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	Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training.		Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training.

	Sometime within the last four decades, however, [[Hollin Dulmer]], a human, observed a skarthen named [[Kiluna Brightsmith]] taking what appeared to be a new drug, and he managed to steal the entire supply from the skarthen. Hollin and a group of friends got together to try the drug. The small supply did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered ~~him~~, and not long after, committed suicide.		Sometime within the last four decades, however, [[Hollin Dulmer]], a human, observed a skarthen named [[Kiluna Brightsmith]] taking what appeared to be a new drug, and he managed to steal the entire supply from the skarthen. Hollin and a group of friends got together to try the drug. The small supply did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When she refused, they murdered her, and not long after, committed suicide.

	News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.		News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.

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	News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.		News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.

	After the [[Clavic Empire]] acquired the [[Verges]], Talmage had to secure new funding. After visiting the facility at [[Wornspire]], the emperor became their patron. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In ~~1333~~.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting. Shortly after this, the emperor moved Niril to his own facility at [[Victurus]], so he could better observe the Vurg and interact with the emperor directly. His work with Talmage was by then completed, and he was able to turn his attention into finding out more about the drug and the Vurg.		After the [[Clavic Empire]] acquired the [[Verges]], Talmage had to secure new funding. After visiting the facility at [[Wornspire]], the emperor became their patron. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In [[EE]] 11,333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting. Shortly after this, the emperor moved Niril to his own facility at [[Victurus]], so he could better observe the Vurg and interact with the emperor directly. His work with Talmage was by then completed, and he was able to turn his attention into finding out more about the drug and the Vurg.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training.		Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training.

	Sometime within the last four decades, however, [[Hollin Dulmer]], a human, observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and he managed to steal the entire supply from the skarthen. Hollin and a group of friends got together to try the drug. The small supply did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide.		Sometime within the last four decades, however, [[Hollin Dulmer]], a human, observed a skarthen named [[Kiluna Brightsmith]] taking what appeared to be a new drug, and he managed to steal the entire supply from the skarthen. Hollin and a group of friends got together to try the drug. The small supply did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide.

	News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.		News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.

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	Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.		Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.

	Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply ~~was stolen. It~~ did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.		Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training.

			Sometime within the last four decades, however, [[Hollin Dulmer]], a human, observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and he managed to steal the entire supply from the skarthen. Hollin and a group of friends got together to try the drug. The small supply did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide.

			News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.

	After the [[Clavic Empire]] acquired the [[Verges]], Talmage had to secure new funding. After visiting the facility at [[Wornspire]], the emperor became their patron. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting. Shortly after this, the emperor moved Niril to his own facility at [[Victurus]], so he could better observe the Vurg and interact with the emperor directly. His work with Talmage was by then completed, and he was able to turn his attention into finding out more about the drug and the Vurg.		After the [[Clavic Empire]] acquired the [[Verges]], Talmage had to secure new funding. After visiting the facility at [[Wornspire]], the emperor became their patron. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting. Shortly after this, the emperor moved Niril to his own facility at [[Victurus]], so he could better observe the Vurg and interact with the emperor directly. His work with Talmage was by then completed, and he was able to turn his attention into finding out more about the drug and the Vurg.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".		*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".

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	Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.		Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.

	Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply was stolen. It did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting.		Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply was stolen. It did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. Almost immediately, the Arkaeni [[Niril]] began experimenting with the drug; he petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. He ultimately was granted access to the new laboratory of his long-time friend, [[Talmage]], who helped him in several facets of his investigation of the drug.

	~~Once the drug's usage began to surge~~, the Arkaeni [[Niril]]~~, who had been~~ experimenting ~~and investigating~~ the drug ~~for over three decades,~~ petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. ~~The economy~~ was ~~also still attempting~~ to ~~recover from~~ the ~~virus. Claverian, however, offered to fund these experiments~~, ~~after meeting with Niril and hearing his other concerns regarding the Vurg. He had the tower lair built for the Arkaeni at [[Victurus]] and sent Niril to [[Wornspire]] to work with~~ [[Talmage]] in ~~secret to try to find a way to use~~ the drug ~~against the Vurg. Niril had ideas of creating a secret weapon, and he helped Talmage develop the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], using ideas learned from his research~~.

