Solam Burst

== Description ==
A Solam Burst occurs when a Human (though it may occur in other races as well) becomes addicted to the drug Solam, and begins to suffer from a withdrawal. Once the withdrawal becomes too much, or when a powerful source of Pulse is nearby, the afflicted will form a swirl of Pure Pulse over their heart, forcibly collecting the being's inherent Pulse and exploding it in a violent birth similar to that of natural Pulse Points. The victim's body will be blown apart by such a birth, except in very rare circumstances.
Thankfully, Solam does not appear to be a massively addictive drug, though with enough distribution, even 5% of users could become addicted and threaten a Solam Burst. This appears to be the goal of the Canickaw Maevrix, who is the inventor and primary distributor of the drug.
Inexplicably, Solam Bursts have a much higher rate of birthing dangerous Pulse Creatures than natural Pulse Points do, and without the potential centuries of wait.
== Events ==
A collection of Solam Bursts all occurred within the same timeframe in Grajita, after Traffic fell under the effects of Solam withdrawal. The burst from his heart spawned a Groann, which in turn spurned many other Solam Bursts within the walls. At least 14 people were killed during this event, which became known as the Solam Burst Crisis.
Not long after Grajita's Solam Burst Crisis, another swept through the city of Widerain to the east. The damage caused by this second Crisis far exceeded that which occurred in Grajita, weakening the city's militia and Watchmen forces significantly.
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