Safia Buys Pipe Leaf

Summary

In Session 4 of the campaign, Safia spends all her remaining 10 coins to purchase pipe leaf from a Teenage Dealer on a street corner in Rex Tree. The teenager claims her father is an apothecary, making it legal for her to possess the drug. Safia pulls out all her money and hands it over without hesitation, receiving a small baggie in exchange. The transaction draws concern from other party members, particularly Sucks and Vasso, who question whether Safia should have spent all her money on the drug. The purchase has immediate consequences for Safia's behavior throughout the remainder of the session, as she becomes noticeably high during subsequent activities like provisions management and meal preparation.

Details

The transaction occurs on a street corner in Rex Tree, where Safia encounters the Teenage Dealer. The dealer justifies her possession of pipe leaf by explaining that her father is an apothecary, which makes it legal. When Safia decides to make the purchase, she doesn't negotiate or hold back any funds—she "starts pulling out all her money, just handing it over." The dealer accepts the 10 coins and hands Safia "a little baggie" of pipe leaf.

The price is noteworthy, as someone observes that "pipe leaf is really expensive in this town," explaining why Safia's entire coin purse only purchases a small amount. After the transaction, Sucks expresses concern to Vasso, asking "is it weird that Sappho spent all of her money on weed?"

Safia herself acknowledges that her drug use may be problematic, telling the party "I might need someone to help me rush. I think I'm not that good at" managing her consumption. She references "previous problems with the pigs," suggesting this isn't her first difficulty with substance use.

The effects become apparent quickly. During the provisions management and meal preparation that follows, someone notes "she's been high this whole time," indicating that Safia consumed the pipe leaf immediately after purchase and remained under its influence for the rest of the session.

Participants

• Safia — Makes the purchase, spending all 10 of her remaining coins on pipe leaf without reservation
• Teenage Dealer — Sells the pipe leaf, claiming legal possession through her father's apothecary business
• Sucks — Expresses concern about Safia's decision to spend all her money on drugs
• Vasso — Discusses Safia's purchase with Sucks

Consequences

• Safia has no coins remaining after the transaction, leaving her without funds for other purchases or needs
• Safia becomes visibly high for the remainder of the session, affecting her participation in provisions management and meal preparation
• The party recognizes Safia may need help managing her drug use, with Safia acknowledging her own struggles with substance control
• The purchase establishes Safia's pattern of poor decision-making around drugs, referenced by her mention of "previous problems with the pigs"