Blood Rage

There is a pain preventative medicine that Orcs take before going into battle; which has the side effect of throwing the Orcs into a blind rage. They will kill any enemies around them, but are able to retain enough awareness to not attack their allies. The effects last for several hours and have the additional side effect of extreme exhaustion after the initial effects wear off. While under the effects of Blood Rage, the user does not feel pain, allowing them to hit harder and to take even mortal wounds without slowing down.
Blood Rage comes in the form of a series of red and green leaves, that when ingested and smoked, have a near instantaneous effect upon the user; which has been disastrous for those that thought a sneak attack upon an Orc encampment would give them the advantage in a fight.

Transmission & Vectors

The drug must be consumed for the effects to appear.

Causes

Almost immediately after consumption, the effects begin.

Symptoms

The eyes of the user go wide and red, the body swells and pulses with strength, the mouths water with saliva, and the user enters into a deep rage.

Treatment

The effects wear off after a few hours.

Sequela

The user will fall into a state of extreme exhaustion after the condition ends; leaving them hungry, thirsty, and mentally worn out.

Affected Groups

Orcs

Hosts & Carriers

The plants grow all over the grasslands of the Human Region.

History

The Orc tribes of old would use this drug to battle upon each other and against the humans. The drug slowly came to disuse after the Orcs joined the Human nation. When the Ogre region began invading a few decades ago, the Orcs once against began using the drug. Humans have attempted to use the drug, but with detrimental results; including fatalities.

Cultural Reception

Blood Rage is an honor to those that use it, more so if they survive the battle. It is almost a ritualistic process to consume the Blood Rage.

Type

Physiological

Origin

Natural

Rarity

Uncommon