Skooma (Oblivion)

Skooma is a crystalline solid produced from moonsugar. It is highly addictive and its users pass through bouts of euphoria followed by protracted lethargy. It is smoked in a special pipe, the crystals are placed in a small dish and heated. The gas produced is bubbled through water in the pipe to cool it as it is inhaled.

Skooma is made from moonsugar and a poisonous herb called Nightshade. All parts of this plant are poisonous but some contain an essence which enhances the potency of moonsugar. If improperly prepared the skooma user will experience loss of voice, minor fits, and death. The root of the nightshade plant contains most of the essence but the berries and flowers produce a much more fragrant skooma. The lowest quality skooma is produced from leaves. Leaf Skooma is cheap, but is very bitter to smoke and greatly shortens the lifespan of the consumer.