			After the [[Clavic Empire]] acquired the [[Verges]], Talmage had to secure new funding. After visiting the facility at [[Wornspire]], the emperor became their patron. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting. Shortly after this, the emperor moved Niril to his own facility at [[Victurus]], so he could better observe the Vurg and interact with the emperor directly. His work with Talmage was by then completed, and he was able to turn his attention into finding out more about the drug and the Vurg.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".		*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".

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	Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.		Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.

	Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply was stolen. It did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who sought to bring back magic. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting.		Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply was stolen. It did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who have always sought to bring back magic. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting.

	Once the drug's usage began to surge, the Arkaeni [[Niril]], who had been experimenting and investigating the drug for over three decades, petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. The economy was also still attempting to recover from the virus. Claverian, however, offered to fund these experiments, after meeting with Niril and hearing his other concerns regarding the Vurg. He had the tower lair built for the Arkaeni at [[Victurus]] and sent Niril to [[Wornspire]] to work with [[Talmage]] in secret to try to find a way to use the drug against the Vurg. Niril had ideas of creating a secret weapon, and he helped Talmage develop the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], using ideas learned from his research.		Once the drug's usage began to surge, the Arkaeni [[Niril]], who had been experimenting and investigating the drug for over three decades, petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. The economy was also still attempting to recover from the virus. Claverian, however, offered to fund these experiments, after meeting with Niril and hearing his other concerns regarding the Vurg. He had the tower lair built for the Arkaeni at [[Victurus]] and sent Niril to [[Wornspire]] to work with [[Talmage]] in secret to try to find a way to use the drug against the Vurg. Niril had ideas of creating a secret weapon, and he helped Talmage develop the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], using ideas learned from his research.

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	'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "~~Dox~~", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].		'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "dox", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].

	~~==Development==~~
	The drug was developed by the [[Vurg]] and supplied to [[Vralius]] as a secret weapon in his empirical campaign, and is used as an economic machine as well as a biological weapon. The specific compound was clandestinely supplied by a Vurg [[rosh]] named [[Olibin]] under the auspices of a collaborative effort between Daector [[Talmage]] and the [[Arkaeni]]. The drug uses a substance supplied by the Vurg which was believed to contain magic. The Arkaeni [[Niril]] took a special interest in the drug's magical properties, which led him to help Talmage create the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], which enabled them to build a secret weapon that could be used against the Vurg at a later time, should the need arise. It was Niril who first noticed how the Vurg would only perform their transfusions from within the safety of byrridium-lined chambers, which is why the walls of the Arkaeni lair at [[Victurus]] are also lined with the material.

	==Withdrawal==		==Withdrawal==
	Because one dose is enough to hook someone for life, if one doesn't get more dox after a time, they experience a painful withdrawal commonly called the [[Slow Burn]]. Essentially, this is a burning sensation that covers the entire body, as it targets the nerves. If left long enough, the pain feels like fire, and can be debilitating.		Because one dose is enough to hook someone for life, if one doesn't get more dox after a time, they experience a painful withdrawal commonly called the [[Slow Burn]]. Essentially, this is a burning sensation that covers the entire body, as it targets the nerves. If left long enough, the pain feels like fire, and can be debilitating.

			==Development and History==
			Adoxipham is actually a [[Vurg]] creation, which is used to keep the [[skarthen]] thralls from suffering a swift deterioration, as they already have shortened lifespans. This is the primary purpose, but the secondary purpose is to keep the skarthen in line. Withholding dox from them is used to gain quick compliance. Given that the thralls have been made for about 400 years, it is reasonable to assume that adoxipham has been in use for the same amount of time. Its usage by humans, however, has only been happening for a round a tenth of that time.

			Before the Vurg made contact with humans following the [[Curella]] virus, they supplied the skarthen with dox via one-way drones, which would function as dead drops after landing in a predetermined location. Each supply would have enough dox to last them several weeks, and it was generally agreed that the thralls would be capable of self-rationing, due to their training. Sometime within the last four decades, however, a human observed a skarthen taking what appeared to be a new drug, and a supply was stolen. It did not go very far, though, as the humans soon realized how agonizing withdrawal was. After the stolen supply ran out, they went mad and begged the skarthen to give them more. When he refused, they murdered him, and not long after, committed suicide. News of this ultimately reached the Vurg handlers, who discovered that the slow burn might also be used to handle humans as it worked for skarthen. Given that they are a curious species, the Vurg then elected to slowly supply humans with the drug, so as to observe the effects. During the time leading up to the virus, the drug's usage was limited, yet rumors began to circulate that it contained magic, which ultimately caught the attention of the [[Arkaeni]], who sought to bring back magic. After the Vurg made contact and sent the emissary [[Thagil]] to work alongside the [[Emperor]], the Vurg suggested the drug as a potential economic engine and tool for control, a prospect which appealed to the emperor. In 1333.1, the drug began to be distributed throughout the mainland and the outlying islands, produced by the Vurg and controlled by the Emperor. To maintain distance from culpability, the Clavics used gangs such as the [[Crimson]] to do the heavy lifting.

