Post by Oscar Levine on Jan 12, 2012 17:42:43 GMT -5
SETH and the Agalmas
Described as a white substance shimmering with gold, SETH is the essence of beauty and perfection that can change any imperfection inflicted upon the human body. Where it comes from remains a mystery, except for the selected crew of the Levine Industries that distributes the substance. SETH can heal amputated arms, as well as it removes any pigment changes on the skin and give its abuser an unnaturally healthy luster to hair and complexion. SETH also has the ability to heal scars, and it’s rumored to be so powerful that it even removes the navel with regular use.
But with beauty, there comes a price. As SETH changes the body, it has instant changes on the mind as well. It has significant effect by reducing white matter in the brain, whilst increasing the grey matter; which in short means, that the brain starts to resemble that of a six-year old child. Thus, a person receiving SETH on a regular basis will eventually, or with a strong enough dose immediately, forget about his or hers old life, lose their personality and any other special traits as the body changes. As the physical changes are permanent, so are the psychological ones too. SETH is a one way only, and even if its changes benefit the vain, no-one with in their proper mind will try the drug even once; knowing that they’ll lose everything.
However, some people have sought marketing probabilities of SETH, and found it. So it came to be that the Agalma were created; the beautiful people, whose perfection could only be met by the Grecian statues for which their were named. Using the most advanced neurological equipment available; the production line takes benefit from the complete loss of memories and former personality to make the necessary neural changes to create a whole new person.
Everything is done according to the buyers’ wishes without any questions asked: only an insurance of the Agalma’s survival, since everything else can be corrected when the individual is returned to the distributing facility. It’s rumored to be filled with many different kinds of people, with different appearances, to find the perfect match for the buyer’s taste. Distributed SETH on a daily basis to maintain the highest neural plasticity; the Agalma lives peaceful and uncomplicated lives with no knowledge what-so-ever about their condition, or former buyers. Where they come from, and who they were, also remains unknown: but in the city where everything is for sale, the buyer knows better than to ask about the product.
The Agalma are mostly for rent, and even then to a great expense - only available for the extremely rich. Thus they remain only a rumor for the poorest: and no human has ever been spotted walking the streets without their navel. A small surgical procedure is however an easy way to avoid any attention from those not privileged to hire the service of Levine Industries. Just a hint...
If you’re interested in role-playing an employee for Levine Industries, or an Agalma, please contact Oscar Levine by personal messaging for further information and discussion.