Mage's Dust

Mage's dust is an addictive drug found in Gilthanon. It is made from varying concoctions of fine coal dust, Cleric's powder and Sephyr root. Given the dismantled spark of the coal dust, the drug gives the illusion of grandiose power to those who aren't magically inclined. Magicians and stone casters are said to use the drug as well, for clarity during extended meditations and spellcraft.

The drug effects the body in a number of ways, depending on how it is "mixed". Most commonly, the concoction relies heavily on coal dust. This allows the user to feel the spark of the common class stone pass through them. Euphoria and a looseness of limbs are common side effects. Other "mixes" can create a serene demeanor (this type of mage's dust is called "caster's concentration"), a calmness of body, and lack of inhibitions.

Negative side effects are similar to that of stone sickness. With common class stones being a main ingredient to the drug, many repeat users feel the use of the drug much quicker than a caster would feel the residual spark in normal stone sickness. However, due to the addictiveness of both the feeling of power most non-casters feel and the general nature of sephyr root, it's hard to stop an addict from chasing after their next fix.