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Aurophylaxis is a religious practice originating with the Nitenmangrey that has come back into vogue in recent years. As with most discussions of the Nitenmangrey, experts disagree on the details, with three theories currently prevailing:

  1. Aurophylaxis was a ritual performed by Nitenmangrey Twitch Doctors, members of the religious elite, at certain times of the year during which they would ingest a substance (also called Aurophylaxis) and be subjected to visions used to help guide their religion and society.
  2. Aurophylaxis was applied as a form of punishment with criminals being given visions to hopefully reduce the chances of recidivism before being released back into society.


Formulating Aurophylaxis

Aurophylaxis, the substance in this case, is a highly potent narcotic formulated from a mixture of spelgof, the bark of a Pziqq, and just a dash of deathbug venom. The exact ratios were thought to be lost with the Nitenmangrey, but never underestimate the determination of some people. I understand that those searching for the proper formulation have had, shall we say, rather unpleasant experiences. There was even one explosion.


Heh and Blammo, out of balance


Some argue that this knowledge of the Heh-blammo balance in such an ancient civilisation was proof of the Nitenmangrey's advanced state. Others argue that it's merely by luck that the Nitenmangrey kept their rites in balance and thus the world wasn't destroyed. Pragmatists may point out that these statements are not mutually exclusive.

Aurophylaxis Today


Citations: Nitenmangrey, Pziqq trees, Twitch Doctor.


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