Devil's Coal

(Note: This drug is entirely made-up and was created strictly for the use in Peach's novel series. The following information is completely fictional.)

Devil's Coal is a drug that was originally used to lengthen lifespans and essentially live forever. It was secretly developed by a lovely Chancellor -- Lady Nadine -- and her two dearest friends -- Jiraiya and Ouroboros - in 2204, in attempts to preserve their bonds until the end of time.

The Central Government discovered the drug soon after, obtaining all the data and research on Devil's Coal by raiding Ouroboros's lab and Nadine's home. They began vigorous research and experiments on Devil's Coal to create and weaponize a synthetic isotope that would proliferate the drug's supernatural side effects while reducing the adverse health side effects. Their experiment was successful and they created a war weapon that eventually spread to the all countries. The result is what we now call "Devil's Coal."

Unfortunately, the drug gave users adverse and for some, fatal effects, that ultimately lead the three Chancellors into hiding in their shame. They fled to various locations in the North

Blood limits
Devil's Coal is the solid form of mercury, and very very concentrated. In military practice, Devil's Coal is taken orally for the temporary supernatural abiltiies it gives its user These abilities are based entirely on the user's genetic code, or DNA sequence, so each individual experiences different effects after taking Devil's Coal.

For a list of known abilities: Blood limits

Side effects
Temporary side effects after use include dizziness, nausea, inability to concentrate, vomiting, fatigue, and muscle weakness.

Those who have developed a severe addiction turn into ugly creatures called Graves. Graves roam the darkness (fear the light, possibly due to a lack of certain skin pigments) and have an uncanny ability of smelling Devil's Coal and the blood of the immune.

Becoming a Grave physically causes the user to devlop dark grey skin, glowing eyes, and a thorny black aura reminiscent of tentacles. Their hair seems to lose some pigment. They also seem to be able to manifest their aura into physical thorns. They keep their physical apperance and ability to communicate

Permanent side effects from a regular, prolonged use include loss of eyesight, loss of muscle nerves, difficulty breathing, and possibly even heart failure.