Cardamine

General History
Cardamine is a highly addictive drug found in Central Africa. It used to be found in vast patches stretching for miles, however in the last century it has been driven to the verge of extinction because of the massive wars that have plagued the region. The Central African Kingdom and Abyssinia controlled over 60% of the total amount of Cardamine on the planet at one time. These circumstances ultimately lead to a series of conflicts in which Abyssinia exported various amounts of the drug to CAK’s ally, The Arabian Caliphate, as a peace offering. CAK had completely expended its supplies of Cardamine by the year 2020 because of poor regulation and blatant government corruption regarding usage. In 2025 The Arabian Caliphate, having grown accustomed and in many cases addicted to Cardamine declared war on Abyssinia for control over the last remaining sources of the drug. When the war finally ended in 2034 over 20 million were reported dead or wounded – with the outcome being a ceasefire.

By 2040, Abyssinia is the only place on Earth where you can find fresh Cardamine. Up until being granted SAR status by HAE, the plant was under the sole regulation of the Monarchy of Abyssinia, however today Cardamine is owned by the state government and by extension the Empress.