, a semi-illegal company that nevertheless cares about its customer base (which subsequently spans several galaxies and multiple alien species). While Syveriol takes utmost care in prescribing appropriate doses to buyers, some of those buyers are druglords who will in turn sell them to consumers at whatever dosage they are paid for, often resulting in dangerous levels of consumption. Additionally, counterfeit forms of Vespuvane abound in even greater quantities than the genuine version, which may have unequal mixture ratios that cause their own set of problems. Syveriol is aware of the substance misuse, but it is unable to call attention to it, because it is also not a legal seller.

Due to these conglomerate issues, Vespuvane can be just as devastating to a society as any drug. Overdoses can cause comas or severe emotional damage, while frequent injections can metastasize foreign cell tumors. Under-dosing is not particularly harmful, but not particularly helpful, and may cause spikes in anxiety. In short, this drug can be a powerful healing agent, but take it correctly, or don't take it at all. It is unfortunate that many worlds do not follow this rule.