Swing
Swing is a Hedonite party drug, though it's not uncommon for soldiers and traders to keep some handy as a way to cope with what they may see in their travels.
Many people compare life to a song, each of us riding along our own melody and genre. Some of us suffer from a boring tune, we walk through life with no inspiration and no spring in the step.
Club Kismet graciously offers the people a way to kick up the volume- a nightly concert of inspiration that comes in the shape of lasers, holograms, a dance floor, and a little pill.
No matter what sort of sonorous troubles life throws at us, those Swing tablets will get the band playing again.
We'll see you tonight.
The most common usage for Swing is to bring up a party and reset the mind for care-free relaxation. Hedonite clubs and venues sell Swing doses for party goers to ensure a good time.
Some use Swing to cope with Trauma. It appeals especially to Enforcement, Exorcists, Soldiers, and Veterans.
Party Starter
Swing is a creation of the booming Hedon pharmaceutical market. The process of creating Swing involves the distillation of a genetically engineered mushroom strain into pill form. The creation process been improved over centuries and is now one of Hedon's largest drug exports.
The name comes from its common usage at parties, a reference to Swing music and its reputation as a care-free music style. Many advertisements for Swing promote it like a musical kickstart.
The reputation of Swing is that of an upper. It combines a mild amnesiac with an explosion of endorphins and altered senses that can make users "Forget their troubles and get into the party." Swing is a common handout for those entering Hotel Californias, and while it has to potential to be addictive, the effects are generally countered by airborne dosages of Clean Slate.
E.N.Core Section
Warnings
Eaten as a Tablet
Eat with Food and Water
Effects May Stack
Effects
+1 Exertion to all Actions
+2 to all Nerve Skill checks
Double all Sanity effects
Comedown
Lasts Until Next Rest or 12 Hours
At the end of the dose, you must either consume another dose or pass a Constitution check of 3 times the number of doses you've had since starting. If you fail, gain Muse's Whisper or Anhedonia, and your Stamina and Sanity are lowered by the number of doses you did for a week.
A fortune is printed on the packet.
| Eat Me | Fortune |
|---|---|
| 1 | Everything's going alright! |
| 2 | Twice as bright is seen twice as far. |
| 3 | Embrace the ride, never say never. |
| 4 | A little too much is never enough! |
| 5 | Stay hydrated, stay flexible. |
| 6 | Lucky Us! |
I could/would never take drugs in real life, but I'd probably try out Swing in a game. I feel as though it's probably not best suited for long term use as a way to deal with trauma, though. Party, yes. Trauma, no. Love the E.N.Core section with the icons and all the little details. And the fun dice roll table. I got a 2. :D