Urgent letter to the Legates and fellow Scribes

[NeedForGreed]

Legates, DCS Bashir,

I have noticed a potential issue in our Narcotics law as written.

18. Narcotics: A person found guilty of possessing, consuming, or trading drugs has committed Narcotics. Minor to Capital. Exemption to Voiced citizens with a valid Narcotics license.

Minor: Mizzar. Marvel.
Serious: Scorch. Dirt. Slice.
Capital: Dretch.

"Found guilty of possessing, consuming"...
"mizzar"

The current law appears to make it illegal to consume all of the listed drugs, including Mizzar.

Is this intended?

Signed,
Manijeh bint Murassa

[Fabulous Secret Powers]

Manijeh,

I consulted with a barrister, and with my familiar, Inky, and it appears that you are absolutely correct. The law seems to make it illegal to smoke the mizzar, if you are Voiceless.

This is obviously most blasphemous, as mizzar is a most sacred plant, beget from the divine dew of Kula, and blessed with a sacrosanct seam shared with Izdu's third eye. Izdu's wisdom belongs to all upon the Disc, no matter their societal status, so, such a law is in direct opposition with tradition.

You should consult the Legates regarding this. I must once again repeat that law is not my forte, and I have nearly no interest in it. Yet I do care about the blessed herb and its partaking, for it should be attainable for all whom wish to submerge themselves in Izdu's wisdom. I hope that this miscue can be remedied most promptly.

Deputy Chief Scribe Bashir Khatara

[NeedForGreed]

Written in a slightly trembling hand from mizzar withdrawal.

Beloved DCS,

I think it may be even more strict, as the law specifies that one must be Voiced and have a license. Very worrisome! I'm on the case, boss.

I shall consult the Legates immediately. Mizzar is a vital part of our economy...

Manijeh bint Murassa