Durhang was an opiate.[1] The term came from the Seven Cities (Bisbrha and Debrahl) language.[1]
The hashish-like drug was smoked or consumed in tea. It was stored in a form described as a black button.[2][3] It caused a user to experience diminished capabilities, chronic ennui, and ravenous hunger. During the day users existed in a numb, dreamlike state while at night they could not achieve the deep and restful sleep required for good health.[4] Durhang smoke could be enhanced with flavouring, such as wine.[5]
Durhang was used by the priestesses of the Queen of Dreams in their holy rituals.[6] Other more grisly rituals used durhang oil to prepare their sacrificial victims by leaving them insensate with their eyes like black pearls.[7]
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Trivia[]
When asked if durhang was the Malazan equivalent to marijuana, Steven Erikson agreed it was.[13]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Deadhouse Gates, Glossary, UK MMPB p.936
- ↑ Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 3, US HC p.84
- ↑ Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 6, US HC p.140
- ↑ The Lees of Laughter's End, Sections 4 and 6
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Bonehunters, Chapter 7, US SFBC p.273
- ↑ The Bonehunters, Chapter 7, US SFBC p.272
- ↑ The Bonehunters, Chapter 7, US SFBC p.353-354
- ↑ The Lees of Laughter's End, Section 4
- ↑ Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 3, US HC p.84
- ↑ Toll the Hounds, Chapter 21
- ↑ House of Chains, Chapter 7
- ↑ The Bonehunters, Chapter 2
- ↑ Novellas (and more) with Steven Erikson - Smiley's Podcast - See 26:25