Cactus

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The cactus (plural cacti) is a plant that has its home in the deserts. Cacti can only grow in the harshest deserts; the hot weather, burning sun and lack of water cause the plant to grow slowly, however they are a necessity for the plant to grow correctly. They are found in abundance in the Orcish deserts. Cacti have been present in all realms.

Effects on use

Cactus Green, an illicit drug, can be harvested from the cactus plant itself. Harvested by cutting the cactus just above the base, it can then be heated up in a furnace or fireplace to turn the cactus into a mushy, softer substance. This substance can then be rolled in paper or shoved in a pipe to be burned and inhaled, causing a sort of euphoria for the user. Cactus green is most commonly smoked by Orcs, since their homelands are the plant's ideal climate. The herb is very addictive when commonly used, although the body can build up a tolerance to the herb after strong use, forcing the user to smoke more to reach his/her desirable high.

Amongst Orcs, cactus green is undoubtedly smoked most by shamans. After centuries of practicing their art of transcending to the spirit realm via influence of hallucinogens, they have determined cactus green is the most efficient of doing said task. This drug, as stated, has its downsides (addiction, tolerance build-up, etc); to overcome this, shamans have developed alternative recipes. The most popular, yet secret, recipe is the grinding of cactus green and dead bush, molded into moist jabbernack dung. Once the dung has dried, it can be crushed up and smoked. This hallucinogenic mixture is only meant for those with a tolerance to cactus green, due to it packing a heavy punch. Those who smoke it without a tolerance will find themselves trapped in a hallucination for days, maybe even beyond a week. Doing this can surely lead to dehydration and starvation, ultimately death.

When large pieces of the cactus plant are burned in an oven, the juices that leak out are a dark green colour that can be used to dye various objects.