			Once the drug's usage began to surge, the Arkaeni [[Niril]], who had been experimenting and investigating the drug for over three decades, petitioned several noble houses for help funding his research on the drug, as he believed it to be of great importance. Since the research pertained to magic, however, he was rejected largely because no one wanted to pay for him to chase superstition. The economy was also still attempting to recover from the virus. Claverian, however, offered to fund these experiments, after meeting with Niril and hearing his other concerns regarding the Vurg. He had the tower lair built for the Arkaeni at [[Victurus]] and sent Niril to [[Wornspire]] to work with [[Talmage]] in secret to try to find a way to use the drug against the Vurg. Niril had ideas of creating a secret weapon, and he helped Talmage develop the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], using ideas learned from his research.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".		*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".
			*Sometime after Niril returned from Wornspire to begin setting up the Arkaeni lair, he noticed how the Vurg would only perform their transfusions from within the safety of [[byrridium]]-lined chambers, which is why the walls of the Arkaeni lair are now also lined with the material.

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	'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "Dox", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].		'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "Dox", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].

	The drug~~'s development~~ was ~~ordered~~ and ~~funded by~~ [[Vralius]] as a secret weapon in his empirical campaign, and is used as an economic machine as well as a biological weapon. ~~Its creation~~ was a collaborative effort between Daector [[Talmage]] and the [[Arkaeni]] ~~using~~ the synthetic hormone [[~~Phyrocinin~~]] ~~and magic~~. ~~The intended effect~~ was ~~to enable widespread mind control~~.		==Development==
			The drug was developed by the [[Vurg]] and supplied to [[Vralius]] as a secret weapon in his empirical campaign, and is used as an economic machine as well as a biological weapon. The specific compound was clandestinely supplied by a Vurg [[rosh]] named [[Olibin]] under the auspices of a collaborative effort between Daector [[Talmage]] and the [[Arkaeni]]. The drug uses a substance supplied by the Vurg which was believed to contain magic. The Arkaeni [[Niril]] took a special interest in the drug's magical properties, which led him to help Talmage create the synthetic hormone [[phyrocinin]], which enabled them to build a secret weapon that could be used against the Vurg at a later time, should the need arise. It was Niril who first noticed how the Vurg would only perform their transfusions from within the safety of byrridium-lined chambers, which is why the walls of the Arkaeni lair at [[Victurus]] are also lined with the material.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".		*Dox is primarily spread by force using needles. The people tasked with this are called "[[poker\|pokers]]". [[Germ]], the first poker to appear in the series uses a retrofitted [[Anderman T44K]] [[wrist rack]] which he calls "[[Little Skulf]]".

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	'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "Dox", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].		'''Adoxipham''', colloquially known as "Dox", is a [[magic]]-infused drug by which addiction is "perfect" (even the smallest amount leads to permanent dependence) and is impossible to overcome or overdose on. It is distributed exclusively through criminal street gangs and is administered intravenously primarily through forced injection called "inspiring," and is rampant throughout much of the lower class of [[Galwyndor]].

	The drug's development was ordered and funded by [[Vralius]] as a secret weapon in his empirical campaign, and is used as an economic machine as well as a biological weapon. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Daector [[Talmage]] and the [[~~Arcaeni~~]] using the synthetic hormone [[Phyrocinin]] and magic. The intended effect was to enable widespread mind control.		The drug's development was ordered and funded by [[Vralius]] as a secret weapon in his empirical campaign, and is used as an economic machine as well as a biological weapon. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Daector [[Talmage]] and the [[Arkaeni]] using the synthetic hormone [[Phyrocinin]] and magic. The intended effect was to enable widespread mind control.

	==Withdrawal==		==Withdrawal==