HEALING BUFFS

It's a dangerous world out there, no matter who you are. Whether you're a mortal, immortal or supernatural creature, being able to heal from injuries is critical to your continued existence. And while all creatures, living or undead, heal over time, often it's just not quick enough before another battle is upon you.

Fortunately in Dominions of Darkness, there are several rapid healing options to help get you back on your feet and ready for the next fight. These healing devices come in several forms and include Med Kits, Blood Bags, Herbal Remedies, Healing Tonics and good ol' fashioned Black Market Drugs. Some of these are available at special locations throughout a city, while others are created during roleplay by certain Player Character types and can be used to boost your healing via consumption.

NOTE: You must have an available space in your HUD in order to receive Healing Items. However, you may remove any items from you HUD inventory and place them in your SL inventory to make space. Keep in mind that only items in your HUD are available for use during Roleplay.

System:
Place the Healing Prim into your HUD's Inventory. It must be in your HUD's Inventory before it can be used. Then, simply click on the item within your Character's HUD and follow the menu prompts to use on yourself, or on another Character.

Med Kits - Hospitals & Pharmacies

System:
Med Kits are free to all Players and can be found at area hospitals and pharmacies within a city. Players are limited to one Med Kit per day, per city. Med Kits are placed directly into your Character's HUD Inventory for use during roleplay when your Character needs a boost of health. Med Kits can only be used by humans and Garou. They can also be used in combat but require one action to activate.

Remedies - Rapha Healers

System:
Remedies are created by Rapha Healer Player-Characters during roleplay using their Level 1 Remedy skill to create pharmaceuticals with healing properties. Herbal Remedies can be used by all Character Types with the exception of Vampires, Spirits or other Undead. They can also be used in combat but require one action to activate. 

Serums - Rapha Healers

System:
Serums are created by Rapha Healer Player-Characters during roleplay using their Level 4 herbology skills to create pharmaceuticals with healing properties. Serums are more powerful healing potions that can be used by all Character Types with the exception of Vampires, Spirits or other Undead. They can also be used in combat but require one action to activate.

Tonics - Gifted Human Psychic Healer

System:
Created by Psychic Healer Player-Characters, Tonics are a form of reverse healing that allows the Psychic Healer to drain the Chi from a living being and store it for future use. Concentrated Chi has the properties of a fluid when bottled, but is pure life energy. Because it is simply raw energy, all Character Types (Humans, Garou, Vampires, Undead, Spirits, Ghosts, etc.) can use Tonics to increase both their Energy and Health points. Tonics can also be used in combat but require one action to activate.

Blue Lotus Powder - Street Drug

System: 
This black market drug is highly illegal, but is extremely effective to instantly heal living beings of 75 HP. It can be compressed into a ball and consumed or inhaled like cocaine with the same results. It has no affect at all on the undead or spiritual beings. Blue Lotus Powder can also be used in combat but requires one action to activate.

Availability of Blue Lotus Powder is unreliable. Drug dealers tend to move around to avoid the police and the supply chain is also dependent on the effectiveness of mules running it across both the Mexican and Canadian borders.

But like any illegal drug, there's always a downside or two. 

Side Effects:

1. It's Addictive: Blue Lotus is highly potent. Any healing received (except another dose of Blue Lotus) for 24 hours after a Character has used Blue Lotus is reduced to half it's original effectiveness. 
2. Overdose: Blue Lotus can only be safely used once per scene. A second dose within the same scene can trigger an overdose, causing the Player to lose consciousness for the duration of that scene. (Roll an unmodified 50+ to avoid overdose.)
3. Illegal: Anyone caught with Blue Lotus Powder in their HUD Inventory during roleplay with the police (Police must use Investigate to search you) will be charged with drug possession. Having more than one dose of Blue Lotus Powder in your HUD Inventory during such a search can also include charges of intent to distribute.
4. Expensive: Blue Lotus Powder is sporadically available for purchase with Lindens. It can also be won during special events or given as loot during campaigns.

Blood Bags - Vampires

System:
Blood Bags are free to all Players, but only Vampires can use them to regain Health Points. Blood Bags can be found at area hospitals and blood banks within a city. Players are limited to collecting one Blood Bag per day, per city, which is then placed in your HUD's inventory for use in roleplay when your Character needs a boost of health. Your HUD can store a max of 10 items, so choose wisely. Blood Bags can be used in combat but require one action to activate.

NPC Human Blood Bags - Vampires

System:
NPC Human Blood Bags are prim people who are scattered about the city for vampires on the hunt to find and feed from. These tasty mortal morsels are free to all Vampire Players and can be found in back alleys, abandoned buildings, local bars, and various other areas within a city where a vampire can feed in peace. NPC Human Blood Bags provide the same amount of health and energy as feeding on Player Characters: 20 HP boost to healing, plus 20 Energy/Blood Points.